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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

Accelerators have had quite a good run the past 5+ years. Not just Y Combinator and TechStars but a host of other accelerators across the country. There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. And Jamie hers. And Adam his.

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Korean VC Sopoong closes $8M fund for startups focused on environmental impact

TechCrunch

“It is a significant signal for large South Korean corporates participating as limited partners of environmental and climate tech-focused venture capitals like us,” Han said. Nine of the 16 portfolio companies are participating in Sopoong’s first accelerator program, which launched in June and runs for six months.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

Founded in 2014 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the New Jersey Innovation Institute aims to accelerate the translation of technologies, foster innovation and upskilling the state’s workforce by being a conduit between NJIT and the outside world. million in income replacement grants, as well as mentorship and training.

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Is American Entrepreneurship In Crisis?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

These business and mentorship networks have made great strides helping entrepreneurs in local communities across the U.S. If you’re a startup founder ready to gain the tools you need to get to the next level, check out the EO Accelerator program. A number of local governments have also implemented programs to help startups.

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

Acceleration Grants. Acceleration Grants. To date, this venture capital firm has invested over $7 million in more than 130 businesses led by these underrepresented founders. The Girlboss Foundation was launched back in 2014 by an entrepreneur called Sophia Amoruso. 19) Harlem Capital Partners.

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Joel Neoh and Audra Pakalnyte Launch First Move Fund to Support Consumer Startups in Southeast Asia

AsiaTechDaily

First Move has a backing of venture capital firm 500 Global and in collaboration with the Consumer Tech Angel Syndicate, a close-knit group of experienced founders and executives in the consumer space. Neoh’s involvement with Prenetics dates back to 2014, when he became its initial angel investor.

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