American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

Most recently, he was the Chief Strategy Officer at a rapid growth, venture-backed consumer product start-up based in California. As an experienced leader in venturing and digital transformation, Taylor has been at the forefront of emerging consumer and technology innovation trends for the past decade.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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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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. Seelaus & Co.,

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

November 13, 2023) —The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that the application for Phase II of its Cannabis Equity Grant Program will open on November 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. To assist potential applicants, NJEDA will host a webinar on November 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

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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. Office spaces in the startup zone will be provided at a lower cost than those in the area.

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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). The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a groundbreaking tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey.

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

The Phase I Joint Ventures Grant will award $250,000 to eligible recreational cannabis businesses TRENTON, N.J. The Phase I Joint Ventures Grant will provide eligible startups with a grant of $250,000. Applicants who are not eligible for the Joint Ventures Grant may qualify for Phase II of the program that will launch later this year.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Greater Colorado Venture Fund raises $25 million dollar fund, in partnership with Colorado Venture Capital Authority; Funds will be used to galvanize, support and expand rural Colorado founders and entrepreneurs in their business building efforts. GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Greater Colorado Venture Fund raises $25 million dollar fund, in partnership with Colorado Venture Capital Authority; Funds will be used to galvanize, support and expand rural Colorado founders and entrepreneurs in their business building efforts. GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years.

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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. As a Latin American businessman who ventured into the US market, I understand both sides.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

Angel investors have proven their resilience, enduring several years of volatile markets driven by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of the great bull market where exits soared, venture funds posted record returns and private company valuations exploded. In 2023, The Summit of Angel Investing is moving west to Vegas!

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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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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. Taking on venture capital is not for everyone.

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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. The round was led by Delek US and NextGear Ventures, with participation from Honda, OurCrowd and the Grantham Foundation, the lead investor in the company’s seed round. Tom Shapland, Tule Technologies CEO. “We

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and led by Impact Hub and other consortium partners, the project (which is divided into four main phases) began in December 2020 and will run until February 2023. type of residence permit), nationality, business motivations or business models.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and led by Impact Hub and other consortium partners, the project (which is divided into four main phases) began in December 2020 and will run until February 2023. type of residence permit), nationality, business motivations or business models.

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