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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

This shows that Africa’s investment landscape is still very promising because it continues to grow, and there’s increasing interest in multiple startup ecosystems, including nascent ecosystems. They accounted for more than 70% of the 1,100+ investors that participated in at least one deal on the continent last year.

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Here’s a peek at what’s happening on day one at Disrupt

TechCrunch

Yeah, baby, we are ready to jump right into a jam-packed day dedicated to the growth and success of the entire early-stage startup ecosystem. Expo Hall & Demo Booths. Head to the expo hall each day to check out early-stage Startup Battlefield 200 exhibitors and sponsor booths.

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Impact Hub Belgrade – 5 years of making, failing and creating impact

Impact Hub

We support and foster the creation of solutions, teams, and environments that are striving towards sustainable change. A Demo Day with a star-studded jury and an investor pitch with international business Angel Investors with our Impact Hub Milan partners. Our birthday was 3 days of events filled with unique experiences.

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Ycombinator - Where unicorns are born

Don Dodge

I remember the Demo Day in 2007 where DropBox presented to about 30 Boston area Angels and Venture Capital investors. The problem they were solving was not one I had experienced, and the product demo didn’t work very well at the time. TechStars Boston and MassChallenge are doing a great job accelerating local startups.

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Public Policy Quarterly: October 2023

Angel Capital Association

ACA won legislation to expand the number of eligible investors in an early-stage fund from 99 to 250 and legislation to ensure that traditional demo days are not recognized as crowdfunding events. This letter emphasized how important patents are to startup companies. Another main policy priority is to push for QSBS-Sec.

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Vidit Aatrey on Building Meesho, India’s Top Reselling Platform, with Adora Cheung

Y Combinator

39:40 – What’s a strong opinion he had about running a startup that he’s changed since running Meesho? 41:10 – How has the Indian startup ecosystem evolved? 43:30 – Can foreigners come to India and start a startup? 45:45 – After Meesho, what’s the most exciting startup in India?

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Let’s talk about gaslighting and fundraising

TechCrunch

The disconnect between Y Combinator Demo Day and due diligence. 6 VCs talk the future of Austin’s exploding startup ecosystem. How we dodged risks and raised millions for our open-source machine language startup. Giving EV batteries a second life for sustainability and profit. Dear Sophie: Help!