AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

You need to be incremental, you need to keep doing the hard work and keep investing,” said Ant Group’s Chief Technology Officer, Zhengyu He, at the Fortune Innovation Forum in Hong Kong on March 27, 2024. “The journey towards AGI is a marathon, not a 100-meter dash. With over 3,000 AI-related patents as of the […]

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 23, 2024

Mostly remote six-month program leverages New York-based Federally Designated Battery Tech Hub The National Science Foundation as part of its mission to spur innovation across the U.S. Part of this initiative was used to open the new accelerator ChargeUp in upstate New York , focusing on battery innovations. 25, 2024, 1–2 p.m.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Register Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation ( Mosti ) plans to push emerging technology and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education within the framework of Budget 2024. Minister Chang Lih Kang has outlined these focus areas in Mosti’s budgetary proposals.

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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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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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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Office Hours will focus on Innovation Programs that benefit businesses and investors TRENTON, N.J. Alternating between in-person and virtual events, these will offer one-on-one sessions with the NJEDA’s Innovation team to discuss programs and networking opportunities with industry stakeholders.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024, the Samuel P. ” Maggie Horne, Director of the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of collaborative initiatives like the TechCelerator program in fostering innovation and supporting local entrepreneurs. Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a

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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. Actual amount invested depends on total dollars raised.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Additionally, Startup Weekend events in Japan have engaged over 27,000 entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders, fostering innovation and collaboration. Mitsui Fudosan, through its venture arm 31VENTURES, is actively engaged in promoting startup innovation globally.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What should founders aim for in 2024? A Great company brings the most innovative products to the market and continuously evolves them to meet changing demand. 7 (Please note that this isn’t investment advice from me or a16z!) In other words: 2024 is the year to be Great. So this raises the question: what now?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Register According to the “2022-2024 Global Semiconductor Revenue Forecast” report released in April 2023 by Gartner, a global IT research and consulting firm, the semiconductor market is expected to decline in 2023 due to declining demand for electronic products and oversupply of semiconductors. billion won in September 2023.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Register On November 24th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to invest over KRW 250 billion in the field of biotech health through K-Bio and Vaccine Funds, managed by Yuanta Investment, Premier Partners, InterVest, and Korea Investment Partners, starting in 2024. The funds, with a total size of KRW 2,616.3

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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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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

NJ’s Strategic Innovation Center will support 100 new companies over next five years, generating at least 2,500 new jobs NEWARK, N.J. HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 1, 2024

This content first appeared in the February 2024 Fintech newsletter. The amount of innovation we’re about to see in tax is unparalleled in recent history,” says Jamil Khan, the Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer for tax giant H&R Block. Since we already have the human talent, we’re also now investing in the technology.”

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Register Karakalpakstan , a region in Uzbekistan, outlines plans to allocate $200 million in soft loans to support companies and establish a Youth Socio-Economic Center in the Khojaili district, with an investment of 1 trillion soums. Karakalpakstan has charted a comprehensive plan for the years 2023-2024. in national currency.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

$20M program matches investors’ direct investment in product-based companies TRENTON, N.J. April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. TLA Innovation, Inc.

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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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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What we did: Revolution Growth Partner, Fazeela Rashid , discussed investing in the future of food at October’s Reducetarian Summit. Hear her takes on fundable companies in the space and what sustainable protein innovators she thinks will come out ahead. Where we went: Denver, CO? Read highlights from the annual meeting.

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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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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. Twipes: is the world’s first flushable wet wipes.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2024

20 March 2024 – Kirchner Group is pleased to announce that it acted as a scientific advisor to the Alaska Permanent Fund during their due diligence process related to the recently announced Kenai Therapeutics, Inc. 82M Series A financing.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Fundraise follows momentous year in which 36 million unsafe acts and conditions were identified for customers in 25 countries, and additional industry titans joined dozens of other Fortune 500 innovators in trusting Intenseye to transform their workplace safety at scale NEW YORK – Feb.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Register Applications are now open for the 2023/24 MVP Ventures Program , a state initiative in New South Wales (NSW) designed to provide grants to early-stage startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) driving the commercialization of innovative products or processes.

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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. The digital insurance provider projects profitability by the end of 2024, according to co-founder Alvin Kwock. have contributed to the funding. The Hong Kong startup has collaborated with Microsoft Corp.,

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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. With that said, we are proud to announce TxO’s Spring 2024 cohort.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

The funding will go toward the second and third of the planned missions, scheduled for 2023 and 2024. The Series C was led by Japanese VC firm Incubate Fund, with additional investment from partnerships managed by Innovation Engine, funds managed by SBI Investment Co., Ispace’s total funding now stands at $195.5

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2022

Yesterday, Amazon announced that Agility Robotics is one of the five initial startups benefitting from the company’s $1 billion innovation fund. This morning, however, the company raised a massive $150 million Series B , including funds from the aforementioned Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. That includes a $20.25

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 28, 2024

Automated Workplace Coaching Platform Triples Revenue, Expands Services to Further Help Organizations Maximize Employee Talent Cincinnati, OH – March 27, 2024 – Cloverleaf , the leading automated coaching technology designed to bring out the best in workers and teams, announced today that it has secured a $7.3 Learn more at Advantagecap.com.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 30, 2023

These advances will play an important role in developing other space technologies in Singapore and add to the vibrancy of Singapore’s innovation ecosystem. The first launches of the Dorado rocket are slated for mid-2024.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2022

Partners Investment and Murex Partners co-led the new funding, with participation from Smilegate Investment, Quantum Ventures Korea , ABC Partners , Everrich Group, GS Group’s corporate venture capital firm GS Futures , We Ventures, Base Investment and Dunamu & Partners. AmazeVR has raised a total of $30.8

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

The funds raised will be used to boost bolttech’s organic growth, through investments in proprietary technology, digital services for business partners and consumers, and talent acquisition across its 30+ markets. The company also plans to explore inorganic opportunities to stimulate international expansion.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Meeting highlights Governor’s commitment to equity and inclusion in New Jersey’s innovation economy TRENTON, N.J.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

February 26, 2024 ) – FFI Ionix Inc., We recently announced investments in downtown Dover, and this expansion will bring even more activity to our state’s capital. This is what the Graduated Lab Space Grants and Strategic Fund are for: keeping and growing innovative companies here in the First State.”

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