American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

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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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The team quickly gained pre-seed funding support from P rimary Venture Partners which joined the latest round with Alumni Ventures, Friends & Family Capital, Correlation Ventures, Firestreak Ventures, and numerous industry-veteran individual investors.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 18, 2025

a pioneering company in quantum computing hardware, has secured a significant investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. This is a critical step toward accelerating the development of large-scale quantum computing. Qolab, Inc.,

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Culture in Action: A Story from Valley Venture Mentors Let me share how this played out at Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), a nonprofit startup accelerator I helped lead. Your shared values and behaviors shape every decision, big and small, creating the foundation for lasting success.

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Revolution

JUNE 26, 2025

If you’re building a company in 2025, the headlines are loud: market whiplash, trade realignments, AI acceleration, geopolitical shockwaves. VP of Platform and Portfolio Success, Amira Ouji, and Head of Community, Liz Westhouse, recap the event below. Scaling is hard enough on its own.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The recent closing of a $100 million Series C financing at a $750 million valuation positions the company for accelerated growth. Backers include the Rounds lead N otable Capita l, with significant participation from Redpoint Ventures and existing investors Ribbit Capital, Thrive Capital, and GIC.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 29, 2025

AI agents are transforming industries by automating routine processes, providing data-driven insights, and supporting decision-making. The startup’s rapid growth has gained additional support from investors with the company closing a Series C funding round.

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The Seraf Compass

JULY 21, 2025

You’re juggling pipeline, diligence, founder support, LP management, and usually doing it all with a lean team. This Isn’t Just for Funds Angels, syndicates, and even startup accelerators are tapping into this tooling wave: Cap table visibility: Ledgy or Capboard. Early-stage investing is a high-context, low-resources game.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Ventures with underrepresented founders will compete for share of more than $100,000 in cash grants, plus mentoring and connections WILMINGTON, Del. Prizes include cash grants from a pool of over $100,000 along with mentorship opportunities and connections with potential investors and key influencers.

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

Steve Gomberg I had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Gomberg and he is a seasoned executive whose career spans general management, finance, and corporate development across a variety of entrepreneurial ventures. Developed creative, non-dilutive financing that supported rapid growth. Thank you so much for joining us!

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment capital along the way, but are playing the long game. As for Sanzo, we’ve been fortunate to have the support early on of incredible angel investors (like Hunter Walk!)

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Earlier this month, ten dynamic Oklahoma startups took the stage at Bridge2 Demo Day, marking the conclusion of the third cohort of i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups. Bridge2 helped us get laser focused.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Equally important is knowing sources of capital such as bootstrapping, prospective investors such as angel investors, or venture capital if necessary, that can be tapped into at the various stages of a startups growth. Find time for self-care, establish boundaries, and seek support when needed.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 2, 2025

Levelpath, a leading AI-native procurement platform, has raised over $55 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission of transforming enterprise procurement through intelligent automation and autonomous AI agents. They require no complex IT support and come preconfigured to deliver value immediately.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 20, 2024

They have the enthusiastic support of their investors. DCVC, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm specializing in deep tech, led the recently closed $28 million Series B round. The additional funding positions Slip Robotics to accelerate change in one of the most labor-intensive parts of logistics.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 22, 2025

The event brings together entrepreneurs and supporters from all over New Zealand in a two day festival of networking, collaborative education, and getting sh!t Also present at the event will be investors, support organisations, government representatives, and academics. Chris O’Neill : Accelerating Startup Progress with AI.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 7, 2025

StackOnes funding will be used to accelerate the integration of AI agents within enterprise systems of SaaS companies. Built to address the growing complexity and demand for real-time integrations, StackOne’s platform uses proprietary AI to automate and accelerate the connection of enterprise APIs.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 5, 2025

The funding will fuel the companys expansion into retail, drive product innovation, and support the hiring of top-tier talent. 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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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

As VP of Investment at BDev Ventures , Keshia leads sourcing and portfolio operations, managing both strategic and operational aspects of the fund. programs at German Accelerator, specializing in global startup expansion and cross-border growth. operations for the German Accelerator, helping European startups expand into the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2024

They quickly gained the enthusiastic support of their investors. DCVC, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm specializing in deep tech, led the recently closed $28 million Series B round. The additional funding positions Slip Robotics to accelerate change in one of the most labor-intensive parts of logistics.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 27, 2025

The funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners included Kleiner Perkins, WestBridge Capital, Battery Ventures, and Emergent Ventures. With this capital injection, Nexthop AI plans to accelerate the development of its cutting-edge networking solutionstailored specifically for hyperscale AI infrastructure.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

Founding team conflicts have doomed many promising ventures. However, clear legal frameworks and sound intellectual property (IP) strategies can safeguard your innovations and support your overall growth. Moreover, constant internal strife can lead to burnout, which further accelerates turnover.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

The fresh capital also drew participation from top-tier investors including Marunouchi Innovation Partners, BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, Citi Impact Fund, and Alumni Ventures. Their work directly enhances the bankability and credibility of clean energy projects, which is essential for accelerating global adoption.

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HPA

JUNE 24, 2025

HPA is excited to announce its investment in Moonnox’s $2 million Seed Round alongside M25, with participation from Early Light Ventures and Service Provider Capital. This investment leverages HPA’s operating expertise in AI to support Moonnox. said Robert Ong , CEO and Co-Founder of Moonnox.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2025

Key Dental Service Organizations and independent dental practices are embracing the companys AI platform driving its growth and gaining the timely support of investors. Emily Melton of Threshold Ventures shared her enthusiasm for the companys potential, highlighting its impact on healthcare delivery.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

Today, it operates 32 data centers and supports over 250,000 Nvidia GPUs, serving clients like Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI. CoreWeave, alongside its partners, is contributing to a $72 million investment into the initiative, including a planned NJ AI Venture Fund that will support early-stage innovation and AI commercialization.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. You’re also sort of no longer running your classic three-month type accelerator program, which finishes on, say, a demo day.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

F lourish Ventures , a global FinTech investor known for backing major players like Chime and FlutterWave, led the round, while new investors include Saudi Arabia’s Vision Ventures, Arab Bank Venture Capital, and Emurgo Kepple Ventures. With its just closed $5.2

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 30, 2025

The company seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the accounting world by providing an AI integrated platform that offers a complete practice management solution. Were building the platform that will support the next generation of accounting firms. and internationally. AI is just the beginning.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2025

Recognizing the Pioneers Reshaping Business, Technology, and Leadership CatalyX Ventures, the globally renowned innovation accelerator, has officially announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 CatalyX Champions Series Awards, celebrating groundbreaking achievements across industries. What Are the CatalyX Champions Series Awards?

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Jason Malki

JULY 23, 2025

He previously worked in venture capital, private equity, and financial services. The idea was simple: create a platform that supports early-stage founders working on the future of infrastructure, and root that platform in a real city with real needs. Thank you so much for joining us! And building trust takes time.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

A recent study of Arizonas bioscience sector showed high marks for the progress made since the launch of the states strategic roadmap outlined in 2002 in support of its innovation ecosystem. Startup Formation and Venture Capital Activity Arizonas bioscience innovation engine is also being powered by its universities and startup community.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The four-plus year-old company named industry veteran Rebecca Krauthamer as CEO and closed a Series A round to accelerate its cutting-edge, quantum-resistant cybersecurity solutions. Two Bear Capital, with notable participation from Accenture Ventures, led the funding round. QuSecure, Inc.,

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Additionally, STATION DC is launching Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 24, 2025

He speaks with conviction about the pressures physicians face – spending hours per day reviewing medical images, with minimal support. One of the ventures he worked on became one of the top 10 healthcare websites in China, eventually acquired by a public company. From Burnout to Breakthrough Sun’s mission is deeply personal.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 23, 2025

Instead of unpredictable, high placement fees, we offer a flat monthly subscription that gives our clients a dedicated talent partner, ongoing sourcing, candidate vetting, and support throughout the hiring process. The pace of innovation is accelerating and businesses need to move fast. It’s a model designed to scale with our clients.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 2, 2025

The round was led by Khosla Ventures and backed by new heavyweight investors including BOND, IVP, Battery Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners. Existing backersIndex Ventures, Lightspeed, GIC, Benchmark, Coatue, FirstMark, and Nebiusalso participated, bringing ClickHouses total funding to more than $650 million.

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