2023, economic growth and financing - Startup Catalyst Brief

Top 10 Fintech Startup Investments Powering Southeast Asia in 2023

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In 2023, the industry attracted substantial investments, with strong financial inclusion and blockchain technology gaining acceptance in some countries. Since its soft launch in March 2023, the company has rapidly gained ground in the Indonesian market.

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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Pepper Group to Launch Pepper Money: Fintech Startup for Indian Market

AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

Register Global consumer finance company, Pepper Group , has announced its plans to enter the Indian market with a new fintech startup under the brand name Pepper Money. Pepper Money aims to revolutionize consumer finance in Tier 2 and 3 cities, leveraging the country’s impressive economic growth and a young, tech-savvy population.

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NJEDA Opens the NJ Capital Access Fund

American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

November 28, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the opening of the NJ Capital Access Fund. Financing for the NJ Capital Access Fund is allocated from $255 million in federal SSBCI capital allotted to the State of New Jersey by the United States Department of the Treasury.

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Komunal secures $8.5m to strengthen Indonesia’s neo-rural bank ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 19, 2023

In 2023, we hope to reach a wider market, particularly BPR users and partners outside of Java and Bali,” said Hendry Lieviant, CEO of Komunal. The fintech industry has enormous potential in Indonesia, particularly in fostering the growth of MSMEs. Fintech help SMEs manage their finances and capital with convenience and efficiency.

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NJEDA Program Helps to Draw Investment Interest into Innovative NJ Startups

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Especially in industries like biotechnology, the New Jersey Entrepreneur Support Program provides a unique solution to assist New Jersey companies in their financing endeavors when opportunities for private investment are not available.” For a full list of eligibility requirements and further information on the program, visit [link].

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NJEDA Board Approves Program to Expand Access to Capital for Emerging Developers

American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

November 21, 2023) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a new $20 million pilot program to support rising real estate developers. These predevelopment costs are necessary for the developer to incur before they can seek short-term construction financing. TRENTON, N.J.

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NJEDA’s $4M Innovative E-Commerce Program has Helped over 150 Small Businesses Expand Online Presence

American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

November 21, 2023) – Earlier this year, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a new $4 million pilot program that provides free e-commerce and digital marketing consulting services to New Jersey small businesses. The ERA created over 15 programs, including the $200 million Main Street Recovery Program.

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NJEDA to Host Clean Energy Loan Program Information Session for Small Businesses

American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

Program offers loans to finance clean energy projects or the creation or expansion of clean energy businesses TRENTON, N.J. April 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual public information session on the New Jersey Clean Energy Loans (NJ CELs) Program on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.

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Nigerian data and intelligence company Stears raises $3.3M, backed by Mac VC and Serena Ventures

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Serena Ventures, Omidyar Group’s Luminate Fund, Melo 7 Tech Partners and Cascador (Empowering Economic Growth Foundation) participated. The $100-a-year product witnessed significant usage among consumers, particularly employees working in various finance-related institutions across the country.

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NJEDA Board Makes Wide-Ranging Set of Approvals to Continue Growing NJ’s Economy

American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

May 22, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board made several key program and policy approvals during its May meeting, including its first awards of residential projects under the Aspire Program, additional funding for the Authority’s child care programming, and record-breaking investments in venture capital.

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NJEDA Approves First NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment to Newark-based 1Huddle

American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

October 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the first investment in an emerging New Jersey company from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF). First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J.

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Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. In 2023, The Summit of Angel Investing is moving west to Vegas!

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 6, 2022

The realm of finance is no different than a heated squash match. Since late last year, the market has been waiting for the signal that the Fed is more concerned about economic growth than inflation. The time limit is March 31, 2023. And then the pattern repeats. At some point he tires, and cannot retrieve my ball.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 8, 2023

Instead, three nuclear superpowers (USA, Russia, and China) are sparring against each other on the physical battlefield through proxies (Ukraine), in cyberspace , in finance via sanctions , in semiconductors via virtual embargos, in space via satellites , and in mental health (largely via social media). In January 2023, Japan imported 94.4%

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The 3 Newest Companies on YC’s Top Revenue List and What They’re Doing So Right

Y Combinator

JULY 6, 2023

We believe that transforming the supply chain in emerging markets can fuel their economic growth, so we are building a complete suite of supply chain services for their businesses. Can you tell me more about the financing side of it? If someone wants to import cargo, Nowports is helping to finance that? That change.

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Startup Catalyst Brief

Top 10 Fintech Startup Investments Powering Southeast Asia in 2023

NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

Pepper Group to Launch Pepper Money: Fintech Startup for Indian Market

NJEDA Opens the NJ Capital Access Fund

Komunal secures $8.5m to strengthen Indonesia’s neo-rural bank ecosystem

NJEDA Program Helps to Draw Investment Interest into Innovative NJ Startups

NJEDA Board Approves Program to Expand Access to Capital for Emerging Developers

NJEDA’s $4M Innovative E-Commerce Program has Helped over 150 Small Businesses Expand Online Presence

NJEDA to Host Clean Energy Loan Program Information Session for Small Businesses

Nigerian data and intelligence company Stears raises $3.3M, backed by Mac VC and Serena Ventures

NJEDA Board Makes Wide-Ranging Set of Approvals to Continue Growing NJ’s Economy

NJEDA Approves First NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment to Newark-based 1Huddle

Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

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