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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

This is going to be BIG.

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. but the connections are not being made to support the funds that are supposed to be funding all these local startups.

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How To Grow Your Economy. Build It, Don’t Buy It!

Ecosystem Builder Hub

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic development approaches continue to focus on attracting big businesses. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. The research and evidence supporting the impact and value of startup community building is strong.

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Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships

NZ Entrepreneur

In addition to receiving immediate help navigating the tricky process of turning an idea into a feasible business model, upon completing the programme the budding entrepreneurs stand to be connected with local startup hubs and accelerator programmes for follow-on assistance and investment should they require it.

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ACA Visits DC to Advocate for 1202, Accredited Investor Definition

Angel Capital Association

Last week, the ACA Public Policy leadership, alongside members of GrayRobinson , made a visit to Capitol Hill to support expansion of Section 1202 exclusion of gain from the sale of qualified small business stock. ACA believes in the impact and benefits of angel investing to entrepreneurs, job growth and the economy.

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Blnk, a fintech that provides instant consumer credit in Egypt, raises $32M in debt and equity

TechCrunch

million pre-seed and seed equity rounds (led by Abu Dhabi’s Emirates International Investment Company [EIIC], Sawari Ventures and other investors), $11.2 It plans to “accelerate financial inclusion within underserved communities across the country” and support its “AI-powered” lending infrastructure. . million debt financing and $8.3

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ACA Calls on Members to Nominate, Apply for the FY25 Board of Directors

Angel Capital Association

This is the time of year when we reach out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing.

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ACA Announces the Opening of Governance Nominations for FY25

Angel Capital Association

This is the time of year when ACA reaches out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing.