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MADCash Secures RM5 Million in Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

AsiaTechDaily

Register MADCash , the Malaysian fintech startup specializing in zero-interest micro-funding for women entrepreneurs, has successfully concluded its pre-Series A funding round with a RM 5 million investment. Artem Ventures led the investment charge, with contributions from MSW Ventures and the ScaleUp Founders Fund.

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Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon at HAX Flagship U.S. HQ in Newark

American Entrepreneurship

HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration. HAX’s investment in Newark and New Jersey is a testament to the diverse talent pool the Garden State has to offer.

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Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Fintech Accelerator in Hoboken

American Entrepreneurship

The two entities will oversee NJ FAST’s accelerator program with an opportunity to make equity investments into select participating companies. Equity investments of up to $1 million will be made in at least 15 percent of participating companies. Pending approval by its Board, the NJEDA intends to invest up to $17.5

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Ben Franklin’s 2023 Program Overview

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

BFTP/CNP, in collaboration with local partners, has been supporting and empowering these entrepreneurs through investment, guidance, and outreach initiatives such as our Big Idea Contest, Incubator program, and TechCelerator Boot Camp.

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Innovation for More Inclusive Urban Spaces: the Case of MiFriendly Cities

Impact Hub

Untapping the potential of diverse communities. The project looked to develop innovative, community-led and sustainable approaches to enhance the contribution of refugees and migrants across the region. . As one might imagine, all this diversity brings with it an untapped resource of skills and ideas.

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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

The board will provide knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs. Across the nation, women- and minority-owned startups have not benefitted from the increase in venture capital investments that white-owned startups have experienced.

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Identify Potential Allies.