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TechCrunch: Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics

Dream It

Some of the opportunities involve machines, while an equal amount of opportunity lies in the software behind the machines. From 2007 to 2011, during which the Great Recession of 2008-09 took place, the construction industry lost approximately 2 million workers. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( Recode ).

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Preparing Your Startup for the Next M&A Wave

Revolution

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?” This is your opportunity to establish the narrative. How can I insert my company in M&A deal flow?

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Liberis, the embedded finance provider for SMEs, raises additional £70M in equity and debt

TechCrunch

To date, 2007-founded Liberis has provided over £500 million in financing to 16,000 SMEs across Europe, the U.S. Liberis’ core business is to enable partners to offer embedded business finance to their customers,” Rob Straathof, CEO of Liberis, tells TechCrunch. and the U.K. the product is available in five new countries: U.S.,

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What Did I Learn From the First VC Check I Ever Wrote?

Both Sides of the Table

I became a VC 12 years ago in 2007 when the pace of deals was much slower. Jason was a creator and saw a market opportunity that others didn’t. Gregg was built to scale large companies and build the processes and team to enable it. And my friend and Invoca co-founder Colin Kelley has done both.

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VCs and university endowments should partner to make venture more diverse

TechCrunch

Since joining the Yale Investments Office in 2007, one of Mendelsohn’s core focuses has been venture capital — an asset class that has gained traction among an increasing number of institutional investors in recent years — and Yale’s investment approach has long been a model for other endowments.

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Accelerate Your Growth With This Top EO Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When Hana Laurenzo launched her translation business in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2007, she did what every smart small business owner does—joined local professional organizations, like the chamber of commerce, and generally sought opportunities to mingle with like-minded professionals.

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Data management vendor Ataccama receives $150M infusion from Bain

TechCrunch

Plenty exist, but the latest to attract funding is Ataccama , which today announced that it raised $150 million from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities — representing a minority investment in the company. Founded in 2007, Ataccama develops data governance, data catalog, data quality and data management capabilities for enterprises.