TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

It has recently been amplified by the number of newly established family offices — largely from the real estate, energy and financial services boom — looking to test their skills at making direct investments. Having said that, there are also many commonalities between the two — culturally and aesthetically.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. Google presented 25 startups with a grant to help them continue operating and growing.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 19, 2021

What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? The pros are high-tech systems, collaboration culture and excellent startup ecosystem; The cons are that it’s a small region with limited visibility globally. Which are the most interesting startups in your city? Innovation Industries. They will stay.

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WSJ - The Accelerators

JUNE 30, 2015

What struck and stayed with me far more than the innovative technology, impressive investor list and exciting plans was the defensive tone and snappy retorts thrown at me by the founder every time I asked a question or inquired about a statement – “Why are you even asking that?”

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

As far as green shoots, COVID-19 has “played a role of an accelerator for innovation in many business areas and even e-government and other rigid/conservative industries,” said one. D2C startups have benefitted and “Zoom selling” now seems “totally plausible.”. Innovative. I miss a more innovative approach.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Prime minister Pedro Sanchez took a turn on Web Summit’s stage in December to announce the introduction of the forthcoming Startup Act — and to trumpet a new role, a high commissioner, tasked with bringing off a nationwide entrepreneurial economic transformation by working with all the relevant government ministries.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

There is an excitement and energy in Miami right now, and I believe it’s here to stay! Who are key startup people you see creating success locally, whether investors, founders or even other types of startup ecosystem roles like lawyers, designers, growth experts, etc. David Goldberg, general partner, Alpaca.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

Our mission is to grow and diversify Western Canada’s technology startup ecosystem. . “If Alter Global is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups within emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. . New York-based “culture-tech” venture investment firm. D4 Ventures.

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OurCrowd

MAY 20, 2022

Top carmaker invests in Connected Energy. A top European carmaker has joined the funding round for Connected Energy , which transforms depleted EV batteries into storage systems for alternative energy. OurCrowd is investing in this Series B round alongside energy, banking and equipment manufacturing giants. Learn More.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Our Next Energy. Our Next Energy , or ONE, is a next-gen battery tech startup in Detroit that is creating better, safer, more efficient batteries for the future of electric vehicles. Our Next Energy recently raised $25 million and is backed by BMW, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos. Apply now to Autobooks. Pocketnest.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

Among the trends our survey respondents identified were e-commerce, blockchain and crypto, healthtech, energy, mobility and climate. Local investors tend to invest 50% to 90% of their fund into local startups, “but we do look at deal flow in all Nordic countries,” said one. We have a decade behind us of incremental innovations.

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