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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

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The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. I’ve backed multiple Black founders and entrepreneurs from the LGBTQ community and so I’ve seen a very wide mix of founders pitch, get funded and get passed on. Was she just an anomaly or is there something else going on here?

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5 top investors in Dutch startups discuss trends, hopes and 2020 opportunities

TechCrunch

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. The median seed round is $500,000 (above the global average of $494,000) and a median Series A round for a startup is $2.4 What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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Asia’s Premier Global Startup Extravaganza, COMEUP 2023, Set to Ignite Seoul with Record International Participation from Nov 8 to 10

AsiaTechDaily

With an impressive 60% of startups hailing from outside South Korea, COMEUP 2023 , embraces its 2023 theme, “We Move the World,” underlining its commitment to continuous innovation and nurturing the global startup ecosystem. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of an extraordinary global startup festival!

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Startups should focus on value add rather than amount of investment, says Sharon Lou, partner, Indelible Ventures

AsiaTechDaily

In an interview with AsiaTechDaily, Lou talked about how starting a fund came to her mind and the key focus of Indelible Ventures when evaluating an opportunity, among others. I also had the opportunity to learn firsthand how VC firms put together an investment fund and understood the type of LPs coming together to form a fund.

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Navigating the Deep Waters of Venture Capital: An Interview with Vadim Shpak, from Vickers Venture Partners

AsiaTechDaily

We present an insightful conversation with the Managing Director of Vickers Venture Partners , a firm renowned for its work in deep-tech startups and innovative solutions. He reflects on his transformation from an entrepreneur to an investor, with a pivotal transition to Vickers Venture Partners seven years ago.

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Connect and collaborate with new founders at TechCrunch Early Stage 2023

TechCrunch

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. Startup ecosystem experts: They’ll provide invaluable information and actionable advice — that you can implement now — across the spectrum of core startup skills.

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Tory Burch Foundation launches tool to help women founders find capital

TechCrunch

Laurie Fabiano, the president of the Tory Burch Foundation , said the foundation decided to launch the tool after realizing that women entrepreneurs are often unaware of their funding options or how to navigate the form of capital that might best suits their needs.

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