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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

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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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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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. Gambyt is a debt-free and fully profitable company that’s been sustainably growing since its founding in 2016.

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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. ecosystems to drive collaboration and entrepreneurial innovation around the UN’s Sustainable. 2014-2017); Founding CEO of WNS Knowledge Services (2003-2007); Founding Country Manager of. Impact Hub builds.

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

Subsequently, it provides an opportunity for sustainable growth of minority small businesses that are underfunded. The Girlboss Foundation was launched back in 2014 by an entrepreneur called Sophia Amoruso. It provides them with education, mentorship, access to resources and so much more. Website: [link]. Acceleration Grants.

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Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2022

StartupNation

Floyd is a furniture company based in Detroit that is concerned with longevity, sustainability, and modern design. Revenue has tripled year over year since the company’s 2014 founding. Signal Advisors recently raised a Series B round. Apply now to Signal Advisors. The company raised $15 million in Series B funding this year.

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