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Gener8tor is the biggest startup accelerator you’ve never heard of…

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One of the ways that those pots of cash are being invested is through venture capital, which means the money flows to the coasts — New York, Boston, Silicon Valley. “We’re both admirers of the accelerator model, starting with Paul Graham and YC. To some degree, there has been a sifting and winnowing.

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AC Ventures reaches first close of a $250M fund for Southeast Asian startups

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Founded in 2014, ACV’s portfolio now has over 120 investments in Indonesia and the rest of Southeast Asia. Another part of its value-creation initiatives are partnerships with conglomerates and business stakeholders in Indonesia that can help startups accelerate the growth of their business.

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Extra Crunch roundup: first-check myths, Miami relocation checklist, standout SaaSy startups

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As startups and venture capital grow in tandem, fundraising has gone from a formal affair on Sand Hill Road to a process that can happen anywhere from Twitter to Zoom. Telehealth startup Doximity filed to go public earlier today. SaaS needs to take a page out of the crypto playbook.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

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In an in-depth post, Fernandez explains alternative financing for startups, and how to tell which option is right for you. Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. One of the most notable trends in tech that has emerged during the pandemic is the steady commoditization of capital. “As

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

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Factors such as remote work, offshore development, and the steadily growing labor pool of software engineers have enabled startups to hire additional engineering talent, adding yet another catalyst to this vibrant ecosystem. Importantly, the traditional accelerator model has enjoyed the fruits of these potential paradigm shifts.