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Florida Ranks as the Best State to Start a Business in 2025, according to WalletHub Report

American Entrepreneurship

The number of small businesses in the state grew by nearly 16% between 2016 and 2022, the fourth-highest percentage in the country. The state saw a nearly 16% increase in the number of small businesses between 2016 and 2022, one of the highest growth rates in the nation. Beyond taxes, Floridas business growth is impressive.

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Mercury’s $300M Series C Doubles Valuation to $3.5 Billion Fueled by Powerful “One Banking Account” Model

American Entrepreneurship

This round is about seizing the opportunities ahead for our next phase of growth, including driving innovation with new products, exploring acquisitions, and ensuring long-term financial flexibility, said Immad Akhund, co-founder and CEO of Mercury. Since its last funding round, Mercury has expanded its capabilities in notable ways.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

In 2022-23, we started having a lot of demand for our programs so our premier program Founder Catalyst, that incubation program, started accepting more and more companies from outside the region. And if you’re a guy and you want to be a part of helping bring equity and opportunity for women founders forward, you should be there too.

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Seraf Toolbox: Portfolio Snapshot Checklist

The Seraf Compass

Designed for quarterly reviews, it helps you track company performance, spot red flags, and identify follow-on opportunities. Whether youre preparing for LP updates or internal team discussions, this tool ensures nothing gets overlooked.

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Startups Need Strategy, Not Sócio-Emotional Surprises: A Lawyer-Founder’s Vision for…

Jason Malki

In 2022, she founded a Legal Advisory and Consulting startup designed exclusively for entrepreneurs and high-growth companies, focusing on risk prevention, strategic structuring, and aligning legal frameworks with the fast-paced innovation market. Thank you so much for joining us! What motivated you to launch your startup?

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Voxify Founder David Duguan Solves a Critical Small Business Pain Point

American Entrepreneurship

Blending this passion for service with his expertise as a seasoned CTO, David launched Voxify in 2022. The company’s flagship product, Aurora Hub, is a turnkey AI voice assistant that integrates seamlessly with any phone system to ensure no customer is ever left unheard…no business opportunity missed.

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Headwinds, Tailwinds, and Crosswinds Ahead for Rising Startup Ecosystems

Revolution

In 2025, startups beyond the coasts and outside of the traditional tech hubs will face new challenges and, with customary resourcefulness, also seize new opportunities. With scarcer exit opportunities and LPs looking for returns, VCs may retreat further to perceived safety in traditional techhubs.