--- title: SR 370. Mosley, Sig; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr370 cite_as: SR 370, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr370 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr370.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr370/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71256 date: 2025-03-11 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Mosley, Sig; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3269 Senate Resolution 370 By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Still of the 48th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Brass of the 6th 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 S. R. 370 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3269 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 S. R. 370 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3269 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 SENATE that the members of this body48 honor and commend Sig Mosley for his unparalleled contributions to the entrepreneurial and49 investment community, his dedication to fostering innovation, a nd his unwavering50 commitment to supporting the next generation of business leaders.51 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed52 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Sig Mosley.53 S. R. 370 - 3 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors Sig Mosley, an Atlanta-area investor, for his decades of work funding and mentoring startups across Georgia. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Sig Mosley, an investor born in Jasper, Georgia, on the 25th anniversary of a major venture capital deal he was involved in, the $5.7 billion acquisition of Tradex by Ariba. The resolution recounts his career, including his education at Emory University, his work at several investment firms, his role investing in more than 145 startups, and his involvement with numerous business and civic organizations in Atlanta. It closes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Mosley as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally honors and commends Sig Mosley for his contributions to Georgia's entrepreneurial and investment community. - Recounts his career history, including his education, early jobs, and investment firms he led or founded. - Lists awards and honors he has received, such as induction into the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mosley. - Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia statute or program. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Sig Mosley. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or state agencies beyond directing Senate staff to produce a ceremonial copy for him. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any law, funding, or requirement. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public statement of recognition from the Georgia Senate and a keepsake copy given to Mosley. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Mosley's career, including his time at Peat Marwick & Mitchell and Management Science America Inc., and his roles at Imlay Investments Inc. and Mosley Ventures. - The resolved clause formally commends Mosley for his contributions to entrepreneurship and investment in Georgia. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Mosley. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-11) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-11) - Sponsors: John Albers, Chuck Hufstetler, Shawn Still, Jason Anavitarte, Matt Brass - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71256 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr370.md?full=1