In a major show of support for early-stage entrepreneurs in the Lowcountry, InvestSC announced that it will match all qualified investments made by Beemok Capital in the Catalyst by Beemok pitch competition.
The announcement comes just days before the live event, which will take place Saturday, November 8 at Union Pier in Charleston. The match significantly boosts the potential impact for participating founders, providing even more momentum for Charleston’s next generation of startups.
“We’re excited to showcase the founders participating in Catalyst’s inaugural competition,” said Ben Navarro, Co-Founder of Beemok Capital. “These finalists are building innovative, high-potential companies in the Lowcountry, and we’re thrilled that InvestSC is stepping forward to accelerate their growth alongside us.”
“Our goal is to expand access to early-stage capital for entrepreneurs across South Carolina,” said Will Cruz, Chief Investment Officer at InvestSC. “Catalyst finalists represent the future of the state’s innovation economy and we’re excited to support them with meaningful investment.”
The Catalyst by Beemok pitch competition received 256 applications from founders across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. Thirteen finalists, ten in the professional track and three in the student competition, will present live on stage for a chance to receive early-stage funding and valuable exposure.
The funding match from InvestSC reinforces Catalyst’s mission: to create life-changing opportunities for entrepreneurs and spotlight the talent, ideas, and ambition growing right here in the Lowcountry.
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