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After the Pitch: Volare Boats Ramps Up for Growth
For Volare Boats, taking the Catalyst by Beemok stage helped introduce the company to a much broader audience. Since then, that exposure has translated into…
2026 Applicants Bring Big Ideas to Catalyst by Beemok
As the application window enters its final hours, this year’s Catalyst by Beemok applicant pool reflects a wide range of industries and stages of business…
After the Pitch: Torpedo Bio Builds Momentum
Since taking the Catalyst by Beemok stage, Torpedo Bio has turned its pitch into significant momentum, securing its first venture capital investment, expanding its team…
The 2026 Catalyst Field Is Taking Shape
Founders from across industries are already bringing bold ideas to the competition. As applications continue to roll in for the 2026 Catalyst by Beemok pitch…
After the Pitch: eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Expands from Charleston to Campuses Nationwide
When Kerry and Jamie Brown stood on the Catalyst by Beemok stage in November 2025, they made a simple promise: that funding would transform eat…
Horse Spot Featured in the Post and Courier
Horse Spot, a Charleston-based technology startup and Catalyst by Beemok finalist, is making headlines. The Post and Courier covered the company's latest growth milestone, 11…
Applications Are Open for Catalyst by Beemok 2026
Up to $2 million in funding available for early-stage companies in Charleston's Tri-county area Catalyst by Beemok is back for its second year and the…
Catalyst by Beemok Sets 2026 Dates, Building on $2.6M Invested in Local Startups
Catalyst by Beemok will return in 2026, continuing its mission to support and invest in early-stage companies. In its inaugural year, Catalyst by Beemok awarded…