A Day to Remember: Catalyst by Beemok 2025 in Photos

On Saturday, November 8, the Union Pier Terminal came alive with energy, ideas and the entrepreneurial spirit of the Lowcountry.

More than 400 attendees gathered to witness 13 bold startups, 10 professional and 3 student teams, take the stage at the inaugural Catalyst by Beemok Live Pitch Competition. From the opening Fireside Chat to surprise investment announcements and the final pitches of the day, every moment captured the heart of this growing innovation community.

Together, $2,625,000 million was awarded in early-stage investment, a powerful show of support from Beemok Capital, InvestSC, Meeting Street Capital and Austin McCombs.

And while the funding made headlines, the energy in the room told a bigger story: one of momentum, connection and belief in what’s possible when you invest in people.