TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2023

In a sign that the seed-stage AI segment is still alive and kicking, Betaworks, the startup studio and VC firm, is launching a new program that’ll award around ten companies working on AI $500,000 in funding. The program isn’t quite an accelerator; Betaworks describes it like a “camp.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It points out that this is a fast-growing market segment, not well served by existing battery technologies. The company told us that a CO 2 battery’s optimal charge/discharge cycle ranges from four to 24 hours, positioning it perfectly for daily and intra-day cycling.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. The Exchange has been tracking Europe’s startup acceleration for years now. European technology M&A is having a good year. Per the same data set, in the first three quarters of 2021, VC-backed tech M&A worked out to $54.9 Sounds good? Let’s rock.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Startups and VC. There is plenty of evidence that things are changing, with countless startups raising large sums of cash to help the construction industry modernize. Meet ouroboros : Becca writes that we’re going to see more startups acquire other startups. More check mark news in the Big Tech section.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2022

Register South Korea’s leading accelerator program K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) , considered ‘a gateway’ to do business in Asia, invites global startups to participate. Koreans are known to be early adopters of new technologies.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that is essential for fundraising and a master key to building, accelerating and scaling your new venture. The winners receive support, including an investment, to accelerate and scale their ventures. Be the know-it-all. Be a leader.

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TechCrunch

MAY 28, 2021

VC is the flashy gold medal, but the rapid growth of emerging fund managers means that a first check can be piecemealed together from a variety of different sources. Dear Sophie, I do recruitment for tech startups. With a surge of VC investing, many startups are urgently hiring. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

Startups and VC. It looks like French accelerator The Family is going through a bitter family feud, suing one of its co-founders for alleged forgery and “diverting €3 million that was supposed to be invested in several startups”. Lantum got a $15 million injection to help ease that particular pain.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Each story is based on an interview with a founder or investor who addressed some of the most common startup dilemmas. Predictably, they’re mostly focused on the how and why: How do I get into an accelerator? Digging into the Alkami Technology IPO. Digging into the Alkami Technology IPO. Why Detroit?

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

tl;dr + Techstars was once one of the world’s leading accelerator programs, but has steadily been eclipsed by Y combinator. These companies are global magnets for technical talent eager to work on the most advanced and highest-impact technology products in the world.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Demo days at startup accelerators are a pretty big deal around here. These events aren’t just a chance to review the latest cohort of hopeful entrepreneurs — they also showcase the technology, products and services that will compete for VC and consumer attention over the next few years.

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Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

Ycombinator is the largest and most successful startup incubator in history, and it was started right here in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Startup incubators and accelerators are everywhere today, but were relatively unknown when Ycombinator started 10 years ago. None of the local VC firms invested.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

The future of technology is determined by a handful of venture capitalists. The world’s 10 leading venture capital firms have, together, invested over $150 billion in technology startups. Europe and China, which in turn are shaping the future of technology. Despite gains, gender diversity in VC funding struggled in 2020.

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 18, 2023

Venture capital (VC) is a type of financing that provides funding to early-stage companies with high growth potential. VC firms invest in these companies in exchange for equity and help them grow by providing strategic guidance, access to their network, and expertise. Y Combinator :(seed stage?

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Because it’s Monday, we need the boost, and a startup whose name includes a “!” Technology and Ukraine: As you can imagine, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is in part a technology story. The deal doubles the value of the startup to more than $4 billion, and indicates that SoftBank is still a risk-on operation.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Our all-hands-on-deck coverage of DoorDash’s S-1 is a good illustration of Extra Crunch’s mission: timely analysis of current and future technology trends that serves founders and investors. How COVID-19 accelerated DoorDash’s business. How COVID-19 accelerated DoorDash’s business.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Israeli SaaS security startup Atmosec today announced having raised a $6 million seed round led by Israeli VC firm Glilot Capital Partners and American fund Battery Ventures. Its team had previously participated in Intel Ignite’s fourth Tel Aviv startup acceleration cohort.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to find a job as a VC scout. VC recruiters list and compensation data. How to negotiate a partner role at a VC or private equity firm. Syllabus for how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I’m now researching non-dilutive funding for Action Tank , a startup I’m gestating to “Make America Functional Again”.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Jagmeet writes that the online real estate marketplace wants to “shift focus toward technology-related positions,” so it reduced its employee headcount by another 300 employees. Startups and VC. OTI raises $55 million for technology to remove screen obstructions. It wound up being a fairly wide-ranging conversation.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

.” You may have spotted Barrera’s cowboy hat at one of the many startup conferences he is involved with as a mentor, judge, host or speaker — and he does wear many hats. I have been helping startups with pitching for years. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I’m now researching non-dilutive funding for Action Tank , a startup I’m gestating to “Make America Functional Again”.

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Startup Catalyst

AUGUST 15, 2018

The 2017 Startup Catalyst Europe Mission cohort?—?Will He specialises in information technology, telecommunications, intellectual property and competition law, and provides advice on privacy and other regulatory compliance issues. He attended 2 of our Startup Catalyst missions to Europe. The Startup Catalyst effect.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2021

The funding is being led by Group 11, a VC with a strong focus on fintech , with Target Global, AltaIR and previous investors also participating. That list of past backers includes Zeev Ventures, Foundation Capital and the Google for Startups accelerator.) Lili says that more than half, almost 60%, of its new users are women.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

” — Christine and Haje The TechCrunch Top 3 Accelerating generative AI : Amazon is jumping into startup accelerators with both feet again and will boost generative AI startups around the globe with a 10-week program, Natasha M writes. Becca tells you how.

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