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Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Fintech Accelerator in Hoboken

American Entrepreneurship

The two entities will oversee NJ FAST’s accelerator program with an opportunity to make equity investments into select participating companies. million in the fintech accelerator. From 2020 to 2022, Plug and Play was the most active startup accelerator in the world, according to CB Insights.

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Microsoft partners with VCs, accelerators to back 10,000 startups in Africa

TechCrunch

Microsoft has today announced plans to support 10,000 startups in Africa over the next five years through a series of initiatives including partnerships with accelerators and incubators across the continent. Microsoft said that it is already working with Banque Misr, Global Venture Capital and Get Funded Capital.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. That said, a paradigm shift of the broader venture landscape could be on the horizon. Importantly, the traditional accelerator model has enjoyed the fruits of these potential paradigm shifts.

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6 reasons why you shouldn’t join an accelerator

TechCrunch

Each time, I’ve been telling founders why they should join an accelerator. Now, I am changing things up and going to lay out six reasons you shouldn’t join an accelerator. You’re better off going to VCs, angel investors, crowdfunding, applying for grants or seeking venture debt. If you only need funding.

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Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

AsiaTechDaily

According to the report , the Ministry of Economy recently introduced guidelines outlining support measures to strengthen startups in Japan. The initiative includes expanding visa opportunities and proposing tax system revisions concerning stock options to attract and retain highly skilled professionals.

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Creative platform EVEN raises $2.2M seed round to help artists sell directly to fans

TechCrunch

For example, concert tickets go to resellers who then jack up the price, or opportunities only go to exclusive credit card members rather than someone within the artist’s core fanbase. He’s now part of a rarified club: In any given year, less than 5% of all venture capital funding goes to Latino founders.

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Creative platform EVEN raises $2.2M seed round to help artists sell directly to fans

TechCrunch

For example, concert tickets go to resellers who then jack up the price, or opportunities only go to exclusive credit card members rather than someone within the artist’s core fanbase. He’s now part of a rarified club: In any given year, less than 5% of all venture capital funding goes to Latino founders.