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Are you a food or fibre business seeking investment?

NZ Entrepreneur

Help is at the ready for growing food and fibre businesses looking for capital to support their growth potential through dedicated support, knowledge, mentorship and investor connections. Last year two cohorts went through the programme and gained valuable knowledge to explore investment opportunities for their businesses. “I

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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

Both Sides of the Table

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. To provide an opportunity for VCs and senior executives to engage with the community by giving back rather than just attending more cocktail parties.

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The New Economy Starts with Support to Underserved Communities

Impact Hub

Access to capital and network is the most critical barrier to entrepreneurship for underserved communities. At the beginning of each mentorship, goals and objectives were established with the ambition of following a defined plan of action. Impressions & Outcomes. ” Beatrice , El Shaddai founder of My Helper. .

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NZ Universities are spinning out market-ready ventures – what investors should know

NZ Entrepreneur

Investors are welcome on campus It may sound obvious, but the best way investors can ensure they never miss an opportunity is by getting involved in commercialisation offices. Wellington UniVentures offers mentorship opportunities, access to pitch workshops and meetings where new ideas are screened, to name a few.

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Finance and accounting biggest headache for small biz owners followed by tech

NZ Entrepreneur

Mentorships provide direct access to people with relevant business skills and expertise, who can offer regular, tailored and timely advice – on general business practice and strategy, or specific areas of concern (finance, marketing, governance). Adrienne Church is General Manager at Prospa New Zealand.

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Accenture Ventures Leader Says Time Is Now for Black Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

Kathryn is well-placed to shares insights about black founders and how they are faring in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Twenty-seven years into her career at Accenture, she’s with Accenture Ventures , the venture capital firm of the global business. Another area she says needs attention is new opportunities.

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News: 3 in 5 Minority-Owned Businesses Returned/Exceeded Their Pre-Pandemic Financial Levels

Smart Hustle Magazine

Accessing funding/capital. Clubhouse, one of the most recent social platforms, offers many opportunities to minority business owners to foster network building and share knowledge through panels created for minority businesses. Planning and structuring business. One effective way to address these challenges is networking.