American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration. HAX’s investment in Newark and New Jersey is a testament to the diverse talent pool the Garden State has to offer.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

$20M program matches investors’ direct investment in product-based companies TRENTON, N.J. April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. We hardly invent any new technologies and don’t invest enough in research and development,” Suhail says.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

Register Capria Ventures , a venture capital firm specializing in investments in the Global South , has announced the first close of its $100 million fund, which will focus on investing in 20 to 25 tech startups in key entrepreneurial hotspots across India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Building Startup Communities is the Way to Economic Growth and Recovery. Economic growth or expansion (or recovery) depends on business dynamism. Startups are key to business dynamism and strong economic growth. Economic growth or stagnation depends on business dynamism. Economies are hurting.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 21, 2023

Every day, entrepreneurs in more rural areas of Pennsylvania channel their creativity into building remarkable products, employing their neighbors, and creating sustainable businesses. Ben Franklin CNP has been honored to be selected as the investor of choice for the new federal State Small Business Credit Initiative investment program.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Participation in office hours is encouraged for pre-seed, seed, early-stage, and growth-stage startup companies in the technology and life sciences industries, as well as investors seeking opportunities in innovative companies. For a list of upcoming office hours, which will alternate monthly between in-person and virtual events, click here.

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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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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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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Adjoaa is a curated multi-brand online marketplace that offers global consumers a selection of sustainable and accessible Black-Owned premium fashion and lifestyle products. Stay tuned to find out more about the final investment event , which will be held be held from March 8 to 11.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 8, 2023

These efforts include investing in renewable energy, minimising energy consumption, and adopting sustainable practices to ensure real progress towards net zero. For instance, investing in renewable energy can create jobs within the energy sector, while simultaneously reducing pollution levels and benefiting public health.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The NJEDA-designated fund manager, Calvert Impact, will utilize and match NJEDA’s $50 million investment with State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding for a $100 million fund that supports a New Jersey loan participation program. More information on SSBCI-funded programs can be found here.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Renewable energy investment, reduced consumption, and sustainable practices are vital for true progress. It fuels innovation, economic growth, employment, and public health. Investing in renewables generates jobs, reduces pollution, and betters health. Net zero demands genuine emission cuts, not just offsets.

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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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Impact Hub

JANUARY 19, 2022

With businesses closing down and jobs shrinking, may investing in small businesses be the key to economic recovery in these countries? However, the three main hurdles that young, African entrepreneurs are faced with are lack of access to investment, poor knowledge and a negative mindset. .

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The board will provide knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs. Across the nation, women- and minority-owned startups have not benefitted from the increase in venture capital investments that white-owned startups have experienced.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We applaud the NJEDA and its Board for establishing a program to help emerging developers build their business and invest in aspiring communities.” “Under Governor Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey is taking proactive strides to empower developers from a wider range of backgrounds.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

“The climate-oriented investment in Biden’s new plan would be roughly ten times what came through ARRA,” wrote Shayle Kann, a partner with the investment firm, Energy Impact Partners. ” Climate resiliency . Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

“With East Africa’s abundant renewable energy, this market can leapfrog to clean, modern electric transit at the exact moment that African cities emerge as the next center of economic growth. We are excited to partner with BasiGo and support the team’s audacious vision to transform the public bus transport sector in Africa.

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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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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Research included in the report demonstrates that “regions and local economies with strong entrepreneurship bases achieve faster and more sustainable economic growth.”. Examples like Missouri Broadband Resource Rail and Cedar Falls prove it’s possible, if the will and desire is cultivated and shaped among the community.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 19, 2023

Register Komunal has announced that it secured new investments amounting to $8.5 The fintech company, which was the first to digitize BPR in accelerating the financial inclusion in Indonesia’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities, said that the funding round was led by East Ventures (Growth fund).

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Under Governor Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey has prioritized small businesses by investing in resources to help them succeed,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The Ben Franklin Program invests in and supports technology-based start-ups, innovative manufacturers, and a technology-based ecosystem throughout the state. That is simply not sustainable to foster the economic growth our Commonwealth needs. million per year. in additional state taxes.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

How much small business digital transformation could boost economic growth. The study shows that the economies of the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, the UK, Germany, and France could increase by 5.5%, as well as observe a 42% faster growth rate if small business digitalization increased. Only 5% say they may need to shutter.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, fortunately, it has pushed many to question our way of life’s sustainability and viability. These entrepreneurs are rigorously working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. This unsolicited pause has also highlighted deeper issues around inequality and the damage to the environment. Emploi et Moi .

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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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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.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That’s why we support entrepreneurial impact makers and businesses that challenge the status quo, drive the creation of more inclusive and decent job opportunities and economic growth, and enable the acceleration of inclusive and sustainable innovation at scale. We believe that the time to act is now.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That’s why we support entrepreneurial impact makers and businesses that challenge the status quo, drive the creation of more inclusive and decent job opportunities and economic growth, and enable the acceleration of inclusive and sustainable innovation at scale. We believe that the time to act is now.

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Impact Hub

MAY 13, 2021

The Three Cord Collective: rethinking sustainable engineering in Nigeria. The Three Cord Collective is a social impact-driven engineering solutions company with a focus on sustainable development.” — Banke Makinde, Co-founder. In doing so, they were supporting them to build sustainable businesses.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The report features details of how communities of entrepreneurs globally are creating significant change in combating the world’s most challenging problems and are contributing significantly to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Connect to advisors and experts: 68%. Develop skills and capabilities: 65%.

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