Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Incredible Organizational Change, Growth and Advocacy: a Look at the ACA Success and Goals For 2024 Despite the volatility brought about by the pandemic, economic uncertainty, market fluctuation, bank failures and a myriad of other difficulties, the ACA has powered through to continue to be the voice for the art and science of angel investing.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2024

(April 15, 2024) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the New Jersey Green Bank (NJGB), which will make investments in the clean energy sector that will help advance the state’s efforts to make an equitable transition to 100 percent clean energy.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Pangyo Techno Valley is Korea’s flagship business cluster established with the goals of technological innovation, talent development, job creation, strengthening global business competitiveness, and securing new economic growth engines. It is open to provide startups with opportunities to attract investment. for companies.

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Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

AIF’s established mission is to advance the art and science of angel investing to accelerate innovation and economic growth. Thanks to donors thus far, we are boldly expanding our ability to steward the angel investing profession. million goal, AIF will make investments in the following areas.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This raises a serious concern about how many currently active Angel Investors would no longer qualify to make investments in early-stage companies, and what that will do to stifle innovation and slow our economy. million (assuming the average investment for those that dropped was the same as for the overall average of $37,500 per member).

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 19, 2023

Register Komunal has announced that it secured new investments amounting to $8.5 The fintech company, which was the first to digitize BPR in accelerating the financial inclusion in Indonesia’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities, said that the funding round was led by East Ventures (Growth fund).

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The company will invest $150 million over the next four years to establish its presence in India, targeting the untapped potential of smaller cities. 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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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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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

These substantial investments will create thousands of good-paying jobs, support small businesses and vendors, and stimulate the regional economy.” This is an extremely exciting next step and a massive commitment to the investment of people and production facilities here in Monmouth County.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

Investments made by individual angels and angel groups continued to “fuel the tank” for entrepreneurs and kept investment pipelines flowing for venture capitalists. ACA’s angel groups made more investments in more companies despite the pandemic –continuing to risk personal capital to jumpstart businesses and ignite economies.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 14, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program. This revitalization program is a monumental investment into Atlantic City and our shore town communities,” said Senator Vince Polistina (R-Atlantic).

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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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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

A successful entrepreneur himself, Dr. Spears happened to live next door to two other globally respected entrepreneurs—the Tolias—and brought them on board in September 2023 to serve as co-founding directors of the Institute. He also serves as Chairman of Hedosophia, a leading technology investment firm and early investor in Nextdoor.

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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. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Serena Ventures, Omidyar Group’s Luminate Fund, Melo 7 Tech Partners and Cascador (Empowering Economic Growth Foundation) participated. But in a bid to support its transition from an insights company to a data company and buoyed by this new investment, Stears is planning a strategy modification for the Pro product.

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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. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Established in September 2023, the DFAB works to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups, providing knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Durango, Colorado, January 25, 2023 – Today, the Greater Colorado Venture Fund (GCVF) announced, in collaboration with the Colorado Venture Authority , a $25m close of GCVF Fund II. GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years. In the past four years, they have invested over $14.5m

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Durango, Colorado, January 25, 2023 – Today, the Greater Colorado Venture Fund (GCVF) announced, in collaboration with the Colorado Venture Authority , a $25m close of GCVF Fund II. GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years. In the past four years, they have invested over $14.5m

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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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 4, 2023

“Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America” is the theme of the 2023 US Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a powerful statement that underscores the dynamic role that Latino businesses play in shaping the economic landscape. But let’s look beyond the surface.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 19, 2023) – Last week, the N ew Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $3 million in Public Space Activation Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.) Fostering an appreciation for Atlantic City’s heritage, its murals and public space requires investment and collaboration.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Snippets of advice, tactics, and tools I used to raise an oversubscribed round during an economic downturn Image: Author I’m writing this blog post on the heels of closing our oversubscribed round during what’s been described as the worst time in history to raise capital. Make sure they invest in your space and haven’t funded your competitor.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The 2023 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit is just over a week away, and I look forward to seeing you in Jerusalem. That chimes with an IMF report last week that forecast a renewal of global economic growth in 2024, much earlier than previously predicted. Read more in my latest ‘Investors on the Frontlines’ column.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 6, 2022

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. The time limit is March 31, 2023. and our wealth will not remain constant in energy terms. It’s too gauche.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 8, 2023

(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) In January 2023, Japan imported 94.4% of its oil from the Middle East, which was 2.57mm b/d.

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