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

MAY 2, 2024

From HAX to the Princeton AI Hub, to the Helix and Edge Works, New Jersey’s innovation story is evolving and our investment in the field will lead to long-term, sustainable economic growth.” Having a physical location where entrepreneurs can collaborate will help support new, diverse innovators and drive long-term economic growth.

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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. Women need equal access to education, training and business opportunities.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

For a continent that is home to more than 1 billion millennials and Gen Zers, mobile gaming has never really picked up, despite the continent witnessing rapid economic growth and smartphone adoption. Two issues have proved detrimental to this growth: distribution and payments. VC firm Konvoy Ventures led the Series A round.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Bobby Franklin is the president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association. 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. Computer science is the key to America’s skills crisis.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

The initiative includes expanding visa opportunities and proposing tax system revisions concerning stock options to attract and retain highly skilled professionals. According to the report , the Ministry of Economy recently introduced guidelines outlining support measures to strengthen startups in Japan.

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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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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 18, 2024

Post-competition, we pursued this opportunity diligently, developing multiple core technologies with a strong IP portfolio, building robust U.S.-first These ventures have created jobs and contributed significantly to the greater Oklahoma economy.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Ohio community has been a strong supporter of economic growth through early-stage investing, and we know that’s why Columbus is the premier location for our annual global summit,” said Dr. Ronald Weissman, Chair of the Angel Capital Association Board of Directors.

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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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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. Jonathan Green is the startup’s other co-founder.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

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. About the NJEDA and the NJGF The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

According to estimates from PitchBook, venture capital and angel investment activity has declined since 2021, with a 40 percent reduction in the amount of companies receiving investment and a 50 percent decrease in investment funding. For a full list of eligibility requirements and further information on the program, visit [link].

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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. Pat was able to give SEC representatives a different lens through which they could look at angel investors by speaking directly to them in this meetup format.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The startup announced today it has raised $3 million in funding, co-led by returning investor Zayn Capital and Wavemaker Partners, with participation from Resolution Ventures, i2i Ventures, Hustle Fund, Haitou Global, Plug and Play and angels like Claire Diaz-Ortiz, a former investing partner at Magma Partners and early Twitter employee. .

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This investment came from a consortium of regional investors, including Northstar Group, Alpine Ventures, Patamar Capital, and January Capital. GFC, Money Forward, Alpine Ventures, Patamar Capital, and nine angel investors also contributed to the funding round.

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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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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

One of the driving forces behind the surge in syndication is its role in addressing the pervasive lack of venture capital for many promising but pre- or early-revenue companies. By embracing the power of syndication and fostering collaborative support, the North Carolina Triangle continues to fuel innovation and drive economic growth.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Yet a series of issues have come to the forefront in recent years, each of which could have a meaningful impact on the future of tech entrepreneurship — and hence job creation and economic growth — in America: Immigration. misses an opportunity. Securities Regulation.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Klick Studios Chief Executive Officer and Founder Nefer Craig, who attended the event, said that the experience of being recognized by the Innovation Fellows program resulted in opportunities for further growth. This opportunity provided by the NJEDA is literally changing our lives,” said Calderon. “In

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

According to a survey from the National Venture Capital Associations (NVCA), venture capital investments have quadrupled across the United States over the past 10 years, but those increases are not true for startups with women or racial minorities as their founders.

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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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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. for companies.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a groundbreaking tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey. Under the NJIEF, the State acts as an equity investor in startups, deploying up to $600 million into companies alongside professional venture capital groups.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2021

She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. My dream is to immigrate to Silicon Valley to start my own venture. Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

The inaugural cohort marks an important milestone in the NJEDA’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting business ventures in their critical early stages. A bonus grant is available to teams located in designated opportunity zones. million in income replacement grants, as well as mentorship and training.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2021

The round was led by Cross Creek, with participation from KKR, GGV Capital and Primary Ventures, as well as Twitter’s former CEO Dick Costolo and former COO Adam Bain (through their firm 01 Advisors). “I think it can, but it would be a mistake to move into those verticals today, because of the opportunity that it exists in pizza.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 21, 2020

Christopher Mirabile, Launchpad Venture Group and ACA Chair Emeritus, was among the new members. “I I am very pleased to have the opportunity to represent the Angel Capital Association and the voice of all early stage investors as part of the vital work of the Investor Advisory Committee. Launchpad is top-three ranked group in the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

.” “Reflecting on the successful outcomes of the Joint Ventures Grant, I’m immensely proud and excited to kick off the application process for the Seed Equity Grant. Unlike with the Phase I Joint Ventures Grant, applicants do not need to have secured real estate or municipal approval.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2023

It follows the pre-seed round of the embedded finance platform secured in early 2021 and led by The Continent Venture Partners (TCVP). There’s a massive opportunity to create impact at scale through a model which helps solve the problem at scale, rather than creating new channels and acquiring customers individually.”

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The open finance startup announced today it has closed a $13 million Series B extension round led by SIG Venture Capital, with participation from CE Innovation Capital and returning investor PayU, the payments and fintech business of Prosus. It is also licensed by Indonesia’s central bank, enabling it to offer more services.

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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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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

Although these businesses drive economic growth and contribute up to one-third of the continent’s GDP, they are often financially excluded from credit and other financial services due to their size and informality. Rising African venture investment powers fintech, clean tech bets in 2020. million seed round.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 22, 2022

Female leadership and entrepreneurial potential remain – no doubts – an untapped source of economic growth that should be further encouraged and supported. Despite policy efforts to reduce these differences, recent studies show that the progress has not been sufficient.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 14, 2022

Basically, since we started in 2017, we have had a circular approach to all aspects of our venture. Impact Hub: That’s amazing – let’s hope that more and more ventures get inspired by initiatives like yours! Before purchasing anything for your venture, ask yourself: do you really need it?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

“It would present a huge opportunity for a variety of climate tech sectors, ranging from clean electricity to carbon management to vehicle electrification.” As Fifth Wall’s newest partner Greg Smithies noted last year, there’s a massive opportunity in building retrofits and startup technologies to improve efficiency.

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