AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Through a comprehensive 10-week program, participants gain crucial insights into startup fundamentals, mentorship, community building, and access to Techstars’ global network. Mitsui Fudosan, through its venture arm 31VENTURES, is actively engaged in promoting startup innovation globally.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J. October 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the first investment in an emerging New Jersey company from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF).

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. Starting a new business as a student is daunting. Right here. school of engineering).

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

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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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Venture funding does remain elusive , but here are some tricks for startup founders to hack the system. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

” COMEUP 2023 is all set to facilitate interactions between Korean startups and the global community, promoting international engagement at the heart of Asia. International Collaboration: Explore the “Global Community Zone” The standout feature of COMEUP 2023 is the creation of a dedicated “Global Community Zone.”

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TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2022

And so, swimming against the tides, he set up the venture studio in partnership with co-founders Irene Kiwia and Bendon Murgor. New report examines Africa’s growth in the digital economy and VC investment landscape. It makes equity investment of up to $120,000 in these startups. How Adanian Labs started.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Access to capital and network is the most critical barrier to entrepreneurship for underserved communities. The New Roots brand represents a startup program for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities that started in London (Impact Hub King’s Cross) in 2019 and has now scaled to Munich. Impressions & Outcomes.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. Kathryn is well-placed to shares insights about black founders and how they are faring in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Kathryn says we are in unprecedented times. That is unprecedented.”.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Learn more The Coalition to Back Black Businesses: 14 Coalition to Back Black Businesses grantees were judged to receive $25,000 to support the long term success of their businesses and further strengthen their communities. In addition, digital tools to grow their business online and mentorship. Lea rn more.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

If you want outside capital, VCs will chase after you to invest. . Former founders of successful ventures receive even fewer [emphasis added] callbacks than former founders of failed ventures. Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Mentoring. If you want to build another company, just self-fund. Consulting.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2024

Mentorships and other resources also provided to winning tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded demographics as part of Delaware’s fourth annual pitch competition WILMINGTON, Del. ( Including this year, Startup302 has awarded $813,000 in funding to 52 ventures since the first finals took place in 2021.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

million funding round, which is actually a combination of a previously unannounced $3 million seed round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and a $12.5 million Series A, which was also from Lightspeed with help from Google Ventures. While it was at it, the startup announced a $15.5

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TechCrunch

JUNE 15, 2021

The Fund , the early-stage investment firm focused on pre-seed and seed startups, is going Down Under for its latest expansion. In addition to participating in first check rounds, The Fund also builds communities of founders and other leaders from successful startups, who not only provide mentorship, but also capital as limited partners.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. The five most promising teams will be able to secure up to S$80,000 in funding to fuel their ventures and drive social impact.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Ann Arbor’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has become quite robust and is home to venture-backed startups like: WorkIt Health – Raised $118 million to pioneer addiction recovery via telehealth; co-founded by alums Lisa McLaughlin and Robin McIntosh. Like CFE, the Zell Lurie Institute (ZLI) helps Wolverines who value action over talk.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

Plus, if you don’t win, you’ll still grow your pitching skills, hash out your business plan and potentially meet like-minded entrepreneurs (potential partners) and venture capitalists. Since accelerators are essentially investing in your business, they have a mutual interest in your success. Accelerators. Crowdfunding.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

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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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

and I thought if we brought the community together for common purpose we could create more of a sense of community to help new entrepreneurs get funded, assemble teams, raise profiles and help with biz dev, product, etc. And Jim & I went on to raise several more venture capital funds in our day jobs. So we went for it.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Neil's philosophy is simple: it's not just about providing guidance; it's about investing in success. As such, Neil provides both guidance and counsel as well as direct support to startups and entrepreneurs, knowing this combination is a more natural and dynamic approach to empowering the entrepreneurial community.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

On the flip side, athletes, entertainers, and C-level executives also ask what they should expect when investing in technology startups and working with founders looking to build the next big thing. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). How to get a job in venture capital. But how do you do that? . Monetizing our deal flow.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Jamie Finney is a founding partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund , where he blogs about his work on VC and small communities. Investments are typically in exchange for a capped, single-digit revenue share and a right to equity under certain circumstances. Greater Colorado Venture Fund. Jamie Finney. Contributor.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

This team, encompassing public officers and a senior representative from the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency, proactively aids businesses by pinpointing new ventures, mitigating challenges, and streamlining administrative processes. These businesses benefit from office spaces, mentorship, and IR consulting to help them expand globally.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2023

Informed by the experience at McMaster-Carr and mentorship conversations with other companies, George left his role in 2012 to team up with his brother, Andy George, and former colleague Miles Ulrich to found an employee mentoring software and white glove service startup. He might be right.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Equality between genders is good for business, great for communities and essential for business growth. What specific ways are you supporting gender equality in your business and your community? Venture funds would be crazy not to examine this possibility and in turn, invest heavily in women-led businesses.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Pariti , the Kenya-based community-led marketplace building the digital infrastructure for startup ecosystems in emerging markets, has raised $2.85 Other investors — Better Ventures, Accelerated Ventures, Diverse Angels, AVG Basecamp and New General Market Partners participated. The round was led by U.S.-based

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Established in September 2023, the DFAB works to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups, providing knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs. million in income replacement grants, as well as mentorship and training.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Year-in, year-out, the gender gap in venture capital investment continues to be a problem women founders face. In fintech, the problem is especially prominent: Women-founded fintechs have raised a meager 1% of total fintech investment in the last 10 years. Venture capital is far from a level playing field.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

It’s a known fact that the number of venture dollars flowing to Black and Latinx founders is dismally low. billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. Venture firms rush to find ways to support Black founders and investors. As one evidence of that, last year Crunchbase found that as of Aug. of the total $87.3

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

SparkLabs admits 10 to 15 companies per cohort and invests up to $100,000 into each startup in exchange for 6% equity. Kim noted that the investment is made either with a SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) or stock purchase agreement — a decision that is up to the startup to make. . and Asia. .

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Womxn Ignite sets up mentorship sessions from a revolving-base of female entrepreneurs. Diversity of a cohort matters when trying to create a community that will systemically empower women of all backgrounds. To do so, teams go through a variety of mentor sessions. A team photo.

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