TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Zembo, a French startup with operations in Uganda was founded in 2018 and sells electric motorcycles through a lease-to-own program. Zembo’s mission to improve incomes for Uganda’s boda boda riders while cutting air pollution is shared by our supporters and is a driving force for this partnership.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Annual reporting on where venture capital dollars flow supports this discrepancy, with the majority of funds being funneled into companies based in and around Silicon Valley. Image Credits: Nashville 2018 Regional Economic Development Guide. VC deals by region, as of June 2019. population around Nashville, TN.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

The traditional economic development approach uses static and reactive metrics – the number of jobs created, capital investment dollars, and companies recruited – on an annual basis. For example, my EDO had “7 wins” (companies that relocated) in 2018, but only “1 win” in 2019. Metrics do that. Ellen Bateman.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 4, 2024

June 3, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that 34 technology and life sciences companies were awarded more than $68 million through the 2023 Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program, commonly known as the Net Operating Loss (NOL) program. TRENTON, N.J.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

May 8, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today designated Netflix Inc. The expanded Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program, coupled with strong state support, make a compelling case for the return of major production companies to New Jersey – the birthplace of film,” said Governor Phil Murphy.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 23, 2023

an early-stage company specializing in developing innovative technologies for carbon capture and utilization, has chosen to continue growing in its hometown of Newark, Delaware, with an expansion from its Delaware Technology Park incubator space to nearby Delaware Industrial Park. October 23, 2023 ) – RiKarbon Inc. ,

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

There’s a minimum of nine different vendors you have to pay,” noted Addy, who co-founded Jetstream with COO Solomon Torgbor in 2018. And when someone applies for a Jetstream loan, they’re not just saying give me $50,000 but enough money to fund this entire shipment and pay these nine vendors.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2023

Expansion of vaccine research, development and commercialization operations bringing 63 new jobs to Newark over next three years WILMINGTON, Del. Plans there include renovating the site’s existing wet lab and office space into a facility ideal for achieving the company’s goal of developing vaccines that support public health and improve life.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 20, 2022

Their annual ESHIP Summit was created with the mission to “advance ecosystem building as a new approach to economic development to help more people and communities achieve economic independence through entrepreneurial success.”. For years, the leading standard bearer in this nascent movement was the Kauffman Foundation.

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HPA

JULY 18, 2019

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Ann Arbor during a week-long series of tech events curated by economic development engine Ann Arbor SPARK. All three of these startups have received funding since 2018, including from coastal investors.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

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Forward Cities

JULY 25, 2019

In my last blog, I talked about the definition and evaluation of two key elements of an entrepreneurial ecosystem – entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs). Collaboration between organizations providing various services creates a cohesive network of resources better suited to support innovation.

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