TechCrunch

JANUARY 30, 2023

Marqeta has agreed to acquire two-year-old fintech infrastructure startup Power Finance for $223 million in cash, marking the first acquisition in the publicly-traded company’s 13-year history. Founded in early 2021 by Randy Fernando and Andrew Dust, New York-based Power Finance announced last September that it had raised $16.1

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2020

Companies have been publicly proclaiming their dedication to sustainability, philanthropy and diversity for decades. According to recent research, companies with well-defined social missions are more likely to attract loyal consumers , recruit dedicated employees, and be recognized as innovation leaders. Find common ground.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Sun King, a provider of off-grid solar energy products in Africa and Asia, has secured a $70 million equity investment led by LeapFrog Investments. The solar energy company has also provided more than $500 million in solar purchase finance through a network of over 20,000 field agents, 36% of whom are women. “We

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Pitching both a non-dairy cream cheese and meatless breakfast patties, Nature’s Fynd had managed to attract some serious investors, including Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management and the Bill Gates-backed investment fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The company most recently raised $80 million in its last round of funding.

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Revolution

APRIL 20, 2023

What They Do: The company builds innovative agricultural tools that empower farmers to operate more efficiently. The technology implements 30 high-powered CO2 lasers with thermal energy to destroy the meristem (plant tissue at the roots and shoots) of the weed with millimeter accuracy — all without damaging nearby crops or disturbing soil.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

He has worked with the World Bank, IFC, UN, Clean Energy Venture Group, Schmidt Futures, Ashoka, and other organizations. However, depending on whom you talk to, the climate finance gap currently sits at $2.5 More posts by this contributor. A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem. Abrar Chaudhury. Contributor.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The built environment is responsible for nearly 40% of carbon emissions worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency. While a portion of that is from the energy and materials required to construct buildings, the lion’s share — nearly 90% on an annual basis — comes from their use. A deeper look at proptech.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 8, 2022

Startup of the Week: Connected Energy: Renewable power storage with depleted car batteries. Connected Energy aims to solve the most urgent energy problem in the world – storage for renewables. OurCrowd is investing in this Series B round alongside energy, banking and equipment manufacturing giants. In vest Now.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Since its inception in 2016, CompAsia has evolved into a comprehensive solution that enables customers to trade in or acquire electronic devices and offers financing options. At the core of CompAsia’s mission lies implementing innovative trade-in and resell programs. million second-hand mobile devices. .

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

“Their expectations for quality commercial vehicles, on demand service, flexible financing and tech enabled security features spurred us to innovate. It also launched a new subsidiary to finance the vehicles, along with its software, to shared micromobility providers.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Register Stilt Studios , the Indonesian startup renowned for its innovative prefabricated modular homes, has successfully concluded a series A funding round, raising $10 million through a blend of debt and equity investments. Based in Bali, Indonesia , Stilt Studios specializes in creating sustainable and modular homes.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Register Turno , an India-based platform for commercial electric vehicle (EV) distribution and financing, has raised $13.8 The company has identified a massive untapped opportunity to create a proprietary battery technology platform to repurpose EV batteries into a large scale second-life energy storage systems.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Delve into his story as it unfolds with lessons from filmmaking, startup ventures, and the fascinating world of technology innovations and investing. This gave me a front-row seat to the world of tech/innovation, and I began making some personal angel investments along the way.”

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Feedough

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Though this stage poses the least amount of pressure on an entrepreneur, some mistakes can still upend an innovative startup idea. Usually, entrepreneurs use bootstrapping to finance their expenses. As the business is scaling up too quickly, some startups can’t sustain the strong growth and eventually crash. Surging Growth.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 26, 2015

Make sure you and your employees create good, sustainable work habits. Hydration is important, as is caffeine when you hit an afternoon energy slump. Healthy individuals who exercise regularly often have much more energy than those who do not spend a lot of time each week being active. Encourage a healthy work ethic.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The company offers innovative, affordable payment solutions for a wide range of services, including elective treatments ranging from telehealth, fertility, dental, vision, and cosmetic to pet care. He also co-founded TruCom, an innovative communications company, culminating in its acquisition by Broadview Networks.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

The company’s patented Z-axis Fiber technology is a lightweight material that has an extraordinary ability to diffuse energy (whether from impact, heat or electrical surge, for example). It is produced from 100% reclaimed carbon fiber, enabling new, high-volume, energy-efficient products that have a low carbon footprint.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Verma is the director of Princeton’s Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education while Gopalakrishnan was (until recently) an IBM fellow, having worked at the tech giant for nearly 18 years. “EnCharge products provide orders-of-magnitude gains in energy efficiency and performance,” Verma said.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Introduction This article covers ten dynamic New Jersey startups that are helping to give New Jersey a reputation for supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. Key Highlights New Jersey has a thriving startup ecosystem with companies presenting innovative solutions across various industries.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

As the Economic Innovation Group states, “the startup-less recovery revealed one of the glaring failures of the response to the Great Recession.” Cities need to be ready to harness this creative energy as part of their response plans. In the ensuing years, entrepreneurship in America struggled to recover.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between. Sessions will include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, S2G, and the City of Atlanta.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

billion in research and innovation it has to spend this year. Around 7,000 tech workers have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces or Territorial Defense Only last month, OneUkraine sprang up from a host of major European tech founders and investors, who plan to provide sustainable humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2023

Robotics innovation had somewhat plateaued: Capability to innovate was heavily based on a startup’s ability to raise capital. It’s just a financing question. What role have the pandemic, slowing economy and recent bank crisis had on your investments? The more money, the better the robotics; think Boston Dynamics.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 26, 2021

Israeli Energy-Tech All Stars Insight and opportunities for new OurCrowd investors. Utilizing its proprietary clean protein technology, with some 40 patents filed, Ripple reduces impurities found in traditional plant protein extracts, creating a range of products with superior taste, nutrition, and sustainability. Top Tech News.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 1, 2022

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for green companies to raise money for large-scale innovative projects, mainly because most investors still associate “having an impact” with high risk.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 25, 2019

and collaborative finance – and the list goes on. Only through this change of vision can we be optimistic in the face of challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Climate Change Agenda. NESI brings together the global key players working on economic system change and social innovation.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MAY 7, 2020

(iMCI) and Ten-Nine Technologies ([link] are pleased to announce the closure of $5 million in Series A financing for new research and development facilities as well as a manufacturing plant capable of tonnage battery material production. The iMCI-led investment in Ten-Nine Technologies includes $1.65 i2E Management Company, Inc.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Our Next Energy. Our Next Energy , or ONE, is a next-gen battery tech startup in Detroit that is creating better, safer, more efficient batteries for the future of electric vehicles. Our Next Energy recently raised $25 million and is backed by BMW, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos. Apply now to Autobooks. Apply now to Trustpage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 19, 2017

Study participants were outlining motivational drivers to personal and professional success that were not able to sustain them in the long-term, deeper fulfillment of life— characteristics of entrepreneurs. RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY: These ranked first among the motivations for sustained fulfillment. Here are the top three drivers: 1.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Subsequently, it provides an opportunity for sustainable growth of minority small businesses that are underfunded. 14) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. The decision as to who gets the grant is based on the participant’s creativity and innovation. Website: [link].

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc. J.M.Kaplan Innovation Prize. “The DV Hacks , led by BCG Digital Ventures: “A 48-hour hackathon to improve how we live, work, collaborate, and learn.”.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With over 20 years of experience spanning data science, AI development, and business strategy, Jon has carved out a niche in transforming how industries like Defense and Energy leverage data to make strategic decisions. His leadership has positioned Data² as a trailblazer in providing secure, explainable, and trusted AI solutions.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

According to several people with knowledge of the investment round, former OpenTable chief executive and current Andreessen Horowitz partner Jeff Jordan is looking at leading the young company’s latest financing. “For example, a company might choose their sustainability legacy to be linked with forestry or mineralization projects.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 23, 2023

an early-stage company specializing in developing innovative technologies for carbon capture and utilization, has chosen to continue growing in its hometown of Newark, Delaware, with an expansion from its Delaware Technology Park incubator space to nearby Delaware Industrial Park. October 23, 2023 ) – RiKarbon Inc. ,

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

mPrest joins Microsoft Azure for energy companies. US fresh berry market leader Driscoll’s is partnering with OurCrowd portfolio company Consumer Physics to use its SCiO technology to innovate quality measurement of its produce. See some opportunities below: Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis for DailyPay (NY).

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The InsuResilience Investment Fund II, initiated by German development bank KfW on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and development (BMZ) and managed by impact investor BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, led the extension round, along with WAM, Finnfund, La Maison, and Series B lead investor, Cathy Innovation.

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