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

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billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. Murphy, said the initiative came after conversations with Black and Latinx business investors. “T And, Detroit-based ID Ventures says it invests in minority and women-led companies “at 4x the national average.” 31, Black and Latinx founders had raised $2.3

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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. Corporate knowledge, R&D resources, M&A opportunities and networks are invaluable for early-stage companies. This is why corporate investment is making a comeback — and what startups should look for in the return.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

At Versatile VC, we particularly like investing in “dual-PhD” problems, at the intersection of multiple domains. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000. Next Canada’s programs offer a world-class education, exclusive events, an expansive network, and more. 4) Student-focused founder communities.

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

TechCrunch

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. “It’s a careful balance of keeping burn rate at a minimum while investing in key areas.”

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The BF TechCelerator is Hosting a Pitch Event: Someone Will Walk Away With Up To $10,000!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

STATE COLLEGE, PA – On December 6, 2018, six emerging tech entrepreneurs will compete for up to $10,000 at the BF TechCelerator’s graduation “pitch” event. A panel of local judges will evaluate the presenters who have been honing their business concepts for the past ten weeks in an intensive business startup accelerator.

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

TechCrunch

’s Tech Nation found in 2018 that about 26% of Belfast’s workforce was employed in tech, and it is among cities in the country with the highest growth potential for 2021. The tech investment scene was characterized as being strong in software and life sciences, but sometimes too conservative or risk-averse. What’s their focus?

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More African startups get into Techstars Toronto

TechCrunch

The program , held virtually , provided these startups with funding ($100,000 convertible note and $20,000 stipend), mentorship and access to its network. 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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