American Underground seeks African-American-led startups

American Underground wants to bring African-American-led startups from across the nation, and possibly the globe, to the Bull City to help them secure funding and explore the systemic biases and challenges they face. They recently announced a program that focuses on supporting black business founders seeking to raise a seed round of capital under $750,000. The Black Founders event is part of the Google for Entrepreneurs Exchange Program, an initiative that seeks to connect startup companies and hubs across the country to share expertise. Eight to 12 founders will be chosen to participate in the program, the deadline to apply is Aug. 23.

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2015 was a success for American Underground and our economy

2015 was a successful year for The American Underground Companies. Triangle locations created more than 400 jobs, generated 40 percent more investment capital than a year earlier, and helped drive diversity with 30 percent of its tenants run by women and 22 percent led by minorities. Both figures are far above national averages.

Windsor Circle to hold open house

Windsor Circle is one of the first new tenants moving to the recently revitalized historic Trust Building located at 212 West Main Street.  They will hold an open house on Tuesday December 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and will be held in their new space. Reservations are accepted in advance.The other future tenants will be The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau and American Underground.

'Durm' fashion will open store in downtown

'Durm' fashion entrepreneurs Justin Laidlaw and Gabe Eng-Goetz will be subleasing space in the historic Trust Building, located at 212 W. Main St., from American Underground.

Historic Trust Building to house DCVB, Windsor Circle, and AU

The Trust Building, Located at 212 W. Main St., beside the 21c Museum Hotel, is under development and will house the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau, American Underground and Windsor Circle offices upon completion.

Black Girls Code Chapter Launches at American Underground

Durham entrepreneurship co-working space American Underground launched its own chapter Wednesday of Black Girls Code – a California nonprofit that focuses on inspiring a technology interest in girls ages seven to 17.

American Underground Launches Digital Marketing Foundry​

American Underground and leading venture capital firm, The Startup Factory, have joined forces to launch the Digital Marketing Foundry (DMF), a new marketing education institute located in the heart of the American Tobacco Campus. DMF is dedicated to helping organizations and professionals throughout the Southeast develop and deploy expert digital marketing skills to find new customers and revenue.

Shoeboxed to Anchor American Underground Expansion

Shoeboxed, a digital data company will relocate and expand its operations at American Underground@ Main expansion. The 50-person staff will relocate by February, 2015.

American Underground to Double Space in Downtown Durham

American Underground in Downtown Durham will double its space on Main Street in Downtown Durham by January, 2015, making room for an additional 50 companies.

Durham Vacation Home Listing Company Expands

VacationFutures Inc., an vacation management company based out of Durham's American Underground has expanded into the Malibu, CA market.

ExitEvent Acquired by American Underground

Entrepreneurial blog ExitEvent has been acquired by Capitol Broadcasting Corp.-owned American Underground.

American Undergrounds Adds to Team

American Underground, a startup hub based in the American Tobacco Campus has named Meredith Burgess  director of marketing and Molly Demarest has been named director of operations.

Durham Game Studio Launches New Project

Relevant Games, a joint venture of E.W. Scripps and Capitol Broadcasting has launched at the American Underground @Main.

The Underground@Main Street Opens

A new entrepreneurial hub, called The Underground@Main Street, opened in 22,000 square feet of renovated space at 201 W. Main St.

American Underground Set to Expand

Durham's American Underground startup incubator plans to expand with another 22,000 sq ft available for rent later this spring. There are plans for 50 companies in that 22k square footage - or less than 450 sq ft per company.

StartUpBus adds Durham Stop

The StartupBus has added Durham’s American Underground as a stop on its route on the way to the South by Southwest Interactive conference in Austin, Texas. The bus packs "entrepreneurs" – all strangers – who are tasked with conceiving of and planning the launch of a startup over the course of a three-day road trip. Upon arrival, these “buspreneurs” are supposed to ready to launch.

Durham's American Underground Expanding

American Underground, a hub for new and emerging businesses in downtown Durham, is expanding. The business accelerator, located in the American Tobacco Historic District, is leasing a second location, where it will offer another 22,000 square feet to house up to 50 fledgling companies.