AsiaTechDaily

MAY 26, 2025

Malaysia’s Invest NCT Programme, led by the NCT Group of Companies, has joined forces with Canadian venture capital firm Intrinsic Venture Capital to promote industrial innovation and boost economic development. […]

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

economy, Blackstone has also formed a joint venture with PPL , a leading Allentown-based utility company. The venture plans to invest in new natural gas generation facilities located in Pennsylvania—providing reliable and cost-efficient power to a growing digital economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 17, 2025

The funding round also includes participation from mission-aligned investors such as Battle Born Venture, Nevada’s state-sponsored venture capital program which the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has oversight, and is a key driver of Nevad a’s innovation ecosystem. In a decisive step toward U.S.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. She shared an experience she had with this in Buffalo. “We

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Very little time and effort is spent helping professional, full time investors raise capital for venture funds.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 14, 2013

What was harder to figure out how to do--and something no one ever really thinks about on the economic development side, is community. There was no strategic goal to build venture backed startup companies, but yet at least three companies in her community got VC investment last year. Venture Capital & Technology'

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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. Targeted initiatives: Rural Entrepreneurship Venture.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For years, tech companies, talent, and venture capital were concentrated on the coasts — a precedent the pandemic tipped, if not flipped. Last week, Brookings and Revolution teamed up for an event exploring macro trends shaping labor and housing markets at this moment of rapid growth, historic investment, and significant uncertainty.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

The conversation introduced a new framework for inclusive community development that incorporates cultural understanding, talent development and new venture creation. Take a close look at your entrepreneurial ecosystem building work and make sure you’re doing it through an equitable lens.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This is the task I set out to answer with the master of analysis at Upfront Ventures Glenn Poppe who deserves the bulk of the credit for our work. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. billion (Upfront Ventures was an early Overture backer). LA By The Numbers.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Favorable Regulatory Landscape Tax Benefits : Georgia offers tax incentives for companies that contribute to employment and economic development. There’s a reason venture capital is considered “risk capital,” but there’s also ample opportunity to look beyond the typical diligence checklist to find factors that de-risk an investment.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Collectively , they have raised over $100 million in venture capital. Fintech startups and those from Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa get looked at the most by venture capitalists. This vital industry is the lifeblood of Africa’s cities and powers economic development.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

Another feature of the day was an investor panel discussion featuring Mark Crawford of NEVA SGR, Holly Flanagan of Gabriel Investments, Lauren Graupman of AE Industrial Partners, Martin Hunt of Swanlaab USA Ventures and James Massaquoi of Osage Venture Partners.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today approved an investment into Newark Venture Partners, III, L.P. NVP III) of up to $6 million under the NJEDA’s Venture Fund Investment Program. Funds will support investments in early-stage technology companies TRENTON, N.J.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 19, 2020

Other finalists who particpated included Duncan Everhart, with Hinterland Tools in Bedford County, who is developing the “No-Math Miter” for use with table saws. Travis Lodolinski and Derek Lengenfelder, with On Air in Cambria County have developed a social audio platform. The post WINNERS OF BEN FRANKLIN’S BIG IDEA CONTEST ANNOUNCED!

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OurCrowd

JUNE 27, 2022

OurCrowd First Israeli Company to Partner With the Singapore Economic Development Board in the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Programme. Collaboration will further strengthen ties between startups and corporates in Israel and Singapore. June 27, 2022 09:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Register Wavemaker Impact , Southeast Asia’s first climatetech venture builder , has announced the first close of its debut fund to drive decarbonization in the region at scale. The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Register Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. Both Bain and Rainmaking APAC were selected to participate in the Corporate Venture Launchpad 2.0

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2019

His 40 years of economic development experience included tenures at the Michigan Department of Commerce; Secretary of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce where he created the nationally recognized Quality Jobs Program; and Partner in both Intersouth Partners and Chisholm Private Capital Partners of Oklahoma City. Gregory’s University.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

Questions like: How much venture funding goes to Black women and Latina founders? She led teams that examined biases in decision-making, studied economic inequality and the manifold ways in which sociology interacts with venture capital. For the past five years, Lauren Maillian was tasked with asking hard questions.

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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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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Jamil Wyne is an advisor, investor and author focusing on entrepreneurship, technology and economic development in emerging markets. He has worked with the World Bank, IFC, UN, Clean Energy Venture Group, Schmidt Futures, Ashoka, and other organizations. Jamil Wyne. Contributor. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

The Black and Latinx Seed Fund will be administered by the New Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan said based on research conducted by the state, that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to develop this type of fund. billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The wave of venture capital interest in geographies other than Silicon Valley has been building momentum over the past 5+ years. I write this as a venture capitalist and also as the biracial daughter of a first-generation immigrant, with both of my parents growing up poor by most people’s standards. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Paulo Rogério Nunes. Contributor. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

The Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Erie is presented by the Erie County Gaming and Revenue Authority (ECGRA), led by Perry Wood and in partnership with the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) led by Maggie Horne. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Chelmsford Councillor Simon Goldman, Deputy Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Small Business and representative for the BID board, said: “The introduction of a new co-working space in Gray’s Yard is a really positive scheme for the city. It’s now raised a $1.1 million seed funding round from a number of leading U.K.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 24, 2021

“the OIM is a catalyst for economic development in rural, regional, and urban economies. i2E provides venture advisory services and a continuum of capital to help entrepreneurs assess product-market fit, determine optimal go-to-market-strategies, and to achieve the critical milestones that position startups for funding.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 29, 2020

Members reflect a broader base than those who might typically self-identify as ecosystem builders, including: entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, mentors and coaches, community builders, university employees, corporate employees, and government economic developers.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 20, 2023

As part of our global environmental strategy, Impact Hub is dedicated to supporting green ventures in scaling their solutions rapidly. Our aim is to provide the necessary support for green ventures in our pipeline to succeed. Sign-up for our newsletter for more exciting stories, insights and tools to help build a better future for all!

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

The Federally established State Small Business Credit Initiative support investments into New Jersey companies Through the use of three unique investment strategies funded through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) is supporting New Jersey small and early-stage businesses.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

I would like to know how to best measure and track entrepreneurship and economic development in a non-traditional way. I would love to improve my work in getting investors to support pre-revenue ventures. International Economic Development Council Virtual Annual Conference , October 16-18. Denisse Rodriguez.

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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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now there is a new book to add to the ecosystem building library — Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places by Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge. The book concludes with the Venture Ecosystem Building Canvas, a great tool to help ecosystem builders assess.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 28, 2020

This book: Offers practical advice for entrepreneurs, community builders, government officials, and other stakeholders who want to harness the power of entrepreneurship in their city Describes the core components of startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems, as well as an explanation of the differences between these two related, but distinct (..)

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