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NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

American Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas utilizing NEC’s technologies and businesses can move their ventures forward into seed-ready startups upon acceptance into NEC’s Elev X! Venture Studio. empowers ambitious founders with bold ideas to create a lasting impact,” said Shintaro Matsumoto, President and CEO of NEC X.

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LUUM’s Eyelash Extension Innovation Garners $30M Series A Round

American Entrepreneurship

The technology-driven beauty company also announced the appointment of Jo Lawson as its new Chief Executive Officer and the transition of co-founder Nathan Harding back to the role of CTO. Heublein remained with LUUM until early 2024 and is now the founder and CEO of Sk inSpirit , an award-winning medical aesthetics brand.

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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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The Architecture of Impact: Hope Horner on Reinventing Branded Content

Jason Malki

Top Female Founders in 2023 and 2024. Horners current venture, Lemonlight , is an LA-based company that excels in producing branded video content at scale. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe? Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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Transforming Real Estate: Dan Noma Jr.’s Mission to Enhance the Investor Experience for All

Jason Malki

the designated broker/owner of Venture REI , an award-winning, Arizona-based real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the purchase, sale, rental, and marketing of select residential developments and commercial investment properties. I would tell a new founder to be prepared for daily and consistent curveballs.

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Private Debt Financing for Small Business: Fast Capital, Real Costs

StartupNation

trillion in assets under management in 2023, highlighting its increasing appeal. Founders keep control and avoid giving up a stake in their business. In 2023 alone, over 230,000 U.S. According to Preqin , the global private debt market reached an estimated $1.7 Looking ahead, the market is projected to surpass $2.8

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“I think CEOs that are interested in a future acquisition need to be building relationships or at least awareness with potential buyers at least 2-3 years in advance, especially with strategics. If you’re not on the list, it’s rare for a deal to happen.” Joe Hyrkin on Selling Issuu to Bending Spoons, and More….

Hunter Walk

Joe Hyrkin: I first started learning about and paying attention to Bending Spoons when they announced their acquisition of Evernote in January 2023. JH: While we dont discuss this very often, venture backed companies are expected to contribute to their investors providing a return to their LPs in a timely fashion.

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