This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I''ve closed three investments in the first Brooklyn Bridge Ventures fund that haven''t quite been made public yet, bringing the total to 13 companies. These companies didn''t announce their financings right away, and for good reason. They''re building up their PR plans to make the financing announcements part of a larger story arc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By WEDO Canada’s mission is to educate, empower and support future women entrepreneurs by granting $1 million in scholarships to deserving female post-secondary students across Canada,” Milena said. “We

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

Photo by Scott Clark for Upfront Ventures (no, Evan is not standing on a box) Last year marked the 25th anniversary for Upfront Ventures and what a year it was. Photo by Scott Clark for Upfront Ventures A question I often hear is “how is Upfront changing given the current market?” What do you do with a $650 million platform?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

This experience allowed me to identify a critical void in financing companies: building healthy capital stacks and navigating the public offering process. With no revenue three years in and an ever-increasing pile of expenses, my personal finances took a hit. Loans replaced savings, and credit lines were stretched to their limits.

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Revolution

JUNE 26, 2025

The discussion ran the gamut from local engagement and alternative financing to treasury market tremors and trade realignments, with one steady throughline: how founders can turn shifting macro forces into tailwinds.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. were on the platform. Based in Washington, D.C., I have more like them, but not nearlyenough.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

I become a venture capitalist in September 2007 – exactly 6.5 As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. I remain a huge supporter and am very proud of our accomplishments and hugely optimistic about our future. years ago. 5 years ago. Since then?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2016

The other major trend of 2012–2015 was the entrance of “non VCs” into late-stages of venture capital , which mostly consisted of hedge funds, mutual funds, corporate investors, sovereign wealth funds and even LPs doing direct deals. This works in a booming market or in a company that never hits any headwinds. Non VC Growth Rounds.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 7, 2014

There weren’t a lot of seed funds in 2007 so this was often done by angels, funding consortia or sometimes early-stage funds that existed then (First Round Capital, True Ventures, SoftTech VC, etc.). 5 million was always the classic definition of an A-round between the late nineties (crazy financings aside) and say 2007.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 21, 2021

based Susa Ventures led this latest tranche of investment. Other investors include TLcom Capital (the sole investor from its $1 million pre-seed round in 2020), newly joined Accenture Ventures and some angel investors. Susa Ventures, its lead investor, has made notable early investments in Robinhood, Flexport and Fast.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2014

Yesterday MiTú Networks announced that Upfront Ventures led a $10 million financing in what is now the largest producer of Latino online videos – primarily driven through YouTube. And contrary to media reporting, YouTube has been incredibly supportive of networks like Maker & MiTú in building out our businesses.

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment capital along the way, but are playing the long game. As for Sanzo, we’ve been fortunate to have the support early on of incredible angel investors (like Hunter Walk!)

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Register Singapore-based venture capital firm Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India (VVSEAI) has successfully concluded its fifth funding round, raising $541 million. Among the LPs supporting this substantial fundraising are sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, corporations, and family offices from Asia and Europe.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1 About i2E, Inc.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Equally important is knowing sources of capital such as bootstrapping, prospective investors such as angel investors, or venture capital if necessary, that can be tapped into at the various stages of a startups growth. Maintaining tight control over your finances will help you navigate the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Pakistan’s embedded finance platform Neem has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round as it works to support underbanked communities in the country. If you look at the embedded finance space, it is a $167 billion opportunity,” Shaikh said in an interview with TechCrunch. Pakistan’s Neem raises $2.5M

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 28, 2023

Register In a significant move to bolster the local startup ecosystem, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed that the Philippine Startup Venture Fund (SVF) now stands at about P8 billion (around $143 million). Another P500 million for equity financing has been provided by the Small Business Corp.,

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 14, 2023

Register Indonesian startup, Finfra, has secured $1 million in new funding to expand its embedded finance offerings. Finfra aims to address this gap by providing the necessary technology infrastructure for online businesses to offer embedded finance products.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

The problem is that they also want to be cheap so they prefer not to over-hire in what they see as a “non essential support role” so they either have 3rd-party providers, junior staff or nobody. A great finance leader is on top of your numbers with such precision that you don’t have to worry about it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2021

During an online business workshop in December 2020, the presenter asked me whether our venture was a hobby or a business. There’s no need for long-term strategy or a plan for growth because there’s no risk if your venture fails to attract clients. You’re in charge of operations, sales, marketing and finance.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

FlapKap , using its revenue-based financing platform (RBF), is helping these stores solve the growth-destructive challenges emerging online stores encounter when trying to meet customer demands. These should be getting the support,” CEO Coucha told TechCrunch. million in seed funding to supercharge its efforts.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Changes in the Software World & in Venture Capital. That didn’t make them bad – it just didn’t make them efficient at making rapid decisions of whether to fund a startup or not and the terms on which they would fund were typically not “market” for a startup company that would become venture backed one day.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 9, 2024

Venture capital firm made an early commitment to mobility, transportation and energy Global venture capital firm Maniv, based in Tel Aviv and NYC, is advancing solutions to climate change via its recently announced early-stage venture fund of $140 million.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

It begins with a theoretical premise about your venture, proceeds to developing a minimum viable product (MVP) — the bare minimum that can still offer value — and seeks feedback from real-life scenarios. The lean startup approach introduces a more dynamic and resource-efficient strategy.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Funding supports innovative technology companies that are taking community banks into the future. Strategic investment fund BankTech Ventures invests in companies that are developing innovative technologies that enhance the ability of community banks to serve their customers. “Our as of December 31, 2022, according to the FDIC.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It’s more complex and costly but beneficial for growth or riskier ventures. Pro Tip: Open a separate bank account for your business to simplify your finances come tax time. Managing finances Money is often a concern for new business owners. Starting a business is no small feat, but it’s a rewarding venture.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2021

San Francisco-based Postman, which operates a collaborative platform for developers to help them build, design, test and iterate their APIs, said on Wednesday it has raised $225 million in a new financing round that values it at $5.6 billion, up from $2 billion a year ago. The startup today leads the market.

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Dream It

AUGUST 6, 2020

Today, the company announced a $10M Series A financing round led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and digital health fund Heal Capital , with participation from existing investors Karma Ventures, Inovo Venture Partners, and Dreamit Ventures.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration’s ‘Build to Scale Capital Challenge.’

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

But progress is being made as seen in the rising number of women-led venture funds that focus on funding women entrepreneurs. In addition, Crunchbase reports that w omen-founded venture firms in the U.S. venture firms allocated only 22% of their deals to female-founded startups. billion of total venture capital.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Would you like to work with private equity and venture capital funds? There are relatively few jobs directly inside private equity and venture capital funds, and those jobs are highly competitive. Venture capitalists often come from an operating background. Venture Capital. Asian Venture Capital Journal (free trial).

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 27, 2025

The funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners included Kleiner Perkins, WestBridge Capital, Battery Ventures, and Emergent Ventures. According to Lightspeed Venture Partners, the addressable market for this kind of infrastructure is already $35 billion and growing rapidly.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Moderne Ventures team of founder Constance Freedman and partner Liza Benson built a track record of top-tier returns with its novel approach to venture investing. Founder and Managing Partner Constance Freedman and Partner, Liza Benson , oversee the generalist venture capital and growth equity firm.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Never share your exit strategy with venture capitalists. In addition, ensure scalability by incorporating junior staff for tactical sales support and bringing on middle-to-high level sales leaders who can further and expand the customer relationship. Here are 11 tips EO members shared: 1. Know what investors want.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 30, 2024

$15 Million Series A supports the startup’s growth with a $10M Net Revenue Run Rate In 2021 real estate fintech startup Backflip launched an all-in-one platform for real estate entrepreneurs to support their acquisition and renovation of single-family homes.

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Jason Malki

MARCH 9, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Karen Sheffield, the Founder & Managing Partner of Pachamama Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in US early-stage climate tech companies. She is also a Finance Director at Visa and has previously worked for PepsiCo and American Airlines. How did you break into tech investing?

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