NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 22, 2025

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 Dave Moskovitz, Chair of the Global Entrepreneurship Network NZ. With our local and global networks, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish,” said Dave Moskovitz, GEN NZ Chair.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

Remember, agility in your financial strategies can mean the difference between capitalizing on trends or running out of resources. Leverage the Power of Mentors and a Strong Network No matter how talented you are, external perspectives are invaluable. Free Skills Training: From Determining Prices to Networking for Growth 7.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

On the business side, they face hard decisions about establishing the right marketing strategy for their products and services, gaining timely access to capital to grow their business and dealing with the day-to-day operations. Experienced mentors often have an extensive network of contacts theyve built over the years.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2025

In addition to institutional backing, Extend’s angel network includes product and AI luminaries such as Scott Belsky and Guillermo Rauch, lending strategic insight as the platform expands into adjacent markets.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2025

If you believe in a 100% efficient market for venture, then better founders will speak to better investors than you before they come to youso networking with other VCs in the front of the line is beneficial. How well networked are you at the mid to senior level of early Plaid or Chime employees? Tag team across firms with intention.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 10, 2025

million Series A funding of Gridware led by Sequoia Capital. Gridwares Gridscope Technology: A Game-Changer for Grid Management Now entering its fifth year, Gridwares technology leverages a network of high-precision Gridscope sensors mounted on power poles to monitor key grid assets and provide real-time data.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

With this new capital, Island has now raised approximately $730 million to date, indicating the confidence investors have in its transformative technology and market trajectory. Islands ascent is not just a story of capital raised, but of a paradigm shift in how enterprises secure and deliver digital work.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

Consumer has the largest share of global GDP, and yet consumer startups have been underfunded by venture capital in recent years, said Sasha Kaletsky, Managing Partner at Creator Ventures. What sets the firm apart is not just capital, but a deep blend of market expertise and firsthand creator economy experience.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

The program featured exclusive networking opportunities, private investor meetings, and demo sessions, solidifying the UAEs role as a global innovation hub. This pioneering event was executed in collaboration with key UAE entities, including Investopia, Future 100, DMCC, Dubai Future Foundation, and Al Tamimi & Company.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

We are proud to help creators grow their businesses – whether it’s helping creators access funding with a small working capital solution, or helping creators get paid in real-time to their debit card.” Creators produce and share content, products, or services primarily through digital platforms.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 10, 2025

As the world gears up to recognize World Quantum Day on April 14, IonQ, a pioneer in quantum computing and networking, is marking the occasion with a flurry of global activities and significant company milestones. One of the years standout achievements was IonQs collaboration with Ansys, a leader in computer-aided engineering.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

For example, during a pitch to a major venture capital firm, one partner was particularly intrigued by our customer acquisition costs. Joe Schaeppi , CEO & Co-Founder, Solsten Image by DC Studio on Freepik Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Faster access to capital. EquityNet RAISE CAPITAL Use flat-fee crowdfunding with no commissions. Raise business capital of $100K to $100M. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: $10K Grants and Free Training to Help You Grow Venture Capital Venture capitalists are another funding option. Grants are often quite competitive.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

In a major boost for the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem, Seven Stars, a new venture capital firm founded by former SV Angel Partner Steven Lee, has officially launched its $40 million inaugural fund to support early-stage AI startups. billion in capital.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

She has also been successful as part of the Board Member and leadership team driving the investments from Lux Capital, Initialized, Bain Capital, the investment arm of Bain & Company and others. Building a network of mentors and peers is incredibly valuable.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Two Bear Capital, with notable participation from Accenture Ventures, led the funding round. Also, QuSecure’s platform provides a multi-layered security approach that protects against known and unknown vulnerabilities, safeguarding networks from emerging threats in both the classical and quantum computing eras.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

So it’s much less about raising capital, it’s much more about business fundamentals. We see a need to master things around finance and the economics of capital raising, building more confidence, understanding how go-to-market strategies drive value, and how your use of capital to invest in those things really matters.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2025

The recently closed Series A funding round was led by B ison Ventures with participation from Cibus Capital, Acre Venture Partners, Congruent Ventures, Fall Line Capital, E14 Fund, SNR, and Serra Ventures.

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StartupNation

JULY 17, 2025

Venture Capital (VC) If rapid scaling is one of your financial goals, venture capital might be the right choice. Grants and Crowdfunding “Non-dilutive” funding sources, like grants or crowdfunding, help you raise capital without giving away ownership. EquityNet RAISE CAPITAL Use flat-fee crowdfunding with no commissions.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Pick a business that doesn’t suck up cash Skip expensive solutions that look like a financial Everest and require investment with a capital “I” (and five or more zeros). Image by pvproductions on Freepik Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 1, 2025

The platform, known as the Innovation Network Capital New Jersey (INC-NJ), will bring together the states innovation ecosystem, allowing emerging companies and funders to engage with one another and share various business and investment opportunities.

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Jason Malki

JULY 3, 2025

Suzanne is currently the CEO and CFO of Qrescendo , a next-generation investment neobank built to empower startups and middle-market companies with seamless access to capital, embedded financial tools, and a dynamic network of investors and advisors.

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StartupNation

JUNE 14, 2025

Free Skills Training: From Determining Prices to Government Contracting Invest in Other Startups or Index Funds Do you have capital you can afford to tie up in an asset other than your business? Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Builder Platform serves to drive NSF Engines through support networks and curated entry points for corporations, philanthropists, investors, and other potential partners energizing innovation ecosystems.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Networking is another key aspect I’d emphasize. This not only expands our network but also encourages innovative solutions to common challenges. Additionally, we aspire to create a supportive network for other startups in the eco-friendly space. Collaboration builds innovation and helps navigate obstacles more effectively.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2025

This new infusion of capital will enable Collide to scale its platform, grow its engineering team, and double down on its mission to modernize how energy professionals access and utilize industry knowledge. From Community to Platform Collides origin story reflects its deep industry roots.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

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. A Robust Network of industry leaders, policymakers, military officials, and investors working across high-impact sectors.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Since launching iSTEM in 2019, weve seen remarkable success from a 95% retention rate to students raising over $5 million in capital, said Farvardin.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2025

Free Skills Training: From Raising Capital to Joyful Budgeting 5. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. The key is consistency. A simple system you actually use is infinitely better than a sophisticated one you abandon after two weeks.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

Key Takeaways of OBBB: Silence on SMBs speaks volumes: The bill offers generous tax breaks for capital investment but provides little relief for everyday operational costs that most SMBs face, such as payroll and compliance. By focusing narrowly on capital investment incentives, H.R. 1

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

A business must commit to creating at least 100 new full-time jobs and meet a minimum capital investment of $100 million to be eligible for tax credits. Winners will also receive mentorship and advisory support from the Administrators network of subject matter experts.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In regions where venture capital is already sparse, accessing funding remains difficult and expensive. Mega round-driven funding gaps: According to Carta data , less than 3% of deals accounted for 41% of capital raised by U.S. startups in Q1-Q2 of 2024.

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StartupNation

MAY 20, 2025

Free Skills Training: From Raising Capital to Joyful Budgeting Protecting the team and maintaining stability One of the most critical aspects of successful management is protecting your team from external pressures. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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Forward Cities

MAY 26, 2025

Applicants must demonstrate: National ecosystem credibility with strong, active relationships across entrepreneurial support networks, capital providers, and field leaders. A strong record of convening, curating, and translating expert input into actionable solutions.

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StartupNation

MAY 30, 2025

Speak directly with experts and network with other entrepreneurs, all part of the benefits the program offers members. Enroll for free Safe capital to keep your business secure June 10 | 12:00 – 1:00PM ET Learn to navigate various capital options for your business and identify safe lenders while avoiding predatory, high-interest ones.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2025

Backed by a global network of venture capital firms and industry experts, the awards underscored CatalyX Ventures ongoing commitment to identifying and accelerating high-impact talent. This includes: Tailored Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from global experts in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and sector-specific innovation.

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