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Black Innovation Alliance, Village Capital team up to support founders of color

TechCrunch

Resource also plans to build a national community of practice among ESO leaders of color and their funders to share best practices and “develop stronger capital and mentorship pathways” for Black, Latinx and Indigenous founders across the U.S. It also will provide milestone-based financial support tied to organizational development.

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Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled

AsiaTechDaily

Register Singapore has earned its reputation as a global hub for business, with the distinction of being ranked first for economic freedom. The initiative aims to provide Singapore-based startups access to diverse funding sources and mentorship programs, nurturing innovative concepts into prosperous companies.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

Participants from all over the world are eligible to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money and also receive mentorship and other resources. Eligible startups compete to win funding, legal support, and mentorship totaling more than $100,000. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

Founded in 2016 by former Dell executive Preston James, the organization aims to “e mpower people of color and women entrepreneurs and help them build successful high-growth businesses by providing them with access to education, mentorship and vital networks.”

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Why every VC should spend a month with an accelerator

TechCrunch

When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Spending time in an accelerator isn’t just educational for investors, but it can also offer a sense of personal fulfillment that many VCs seek.

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4 ways to ensure Latin America’s growing pot of capital drives long-term growth

TechCrunch

Investment dollars stretch far beyond business: In the United States, venture investment accounts for 0.2% The more funds contribute to GDP, the greater potential there is to fuel a new era of development, where more people have access to employment, wealth and education. of GDP, while revenue from VC-backed companies accounts for 21%.

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Change begins with the acknowledgement that a very small fraction of the venture capital that flows to deals in Oklahoma, or nationally for that matter, is invested in women-owned businesses. Statewide, the number of small business incubators that focus on women and minority-owned business has grown rapidly.