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Scamnetic’s $13M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Scam Detection

American Entrepreneurship

The round, led by Roo Capital , included participation from 1st and Main Growth Partners, SaaS Ventures, and Riptide Venturesbringing the companys total funding to $16 million. The world needs to fight AI with AI, said Spencer Cecola, Partner at Roo Capital.

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GEN NZ Unconference and Workshops for Entrepreneurs, Auckland 7-8 August 2025

NZ Entrepreneur

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 Looks to Help founders and early-stage innovators assess startup potential through the eyes of venture capital, with tools to identify innovation types and evaluate viability.

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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. Selexys Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Novartis for $665 million in October 2016.

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DC’s New Innovation Hub, STATION DC, Opens Membership Applications

American Entrepreneurship

STATION DC was launched by Capital Factory, in partnership with the City of Washington, DC, as a community-driven coworking and event space designed to support diverse entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers. As the official D.C. At STATION DC, were not just building a communitywere delivering results, said Executive Director James Barlia.

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program.

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EDA Awards an additional $210M in Tech Hub Grants Supporting Innovation

American Entrepreneurship

Tech hubs are an important part of a states business ecosystem as they foster innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship in the technology sector. Those not receiving implementation grants were awarded $500,000 Consortium Accelerator Awards for further implementation of their strategies including the pursuit of additional capital.

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RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

Forward Cities

Aligned with direct services to entrepreneurs, the E3 Alliancea dynamic advisory council of local entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) and community partnersserves as a collaborative engine for aligned priorities and action. Scope: Design and facilitate the event in close collaboration with Forward Cities.