American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To respond to declining investment activity and unsteady market conditions, especially in the life sciences sector, the NJEDA aims to boost investor confidence in New Jersey companies and increase access to capital for founders through the Entrepreneur Support Program.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The NJIEF is unique to New Jersey because of its self-sustaining model, designed to create a continuous loop of investment and mentorship,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The Evergreen Fund currently has $46 million available and is expected to use this to fund initial investments into six to ten high-growth businesses in New Jersey.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

According to a survey from the National Venture Capital Associations (NVCA), venture capital investments have quadrupled across the United States over the past 10 years, but those increases are not true for startups with women or racial minorities as their founders. Harmon, Sr., Seelaus & Co.,

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Plans include increasing the number of full-time employees to six in the first quarter of 2024. Eunice Yang, PhD, Founder and CEO of OK2StandUP, advises startups seeking investment from organizations like Ben Franklin: “Be relevant and persistent.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The company is developing a high-density, compact fusion reactor to provide a clean and sustainable energy source. Clean energy sources are an inherent and imperative component of securing a sustainable future. Hear more than 100 speakers from around the world and meet the founders behind more than 200 OurCrowd portfolio companies.

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