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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

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Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. but the connections are not being made to support the funds that are supposed to be funding all these local startups.

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How VCs, Accelerators, and Coworking Spaces Put Communities in Buildings vs. Buildings in Communities

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Government and academic professionals also seek them out to get connected to the startup ecosystem. Techstars and other accelerators have also become major network hubs in the NYC ecosystem, bringing investors together from all across the country. They also meet a ton of press.

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Scamnetic’s $13M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Scam Detection

American Entrepreneurship

Two-year-old startup contributes to Tampa’s growing startup ecosystem. In a major milestone for both Scamnetic and the growing Tampa, Florida innovation ecosystem, the AI-powered scam detection company announced a $13 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and expand its market presence globally.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Toni Eliasz is the program manager of the Disruptive Technologies for Development Program (DT4D) that supports the innovation and adoption of technology-driven solutions in World Bank Group operations. A glimpse into Singapore’s current startup ecosystem. So, how did Singapore’s startup ecosystem come to be?

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Kenya’s Pariti raises $2.85M led by Harlem Capital to develop startup ecosystems in emerging markets

TechCrunch

Pariti , the Kenya-based community-led marketplace building the digital infrastructure for startup ecosystems in emerging markets, has raised $2.85 Other investors — Better Ventures, Accelerated Ventures, Diverse Angels, AVG Basecamp and New General Market Partners participated. The round was led by U.S.-based

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Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion

StartupNation

A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive to women and girls. When in high school, Wheat attended camps to learn about career options.

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Techstars Launches Accelerator Program in Japan with Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO

AsiaTechDaily

Register Techstars , the world’s largest pre-seed investor, has teamed up with Mitsui Fudosan, a prominent global real estate developer based in Tokyo, and the Japan External Trade Organization ( JETRO ). The trio will introduce a new accelerator program in Japan.