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BE 2.0: Self-Correction is Vital – Recognizing When Change is Needed

Paul G. Silva

When RVI was founded in 2004, our typical member was an experienced investor looking to: Write large checks ($50K-$100K) Conduct extensive due diligence Serve on boards of directors Lead investment syndicates But by 2019, potential members were typically: First-time angel investors unsure of how to identify good opportunities Comfortable with smaller (..)

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Google’s Africa Investment Fund behind Moniepoint, Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech

American Entrepreneurship

Since its launch in 2019 over 10 million businesses and individuals have been served with access to seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools. Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, supporting its all-in-one financial ecosystem.

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EV Shuttle and School Bus Manufacturer Endera Gains $49 Million to Support Growth

American Entrepreneurship

A Vision for Clean, American-Made Transportation Founded in California in 2019, Enderas commitment to providing sustainable, zero-emission transportation solutions for the government and commercial sectors made it a key player in the electric bus market.

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Qolab’s Funding from Applied Ventures Advances Quantum Computing Manufacturing

American Entrepreneurship

Before co-founding Qolab, he led Googles quantum computing efforts, where he played a pivotal role in the landmark 2019 experiment demonstrating quantum supremacyan event where a quantum computer outperformed the best classical supercomputers in solving a specific problem.

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Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

In 2019, DiscoverOrg commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate sales and marketing intelligence practices in the B2B space. Fact: Only 8% of sales and marketing professionals say their data is between 91% - 100% accurate. The primary takeaway? Forrester found “only 1.2%

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“Ben Franklin was instrumental in helping us survive the early years”

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Photo: Crotac Predator Hunting In 2019, DiamondBack Truck Covers was named Pennsylvania’s Small Business of the Year , and today employs 150 employees at its production facility in Philipsburg. Sherry spent hours and hours with us over many years.”

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Creator Ventures Raises $45M Fund II to Back the Next Generation of Consumer Internet Startups

American Entrepreneurship

Creator Ventures initial Fund 0, launched in 2019 as a $1 million investment club, now boasts over 4x DPI and 6x MOIC. A Growing Portfolio of Consumer-Focused Innovation The firm has already backed 30 companies since inception and posted standout returns. Its Fund I (20222025) already shows 0.3x DPI and 3x MOIC, exceptional for its vintage.

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State of MENA Startups 2019, Report

MAGNiTT and 500 Startups jointly launch first 'State of MENA Startups 2019" report. Survey findings reveal insights on trends in fundraising exercise, exit opportunities, hiring, and growth optimization.

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The 2019 Technographic Data Report for B2B Sales Organizations

In this report, ZoomInfo substantiates the assertion that technographic data is a vital resource for sales teams. In fact, the majority of respondents agree—with 72.3% reporting that technographic data is either somewhat important or very important to their organization.