The Seraf Compass

JANUARY 4, 2023

In keeping with our company philosophy, we believe investors in early stage companies should have access to best practices and professional tools to support the entrepreneurial community worldwide and achieve superior outcomes. If you haven’t seen these pieces yet, we know you will enjoy checking them out!

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2025

The company, which focuses on providing personalized nutrition support has successfully raised $7.9 This investment builds on a 2022 funding milestone that made Culina Health the first and only digital nutrition company backed by a strategic payer. million in a Series A funding round.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2021

My question heading into 2022 is: How can the tech community sneak activation energy into startups, especially those built by historically overlooked founders, beyond capital? While Levy shows the importance of time, I think we’ll also see a growing importance for founders to lean on community and mental health support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

I’m still digesting the wisdom and inspiration shared by our speakers during EO’s 2022 GLC this past April, and yet, here we are, planning for the next flagship learning event in 2023: EO is going to Cape Town , South Africa for GLC next April! At GLC 2022, across both Washington, D.C. That is our Global Leadership Conference (GLC).

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Launched in late 2022 AirOps already touts clients Anne Klein, Informa, Circle, Toys”R”Us, Deepgram, Rare Candy, and Harvard Business Publishing. Such early success gained the support of investors, raising $15.5 . “AirOps empowers marketers to turn ambitious ideas into incredible wins.”

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

Many of our affiliates improved their programming to support main street entrepreneurs in an age of COVID, and nationally, we celebrated entrepreneurship-led economic development really coming into its own as a recognized area of focus in the field of economic development. Our network grew in number and impact in 2021.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Check out some of the Ann Arbor companies with the biggest growth, best funding and most innovative products to watch into 2022. Small Ann Arbor startups to watch in 2022. The coolest thing about LoanSense is there is a onetime advice option for $47, or you can sign up for the concierge option that includes 4 months of full support.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

He then took key software engineering positions in technology-driven companies before co-founding Cake in 2022 with Skyler Thomas who previously was the Distinguished Technologist/Director of Strategy of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 1, 2022

GSEA delivers on its vision to empower student entrepreneurs to become the world’s most influential change makers by supporting student entrepreneurs who require much-needed mentorship, recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of succes s. The 2022/23 GSEA competition season is open. Apply today!

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2022

Real AI, however, is foundational to supporting the future of how businesses and individuals function in the world, and a huge advance in AI frameworks is accelerating progress. With a network of connected devices, it’s easy to envision a future in which human experiences are effortlessly supported by machines at every turn.

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INBIA

JULY 25, 2022

The post InBIA’s 2022 Entrepreneur Support Organization of the Year, Specialty and Prestigious Awards appeared first on InBIA.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Launched in 2006, Pangyo Techno Valley has evolved across its three phases, fostering a collaborative ecosystem comprising businesses, support entities, and national government involvement. Positioned within the Naver office building, it underscores the company’s commitment to supporting employees in their child-rearing journey.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

Longtime backers Activate Capital, Liberty Mutual Investments, National Grid Partners, and WIND Ventures reaffirmed their support with follow-on investments. The fresh capital also drew participation from top-tier investors including Marunouchi Innovation Partners, BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, Citi Impact Fund, and Alumni Ventures.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 31, 2021

TEALS is a longstanding program supported by Microsoft where software engineers assist in computer science instruction in K12 schools. I think that is a huge unlock for everyone and I am encouraging software engineers in NYC to consider doing TEALS during the 2021/2022 school year. You can learn more here.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It’s hard work getting the business community engaged with this work and supporting it financially. USV TEAM POSTS: Samson Mesele — Dec 9, 2022 USV 2022 Climate Fund Nick Grossman — Dec 7, 2022 Ostrom Albert Wenger — Dec 5, 2022 Not-Yet-Full Self Driving on Tesla (And How to Make it Better).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For the first time, the sector attracted over 1,100 unique investors in 2022, which in turn resulted in a record fundraising haul of $6.5 We need thousands of active investors that support the different startup stages, especially on the growth side, offering both equity and debt.” billion, according to data from Partech.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources. Make your ecosystem inclusive. Who is missing from your network?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 29, 2022

Have you been watching Start It Up, EO’s mini-series chronicling the 2022 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) competition? The finale airs on 30 June 2022. As an EO member who has been a co-chair for previous initiatives, it didn’t take long to see the power of GSEA in supporting young entrepreneurship.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

This page shows the projects we have supported in our first year and who we have partnered with on them. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — May 30, 2022 Joseph Tainter: The Collapse of Complex Societies (Book Review).

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

With the completion of a $15 million Series A funding round led by Threshold Ventures and supported by investors including Craft Ventures, Intel Capital, and Y Combinator, the company is poised to automate the workflows of high-growth software companies and help them scale their presence on cloud marketplaces. Founded in 2022, Suger.io

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

Department of State is supporting five outstanding 2022 YLAI fellows to travel as youth delegates to the Summit of the Americas, where they will serve as a voice for the YLAI fellowship program, their communities, and youth across the region. Department of State and implemented in 2022 by IREX.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

The industry has obviously changed enormously in 2022 but in many ways it feels like a “return to normal” that we have seen many times in our industry. Obviously the funding environment has changed considerably in 2022 but as early-stage investors our daily jobs stay largely unchanged. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In Australia, we’ve seen similar growth, with the number of businesses owned by women increasing to over 35 percent in 2022. As an example, only 3 percent of venture capital funding went to all-female-founded startups in 2022. There are many reasons that we are seeing more women show interest in owning their own business.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 9, 2022

2022 YLAI Fellow Wilnes Clement is the CEO of Smile Urban Farm and Recycling Center (SUFARC), a company that advocates for zero waste throughout cities in Haiti. The company offers technical support for recycling and the creation of urban gardens in Haiti. Smile Urban Farm and Recycling Center (SUFARC) in Haiti.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

Since emerging from stealth mode in early 2022, Island has scaled rapidly. The Enterprise Browser upgrades web browsers from a dedicated consumer software package to an enterprise-ready solution, said Mike Fey, Islands CEO and Co-founder. It improves productivity, simplifies the IT stack, reduces complexity, and embeds security.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Apptronik, the AI-driven humanoid robotics company based in Austin, Texas, is making strides toward revolutionizing the robotics industry, gaining investor support to scale operations. The investment also supports the companys commitment to creating human-centered robots.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This article originally appeared in Harvard Business Review on October 3, 2022. Where will they be able to tap into a supportive entrepreneurial network? Our employees started investing back in the community in Northern Virginia, building homes, funding schools through their tax dollars, and supporting a wide range of non-profits.

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Revolution

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the following series, I’ll examine the current status of “work” and how it impacts lives — from where people are moving to how they are spending their time — and various business models that support these new habits. Cities Compete for Talent vs. HQs This trend² seems to have normalized in 2022.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 5, 2021

They also do not have a guaranteed contract that extends beyond the 2022-2023 season. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Jul 29, 2021 Transmutex Mona Alsubaei — Jul 28, 2021 The Growing Demand for Clean Electricity Lauren Young — Jul 28, 2021 Supporting Teams in their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

But we also felt supported every step of the way. The environment of support and encouragement created by the coaches and further amplified by EOers was nothing short of incredible. The next GSA is tentatively scheduled for May 2022. Applications are tentatively scheduled to be due in February 2022. And guess what?

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Revolution

JULY 21, 2022

The new funding for the meat alternative startup will support rapid retail expansion, continued product development and product capabilities Meet Meati ?—?the The Results To-Date: Meati went live with its first DTC offering in March 2022, which sold out in 2.5 Support the completion of the company’s Mega Ranch in Thornton, CO. ?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More often than not, SMEs face difficulties obtaining the necessary financing support due to prolonged waiting time or a lack of collateral. In 2022, the system introduced additional features to identify cash crops such as oilseed rape and peanuts, as well as different forms of cultivation, such as greenhouses and orchards.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Or will contracting now leave you unable to grow your operations in 2022 and beyond? You need the infrastructure and equipment to support a fully digital environment. For instance, how will you stagger your hybrid working team, and what does that mean regarding your overall footprint? Should you scale back your lease?

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We dive deeper into the definition in our 2022 Annual Report. Branch: Columbus, OH Columbus, Ohio has become a significant insurance hub in the United States, an ascent supported by a unique blend of historical, economic, and institutional elements.

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Revolution

MARCH 8, 2023

population, but in 2022, companies with solely female founders garnered just 2% of the total capital invested in venture-backed startups. The Founder: Helen Adeosun The Company She Built: CareAcademy , the Boston-based healthcare training platform transforming the way we support and upskill essential caregivers. Women represent 50.5%

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

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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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

Building a company is a marathon, not a sprint — and with so little funding going to female founders, it’s critical that we talk openly about being overwhelmed, stress management, and support to keep women in the game.” A brighter spot: Funding going to startups with at least one female founder ticked up to 26.1%

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