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Mercury’s $300M Series C Doubles Valuation to $3.5 Billion Fueled by Powerful “One Banking Account” Model

American Entrepreneurship

Mercury, known for powering the financial workflows of startups and ambitious companies, is also celebrating major business milestones: $500 million in annual revenue for 2024, 40% year-over-year growth in its customer base and ten consecutive quarters of profitability in its EBITDA and GAAP net income. The result?

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

American Entrepreneurship

Harding remains a board member and an integral executive team member. Heublein remained with LUUM until early 2024 and is now the founder and CEO of Sk inSpirit , an award-winning medical aesthetics brand. Harding, now CTO and before LUUM, was the Innovator in Residence at MUH-TAY-ZIK | HOF-FER.

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program.

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Apptronik Closes $350M in Funding to Meet Surging Demand for Humanoid Robots, Gains Google Investment

American Entrepreneurship

Gordon Daugherty, Chairman of Capital Factory and Apptroniks first outside board director, also praised the companys innovative approach, stating, We continue to be proud investors in Apptronik because we believe theyre not just building robotstheyre setting a new standard in human-centered AI.

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Fintech Startup MoneyHash Gains Global Funding for Middle East and Africa Payments Platform

American Entrepreneurship

MoneyHashs strategic focus on large enterprise clients has resulted in significant growth, with its enterprise segment now making up over 35% of its client basea threefold expansion in 2024 alone. Now, with Flourish Ventures on board, we are laying the foundation for global expansion.

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Puawai

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At a glance Founder/s: Kate Forward & Stephen Ponsford Business: puawai Founded: 2024 HQ: wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? The idea for Puāwai was sparked over a beer in December 2024. Puāwai helps users ideate, execute, and scale their business in one smart, connected workspace.

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

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Twenty years ago, I kickstarted the company with only one employee on board. Moreover, Google announced they will no longer index websites that aren’t accessible on mobile devices (starting July 5, 2024). ” Create traditions and rituals (also, don’t shy away from internal jokes). Live your values together. We call it the ETC family.