Applications being accepted for Palmetto Venture Fellowship.

VentureCarolina,anonprofitorganizationcommittedtoconnectinginvestors and entrepreneurs, has partnered once again with VentureSouth, an early-stage investment organization, and the S.C. Department of Commerce tohost the second annual Palmetto Venture Fellowship. This program aims to increase venturecapital accessibility for South Carolina-based startups by educating and preparing local investors.

Theprogram consists of quarterly workshops on early stage capital formation and is opentocurrentoraspiringinvestorslookingtogainthe necessaryexpertise to invest in early-stage companies. Topics such as term sheets, valuations,capitalizationtables, board governance, exit strategies, and proper due diligence will be coveredtoequipattendeeswiththeknowledgeneededtobesuccessfulinvestorsinearly-stagecompanies.

"We are excited to continue our partnership with the S.C. Department of Commerce'sinnovation team and VentureSouth to host the second annual Palmetto Venture Fellowship," saidCharlie Banks, Executive Director of Venture Carolina. "It is crucial for South Carolina to have astrong pool of educated investors to support...