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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more. The Baylor New Venture Competition is a business plan and elevator pitch competition for college students from around the globe. Eligible startups compete to win funding, legal support, and mentorship totaling more than $100,000.

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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. And we came away with a pretty good pitch deck and well-resourced basis of knowledge to use going forward.”

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A men’s brand, Faculty, launches with nail polish — and seed funding from Estee Lauder

TechCrunch

There will be merchandise, according to the former business management consultant. Certainly, their pitch — that men need more ways through unconventional men’s products to express themselves — is a smart one. ”

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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. Adam had a full time startup and then was doing consulting (he later raised a VC fund). Adam & I decided we wanted to return to our roots and focus on mentorship, which is our passion.

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Startup fundraising is the most tangible gender gap. How can we overcome it?

TechCrunch

So, if you’re a female founder faced with the prospect of pitching to VCs — what steps can you take to set yourself up for success? It’s essential to make sure your sales, pitch and negotiation skills are on point. Latin America takes the global lead in VC directed to female co-founders. Get funded, as a woman.

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GSK and R/GA Ventures are launching a health studio for startups

TechCrunch

GSK Next, the innovation arm of GlaxoSmithKlein, is launching a new mentorship and business development program. They’re bringing this team of award-winning strategists, technologists, designers and consultants because we know that a business is more than just a brand, a product is more than just one interaction. .

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

2) National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge. The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is another great source of funding for minority start-ups. They offer a Business Consortium Fund whereby you can get a loan and consulting services tailored for your business. Website: [link].