Entrepreneurs' Organization
JULY 15, 2020
Contributed by Greg DeLine , president and CEO of DeLine Holdings. COVID-19 was the stealthy rival no one saw coming. As entrepreneurs, we face challenges throughout our careers, but we don’t spend a lot of time planning what we’ll do during and after a global pandemic. Yet here we are. In recent months, small business leaders around the world have faced the toughest decisions of their careers.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JULY 15, 2020
I wrote a blog post last week in which I said: The second quarter of 2020 is now behind us and we will see the data on it soon. I suspect what we will see is a very active venture capital market, quite the opposite of what was initially expected. Well the data is out and its not quite as active as I had thought. Venture deal activity slowed in the second quarter, with $34.3 billion invested across 2,197 deals, a 23% decline in deal count compared to the second quarter of 2019 but only down sligh
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Innovation 2 Enterprise
JULY 15, 2020
i2E, Inc. had a record-breaking number of investments in FY2020 with $12.89M in closed investments across its 4 venture funds and concept fund. In total, 19 Oklahoma startups received financing and attracted an additional $16.34M from private investors, for a total of $29.23M invested in Oklahoma-based companies. i2E Management Company Inc. (iMCI ) , i2E’s investment arm, invested $12.5M in 12 companies that needed funds to get them to the next phase of their growth such as expanding sales, oper
FundersClub
JULY 15, 2020
We'd like to congratulate FundersClub portfolio companies on their ongoing progress, as well as to welcome aboard their new VC investor partners. Selected recent FundersClub portfolio company follow-on rounds: Instacart closed a round of financing led by DST Global, General Catalyst, and T. Rowe Price, valuing the company at nearly $14B, and making it our first “decacorn” ($10B+ market cap) company.
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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
JULY 15, 2020
i2E, Inc. had a record-breaking number of investments in FY2020 with $XXX in closed investments across its 6 venture funds and concept fund. In total, 20 Oklahoma companies received financing from our funds. i2E Management Company Inc. (iMCI), i2E’s investment arm, invested $12.5M in 12 companies that needed funds to get them to the next phase of their growth such as expanding sales, operations, FDA approvals, distribution channels, and manufacturing facilities.
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The Seraf Compass
JULY 15, 2020
A lot of angels bandy the term IRR about, but its actual meaning and use sometimes feels like the question people are too embarrassed to ask. So to save everyone any awkwardness I’ve asked Christopher to take us through a quick review of the concept of Internal Rate of Return.
OurCrowd
JULY 15, 2020
The sugar industry is continuing to search for solutions to multiple growth challenges including the increased use of artificial sweeteners and a consumer focus on low or sugar-free products. One Israeli startup, DouxMatok, has an innovative solution to both of these problems that benefits consumers and the overall sugar, food, and beverage industries.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
For years I've banked at a traditional bank. It's been ok. However recently I tried out a new way of banking, completely online, via Azlo. The setup process is easy. You're asked to submit some information and a proof of identification. A few days later, you're informed about the acceptance of your application. Azlo is backed by banking giant, BBVA USA, this made me feel secure that it was not a small startup with just 2 guys in a garage.
OurCrowd
JULY 15, 2020
Data-driven healthcare marketing leader TI Health has entered into a partnership with Medisafe, to further build out education and awareness opportunities for unique hand-raising patient targeting solutions for pharmaceutical companies. Read more here. The post [Medisafe in PR Newswire] TI Health and Medisafe Partner to Extend 1st Party Patient Targeting Solutions appeared first on OurCrowd.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
Raising your businesses prices is often tough to do for many. We're afraid of losing customers. However, if you don't raise prices, then with each sale you could be losing money or "leaving money on the table". The 21 Hats podcast panel discussed this very issue in it's latest episode. Dane White, owner of Paraleeboyd said her fears were unfounded, all her customers accepted the new rates.
OurCrowd
JULY 15, 2020
“The convenience and value of telehealth isn’t a secret after the last three months, and Baptist Health has led the way in giving consumers access to virtual care since 2016,” Danny Elfenbein, digital and consumer solutions director at Baptist Health South Florida, said in the news release. “This innovative ‘healthcare included’ approach with CC Homes and TytoCare will make healthcare more convenient than ever as we empower consumers to be more engaged in their own care.”
OurCrowd
JULY 15, 2020
Lemonade today launched pet insurance, marking its entry into a new vertical of insurance for the first time since it launched its renters/home owners insurance in 2016. Read more here. The post [Lemonade in TechCrunch] Lemonade launches pet insurance appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 15, 2020
For the past few months, we have all been focused on anything and everything tied to the COVID-19 disease. We’ve been doing our best to protect ourselves and our loved ones while trying to hold onto any semblance of normalcy wherever possible for the sake of our own sanity. However, in placing COVID-19 in the limelight, other life-altering conditions – most of which are equally alarming –ended up being put on the back burner.
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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.
OurCrowd
JULY 15, 2020
DP World CEO and group chairman and VH chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said: “We are excited to see this revolutionary vision becoming part of the future of transportation, as much as we are confident that Virgin Hyperloop will take a leap forward and deliver on a 21st-century transportation solution.” Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop One in Railway Technology] DP World hails passing of legislation to deploy hyperloop systems appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 15, 2020
Established in 2013, ThetaRay has during the past year been recognized by several industry analyst firms and media outlets as a leader in financial cybercrime detection. The company was commended by Frost & Sullivan for its AI-powered advanced analytics platform. Read more here. The post [ThetaRay in FinTech] Jerusalem Venture Partners Founder and Chairman Erel Margalit Appointed Chairman of ThetaRay’s Board of Directors appeared first on OurCrowd.
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