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As startups accelerate in record Q3, Europe and Asia rack up huge VC results

TechCrunch

The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Data compiled by CB Insights shows a global acceleration in the number of dollars venture capitalists are putting to work around the globe as 2020 chews through its second half. Europe’s total tied its high-water mark set in Q2 2019. Asia: $24 billion. Europe: $9 billion.

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BrillDog Chosen for Newchip’s Intensive Global Pre-Seed Accelerator Program

American Entrepreneurship

The easy-to-use, comprehensive supply chain management system among top applicants selected for Newchip’s online accelerator NEW FREEDOM, Pa., Past accelerator cohorts averaged more than 17.5 The equity-free, fully digital accelerator has helped over 2,500 founders from more than 110 countries and 250 cities raise over $2.2

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Pittsburgh’s AI expertise may give rise to an already growing startup market

TechCrunch

The Steel City has all the ingredients to be a hub for startups: a good university system, a cheaper cost of living — definitely when compared to places like New York and the Bay Area — and a proliferation of seed firms and startup accelerators. billion — venture investors on the ground can feel the city’s potential. (I

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Why You Don’t Want to Miss the MyEO DealExchange DX22 Conference

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The first two MyEO DealExchange conferences in 2018 and 2019 made a significant impact on the members who attended—including a 7-figure investment in Scott Mesh (EO New York)’s company. The attendees must be EO members, EO Accelerator participants, or their vetted guest, such as a spouse or business partner. Who can attend DX22?

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Perhaps Substack can grow just fine without venture dollars

TechCrunch

First, a little context: Substack’s first known external capital came in January 2018 via the Y Combinator startup accelerator. From there, the startup’s ability to raise new funds quickly accelerated, with Andreessen Horowitz leading Substack’s $15.3

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Early-stage African VC firm, Microtraction reports portfolio boom despite the weight of COVID-19

TechCrunch

Four fintech startups — Cowrywise , Riby , Wallets Africa , and ThankUCash ; a crypto-exchange startup, BuyCoins ; a SaaS platform, Accounteer; an edtech startup, Schoolable ; and healthtech startup, 54gene. 2019 saw the local VC firm invest in six companies.

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Relate: Revolutionizing B2B Sales CRM Software for Startups

AsiaTechDaily

In response to the limitations of existing CRM software, especially the complexity of platforms like Salesforce, Relate’s founders identified the necessity for tailored features catering to B2B startups pursuing a product-led growth strategy.

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