TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

raised more money from venture capitalists in 2021 than ever. But according to data from PitchBook, less than 2% of VC funding went to all-women-founded teams in 2021. On the bright side, founding teams counting both women and men as members raised 17% of VC investments in Africa in 2021. Women-founded companies in the U.S.

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OurCrowd

AUGUST 14, 2021

Key enables doctors to optimize treatment decisions by using the patient’s own immune system to quickly and accurately determine whether an infection is bacterial or viral. Although by no means a direct competitor to Launchpad, Xometry has developed an AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing. is an important emerging sector.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Obviously, the pandemic hasn’t gone away, but when asked to predict the biggest storylines for 2021, VCs pointed to themes as varied as new distribution models, new kinds of interactivity, new tools for creators, the return of advertising business models and even the role of media in a democratic society.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Vienna, 10 November 2021 – As the Impact Hub Network continues to accelerate the transition to a more just and sustainable future, we are excited to announce an update on our leadership team. This network is a community full of talent, drive and a genuine commitment to radically transform the way we do business.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2020

GoCardless says it will use the funding to accelerate its open banking strategy, which will see it combine open banking-enabled bank-to-bank payments with the global bank debit payments network it has already built out. Debut products will be launching in the first half of 2021. “We

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OurCrowd

APRIL 7, 2021

New York/Jerusalem – April 7, 2021 – OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture investor, announced today that its flagship portfolio index fund OurCrowd 50 (“OC50”) has been added to BNY Mellon Pershing’s (“Pershing”) Alternative Investment Network. Read more here.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 25, 2024

Launches Fellowship Grant Opportunity for Early Career Entrepreneurs Altitude Lab today announced that its incubating startups raised over $120M in early-stage funding since commencing operations in 2020. In 2021 we announced our investor coalition, which targeted $50M in funding for our startups.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

According to PitchBook , VC investments were down 30% in Q2 2022 compared with 2021, and IPOs hit a 50-year low. While some adapt and survive, others end up retreating and creating M&A opportunity down the line for those left standing. When current and new secondary sale opportunities arise, would you like me to contact you?”

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Naspers, through its early-stage investment vehicle, Naspers Foundry , co-led the $15 million equity round (the SA-based investor also led Planet42’s previous $30 million round in late 2021) alongside ARS Holdings. It became carbon-neutral certified in 2021.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

I strongly identify with EO’s core value of Thirst for Learning and take advantage of every educational opportunity that comes my way. The high-caliber leadership content and unique experience of networking with other leaders make GLC one of the top entrepreneurial conferences of the year.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

Company formerly known as Semi-Stow Expanding its Network of Secure Fleet Yards AUSTIN, TX and SEATTLE, WA – April 23, 2024 – Outpost ( www.outpost.us ), a leading network of managed semi-truck parking facilities, today announced that it has raised $12.5 Outpost’s funding comes as the nation’s 3.5

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 18, 2023

“This is a new opportunity for leading organizations and the individuals driving technological progress in Thailand to connect with a global investment network. Oranuch further emphasized that VentureBridge is a gateway for leading Thai entities and technology pioneers, enabling them to tap into a worldwide investment ecosystem.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

designed to equip entrepreneurs of color with tools and resources to enable them to accelerate growth and maximize impact. is further closing the opportunity gap that exists for Black and Latinx social entrepreneurs by elevating, co-creating with and funding entrepreneurs creating change in their communities.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 1, 2022

The challenge was the driving force behind Ordr, a startup focused on network-level device security. Pandian Gnanaprakasam and Sheausong Yang — who between them had tenures at Cisco, Aruba Networks, and AT&T Bell Labs — co-founded Ordr in 2015 to address what they call the “visibility gap” in enterprise networks.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2023

Network effects have evolved, moving away from the traditional physical spaces to digital ones. growth from 2020 to 2021. has nearly quadrupled in the same time period (investments from 2005 to 2015 and total investments through 2021 ). the free YC Startup School courses). Crowdfunding witnessed a 2.4x Peer groups.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Ancient8 , Vietnam’s blockchain gaming guild, develops a community and software platform to enable everyone to play P2E (play-to-earn) games and build the metaverse while earning rewards. “We We lend our P2E game assets to the scholars, or guild players, so they can play P2E games and enable them to earn rewards.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Choo Heng Tong, the Executive Vice President for New Ventures and Innovation, EDB, said delivering sustainability goals is now more pressing as it also presents an opportunity for collaboration across the ecosystem to build and scale climate tech ventures.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2021

This year, over 3700 startups applied from 92 countries across XTC’s competition tracks: Agtech, Food & Water, Cleantech & Energy, Edtech, Enabling Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, and Mobility & Smart Cities. Network with corporations, VCs, & founders. The Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 Global Finals: Startup Pitches Part 1.

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StartupNation

JULY 8, 2021

As vaccines roll out and restrictions ease, in-person events are slowly returning: A recent PULSE Survey notes that 81% of survey responders plan on holding in-person events in 2021. Throughout 2021, smaller in-person event gatherings are likely to be the norm. So, how can entrepreneurs and startup companies capitalize on this demand?

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TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2022

But with an edge computing setup, the data can be processed on-site, eliminating cloud computing costs and enabling processing at greater speeds and volumes (in theory). Previously, Ouissal was the VP of strategy and customer management at Ericsson and a product manager at Juniper Networks. ” Some research bears this out.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

The firm says its intent is to go beyond term sheets to issuing bespoke “Strategy Sheets,” which outline how Vesey Ventures aims to leverage its network “to act as a company’s first business development team.” Huang also acknowledges that in 2021, the trio stepped back from investing “because it was getting way too frothy.”

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 14, 2023

2021 Ez-Probate Inc. Ignitepost IgnitePOST is a service that enables sales & marketing teams to boost conversion rates by 15X. PV Grows A collaborative network dedicated to enhancing the ecological and economic sustainability and vitality of the Pioneer Valley food system. Lenoss Medical Lenoss Medical Inc. management.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Now, we know that investments in fintech companies were far lower in 2022 compared to 2021. billion it was valued at last July, but also still significantly lower than the $45 billion it was valued at in 2021. He says that his startup, MagicCube, was first to market with Tap to Pay on Android devices in 2021 in the U.K.,

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 4, 2022

-funded programs in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras help farmers expand and diversify their operations, enabling them to provide for their families and feed more people in their home countries. Up to 4 million people need food assistance across those three countries, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

In 2021, we extended a grant to Grand Valley State University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Lab. MVE-Lab equips participants to identify their target customers, network with others, and find the resources they need to launch profitably and successfully.

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TechCrunch

JULY 11, 2022

To date, Wefox said it has built a network of around 3,000 independent brokers in its native Germany, while in other markets such as Switzerland, Germany and Austria, it has trained its own brokers. “Our model enables Wefox to drive a superior financial profile which puts us on a clear path to profitability.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 16, 2024

January 12, 2024 ) – Applications for Delaware’s fourth annual Startup302 funding competition are being accepted now through January 29 from technology-enabled startups with high-growth potential and at least one founding team member from an underrepresented group. WILMINGTON, Del.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2022

The company created a digital advertising network called Grocery TV and provides screens, initially in the checkout aisle, for brands and retailers to leverage with the aim of improving the shopping experience. Those include NoviSign, ScreenCloud , Cooler Screens , EasyScreen and In-Store Broadcasting Network. Walmart stores.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 26, 2021

Israeli Energy-Tech All Stars Insight and opportunities for new OurCrowd investors. market cap, ~25X forecast 2021 revenues, has focused attention on plant-based milk. Ripple projects 40% YoY revenue growth in 2021 and its gross margins are improving. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021, at 18:00 (GMT +3).

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Top investment opportunities. Proceeds of the round will go toward the expansion of the OurCrowd platform, building its investor base and accelerating the identification of high-potential, tech-enabled private companies. The company is on track to end 2021 with ~400% YOY ARR growth. SoftBank to invest $25M in OurCrowd.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

With a passion for drones and other cutting-edge tech, Burton says he saw an opportunity to use airborne robotics and sensors to capture data about how assets — for example, solar panels and turbines — change over time. Zeitview was founded in 2014 with the goal of bringing a new resource to businesses: the sky. billion in 2022.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, about 51 percent of all knowledge workers globally went permanently remote in 2021. Their ability to work remotely enabled these talents to work flexibly and provide specialized skills to a variety of companies. Outdefine is working to address this gap by prioritizing talent growth and experience.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

They view it as a relatively safe asset that can enable faster, more efficient payments both within and across borders. The Bitcoin network itself only supports about five transactions per second, according to crypto exchange Binance. based e-commerce site using Visa’s rails. . More than just an asset.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

These plans also include enabling the digitization of traditional insurers as innovation continues to shape the industry. The acquisition helped Lami to tap Bluewave’s clientele and technologies that enable access to micro-insurance products through diverse channels like USSD and WhatsApp chatbots. The latest funding adds to the $1.8

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The company enables its members to set their own borrowing terms and lend to other members to make returns or a social impact. Before we profiled the company in 2021 when it raised $10 million in Series A funding, SoLo basically ran out of money, causing the founders to shut down the platform toward the end of 2019, Williams said.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2022

Last week, Paystand — a blockchain-enabled B2B payments startup — announced it had acquired Mexican fintech Yaydoo — creating a new unicorn in the resulting new entity. The company has raised over $86 million over its lifetime and counts NewView Capital and SoftBank’s SB Opportunity Fund among its backers. and Mexico. and Mexico.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Today, Fuzzy announced $44 million in growth funding to expand its digital pet care network of veterinary professionals to alleviate some of the strain on the industry and make care accessible and affordable to all. 8 VCs agree: Behavioral support and remote visits make digital health a strong bet for 2021. Image Credits: Fuzzy.

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