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Venture Atlanta 2023 “Startup Showcase Live” selects Enrichly as $500K Winner

American Entrepreneurship

Three of the four pitching finalists were women entrepreneurs focusing on health and wellness issues. They introduced “Startup Showcase Live”, a pitch contest for seed and pre-seed startups, competing for a $500,000 investment. The sold-out event also featured two additional pitching tracks: Early-stage and Growth Stage companies.

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Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Angel Capital Association

Pitch to Angel Investors at the Innovation Funders Showcase Participating in Angel Capital Association’s Innovation Funders Showcase at their Annual Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for black founders and entrepreneurs.

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Remind Me Why I Love You? (Why “In Person” is Everything)

Both Sides of the Table

This is a very common scenario when entrepreneurs pitch VCs and frankly is a very common scenario when VCs try to raise money from LPs. When you pitched me I really did love you. I was amazed at your innovation, approach, cleverness, enthusiasm, leadership traits, background, education, team? everything. You’re in control.

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5 questions emerging managers should ask before selecting LPs

TechCrunch

In order to make those investments, venture firms must first have the money, which means they’re not only just the funders, they’re fundraisers, too. But that image is only one part of venture capital. Which LPs are you targeting? To find the right investors, you first need to consider LPs’ investment criteria.

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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business

American Entrepreneurship

Its mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through free mentoring and education workshops for small business owners. Keep your eye out for local representatives or educational events on how to register and apply for Federal procurement contracts as well as similar programs in your State. Small Business Administration.

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Investors, Entrepreneurs Prepare For ACA 2021 - Summit of Angel Investing

Angel Capital Association

The conference, which kicks off May 3 with the Innovation Funders Showcase , will provide attendees a dynamic virtual experience under the themes of economic recovery, angel education, and expanding horizons. This annual event is about collaborating to bring angels and entrepreneurs together.”.

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AngelList just closed a $25M fund to back startups based on hiring velocity

TechCrunch

Othman thinks they win deals because of the cut-and-dry approach, which he thinks is “less adversarial” than other investors who may be more focused on risk factors, or traditional pitches, before writing a check. Our approach? This is our data set, let’s see if we can put money into them,” he said.

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