TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I’ve sat at both sides of the table as a founder and a VC, and I understand how difficult it is to get them on the same page. I’ve participated in a number of accelerators, including Disney and Techstars, and these programs gave me a noticeable advantage when I stepped into VC. Reconnect with impact investing.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

How to Think About Accelerators and Incubators: Founders often hear they should get involved with an incubator or accelerator, but when is the “right” time for early-stage founders to apply to these types of startup support ecosystems, and how can they best engage if accepted? So how do you raise outside the Valley bubble?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Today, pitch competitions, incubators, accelerators, VCs and angel groups proliferate. The country’s Federal Commission for Technology and Innovation (KTI) supports CTI-Startup and CTI-Invest, providing startups with investment and support. Olaf Hannemann, partner, CV VC AG. Ten years ago startups were unusual.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

This is in addition to the €350M WorldFund which Ecosia recently incubated and launched last year to back climate-focused startups. “At the moment, we’re supporting renewable energy projects across Germany. World Fund is a new €350M climate VC fund incubated by green search engine Ecosia.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

How to Think About Accelerators and Incubators: Founders often hear they should get involved with an incubator or accelerator, but when is the “right” time for early-stage founders to apply to these types of startup support ecosystems, and how can they best engage if accepted? So how do you raise outside the Valley bubble?

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

See How to negotiate a partner role at a VC or private equity firm.) At Versatile VC , we’ve used all these models. Thank you to my co-author for this essay, Paulina Symala, a Consultant at Oliver Wyman and a past intern of Versatile VC. Certain VC funds offer “Fellowships” for industry executives. Expert Networks.

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Don Dodge

AUGUST 16, 2012

Bill started IdeaLabs in 1996 , long before the idea of startup incubators was popular. So, he started a lab, hired all the support people necessary to build companies, and hired entrepreneurs to build out his ideas. . At this point IdeaLabs may bring in VC investors, or they may decide to fund it themselves.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Now that seemingly every VC has turned their attention to the category he told TechCrunch he’s glad he’s been in it for so long and therefore will not make some of the mistakes newer entrants will. Seattle-based Ascend is one of them. “It’s so easy to throw together a vertical AI demo,” Winfield told TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. But over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to survive the war.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 13, 2022

I’m an investor at Supernode Global , an early-stage VC fund based in London. The other funding and support options to consider in this space are accelerators and incubators. you get $50k) AND via the operational support, resources, advice etc., you get $50k) AND via the operational support, resources, advice etc.,

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Startup Catalyst

AUGUST 15, 2018

We talked about how startups have changed over the last few years, what support has meant to them, Startup Catalyst missions and their impact, as well as ways to get involved in the startup community. He has been a supporter of the startup community since before the word startup was in general conversation. Support does have returns.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Amid market volatility, decentralized finance, or DeFi, is an area that continues to be in focus in both the crypto VC world and across the community as new use cases, protocols and projects arise. We had to take more time to support our founders and ensure they have sufficient runway to endure an extended bear market.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A combination of university talent pipelines, top-rated quality of life, growing startup ecosystem, and growing VC funding has Tree Town topping lists as one of the best places to start a tech company or find a top tech job. It was named 2020 Global Company of the Year in Clinical Genomics Interpretation by Frost & Sullivan.

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Founder Bounty

MARCH 14, 2023

My name is Jonathan Levy, I am the co-founder of AccountsPro which provides accounting services, Finance Director support and Financial Outsourcing solutions to Startups, SMEs, charities and not for profit organisations. From early-stage startups that are looking for support with building their business model. In addition to startups.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 25, 2022

Here’s the advice I wish someone told me when I started. José Maria Macedo ( @ZeMariaMacedo ): co-founder and Head of Delphi Labs at world-class crypto investing & incubating firm Delphi Digital ( @Delphi_Digital ). Kevin Rose ( @kevinrose ): partner at VC firm True Ventures , host of the Modern Finance and Proof podcasts.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

But today I want to give you advice on how to decrease your odds of failure in a startup. Most of this advice boils down to an argument in favor of basic planning before starting a company or raising money. The questions that a VC mulls before writing a check are precisely the questions you should be asking yourself.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Rome has more than 20 incubators/accelerators and many established VCs; because of its lower costs compared to other European cities, it’s become a major base for startups. The good news: VC funding in Italy has grown. It has an estimated 67 VC funds, with 18 of them started since 2015. More than 50%?

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Throughout all of these years I was a full-time VC so Launchpad really came out of evenings and weekends for me. Adam had a full time startup and then was doing consulting (he later raised a VC fund). With the success of Idealab in the 90’s every city was building out incubators. It’s where their passions are, too.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

Overall, local investors cited the country’s focus on global markets from day one, general support from the Israeli government and deep relationships with Silicon Valley and other global tech centers as additional factors that are powering it forward today. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

SPV-driven funds like Candou face competition from traditional venture capital firms, angel investors, equity crowdfunding platforms, and micro-VC funds. Traditional VCs typically manage large capital pools and invest across a spectrum of startups. Candou stands out by offering greater flexibility compared to traditional VC structures.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Here’s what I said: In your career in tech and VC, how has your focus on ESG responsibility changed over time? How do you leverage your VC expertise in politics? I’m an “accidental moderate”, with a history of voting for and supporting candidates labeled Democrat, Republican, and sometimes other parties. Why is that?

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Here’s what I said: In your career in tech and VC, how has your focus on ESG responsibility changed over time? How do you leverage your VC expertise in politics? I’m an “accidental moderate”, with a history of voting for and supporting candidates labeled Democrat, Republican, and sometimes other parties. Why is that?

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propel(x)

MARCH 2, 2017

And right now the handful of cleantech entrepreneurs that are still out there have been hearing the mantra: “Don’t even bother with VC money.” And that player may be exactly whose support you need to reach the end customer. But what inevitably happens is they end up relying on investors for strategic advice.

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