StartupNation

MAY 4, 2021

A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive to women and girls. Coding, technology and education have always been central to Wheat.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Notable companies and exits like Xero , Pushpay, Aroa Biosurgery , Vend , Seequent , Halter and Rocket Lab have put local startups on the map, but the scene is still immature and will need steady direction before it becomes a globally competitive ecosystem. Technology startups are the pinnacle of that strategy.

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HPA

MARCH 22, 2024

The company’s mission is to harness the power of AI to help educators implement high quality pedagogy at scale. Now, more than ever, administrators, educators, and students are looking to embrace academically honest and safe AI technology to enhance learning outcomes and alleviate teacher burnout,” says Kelsey Behringer, CEO of Packback. “Now,

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Africa’s largest innovation hub Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), is launching a $15 million accelerator program, dubbed The Edtech Fellowship Program, to back and support 72 startups across Nigeria and Kenya over the next three years, TechCrunch has learned. One, the edtech space is highly regulated, more than the casual tech observer might think.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Register Japan is taking proactive steps to simplify regulations for foreign individuals seeking startup visas, to foster its startup ecosystem. According to the report , the Ministry of Economy recently introduced guidelines outlining support measures to strengthen startups in Japan.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 14, 2023

Kaya Founders, a venture capital firm based in the Philippines , has introduced two new funds to support startups at different stages of their growth. The Zero to One Fund will focus on pre-seed startups, while the One to Ten Fund will cater to seed to Series A startups.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 23, 2020

That ice quickly melted as venture capitalists discovered that demand for software and other services that startups provide was accelerating, pushing many young tech companies back into growth mode, and investors back into the check-writing arena. A strong Q3, a strong 2020. Or New York City could pip it at the finish line.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

The city unveiled its plans to support local startups and nurture entrepreneurship with a series of new initiatives under the guidance of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This plan encompasses a multifaceted approach to strengthening local businesses and promoting youth education, with a strong focus on strategic investments.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 12, 2019

Ravi also devotes time to Bangalore’s early-stage entrepreneurs through EO CARES , a program designed to catalyze the local startup ecosystem by identifying high potential startups and providing them mentoring, valuable industry connects, rapid revenue opportunities and investments.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The Netherlands’ ecosystem has been flourishing; more than $85 million was invested in regional startups in 2019 alone. Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. Digital health, education, B2B SaaS.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When Zoom announced Zapps last month — the name has since been wisely changed to Zoom Apps — VC Twitter immediately began speculating that Zoom could make the leap from successful video conferencing service to becoming a launching pad for startup innovation. Then the substantial user base acts as a ready market for the startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

I recently wrote about the 12 tips to building successful startup communities. I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London. Everything I learned about startups I learned by making mistakes at my first one. I’m absolutely certain it is critical to any startup community.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For the past decade, Gener8tor has been working to shift that by spinning up accelerators in local communities that have money but are underserved in terms of startup support. We spoke with the Gener8tor founders about why they are passionate about thinking about the startup ecosystem a little differently. Lather, rinse, repeat.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 27, 2023

Register Harriet, a leading platform championing female founders, has partnered with venture capital firms Artesian, Wavemaker Partners, Wavemaker Impact, B Capital, and 1982 Ventures to launch a new forum aimed at bridging the funding gap for female-led startups in the Asia Pacific region.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 21, 2021

Startups may not spring to mind when speaking about the beautiful country of Croatia. But Croatia’s entrepreneurs haven’t been quiet: Startups like Infobip and Rimac are significant local hero businesses now, and the region can boast of high-quality talent in the tech, automotive, manufacturing, and agtech spaces.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

Investors explained that while the whole startup ecosystem is slower this year, edtech hasn’t escaped that trend. Read the full survey for an inside look at the spicy questions and thoughtful answers from leading education investors. Edtech is facing a reality check in the form of discipline.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

And while this May’s economic backdrop was markedly different from last’s , enthusiasm was high and outlooks remained positive for the startup momentum building between the coasts. Roads, bridges, and transport will make or break a city’s ability to grow its startup ecosystem and talent pool. Infrastructure touches everything.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

The manifesto’s six sections address policymaking, how to support and educate entrepreneurs to enable an innovation nation, the commercialisation of research, how to attract talented entrepreneurs, and how to enhance and expand our entrepreneurial ecosystem on the global stage. “We These issues are discussed in the manifesto. “If

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. But over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to survive the war.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s best known for its fellowship program that provides education grants, networking opportunities and business advice to women entrepreneurs. We see ourselves here just as an educator and a navigator.” Regarding the landscape for women overall within the startup ecosystem, she said she hopes it will get better.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. It takes time to educate yourself, learn essential skills and acquire a smart, connected network. Other entrepreneurs just like you: Building a startup can be a lonely endeavor.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 28, 2022

Focusing on health tech, e-commerce/social commerce, future of work/education, prop tech, enterprise/SME tech and fintech, the Ratu Nusa Fund will be dedicated to supporting women-led seed-stage and pre-Series A companies in Indonesia.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Register The startup ecosystem, including Pangyo Techno Valley, is rapidly aligning with the ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) trend. Gyeonggi Province, along with GBSA (Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator), plays a pivotal role in bolstering ESG education for startups in Pangyo Techno Valley.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Successful candidates should also have experience as senior leaders of angel groups or other organizations within the startup ecosystem. The ACA pledges to work on your behalf and continue our mission to foster the success of accredited angel investors through advocacy, education and building effective communities.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Successful candidates should also have experience as senior leaders of angel groups or other organizations within the startup ecosystem. The ACA pledges to work on your behalf and continue our mission to foster the success of accredited angel investors through advocacy, education and building effective communities.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 17, 2023

During the three-day visit, the team advocated on behalf of angels and educated representatives from both sides of the aisle. Deeply active on the federal legislative and regulatory fronts, ACA helps safeguard and galvanize the rights of American angel investors so that we can protect the foundation that fuels the startup economy.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , which runs September 19–21 in San Francisco, is the startup world’s big tent. The basic gist: It’s where startups go to grow. Peruse the pivotal partners at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 We’re fortunate to partner with some of the startup world’s leading companies to help make magic at Disrupt.

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TechCrunch

MAY 12, 2023

The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, India’s most valuable, is finalizing remainder of the capital from a sovereign fund, the people said. That capital, expected to arrive in two weeks, will come into the startup as part of a convertible note that caps the valuation at $22 billion. The startup spent over $2.5

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Over the last five years, Brazil has witnessed a startup boom. The main startups hubs in the country have traditionally been São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, but now a new wave of cities are building their own thriving local startup ecosystems, including Recife with Porto Digital hub and Florianópolis with Acate.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

While Amsterdam garners the lion’s share of attention in the Netherlands tech ecosystem, the not-so-far-away region around Utrecht has its fair share of tech startups and investors, as is evidenced by our latest survey of locals, below. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? Utrecht is a bit lagging.”

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are plenty of reasons why Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city, has an increasingly visible startup sector. The country’s startup-friendly regulatory environment, a beautiful medieval town center, over 20 business hubs and accelerators and strong rankings in intellectual property production are most obvious at a high level.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Having spent close on a decade working in and reporting on our small but burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a decade before that “building my chops” in other various entrepreneurial endeavours, I am familiar with the toll that entrepreneurship can exact on founder mental health.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 30, 2023

Often, something subtle gets in the way of diversity at startups: Companies depend on employee referrals in the beginning, but if a startup’s makeup is already not diverse, referrals aren’t going to change that. That’s for startups. “We’d love to hear from you. If that’s what you’re optimizing for, great!

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Ann Arbor continues to be one of the top growing tech ecosystems around the country with some of the best startups to watch. This was a year like no other for Ann Arbor startups, so we’ve spent lots of time keeping up with all the news from Ann Arbor tech companies. Small Ann Arbor startups to watch in 2022.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Central Ohio has become a thriving tech hub with an active high-growth startup scene and companies, like Google and Intel, announcing major investments in Columbus. Rev1 is changing the equation for startup success and putting Central Ohio on the map as one of the fastest-growing innovation ecosystems in the country.

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