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Formwork Labs aims to build ‘the YC of construction tech’

TechCrunch

Construction tech is one of those sectors that has not historically been considered “sexy” in a startup world that often favors glitzier technology. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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Top Grand Rapids Startups to Watch in 2022

StartupNation

FirstIgnite is also a graduate of the Y Combinator startup accelerator (class of Summer ’21) and has raised a seed funding round. Building Catalyst is also a Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids pick. Building Catalyst. It’s one of those ideas that sounds obvious in hindsight, right? The Patient Co.

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This Angel Investor Shares 11 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Raise Smart Money

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However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that is essential for fundraising and a master key to building, accelerating and scaling your new venture. Listen to constructive criticism, and learn from useful feedback, but always carry a dignified bearing.

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Daily Crunch: US law enforcement charges SBF with fraud as he awaits extradition after Bahamas arrest

TechCrunch

The trillion-dollar construction industry isn’t known for its efficiency, accused of failing to move with the times and ignoring digitization in favor of legacy tools, Paul reports. There is plenty of evidence that things are changing, with countless startups raising large sums of cash to help the construction industry modernize.

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THE TECHCELERATOR@STATE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PITCH WINNERS!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Their cost-saving, automated technology removes the need for preliminary form work which reduces labor at the construction site. A partnership with Invent Penn State that offers the region’s entrepreneurs, students, faculty members, and small business owners’ business startup accelerators and entrepreneurial training in ten-week seminars.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Moreover, rumors of deeply unethical behavior at accelerators are starting to surface frequently. The most notable example was allegations of fraud at Newchip , a popular virtual startup accelerator. Another instance of negative press involved the On Deck accelerator, which laid off 25% of its staff in 2022.

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Sequoia’s Surge reveals 15 India, SEA startups in seventh cohort

TechCrunch

Boxs is spinning up a design-to-build automation platform for architects, interior designers and construction companies. Beam is building a one-click checkout solution that enables a frictionless payment experience for sellers and shoppers in Southeast Asia. Partech Partners is a co-investor.).

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