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25 LC 112 3647 House Resolution 945 By: Representatives Kendrick of the 95th and Jones of the 25th A RESOLUTION Honoring and commending Sig Mosley for his extraordinary contri butions to the1 entrepreneurial and investment community in Georgia and beyond; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, March 8, 2025, marks the 25th anniversary of the $5.7 billion acquisition of3 Tradex by Ariba, a groundbreaking deal that not only cemented S ig Mosley's legacy as a4 premier investor but also set a new benchmark for venture capital success in the Southeastern5 United States; and6 WHEREAS, Sig Mosley, born in Jasper, Georgia, is a distinguished investor and business7 leader who has shaped the entrepreneurial landscape through his vision, mentorship, and8 commitment to fostering innovation; and9 WHEREAS, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from E mory University in10 1968 and soon after began his career as a staff accountant at Peat Marwick & Mitchell before11 joining Management Science America Inc. (MSA) in 1969, where he served as12 secretary-treasurer from 1972 to 1990 and vice president from 1982 to 1991; and13 WHEREAS, he has invested in more than 145 startups and overseen 105 liquidity events,14 making him one of the most prolific angel investors in the Southeast; and15 H. R. 945 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3647 WHEREAS, his leadership as President of Imlay Investments Inc. and later as Managing16 Partner of Mosley Ventures has provided critical funding and me ntorship to early-stage17 companies, significantly stre ngthening Georgi a's position as a hub for innovation and18 entrepreneurship; and19 WHEREAS, he played a pivotal role in expanding Atlanta's ventur e capital ecosystem,20 serving as a founding member of multiple investment firms dedic ated to supporting21 high-growth startups, including Zane Venture Fund, which focuse s on supporting22 high-potential startups addressing social determinants of healt h through technology and23 fostering economic growth in the Southeast, and Silicon Road Ve ntures, a venture capital24 firm investing in commerce tech innovations to br idge the gap b etween startups and25 corporate enterprises; and26 WHEREAS, in addition to his investment leadership, he has been a trusted advisor to27 numerous Atlanta-based venture firms, accelerators, and investm ent groups, offering28 guidance, mentorship, and strategic insight to emerging fund ma nagers, founders, and29 investors; and30 WHEREAS, his contributions to the startup and technology ecosystem have been recognized31 with numerous accolades, including induction into the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame and32 the Emory University Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, the Lifetime Ac hievement Award from33 TiE Atlanta, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Technology Association of Georgia,34 and the Speaker of the Year Award from the Emory Pelham Education Foundation; and35 WHEREAS, his legacy extends beyond investment, as he serves on the boards of 16 private36 companies and contributes to organizations such as The Imlay Foundation, TechBridge, the37 Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Southeast, the Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta Chamber38 H. R. 945 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3647 of Commerce, the Georgia Research Alliance, GATV, the CEO Council, TiE Atlanta, and39 the Technology Association of Georgia; and40 WHEREAS, he has been a dedicated advocate for underrepresented founders through his41 involvement in Zane Access, TiE Access, Venture Atlanta Angel E dition, and the Russell42 Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, ensuring that more entrepr eneurs have access to43 mentorship and capital; and44 WHEREAS, his lasting impact is further cemented by the Siggie A wards, which were45 established in his honor to recognize outstanding early-stage investors in the Atlanta startup46 ecosystem.47 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that48 the members of this body honor and commend Sig Mosley for his unparalleled contributions49 to the entrepreneurial and investment community, his dedication to fostering innovation, and50 his unwavering commitment to supporting the next generation of business leaders.51 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized52 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Sig53 Mosley.54 H. R. 945 - 3 -