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Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon at HAX Flagship U.S. HQ in Newark

American Entrepreneurship

From HAX to the Princeton AI Hub, to the Helix and Edge Works, New Jersey’s innovation story is evolving and our investment in the field will lead to long-term, sustainable economic growth.” In 2021, SOSV issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding its intent to establish HAX’s U.S. headquarters. Teresa Ruiz.

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Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. 2023 promises to be another exciting year, with new educational opportunities, additional networking and community building events. Take advantage of ACA’s many opportunities to get involved.

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IFC leads $17M investment in South African insurtech Naked

TechCrunch

The news follows the Naspers-led $11 million Series A round that the South African insurtech announced in August 2021. According to a statement, the funding presents Naked with an opportunity to improve its AI and use it to grow Africa’s insurance market which is worth over $68 billion in annual gross written premiums.

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IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

. “Support for entrepreneurship and digital transformation is essential to economic growth, job creation, and resilience,” said Makhtar Diop, IFC’s Managing Director. In 2021, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan received less than 2% of the $643 billion global venture capital funding.

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NJEDA Program Helps to Draw Investment Interest into Innovative NJ Startups

American Entrepreneurship

According to estimates from PitchBook, venture capital and angel investment activity has declined since 2021, with a 40 percent reduction in the amount of companies receiving investment and a 50 percent decrease in investment funding. For a full list of eligibility requirements and further information on the program, visit [link].

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NJEDA Angel Tax Credit Approvals Drive over $63 Million in Private Sector Investment into New Jersey Companies in 2023

American Entrepreneurship

There is also a 5 percent bonus for investments in businesses located in a qualified Opportunity Zone or New Markets Tax Credit census track, or a business that is certified by the State as a Minority- or Women Business Enterprise. The two highlight New Jersey entrepreneurs with a proven record of successful business growth in the state.

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Where have you gone, Bill de Blasio?

This is going to be BIG.

I’m not writing this to look back, but to look forward—to acknowledge that while New York City isn’t the disaster area the NY Post would have you believe it to be, it has some really serious problems that it needs to dig out of—much of it economic, but under the covers, systemic. That’s what happens when you ask someone else to create a plan.