TechCrunch

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Mike Cardamone Contributor Mike Cardamone is CEO and managing partner at Forum Ventures, where he focuses on developing Forum’s investment strategy with the mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible, and successful for early-stage founders. Carta […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Register Soho.com.au , an AI-powered real estate discovery app, has secured a $750,000 equity investment from Singapore-based proptech venture capital firm Feedback Ventures. The funding round, led by Investible, adds to the $1.65 seed funding The post Feedback Ventures Invests, Elevates Soho.com.au to over $20 million.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2021

Johannesburg-based investment company Founders Factory Africa (FFA) today announced a partnership with Small Foundation that will see it select 18 agritech startups for an acceleration and incubation program. FFA is an extension of the Founders Factory organisation that has invested in more than 130 companies globally.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

MIAMI—Palm Tree Crew, an entertainment, hospitality, and investment holding company, recently closed a new round of funding at a $150M valuation. Palm Tree Crew, through its investment arm, also recently raised a $32M venture fund that focuses on providing capital to early-stage disruptive brands across the consumer and technology space.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2024

Keep making bigger investments into smaller rooms, where the people in those rooms are making bigger impacts. That allows me to make the biggest investment in the smallest room – my family – where I can make the most impact. They look at opportunities only as “investments” and never, ever as “costs.” 2024 is Century Club.

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Y Combinator

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For those founders who are building ML/AI startups and need GPU resources for training models, we’ve put together new deals worth over $1M+ — in addition to YC’s standard deal investment of $500,000 — that can be used to access GPU compute resources with Microsoft Azure and AWS.)

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For Black founders, who have rarely received more than 1% of total venture capital invested in startups, 2022 wasn’t kind, and 2023 doesn’t look promising given how things are going. To find out how Black founders are planning to manage their time, money, and expectations for the upcoming months, TechCrunch+ surveyed three founders.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 31, 2023

Register Vuihoc , an ed-tech platform catering to K-12 Vietnamese students, recently secured a significant US$6 million investment in a Series A funding round led by TNB Aura. Amidst the fluctuations in the world economy, Vietnam’s EdTech sector remains an attractive destination for solid investments.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Register Southeast Asia’s super app Grab is targeting to achieve breakeven on a group adjusted EBITDA basis by the second half of 2024 on the back of the acceleration of its path to profitability. The post Grab eyes EBITDA breakeven by H2 2024 first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Angel investment fund selects six companies to pitch live on USD campus on May 9. Over 100 companies applied for SDAC VI, hoping to land at least $200,000* in angel investment or attract investors interested in funding their companies. SDAC engages angel investors and provides coaching, education, and connections to founders.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Everyone knows that founders have been on a whipsaw over the past several years. That’s hard work, and founders should be commended for doing it. What should founders aim for in 2024? 7 (Please note that this isn’t investment advice from me or a16z!) In other words: 2024 is the year to be Great.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2021

The terms of the deal could change and the talks may not materialize into an investment, the sources cautioned. If the deal goes through, it would be the first investment from Snapchat’s parent company into an Indian startup. Days later, the company invested $4.5 Google and Facebook, which invested $5.7

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

NJ Entrepreneur Support Program provides guarantees to support investments into Garden State companies TRENTON, N.J. Qualified investors under the program must be independent from the company, and the proposed investment must not mature for at least one year, cannot require payment for at least a year, and must be unsecured.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J. 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).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“I’ve been to three XCentric events; each time, I enjoy the (instantly) deep conversations with fellow founders. Attending XCentric each year is one of the best investments I have made in my EO journey. Investing in yourself as a leader pays back 10x at work and home. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 1, 2024

This content first appeared in the February 2024 Fintech newsletter. Since we already have the human talent, we’re also now investing in the technology.” In today’s environment, that can only mean one thing: investing in AI. What other advice do you have for early stage founders building in tax and accounting?

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Techstars Tokyo builds upon the organization’s ecosystem development initiatives, which have historically supported entrepreneurs in their early stages through programs like Founder Catalyst and Startup Weekend. The Founder Catalyst pre-accelerator, conducted in collaboration with JETRO, has already benefited over 100 founders in Japan.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

Company formerly known as Semi-Stow Expanding its Network of Secure Fleet Yards AUSTIN, TX and SEATTLE, WA – April 23, 2024 – Outpost ( www.outpost.us ), a leading network of managed semi-truck parking facilities, today announced that it has raised $12.5 Visit us at www.gree npointpartners.com.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 1, 2024

Since its launch, the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) has been more than a funding vehicle; it’s been a launchpad for culturally inspired innovation and a community of support for under-networked founders. Like the startups in our portfolio, TxO is constantly evolving to ensure we’re meeting the needs of our founders.

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Hunter Walk

JANUARY 3, 2024

When the founder of WordPress/Automattic says all he wants for his birthday is for you to blog , well, you blog. I’ve known Matt for, gosh, 15 or more years, and although I don’t see him as much as I’d like, I do admire what he’s built here and the spirit with which he lives.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

From the Sunshine State to the Windy City, and college to coastal towns, we met up with some incredible founders, ecosystem builders, and co-investors last quarter, and experienced just about every season along the way. He then joined Wilmington founders at Live Oak’s Channel for office hours. Where we went: Chicago, IL?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“At a time when startups are facing a challenging funding environment, it is more critical than ever to provide a platform for founders to attract investment and scale their innovative solutions,” said Selma Bueno, Global Head of the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Group.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Chris Dixon is the founder and managing partner of a16z crypto and author of the new book Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet. Robert Hackett is an editor at a16z crypto who worked closely with him on the book as an editing and thought partner.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Incredible Organizational Change, Growth and Advocacy: a Look at the ACA Success and Goals For 2024 Despite the volatility brought about by the pandemic, economic uncertainty, market fluctuation, bank failures and a myriad of other difficulties, the ACA has powered through to continue to be the voice for the art and science of angel investing.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

The funds will be used to support the company’s expansion across Asia and invest in artificial intelligence. executive and co-founder of OneDegree, stated that the company anticipates one more funding round before considering an initial public offering. have contributed to the funding.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 22, 2021

It is incredible that since COVID hit, Odiggo has experienced over 10 times growth in the last year,” said co-founder Omar. . L-R: Ahmed Nassir (co-founder) & Ahmed Omar (co-founder and CEO). We aim to be the first $100 billion company coming out of the region,” added Nasser.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

K&L Gates is proud to continue its sponsorship of the ACA, in support and collaboration of its mission to catalyze angel investing resources and drive thought leadership in the early-stage capital ecosystem. ACA is proud to call them a partner in our ongoing journey to create better outcomes for Angels and the founders they invest in.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This massive plunge occurred after investment giant Prosus slashed Byju’s value to less than a sixth of its original valuation. Since 2018, Prosus has invested $536 million in Byju’s, with another significant $153 million investment made in April 2021. Therefore, Prosus now holds a 9.6%

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 28, 2024

Boulevard Capital delivers fast funding to help salons, spas, barbershops, and medspas accelerate business growth LOS ANGELES – March 20, 2024 – Boulevard ( www.joinblvd.com ), provider of the client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses, today announced the launch of Boulevard Capital.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2024

Investment Accelerates the Development of SaaS Solutions Suite Featuring API-based Pharmacy and Telehealth Products SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 11, 2024 – Foundation Health, a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the closure of a $6 million seed funding round.

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Jason Calacanis

DECEMBER 10, 2023

” Why The AI Roaring 20s will be the greatest time to start your company The next supercycle is starting right now, in 2023 and 2024. 2020s In the roaring 20s, you can easily start your company with three founders and $375,000 — heck, even $25,000. We’re heading into what I will name “The AI Roaring 20s.”

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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

MARCH 28, 2024

El Segundo, CA – March 26, 2024 – Picogrid , a defense technology startup, announces a $12 million seed round led by Initialized Capital with participation by Starburst Ventures, Credo Ventures, Giant Step Capital, Domino Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. Picogrid now serves military customers across the United States and beyond.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2023

A “substantial majority” of these orders will be delivered through the end of 2024, the company said. “We Astra also said that it had engaged investment bank PJT Partners as a financial advisor as it looks for more capital to continue operations. million in a debt sale to investment group High Trail Capital.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 4, 2024

However, there are principles that every founder should know before raising, and we will talk about them from the very beginning of the startup to later stages. Let’s get one thing very clear, not every startup has to raise investment nor it’s the job of a startup to raise money. Rookie founders want to raise to reduce their risk.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2021

billion and the company expects to receive about $458 million in cash, including a $100 million PIPE (private investment in public equity) deal subscribed to by a group of investors including T. Ampere Computing, which is mostly known for its Arm-based servers, is also making a direct investment.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 30, 2023

The first launches of the Dorado rocket are slated for mid-2024. VC is a Singapore-based early-stage VC fund investing in technologies of the future and founders that create emergent industries with a global impact.

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