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These workshops are available from September 29, 2020 through March 31, 2021. The year 2020 has shaken the entire world, including the small business world. Some businesses have closed doors forever, while many others have pivoted and adopted resilience. MORE
Setting the Stage for an Exciting Face to Face in Portland in May of 2021 , Angela Jackson, ACA 2021 Summit Chair, Portland Seed Fund. By Lucy Howell, ACA Director of Partnerships You strive to be a successful angel investor. Yet, the world is a wildly different place than it was just a few months ago. MORE
And while I don’t think a Quibi death spells the end for innovation here, I think that the market is ready for some 2021 consolidation. MORE
BriefCam’s edge analytics initiative will complement its portfolio of on-premise and cloud solutions, by enabling greater freedom of choice for flexible deployment architectures through edge-based computing, with a targeted availability for H1 2021. MORE
Current ACA board member and Co-Chair of the ACA Marketing and Membership Committee, Marcia Dawood , will begin her new role as Vice Chair at the beginning of the 2021 fiscal year. By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager Three new board members were elected at the ACA Annual Members’ Meeting during ACA 2020 – The Summit of Angel Investing held virtually May 12-14, 2020. MORE
Starting with the Winter 2021 batch, our deal will be $125,000 for 7% equity on a post-money safe, and we will reduce the amount of our pro rata right to 4% of subsequent rounds. We are making two changes to our standard deal in conjunction with a recent fundraise. In the coming years, this will enable us to fund as many as 3000 more companies. For background, YC originally gave about $20,000 for 6% of a company. MORE
Boston could start 2021 as the number-two place to raise venture capital in the country. This year has shaken up venture capital, turning a hot early start to 2020 into a glacial period permeated with fear during the early days of COVID-19. MORE
In 2021, it plans extend its reach to 50,000,000 students globally. Given the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of students have switched to online learning. MORE
If you’re an entrepreneur working in rural America or in sectors with a focus on food and agriculture, consider competing in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge. Up to ten entrepreneurs will be selected to compete in the final rounds at the Farm Bureau’s annual convention in January 2021. MORE
This will keep research institutions managing people and lab access conservatively, well into 2021 and beyond. By Scott Meacham. MORE
One hundred days will pass between November 4, 2020 and February 11, 2021. Will you sit back while all the #2020iswhack hashtags become posts about how 2021 is already the worst year on record? MORE
The cove.tool marketplace product will be arriving sometime in the middle of 2021, and the company has already amassed a database of over 1,000 products from hundreds of vendors that it intends to list, according to Ahuja. MORE
The next one will be in the spring of 2021. Erik Day from Dell spoke about small business technology at the Survive and Thrive Summit , hosted and produced by Ramon Ray of Smart Hustle Media. The first two Summits were held virtually in April and August 2020. MORE
We compare Monzo, which recently questioned its ability to survive as a going concern and Starling, which said it expects to break even in 2020 and reach profitability in 2021. MORE
The International Data Corporation estimates that by the year 2021, there will be 80 million VR/AR headsets on the market. Deep Technology refers to an industry space that deals exclusively with breakthroughs in science and engineering. It aims to increase the amount of meaningful innovations brought to the investing marketplace. MORE
25 percent or more) which can be verified in 2021 tax returns. As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand. MORE
By 2021, the bank will look for two diverse board members. By Scott Meacham. Recently, I received a phone call about a friend who was raising a fund specifically to invest in women-led companies. Considering the track record of venture capital invested in women-led firms, it’s easy to understand her focus. In the United States, about 2.5 MORE
Planned commercial Q1 2021 delivery for Nexa3D’s QLS™350 Polymer 3D printer, powered by Siemens automation controls. Partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to prepare AM for Industry 4.0 MORE
So using David’s timeline, the killer app for crypto might launch at the end of 2021 or early 2022. So goes the famous Mark Twain quote. I thought of this in reading a few blockchain sector reports this morning. David Kelnar ‘s “ blockchain primer ” is a very good summary of what is promising about the crypto sector and what is challenging. In his summary at the end, he writes: Tim Berners-Lee developed the protocol for the web in 1989. MORE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
The next one will be in this spring of 2021. Kedma Ough and Rashedia Mayhane spoke at the Survive and Thrive Summit about money tips and tools for your small business. H osted and produced by Ramon Ray of Smart Hustle Media, the first two Summits were held in April and August 2020. MORE
Given the smart folks who are on it, I’m sure they’ll come up with some good ideas, absolutely none of which will be implemented as the Mayor rides out his lame duck last year and the NYC Council gives way to 2021 election season. Reports of NYC’s death have been greatly exaggerated. MORE
It plans to launch its banking app in Finland in the first half of 2021. Lunar , the Nordic challenger bank that started out life as a personal finance manager app (PFM) but acquired a full banking license in 2019, has raised €40 million in Series C funding from existing investors. MORE
“At the same time, this adversity has pushed the industry to rapidly adopt new and creative strategies for audience engagement that will continue to be key going into 2021.” MORE
Since that point, Bloomberg reported that Databricks is indeed charging ahead with an IPO, a transaction that could come as soon as the first half of 2021, writing that that it “has held talks with banks but has yet to hire underwriters” for its flotation. MORE
DouxMatok, the Israeli firm behind patented technology that makes sugar taste sweeter, has struck a deal with a North American sugar refiner to manufacture commercial quantities of its ‘enhanced’ sugar, with the first products containing the sugar likely to hit the US market in Q1, 2021. MORE
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The first products containing this sugar are expected to hit the market early in 2021. Israeli food tech company DouxMatok has entered into a deal with a North American sugar refiner to manufacture commercial quantities of its “more efficient” sugar, according to Food Navigator. MORE
trillion by 2021. . On the Remarkable People podcast , I interview people such as Jane Goodall, Woz, and Stephen Wolfram who have changed the world. Their stories are inspiring, and I hope they encourage you, too. . MORE
This contest offers small business owners some much-needed cash to help them get ready for a successful 2021, and we hope their stories will inspire other small business owners to keep going. The challenging events of 2020 have disrupted the lives of countless small business owners, their employees, and their families. Yet, small businesses are resilient, and their stories of innovation and perseverance during these trying times can provide inspiration for others to keep going. MORE
BriefCam’s edge analytics initiative will complement its portfolio of on-premise and cloud solutions, by enabling greater freedom of choice for flexible deployment architectures through edge-based computing, with a targeted availability for H1 2021. MORE
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BlueNalu, which has earned the backing from a range of investors, including the Dutch agricultural giant, sees 2021 as a potentially landmark date. Read more here. The post [BlueNalu in IntraFish] Nutreco-backed cellular seafood startup sees one hurdle to commercialization appeared first on OurCrowd. News Center Agriculture bluenalu portfolio news MORE
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Applications for YC Winter 2021 are now open. Twice a year (fall and spring), we visit cities and universities around the world. MORE
Operating as Nuvemshop in Brazil and Tiendanube in the rest of the region, the company has offices in São Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City, with plans to expand into Colombia and Peru in 2021. MORE
This year, “ I think we’ll continue to see founders taking advantage of the ample flow of capital right now and shore up resources so they can enter 2021 on strong footing,” she said. MORE
What will prove interesting is how far Yotascale can push its ARR up by the end of Q3 2021. These days when you found a startup, you don’t go out and buy a rack of servers. And you don’t build an in-house data center team. MORE
Asked what is needed to stay in business, 64% say they need the same sales figures from last year this year to survive into 2021. That means 35% of Main Street businesses are not going to survive the fourth quarter of 2020 into the first quarter of 2021, Eric says. MORE
Silverflow , a Dutch startup founded by Adyen alumni, is breaking cover and announcing seed funding. The pre-launch company has spent the last two years building what it describes as a “cloud-native” online card processor that directly connects to card networks. MORE
2021 Related Topics TechCrunch
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Since that point, Bloomberg reported that Databricks is indeed charging ahead with an IPO, a transaction that could come as soon as the first half of 2021, writing that that it “has held talks with banks but has yet to hire underwriters” for its flotation.
OurCrowd
OCTOBER 28, 2020
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Co Starters
OCTOBER 22, 2020
One hundred days will pass between November 4, 2020 and February 11, 2021. Will you sit back while all the #2020iswhack hashtags become posts about how 2021 is already the worst year on record?
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Boston could start 2021 as the number-two place to raise venture capital in the country. This year has shaken up venture capital, turning a hot early start to 2020 into a glacial period permeated with fear during the early days of COVID-19.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 20, 2020
In 2021, it plans extend its reach to 50,000,000 students globally. Given the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of students have switched to online learning.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 19, 2020
This year, “ I think we’ll continue to see founders taking advantage of the ample flow of capital right now and shore up resources so they can enter 2021 on strong footing,” she said.
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TechCrunch
OCTOBER 21, 2020
And while I don’t think a Quibi death spells the end for innovation here, I think that the market is ready for some 2021 consolidation.
Smart Hustle Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2020
This contest offers small business owners some much-needed cash to help them get ready for a successful 2021, and we hope their stories will inspire other small business owners to keep going. The challenging events of 2020 have disrupted the lives of countless small business owners, their employees, and their families. Yet, small businesses are resilient, and their stories of innovation and perseverance during these trying times can provide inspiration for others to keep going.
EntreWorks Consulting
JULY 14, 2020
If you’re an entrepreneur working in rural America or in sectors with a focus on food and agriculture, consider competing in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge. Up to ten entrepreneurs will be selected to compete in the final rounds at the Farm Bureau’s annual convention in January 2021.
OurCrowd
AUGUST 2, 2020
BriefCam’s edge analytics initiative will complement its portfolio of on-premise and cloud solutions, by enabling greater freedom of choice for flexible deployment architectures through edge-based computing, with a targeted availability for H1 2021.
Y Combinator
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Applications for YC Winter 2021 are now open. Twice a year (fall and spring), we visit cities and universities around the world.
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TechCrunch
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Operating as Nuvemshop in Brazil and Tiendanube in the rest of the region, the company has offices in São Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City, with plans to expand into Colombia and Peru in 2021.
Y Combinator
AUGUST 31, 2020
The deadline to apply for YC Winter 2021 is Wednesday, September 23 at 8pm PT. But we’ve sometimes seen companies not apply to YC because they don’t want to wait until our regular interview cycle (October and November for the Winter 2021 batch) to raise money.
Guy Kawasaki
AUGUST 3, 2020
trillion by 2021. . On the Remarkable People podcast , I interview people such as Jane Goodall, Woz, and Stephen Wolfram who have changed the world. Their stories are inspiring, and I hope they encourage you, too. .
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 14, 2020
The cove.tool marketplace product will be arriving sometime in the middle of 2021, and the company has already amassed a database of over 1,000 products from hundreds of vendors that it intends to list, according to Ahuja.
This is going to be BIG.
AUGUST 24, 2020
Given the smart folks who are on it, I’m sure they’ll come up with some good ideas, absolutely none of which will be implemented as the Mayor rides out his lame duck last year and the NYC Council gives way to 2021 election season. Reports of NYC’s death have been greatly exaggerated.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Silverflow , a Dutch startup founded by Adyen alumni, is breaking cover and announcing seed funding. The pre-launch company has spent the last two years building what it describes as a “cloud-native” online card processor that directly connects to card networks.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 12, 2020
What will prove interesting is how far Yotascale can push its ARR up by the end of Q3 2021. These days when you found a startup, you don’t go out and buy a rack of servers. And you don’t build an in-house data center team.
OurCrowd
AUGUST 28, 2020
“At the same time, this adversity has pushed the industry to rapidly adopt new and creative strategies for audience engagement that will continue to be key going into 2021.”
Smart Hustle Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
These workshops are available from September 29, 2020 through March 31, 2021. The year 2020 has shaken the entire world, including the small business world. Some businesses have closed doors forever, while many others have pivoted and adopted resilience.
Smart Hustle Magazine
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
The next one will be in this spring of 2021. Kedma Ough and Rashedia Mayhane spoke at the Survive and Thrive Summit about money tips and tools for your small business. H osted and produced by Ramon Ray of Smart Hustle Media, the first two Summits were held in April and August 2020.
Angel Capital Association
JUNE 22, 2020
Setting the Stage for an Exciting Face to Face in Portland in May of 2021 , Angela Jackson, ACA 2021 Summit Chair, Portland Seed Fund. By Lucy Howell, ACA Director of Partnerships You strive to be a successful angel investor. Yet, the world is a wildly different place than it was just a few months ago.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
AUGUST 16, 2020
This will keep research institutions managing people and lab access conservatively, well into 2021 and beyond. By Scott Meacham.
Smart Hustle Magazine
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The next one will be in the spring of 2021. Erik Day from Dell spoke about small business technology at the Survive and Thrive Summit , hosted and produced by Ramon Ray of Smart Hustle Media. The first two Summits were held virtually in April and August 2020.
Forward Cities
MARCH 27, 2020
25 percent or more) which can be verified in 2021 tax returns. As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
So using David’s timeline, the killer app for crypto might launch at the end of 2021 or early 2022. So goes the famous Mark Twain quote. I thought of this in reading a few blockchain sector reports this morning. David Kelnar ‘s “ blockchain primer ” is a very good summary of what is promising about the crypto sector and what is challenging. In his summary at the end, he writes: Tim Berners-Lee developed the protocol for the web in 1989.
OurCrowd
AUGUST 8, 2020
DouxMatok, the Israeli firm behind patented technology that makes sugar taste sweeter, has struck a deal with a North American sugar refiner to manufacture commercial quantities of its ‘enhanced’ sugar, with the first products containing the sugar likely to hit the US market in Q1, 2021.
Y Combinator
JUNE 26, 2020
Starting with the Winter 2021 batch, our deal will be $125,000 for 7% equity on a post-money safe, and we will reduce the amount of our pro rata right to 4% of subsequent rounds. We are making two changes to our standard deal in conjunction with a recent fundraise. In the coming years, this will enable us to fund as many as 3000 more companies. For background, YC originally gave about $20,000 for 6% of a company.
propel(x)
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
The International Data Corporation estimates that by the year 2021, there will be 80 million VR/AR headsets on the market. Deep Technology refers to an industry space that deals exclusively with breakthroughs in science and engineering. It aims to increase the amount of meaningful innovations brought to the investing marketplace.
Angel Capital Association
JUNE 22, 2020
Current ACA board member and Co-Chair of the ACA Marketing and Membership Committee, Marcia Dawood , will begin her new role as Vice Chair at the beginning of the 2021 fiscal year. By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager Three new board members were elected at the ACA Annual Members’ Meeting during ACA 2020 – The Summit of Angel Investing held virtually May 12-14, 2020.
OurCrowd
AUGUST 9, 2020
The first products containing this sugar are expected to hit the market early in 2021. Israeli food tech company DouxMatok has entered into a deal with a North American sugar refiner to manufacture commercial quantities of its “more efficient” sugar, according to Food Navigator.
OurCrowd
AUGUST 5, 2020
BriefCam’s edge analytics initiative will complement its portfolio of on-premise and cloud solutions, by enabling greater freedom of choice for flexible deployment architectures through edge-based computing, with a targeted availability for H1 2021.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
By 2021, the bank will look for two diverse board members. By Scott Meacham. Recently, I received a phone call about a friend who was raising a fund specifically to invest in women-led companies. Considering the track record of venture capital invested in women-led firms, it’s easy to understand her focus. In the United States, about 2.5
OurCrowd
MAY 14, 2020
BlueNalu, which has earned the backing from a range of investors, including the Dutch agricultural giant, sees 2021 as a potentially landmark date. Read more here. The post [BlueNalu in IntraFish] Nutreco-backed cellular seafood startup sees one hurdle to commercialization appeared first on OurCrowd. News Center Agriculture bluenalu portfolio news
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 23, 2020
It plans to launch its banking app in Finland in the first half of 2021. Lunar , the Nordic challenger bank that started out life as a personal finance manager app (PFM) but acquired a full banking license in 2019, has raised €40 million in Series C funding from existing investors.
Smart Hustle Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2020
Asked what is needed to stay in business, 64% say they need the same sales figures from last year this year to survive into 2021. That means 35% of Main Street businesses are not going to survive the fourth quarter of 2020 into the first quarter of 2021, Eric says.
OurCrowd
AUGUST 17, 2020
We compare Monzo, which recently questioned its ability to survive as a going concern and Starling, which said it expects to break even in 2020 and reach profitability in 2021.
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