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The latest list of YC-backed companies worth over $150M is the most geographically diverse yet

TechCrunch

In 2018, Y Combinator released its first mega list of the top companies valued at $150 million or more that have gone through the accelerator. Yet, as the accelerator points out, “it’s the most commonly available metric to compare companies in the startup world.”. Case in point: No African company made the list in 2018.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

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He said the move is a “direct response to the systemic racial inequities in access to capital for Black and brown entrepreneurs” and aimed at addressing “the racial wealth gap.”. “I billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. Murphy, said the initiative came after conversations with Black and Latinx business investors.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

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Starting a new business as a student is daunting. How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. 3) Accelerators. Right here. million in cash and prizes.

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The corporate venture comeback: What startups considering CVC need to know

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Corporate venture capital investments (CVCs) now represent more than a fifth of global venture. The bigger slice of the funding pie comes as founders have to navigate a more uncertain capital landscape. With the combination of capital and expertise, corporates can execute strong startup deals and deliver value to them faster.

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8 investors, founders and execs predict cybersecurity, fintech will take Belfast by storm

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The city also has the famed Queen’s University and low living costs to count in its favor, and gentrification is starting to take place, which shows things are looking up for Northern Ireland’s capital. Ignite NI emerged as an important native incubator and accelerator. And as far as the local startup scene goes, the U.K.’s

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TechCrunch+ roundup: The Kindbody TC-1, Glossier’s mistakes, calculating startup runway

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A 2020 UCLA study found that approximately 15% of couples will have trouble getting pregnant, but Kindbody, which has spun up a network of fertility clinics since its founding in 2018 , has taken a holistic approach to the issue. And web3 is all about the community,” Yida Gao, general partner at Shima Capital, said.

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More African startups get into Techstars Toronto

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In March, two Nigerian startups, Treepz ( formerly Plentywaka ) and TalentQL got into the Techstars Toronto accelerator program alongside eight other companies. Y Combinator remains the most strategic global accelerator for African startups and has invested in about 60 of them in the last six years.

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