TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

Founded by Mark Straub and William Bares in 2017, Smile Identity is a major player in Africa’s ID verification and KYC compliance industry. Costanoa Ventures and Norrsken22 back Smile Identity in $20M Series B round Here’s also how it fits into Smile Identity’s current growth strategy from a product but geographic-led standpoint.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2022

Venture capitalists and founders across all fundraising stages spoke to current investment strategies when it comes to investing in this cohort of startups. These structures were popular in the 2017-2018 [Initial Coin Offering] days and have become less prevalent today.”. Yet, things are accelerating across the board in crypto.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

Investors should bring a local strategy that makes them an asset to Latin America’s startup ecosystem. The amount of VC capital being funneled into Latin American startups has surged since 2017, with angel investment close behind. While investors may say their your regular value offering is enough — network and U.S.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Vienna, 10 November 2021 – As the Impact Hub Network continues to accelerate the transition to a more just and sustainable future, we are excited to announce an update on our leadership team. This network is a community full of talent, drive and a genuine commitment to radically transform the way we do business.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The broad-brush goals for the strategy are to increase growth in startup investments; attract and retain talent; promote scalability; and inject innovation into the public sector so it can bolster and support Spain’s digital development. “What we do is that work of coordination with all the ministries.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

1: Shared scooters launched (fall 2017). The very first fleet of Bird e-scooters was launched in Santa Monica, California in September of 2017. It’s a proven strategy to improve the safety of all road users that depends heavily on one critical input: reliable, standardized data. The last bullet above is particularly important.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Dan Ballantyne’s bio might as well read: when he’s not bringing wireless internet to Colorado residents or installing network towers atop the Rocky Mountains, you can find him conquering the waves of Latin America. . Such motivation sparked TellerWifi into existence in 2017. . “I 3 Staples for a Growing Business .

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Inevitably, his side hustles flowed from curiosity and generosity, and from his network, especially his co-working hub. “I He earned an MBA by cramming on the weekends, then just had to start something entirely new, the strategy consulting firm Outglocal. The network effect. Chris Castiglione, image courtesy of Noa Griffel).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

TTTech Auto — which came out of TTTech Group, a provider of safe networked computing platforms across automotive, aerospace, mobile machinery and automation industries — announced on Thursday its $285 million Series C raise, led by Aptiv and supported by existing investor Audi.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

After 10 years of leading the Impact Hub Network , Gabriela Gandel will move into a new role on our global board of the Impact Hub Association in 2022. When I joined the ‘Hub Network’ back in January 2011, I had no idea I’d still be here 10 years later, but I knew it was the right place for me to be! Here’s her story.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

I did my PhD on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, defended on November 2017 and received 2 Best Dissertation award on entrepreneurship from the Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the International Association for Research on Entrepreneurship and SMES (this was a hybrid French – English version but I have an English version at Research Gate.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 29, 2019

So in 2017, we launched the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund , a $150M fund backed by an extraordinary group of entrepreneurs, investors, and executives that are publicly standing behind the idea that great companies can start and scale anywhere. Relatedly, we typically field a series of similar questions: “Is Steve Case really on the bus? (A:

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2018

In addition, Joel instills an entrepreneurial mindset in his kids by sharing insights and strategies he learns through EO. Adrian started on 9 December, 2017, and is more than halfway to his goal. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is the premier global network for founders, entrepreneurs and pioneers. Email Joel. .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2023

It has acquired Splyt , a startup out of London that works with apps in areas like travel, ride-hailing and finance to help them build out “super app” strategies by integrating other services. But last year Kakao had to shelve plans to sell part of that stake to a PE firm after pushback from drivers and employees.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2023

21 companies have passed through the incubator since 2017, attracting some $160M in further investment and at least one major acquisition: XNOR, an AI acceleration and efficiency outfit that was subsequently (and I like to think as a direct consequence of TC coverage ) snapped up by Apple for around $200M.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This article offers a rare glimpse into the strategies, philosophies, and milestones that have made SoGal Ventures a driving force behind the next-gen billion-dollar businesses. She created the SoGal community in LA, one of the largest global networks for women entrepreneurs and investors.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As of February 2017, nearly 200,000 construction jobs were left unfilled across the U.S., Andrew Ackerman, Dreamit Ventures Dreamit has been actively investing in proptech and contech for the past three years and we are seeing consistent, broad and intense interest in construction robotics across our customer partner network.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . Boardex and Relationship Science make it easier to understand and map social networks into potential limited partners. That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

PlainSight is a new networking app. It’s a unique take on the networking problem we all face finding the right partners at events and in business. Nextek is all about low-voltage power networking systems, including lighting and controls for efficient building lighting. PlainSight. EXPLORE DETROIT STARTUP JOBS.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 17, 2021

She added that its clinical value proposition will be improved because of the “downstream network effect that comes as a result of information sharing.”. 4 strategies for building a digital health unicorn.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This staggering growth has been consistent since 2017 at an annual rate of 14%. Marketing automation refines all the processes on your marketing strategies. Oktopost gives you the whole picture of how your efforts fare by analyzing the impact of every post, campaign and network. But first…. Takeaway .

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Before diving in: a growth strategy is nothing without its product and for Morning Brew, the strength of our product comes from our writers. Thanks to the quality of the product, our readers are willing to take the step to share the newsletter with their network at an exceptionally high rate. actually building it back in 2017.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 14, 2022

That’s why we are currently on a mission to mainstream circular principles across our global network. Basically, since we started in 2017, we have had a circular approach to all aspects of our venture. Line Didelot: I enjoyed the networking opportunities and the possibility to connect with other inspiring ventures.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We strive to give them tools to succeed with our support programs and a strong network of 16,500 people throughout 59 countries. Today we would like to shine some light on our thriving network and showcase five game-changers who foster and maintain a positive impact by creating innovative ventures amidst a global pandemic.

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Y Combinator

JULY 24, 2020

trillion of revenue in 2017 2. Faire’s subset of target retail verticals generated $671 billion of revenue in 2017 4. million in 2017, driven by growth in health & personal care, clothing, and e-commerce 7. The viral loop and network effects. Independent retailers accounted for $752 billion (or 23%) of that.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

But, most funds raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . Capria leads the “largest network of collaborating fund managers in emerging markets” Their product Edge enables you to benchmark your internal processes against other investors.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Learn more The BOSS Network and Sage Invest in Progress Grant: $10,000 grants to 25 eligible entrepreneurs that in its inaugural year 2022 included one year of monthly mentorship through the BOSS University, an online program that helps Black women successfully start and grow a business.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In November 2020, the Detroit tech company announced that they’re developing three new authentication centers in Toronto and Hong Kong, which will expand the company’s global network by 50%. This Detroit tech company created a social networking app to help people make meaningful connections in shared spaces. Clearcover. Plain Sight.

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

Then in 2017, my first trip to Burning man completely changed my outlook on humanity as a whole. Our ESG-centric strategy prioritizes clients that are using tech to build a better world. Our plan is to grow our network and revolutionize the back-end. What motivated you to launch your startup? I am proud to say that Alphaa.io

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

Mentorship and network support can help mitigate the risk business failure, which many first-time entrepreneurs experience, and can propel businesses to the next level. Through their mentors, startups gain access to an expansive network of industry contacts, potential partners, and investors. said NJII President, Michael Johnson, Ph.D.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 26, 2023

Re-Focusing on the Hidden Layer At its core, there are three reasons I see why hidden layer strategies are naturally advantaged when an industry first emerges. But today, a third of their business powers server and networking hardware used in data centers around the world.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 12, 2022

However, few investors can directly impact the value of the underlying asset, except for private equity and venture capital investors with portfolio acceleration strategies. Rolling ten-year returns have steadily declined across hedge fund strategies. Blue Line: Barclays Hedge-Fund Industry; 2017 . Green Bar: Bloomberg.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

When Katherine, the co-founder of Stereomatic Estudios , discovered the profound impact of music as an instrument to achieve a brighter future for impoverished Colombian youth in Medellín, she began to utilize digital marketing and branding strategies to guide emerging artists in their musical careers. government.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 18, 2019

Beyond strategies and methodologies, social or individual changes arise from a personal discovery, from the infectiousness of being around others or unexpected alliances… At Impact Hub we inspire, connect and encourage professionals and companies making a positive impact with their business activity.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Please contact us if you are deploying capital using this strategy. In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. Revenue-Based Flexible VCs.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2022

Founders : Before beU delivery, Hao Zheng, who leads the team as chief executive, was the founder and CEO of Yooul, a social networking app in China. ” Founders : Henry Mascot started a company in 2017 to help hospitals digitize records. Website : getnashglobal.com/. Founded in : 2021. Team size : 11. Location : Nairobi, Kenya.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2022

As things transpired, people might prefer to network in-person versus digital breakout rooms. What is its ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy ,’?” Moreover, as Monday.com’s new London office suggests, hunkering down and hiding isn’t really a long-term strategy. In the U.K.,

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