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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…
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…
$2,625,000 Invested in Local Startups at Inaugural Catalyst by Beemok Pitch Competition
A packed house of more than 400 people filled the Union Pier Terminal on Saturday for the inaugural Catalyst by Beemok Live Pitch Competition, where…
InvestSC Joins Catalyst by Beemok, Doubling Investment Potential for Finalists
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…