American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

F ingercheck understands this and is delivering a seamless platform, purpose-built for these businesses where management is wearing many hats from CEO to CFO to CHRO,” said Chris Sugden, Managing Partner of E dison Partners , a growth equity firm that led the company’s recent $115 million funding.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 29, 2025

The company’s recent $60 million Series C round, led by Greenfield Partners, with participation from notable investors like F-Prime Capital, Menlo Ventures, and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, will accelerate Eleos’ innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents to transform the delivery of behavioral health services.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As early investors in AI companies such as Lambda Labs, Writer, Streamlit, and many others, weve seen businesses of all sizes struggle to deploy models and AI tools into production, said Darian Shirazi, Managing Partner at Gradient. Herscus background in deploying innovative technology runs deep.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 15, 2025

Ophelia Brow n , Partner at Blossom Capital, shared her enthusiasm, stating, “From the moment we met Max and the Maki team, we were impressed by their vision, the strength of the product, and the outstanding metrics they’ve achieved in such a short time.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

While Godby shared how the team meshed their skills to co-found Dust Moto, entrepreneur Amy Addington, co-founder of a growing pet services franchise Woofies , explained on t he Experienced Voices podcast that she and her partner first met as neighbors and became co-founders based on their shared passion for dogs.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Quality Enhancement : I use AI as an editorial partner, not just for grammar but for strategic content review. The AI identified a critical lack of differentiation in my messaginga blind spot I hadn’t noticed. After implementing the suggested changes, engagement improved significantly.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The team had a specific goal in selecting their investment partners, seeking funds from those with hands-on experience and a track record of success in deep tech. Refactor and Harpoon’s investments in the space and climate companies, Astranis and Solugen, made the two venture firms attractive partners.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and innovation-supporting partners from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 launched in 2020 and has provided $800,000 in funding to 52 ventures since 2021. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As your startup grows, you may rely on external partners to handle tasks not central to your core business. Implementing a well-defined sales funnel, integrating automation tools like email follow-ups, and nurturing leads effectively can reduce the need for manual intervention, bringing an increase in costs, as your business grows.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

That shift made all the difference — not only did we close our seed round oversubscribed, but we also attracted mission-aligned partners who continue to add value beyond capital. We didn’t just raise capital—we attracted mission-aligned partners who now advocate for the brand. The outcome? The result?

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Rafa runs Background Capital, and is one of the best partners for early company builders I know. However, I think viewing your board as an audience to be ‘sold’ to instead of a partner in your journey will orient your board to be less trusting and collaborative. People who serve on boards are usually smart. Thanks so much Nilam!

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Jason Malki

JUNE 23, 2025

Redefining Recruitment: How LatAm Talent Partners Is Building Agile, Borderless Teams for the Future of Work Mark Mancebo I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Mancebo , the founder & CEO of LatAm Talent Partners , a recruitment firm dedicated to helping top-tier talent across Latin America land impactful roles with innovative U.S.-based

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Revolution

JUNE 26, 2025

Huge thanks to every entrepreneur, partner, and Chicago champion who made 24 hours feel equal parts breezy and consequential. Peer insight beats theory, especially when the stakes are real. Getting the portfolio together — and then getting out of the way to let the dialogue flow — always fills our cup. See you back on the road.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fintech startup Parafin innovatively tackles this challenge through its embedded finance infrastructure used by partners such as DoorDash, Amazon, and others. Hans Tung, Managing Partner at Notable Capital and a new board member of Parafi n , shares what made the startup an attractive investment.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Use Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations Partner with influencers, businesses, or communities to expand reach. Secure Early Adopters and Brand Ambassadors Offer beta access or exclusive perks to passionate users. Turn satisfied early customers into advocates. Leverage affiliate programs to boost sales.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The company’s recent close of a Series C round was led by Development Partners International’s African Development Partners (ADP) III Fund, joined by first-time investors G oogle’s Africa Investment Fund and Verod Capital – a leading African private equity firm.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For Drivers : Drivers are no longer just couriers — they’re empowered business partners. Mobile stores pass through your neighborhood, and with delivery times under 15 minutes and costs as low as $2.99, you get your food hot, fresh, and for a reasonable price. No leases, no waiting for hours in parking lots.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

When you choose partners, look for complementary skills and shared values rather than just complementary technical expertise. Take the time to understand your potential partners’ working habits. Build Your Early Team with Care Building a startup starts with the people behind it.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 10, 2025

With the support of S equoia Capital , the company plans to scale its production of Gridscope devices, expand its workforce, and increase its reach to more utility partners across North America. Gridwares ongoing innovation and rapid expansion into new markets position it as a key player in the future of energy management.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

Investing isn’t just about deploying capital — it’s about being a long-term partner to someone trying to bend the future in a particular direction. That’s why I invest time in the ecosystem, in the community, and in being a thought partner long before the term sheet stage. What is it that excites you about investing?

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 19, 2025

“Our mandate is simple: to provide the right capital to the right companies,” said Leib Bolel, Managing Partner at Lioncrest Ventures. Its dual-fund strategy enables Lioncrest to partner with a wider range of companies at different stages of growth, offering tools that match their unique financing and operational needs.

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We’ve found the types of prospective partners who mandate this tend to propose very cookie-cutter types of partnerships, which just end up becoming ineffective. If it doesn’t pass the eye test, consumers generally can cut through the BS and any numbers you’ve run just won’t end up netting out. We don’t “pay to play”.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By uniting cutting-edge AI with hardware engineered for meaningful interaction, were shaping a future where robots become true partners in driving progress, said Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik. Its inspiring to have investors who believe in this vision and are committed to helping us bring it to life.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 2, 2025

Battery Ventures General Partner Neeraj Agrawal , a notable SaaS investor and creator of the “T2D3” growth model, has joined Levelpath’s board of directors. The round also included participation from prominent firms such as Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, 01A, New View Capital, and World Innovation Lab.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 30, 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has partnered with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to encourage innovation and create business opportunities for startups in both India and Japan. The collaboration was […]

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

That’s where Ben Franklin Technology Partners came in. “Ben As the Central Region director and portfolio manager at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania, Erdley comes alongside entrepreneurs and works with them as they gain traction.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

For example, during a pitch to a major venture capital firm, one partner was particularly intrigued by our customer acquisition costs. Investors could test their assumptions in real-time, which not only demonstrated our confidence in our numbers but also showed we had nothing to hide.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 5, 2025

The new CEO Tracey Warner Halama takes the helm during the companys next strategic growth stage backed by growth equity firm Full Frame Growth Partners. She is also the Operating Partner at Full Frame Growth Partners that led the recent funding round and was previously the Founder and Managing Partner of Creekside Ventures.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Hearing witnesses, Steve Case, Chairman and CEO, Revolution; Bill Newell, Senior Business Advisor & Former CEO, Sutro Biopharma; Candice Matthews Brackeen, General Partner, Lightship Capital; Joel Trotter, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP; Amanda Senn, Director, Alabama Securities Commission For decades, despite party differences, legislation (..)

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 6, 2025

David, the rapidly growing health and nutrition startup, raised $75 million in Series A funding, led by Greenoaks with participation from Valor Equity Partners. Investor Confidence in David’s Market Disruption Both Greenoaks and Valor Equity Partners expressed strong confidence in David’s potential to reshape the health food market.

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