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

TechCrunch

Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul argues that emerging climate-tech startups will help big manufacturers do better overall. Sopoong was launched in 2008 by Jaewoong Lee , who co-founded South Korea’s largest internet portal operator Daum Communication, which merged with Kakao in 2014.

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

American Entrepreneurship

Established in September 2023, the DFAB works to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups, providing knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs. million in income replacement grants, as well as mentorship and training.

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Andela begins global expansion in 37 countries months after going remote across Africa

TechCrunch

When Andela launched in 2014, it built hubs in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to source, vet and train engineers to be part of remote teams for international companies. It also helped developers improve their skills via training and mentorship. It also tested satellite models in Egypt and Ghana as substitutes to physical hubs.

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

The Oakland Black Business Fund is an investment platform that provides services to Black-owned businesses found in the Oakland, California area. Subsequently, it provides an opportunity for sustainable growth of minority small businesses that are underfunded. The CDFI also provides tax credits to help encourage even more investment.

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Aspire Impact and global leader Impact Hub to launch the Impact Startup Support program in India

Impact Hub

Majority of the respondents agreed that mentorship, technological inputs, R&D Support and. Impact Investments & an Impact Future Project. ecosystems to drive collaboration and entrepreneurial innovation around the UN’s Sustainable. tailored to India’s ecosystem is essential & urgently required.

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Top Ann Arbor Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

Community organizations like Shine & Rise provide support and mentorship to women who work at tech companies, and coworking spaces like Cahoots offer dedicated tech entrepreneurial spaces for the community. They plan to use these investments to help grow their team and scale their product. Atomic Object. Ripple Science.

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Vidit Aatrey on Building Meesho, India’s Top Reselling Platform, with Adora Cheung

Y Combinator

These people who never had the opportunity to start a store came onto our platform and became entrepreneurs for the first time, because we do not need them to invest any money in working capital or setting up an offline shop. We have widows who were not able to sustain their family, feed their kids, et cetera. This is my typical user.

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