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Startup Business Funding: 5 Business-Breaking Misconceptions

Dream It

The first time, back in 2012, I joined as part of a mobile gaming company. NOT spending time on the accelerator building the product. The most valuable resource the accelerator provides is the network, so use all my time to navigate that network. Here are some truths about what accelerators can be for startups: A small filter.

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EO Accelerator Grads on Growing In Business and In Marriage

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As EO Accelerator graduates and business partners, they have unique insights on growing their revenue while maintaining a partnership. . Octane: EO Accelerator is EO’s program for first-stage entrepreneurs. How did you hear about EO Accelerator? Lallenia: My husband, Brad, and I started Big Birge Plumbing in 2012.

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Jungle Ventures’s New Funding Program Commits $2 M Minimum Investment to Pre-Seed and Seed Stage Startups

AsiaTechDaily

This initiative marks a strategic move to facilitate startups’ growth beyond the early stages, ensuring they have access to essential capital for sustained development and expansion. Jungle Ventures, established by Anurag Srivastava and Amit Anand, commenced its journey with a $10 million first fund in 2012.

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Wavemaker Impact announces first close of debut fund at $13m

AsiaTechDaily

And in the next two years, Wavemaker Impact hopes to launch 8 to 12 new sustainability-focused businesses. This partnership combines Wavemaker Impact’s strong venture-building expertise and extensive founder networks with EDB’s access to sustainability-focused corporates and insights on climate needs.

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Pangyo Techno Valley: Korea’s Prime Innovation Cluster Bolstered by Local Governmental Support

AsiaTechDaily

Robust Support for Scaling Startups: Local Task Forces in Action Seongnam City initiated a task force in 2012, tailoring support schemes that resonate with Pangyo Techno Valley companies’ requirements. Their vision extends beyond creating a mere technological hub – they aim for a self-sustaining, progressive environment.

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Navigating Asia’s Premier Fintech Conferences: Shanghai’s INCLUSION·Conference, Hong Kong Fintech Week, and Singapore Fintech Festival

AsiaTechDaily

In 2012, it surpassed Melbourne, Australia; in 2014, it surpassed Osaka, Japan, and Sydney, Australia; in 2016, it overtook Seoul, South Korea; and in 2018, for the first time, it outranked Tokyo, Japan. Beyond technological advancements, the conference also places significant emphasis on technological ethics and inclusivity.

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Spirit of innovation demonstrated in land transport sector

NZ Entrepreneur

The $15 million fund, which was launched in June to accelerate innovative transport projects, attracted 110 applications in round one. Founder Julian Ostling was inspired to launch Mahu City Express after moving to Warkworth in 2012, from London, and finding there was no bus linking the area to Auckland City.