American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

NJ Entrepreneur Support Program provides guarantees to support investments into Garden State companies TRENTON, N.J. Qualified investors under the program must be independent from the company, and the proposed investment must not mature for at least one year, cannot require payment for at least a year, and must be unsecured.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/01/2023 10/01/2023 - The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s largest association of angel investors, has announced that Columbus, Ohio will host its 2024 Summit of Angel Investing. Visit angelcapitalassociation.org. Contact: Director of Marketing, Dannielle Stewart.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to a statement, the funding presents Naked with an opportunity to improve its AI and use it to grow Africa’s insurance market which is worth over $68 billion in annual gross written premiums. IFC leads $17M investment in South African insurtech Naked by Tage Kene-Okafor originally published on TechCrunch

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years. in 2018 and has since made 29 investments and has realized five exits. Greater Colorado Venture Funds’ core investment thesis is to identify, invest and support founders in the overlooked rural market across rural Colorado.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

GCVF will deploy the initial investments from Fund II over the next five years. in 2018 and has since made 29 investments and has realized five exits. Greater Colorado Venture Funds’ core investment thesis is to identify, invest and support founders in the overlooked rural market across rural Colorado.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Economic Development Administration that represents a forward-looking commitment to supercharging innovation across the nation, spurring cutting-edge technological investments, and creating 21st-century job opportunities.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2023

207 Applications Approved for over $8 Million in Tax Credits to Support Investment in 28 Companies TRENTON, N.J. October 2, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that 28 emerging New Jersey technology businesses benefitted from $63.2

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Our 25th anniversary is not just a milestone – it’s a testament to the unwavering dedication of a community committed to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. billion in private capital raised : This demonstrates a $23-to-$1 ratio of private capital for every dollar of state funding invested in our services.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J. 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).

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth. Creating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems can help close the wealth gap , as entrepreneurship offers one of the greatest opportunities for personal wealth building. Make your ecosystem inclusive. Make your ecosystem adaptable.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 11, 2023

$43 million invested to foster regional collaboration to support the economic growth of communities through innovation Universities, nonprofits, businesses and other organizations across the U.S. “These awardees are part of the fabric of NSF’s vision to create opportunities everywhere and enable innovation anywhere.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

Pictured left to right: Barry Snyder, Erin Kerner, Bob Dornich (TechCelerator Coach), Michael Irvin “We are thrilled to witness the success of these promising startups and their potential to drive economic growth in the Erie region,” remarked Brian Slawin, Portfolio Manager for Ben Franklin CNP.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 1, 2017

Sharon Oberlander, a wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch and long-time mentor to women entrepreneurs and executives, shares her thoughts on what women in business should know about investing, retirement and personal finance. Do you think it’s too late to invest in this market or do you expect the rally to continue?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

(February 15, 2024) – To respond to challenges faced by New Jersey technology and biotechnology companies in raising capital, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is launching monthly Innovation Programs Office Hours to highlight programs offered by the Authority to stimulate the innovation economy.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The United States is the land of opportunity, where anyone with an idea can bring it to market. This philosophy has fueled America’s growth and prosperity and made the U.S. Acquisition is an attractive and common exit opportunity that contributes to the health of our economy. the global leader of innovation. With the U.S.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 21, 2023

BFTP/CNP, in collaboration with local partners, has been supporting and empowering these entrepreneurs through investment, guidance, and outreach initiatives such as our Big Idea Contest, Incubator program, and TechCelerator Boot Camp.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2024

(April 15, 2024) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the New Jersey Green Bank (NJGB), which will make investments in the clean energy sector that will help advance the state’s efforts to make an equitable transition to 100 percent clean energy.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

WHAT: The planned NJGF will make clean energy investments to help facilitate an equitable energy transition in the State. Please note that an RFEI response is not a formal application for funding nor a binding intent to pursue investment opportunities that may be made available through the NJGF in the future.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A female-focused fintech, Shecluded aims to empower finance for all women by providing them with access to loans, learning opportunities and support to scale their businesses. Stay tuned to find out more about the final investment event , which will be held be held from March 8 to 11. account, one of the lowest rates in the world.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geography does not determine success—it may surface some unique challenges, but it also gives unique opportunities. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created. Fast internet is not just a nice thing to have, it is truly an economic imperative for of our communities in the middle.

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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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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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. Entrepreneurs are the engine to economic growth and Angels are the fuel for that engine.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. Entrepreneurs are the engine to economic growth and Angels are the fuel for that engine.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The creation of this program will address various difficulties that continue to be a constant burden to emerging developers, which limit opportunities to expand their portfolios. “As There are 169 designated Opportunity Zones and three GRMs, including Atlantic City, Paterson, and Trenton.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 11, 2022

It’s so important for angel investors to have the opportunity to talk about those critical issues where policy and progress intersect,” said Pat. The program has been successful and has influenced capital formation and investment in early stage startups across the country.

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TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2021

The world of venture capital investing is a relatively small one, and relationship-based to boot. The company, founded by Samir Kaji and Hana Yang in February 2021, is developing an approach to venture capital fund investing that provides a way for investors of any size to participate. Enter Allocate.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Established in September 2023, the DFAB works to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups, providing knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs.

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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. It is open to provide startups with opportunities to attract investment.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

After working as an investment banker in Canada for a decade, Halima Iqbal moved back to Pakistan in 2017 and quickly realized how difficult it is for women to access financial services. “I This is a goldmine to create something valuable for the end user, as well as a business opportunity.” .

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

All projects must aim to address at least one local impact consideration, which include addressing downtown vitality efforts, job and office space creation, food insecurity, clean and safe initiatives, and small business support, with the long-term goal to help improve overall economic prosperity in Atlantic City.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has been offering Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to compete in our risk-free BIG IDEA contests for nearly 20 years. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Neil's philosophy is simple: it's not just about providing guidance; it's about investing in success. Bagchi Law is committed to providing legal counsel while actively investing in the success and growth of our local entrepreneurs, contributing to the region's dynamic landscape," said Neil.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 3, 2019

This multiplier effect is powerful for economic growth, but comes with drawbacks. If half of your income is going to cover rent, it leaves very little to invest in a new business, to say nothing of the stress that takes up significant mental space and energy. This is a serious, but under-discussed, hurdle for entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

They understand this extraordinary moment of opportunity and urgency as time runs out for the world to make a meaningful impact on climate emissions,” said BasiGo co-founder and CEO, Jit Bhattacharya. Jonathan Green is the startup’s other co-founder.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

MSMEs are the engine of economies in Africa, and powering existing small businesses and encouraging the formation of new MSMEs helps create the type of economic growth and social benefit that carries over to households by creating more opportunity and more jobs,” the company’s CEO and co-founder Manoj Sinha, told TechCrunch.

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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. Here, we’ll examine why recessions can be such a good time to explore your entrepreneurial interests: There’s opportunity in the short-term market. There’s more innovation opportunity.

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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? Or, should they seize the moment, recognizing the immense opportunity before them and take proactive steps to harness it? For Latin American nations and companies, a golden opportunity awaits.

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