TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

British International Investment (BII), a DFI from the UK, told TechCrunch recently that it will deploy $500 million into startups by the end of 2026, and half of that amount has been earmarked for African tech companies. The organization has invested in eight African startups since 2020.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: How to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. Then you have national and local governmental organizations interested in promoting economic growth and job creation. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

The two entities will oversee NJ FAST’s accelerator program with an opportunity to make equity investments into select participating companies. Equity investments of up to $1 million will be made in at least 15 percent of participating companies. Pending approval by its Board, the NJEDA intends to invest up to $17.5

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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

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

OCTOBER 27, 2021

journey, 64 impact-led ventures from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia have been supported – financially, technically and by means of valuable networking activities. ’s participants have also created more than 130 new jobs in the past three years and 100% of their ventures are scalable.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 24, 2019

Slow and sustainable fashion is gaining momentum, and you no longer have to make a choice between style or ethics – you can have both. So with that in mind, here are 9 innovative ventures to watch that are on a mission to disrupt fast fashion: 1. Slow and sustainable is the new luxury. There is a way forward. Impact Hub Lisbon.

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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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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar introduced the New Business Preservation Act to incentivize venture capital formation around the country. The Act, which allocates $2 billion to states under the “Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program,” enables investors in undercapitalized regions to leverage federal dollars into startup investments.

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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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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from a number of existing and new Silicon Valley investors, including Moxxie Ventures, Nimble Partners, Spring Ventures, Climate Capital and Third Derivative. It has also imported two electric buses for the pilot program.

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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. The State recognizes national studies that correlate with the NVCA study that finds only one percent of venture capital-backed founders are Black and less than two percent are Hispanic.

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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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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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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.”. Targeted initiatives: Rural Entrepreneurship Venture. during the next three years , the equivalent of $84.5 billion per year. Distance and transportation.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“I’ve always been passionate about sustainability and climate. “Since then, I have been really focused on sustainable materials research. . “Since then, I have been really focused on sustainable materials research. ” Meet retail’s new sustainability strategy: Personalization.

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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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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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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, fortunately, it has pushed many to question our way of life’s sustainability and viability. 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. Emploi et Moi . Ilmuwan Muda Indonesia .

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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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Impact Hub

MAY 13, 2021

To help shape the post-COVID-19 economic recovery in Ghana and Nigeria and support their entrepreneurs , Impact Hub created a program called “ New Economy Booster ” in partnership with Lab of tomorrow and with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). says Yakubu Salisu.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The company is developing a high-density, compact fusion reactor to provide a clean and sustainable energy source. The round was led by Delek US and NextGear Ventures, with participation from Honda, OurCrowd and the Grantham Foundation, the lead investor in the company’s seed round. Tom Shapland, Tule Technologies CEO. “We

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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. Take part in startup investment due diligence. change the CEO.

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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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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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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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Imagine what the diversity of ownership and in the workforce would look like if people with the means to invest would care as much about social and human return on investment as they do about potential profit. The success of small/local business is incredibly vital for a sustainable economy. Ellen Bateman. Eric Parker.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The advances pioneered by Bell have created 100 years of massive economic growth: the Internet, digital communication, semiconductors for the US. Christensen laments that American innovation has transitioned from empowering innovations to sustaining innovations to efficiency innovations - hollowing the job market.

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

River West offered a more traditional business corridor with a number of ventures underway up and down W. To the casual observer, the ‘feeling’ of entrepreneurship was stronger there, even though the community still requires further economic growth before residents would describe themselves as economically thriving.

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