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Creator Ventures Raises $45M Fund II to Back the Next Generation of Consumer Internet Startups

American Entrepreneurship

Creator Ventures, founded in 2022 by cousins Sasha Kaletsky and Caspar Lee , is uniquely positioned to invest in the next wave of AI-enabled consumer applications, marketplaces, creative tools, and SaaS platforms reshaping the digital landscape. Its Fund I (20222025) already shows 0.3x DPI and 3x MOIC, exceptional for its vintage.

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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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The VC Stack Makeover: What Today's Funds Need - Webinar

The Seraf Compass

Jump to navigation home Show Menu Features Deal Flow Portfolio Management LP Portal Solutions Family Offices Individuals Enterprise Venture Capital Funds University Funds Impact Funds Corporate Venture Capital Angel Groups Individual Investors Services Data Services Onboarding Managed Data Services Pricing Individual Angels Angel Groups Funds and Family (..)

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Exceptional Startups Are Needles in a Haystack. So the Best VCs Build Needle Magnets.

Hunter Walk

A few years back I helped start Screendoor , a fund that backs new venture firms by hopefully being one of their earliest and largest supporters. Most strategies are some combination of innovation and best practices along the classic five steps of venture investing: See, Pick, Win, Service, Exit.

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Creators as Small Businesses Recognized by Visa at Web Summit

American Entrepreneurship

The Fields Where Creators Have Key Roles Content Creators produce videos, blogs, podcasts, and other media content such as YouTubers, TikTok influencers, streamers (on social platforms like Twitch), and bloggers. Williams is a GRAMMY® Award-winning, Academy Award®-nominated musician and filmmaker.

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i2E Showcases Startup Innovation at Bridge2 Cohort 3 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Held at Gradient, Tulsa’s Innovation Hub, the event spotlighted founders who have spent the past 16 weeks refining their ventures through tailored curriculum, expert mentorship, and strategic preparation for the next stage of investment and growth. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups.

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Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire

Startup Blogpost

Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire Swayam, welcome to Startup Blog Post! After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. I’m excited to share insights from my journey and encourage others to embrace sustainability in their own ventures.

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