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

American Entrepreneurship

AI continues to open up new frontiers as innovators apply the fast-emerging technology in ways that gain investor support. Harding, now CTO and before LUUM, was the Innovator in Residence at MUH-TAY-ZIK | HOF-FER. New CEO named to lead transformative technology in the beauty industry.

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Scamnetic’s $13M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Scam Detection

American Entrepreneurship

In a major milestone for both Scamnetic and the growing Tampa, Florida innovation ecosystem, the AI-powered scam detection company announced a $13 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and expand its market presence globally. billion in 2023. Two-year-old startup contributes to Tampa’s growing startup ecosystem.

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NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

American Entrepreneurship

Innovative entrepreneurs have an opportunity to obtain funding and resources in an upcoming cohort. 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. Revenue or product launch is not required.

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Arizona Biosciences Break New Ground: A Snapshot of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

A recent study of Arizonas bioscience sector showed high marks for the progress made since the launch of the states strategic roadmap outlined in 2002 in support of its innovation ecosystem. Arizona’s bioscience sector continues to set a national example for how focused, long-term strategy can elevate an innovation ecosystem.

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GEN NZ Unconference and Workshops for Entrepreneurs, Auckland 7-8 August 2025

NZ Entrepreneur

The event will be opened by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, and is sponsored by AUT and Callaghan Innovation. The GEN NZ chapter was recognised as Country of the Year at the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Congress, hosted annually by GEN. Niamh Given : The Innovation Lens – Recognising Ideas Worth Pursuing.

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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.

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How Startups Can Adapt to Evolving Cybersecurity Threats

StartupNation

Cybersecurity is an ongoing process, but being agile and responsive, especially as a startup, has helped us stay ahead of evolving threats without slowing down innovation. billion in 2023 to a projected $18.11 The rise of remote work and cloud-first architecture meant our attack surface had exploded overnight. billion by 2030.