TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

For a continent that is home to more than 1 billion millennials and Gen Zers, mobile gaming has never really picked up, despite the continent witnessing rapid economic growth and smartphone adoption. Two issues have proved detrimental to this growth: distribution and payments. VC firm Konvoy Ventures led the Series A round.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

PureLine Putting (Michael Irvin), creators of a revolutionary putting aid for golfers, clinched the runner-up position, walking away with $5,000 to further develop their product. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

(May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark. headquarters.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 18, 2024

Our winning idea at the Entrepreneur’s Cup was to develop smaller, lighter, high-performance cold chain shipping containers for the safe transportation of temperature-sensitive biologics like blood, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals. These ventures have created jobs and contributed significantly to the greater Oklahoma economy.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This will be used to strengthen venture capital ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in order to address development challenges through technological innovations in climate, health care, education, agriculture, e-commerce, and other sectors.

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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. Entrepreneurial development in rural areas is needed now more than ever.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Empower Girls To Reach Their Full Potential Entrepreneurship is a vital driver of innovation, job creation, and economic growth. As an example, only 3 percent of venture capital funding went to all-female-founded startups in 2022.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

According to estimates from PitchBook, venture capital and angel investment activity has declined since 2021, with a 40 percent reduction in the amount of companies receiving investment and a 50 percent decrease in investment funding. For a full list of eligibility requirements and further information on the program, visit [link].

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We delve into fintech developments with the top 10 investment stories that have empowered startups across Southeast Asia to pave the way for a more inclusive and technologically advanced financial future. GFC, Money Forward, Alpine Ventures, Patamar Capital, and nine angel investors also contributed to the funding round.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

Even as VC funding dries up across the world, development finance institutions (DFIs) are looking to African startups to deploy their dry powder. It seems they’re attracted to tech that enables wider socio-economic development because it offers a scalable and efficient way to make an economic impact.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Register Binance , the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider , entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Royal Group of Companies (Royal Group), Cambodia’s strategic investment holding company, to solidify the relationship of the two firms and to expand blockchain ecosystem in Cambodia.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Doyobi , a Singapore-based professional development platform, wants to give educators new, more engaging ways of teaching STEM subjects. million in pre-Series A funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures. The edtech boom has focused primarily on students, but teachers are learners, too. The startup announced today it has raised $2.8

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

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). The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a groundbreaking tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

(May 22, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board made several key program and policy approvals during its May meeting, including its first awards of residential projects under the Aspire Program, additional funding for the Authority’s child care programming, and record-breaking investments in venture capital.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. million in bonus grant funding.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

growth to other developed countries, “It isn’t difficult to be the least dirty shirt in the hamper these days.” As The Economist put it, comparing U.S. Granted most startups will never become another Apple or Google. The Startup Visa movement is aimed at a pain point that is near and dear to my heart.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

One of the driving forces behind the surge in syndication is its role in addressing the pervasive lack of venture capital for many promising but pre- or early-revenue companies. By embracing the power of syndication and fostering collaborative support, the North Carolina Triangle continues to fuel innovation and drive economic growth.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 11, 2022

During the meet up, which included representation from the majority of divisions within the SEC, Gouhin was able to talk about the power of angel investors and the role they play in economic growth, job creation, entrepreneurship and the connection between angel investment and venture capital dollars.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2023

Embedded finance solutions in less developed markers are becoming more prominent as platforms look to provide various financial solutions to the unbanked and underserved. It follows the pre-seed round of the embedded finance platform secured in early 2021 and led by The Continent Venture Partners (TCVP). million seed round.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

November 13, 2023) —The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that the application for Phase II of its Cannabis Equity Grant Program will open on November 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Unlike with the Phase I Joint Ventures Grant, applicants do not need to have secured real estate or municipal approval.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Pangyo Techno Valley is Korea’s flagship business cluster established with the goals of technological innovation, talent development, job creation, strengthening global business competitiveness, and securing new economic growth engines.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2023

The Phase I Joint Ventures Grant will award $250,000 to eligible recreational cannabis businesses TRENTON, N.J. The Phase I Joint Ventures Grant will provide eligible startups with a grant of $250,000. Applicants who are not eligible for the Joint Ventures Grant may qualify for Phase II of the program that will launch later this year.

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Impact Hub

JULY 10, 2019

This event aims to build a coalition of States, institutions, actors and networks, for the development of SSE, inclusive economy and social innovation. Impact Hub Executive Director, Gabriela Gandel will be featured as a panelist to share Impact Hub’s commitment to social and economic growth.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Good entrepreneurs use the hidden opportunity of recession times to supplement their income or launch a new venture for a variety of reasons. Additionally, weak economic growth often leads to failing businesses selling off assets. In tough economic times, you can’t be extravagant with spending.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Greater Colorado Venture Fund raises $25 million dollar fund, in partnership with Colorado Venture Capital Authority; Funds will be used to galvanize, support and expand rural Colorado founders and entrepreneurs in their business building efforts. GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Greater Colorado Venture Fund raises $25 million dollar fund, in partnership with Colorado Venture Capital Authority; Funds will be used to galvanize, support and expand rural Colorado founders and entrepreneurs in their business building efforts. GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. A Biden presidency doesn’t need a Green New Deal to make progress on climate change. ” Climate resiliency .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Should Latino companies simply bide their time, hoping for the winds of investment to bring economic growth their way? Instead, they should view this moment as an ideal time to reshape their business landscape, expand their horizons, dismantle trade barriers, and explore other markets, particularly more developed ones.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Developed more tools for angel groups and grew our resource library with new webinars and content. In April, I traveled to DC alongside North Coast Ventures Founder and ACA member Clay Rankin to continue discussions about the accredited investor definition and QSBS. Attend the Angel Capital Association Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

BioNTech (the company behind Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine), Chimera Abu Dhabi, Deutsche Bahn’s DB Digital Ventures, Google, G42 and Synergie participated in the round. The lab’s mandate was to deploy the latest advances in AI and ML to develop novel immunotherapies. InstaDeep was founded by Karim Beguir and Zohra Slim in 2014.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

Angel investors have proven their resilience, enduring several years of volatile markets driven by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of the great bull market where exits soared, venture funds posted record returns and private company valuations exploded. More than ever, we need innovation.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We at Impact Hub advocate for better policies and funding, we make education and financial and non-financial resources accessible to impact ventures around the world. These entrepreneurs are rigorously working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Emploi et Moi . Ilmuwan Muda Indonesia . NDN Collective.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With the pandemic, climate crisis, global economic shifts and rapidly changing consumer markets, it is clear that many businesses of today will no longer be relevant tomorrow. As a startup board member your duties are: to ensure the venture never runs out of cash. Suse Reynolds, Angel Association New Zealand. Startup director duties.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. The campaigns that these communities have produced serve as inspiration and examples that other communities can look to develop their own educational campaigns. Developed by the New Economy Initiative (NEI) in Detroit, the In Good Co.

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