Prepping for the Startup Lounge this morning had me going through some funding figures to come up with the following factoids.

In the past 10 years ATDC companies have raised just over $1 billion in venture capital.

Since 2000 ATDC companies have either raised or been acquired to the tune of $1.7 billion. For the last five years the number is just over $800 million.

In 2006 ATDC companies raised $149 million in Venture Capital. Our companies were included in 10 of Georgia’s top 25 venture deals of 2006.

Pretty impressive if I must say so myself. How do we help our companies bring home the VC bacon? Let me count the ways.

1. ATDC Company Showcase. A trade show of sorts for our member companies. The next one is May 10. Once registration is live I will provide a link. The theme this year is celebrating the $1 billion that our companies have raised over the years.

2. Capital Readiness Program. An intensive series of workshops designed to get a company ready to go on the road.

3. Roadshow Review. A dry run session of the investor pitch to ATDC Venture Catalysts and EIRs. Friendly fire to get ready for combat.

4. Georgia Tech Innovation Experience. In conjunction with Ion we had about 20 investors and 20 companies participate in a speed pitching experience that was enjoyed by all.