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Regenerative Finance (ReFi)

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Our interest in web3 which started back in 2011 was also grounded in the idea that new forms of funding are necessary to finance innovation and creative work. And that is why Regenerative Finance (aka ReFI) is so interesting to me. That has led to all sorts of interesting projects which are too numerous to mention here.

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MYbank showcases digital solutions for SME financing at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023

AsiaTechDaily

The showcased solutions included Tomtit for rural finance, Goose for supply chain finance, and Lark for automated credit line management. These solutions were specifically designed to assist SMEs in overcoming financing barriers and enhance the accessibility of financial services for MYbank’s 50 million SME clients.

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Celebrating 25 Years Supporting Innovation

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Our 25th anniversary is not just a milestone – it’s a testament to the unwavering dedication of a community committed to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. We see a state that continues to evolve into a hub of entrepreneurship, a place where dreams thrive, and innovation is unlimited.

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Innovation In Capital Markets

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

There is real innovation happening in the IPO process for example. The crypto markets are also innovating in areas like lockups, vesting, and governance. The global nature of the crypto markets is also a challenge for regulators, who have stood in the way of innovation and continue to do so. Anyone can do it. USV TEAM POSTS:

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CIBC Innovation Banking comes in with new $1.5B venture financing to fill VC gap

TechCrunch

venture dollars are slowing down , CIBC Innovation Banking is announcing $1.5 Mark McQueen, president and executive managing director at CIBC Innovation Banking Image Credits: CIBC Innovation Banking. At a time when U.S. The new fund will enable the bank to make deals ranging from $50 million to $100 million in capital.

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Open Finance First, Open Data Second

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

We expect we will see continued innovation in the open finance (finance 2.0) We have already seen an explosion of assets issued on blockchains and a number of very large and profitable custody/brokerage/exchange businesses built. sector in the next few years while the open data (web 3.0) sector will take longer to develop.

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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

Board will work to increase capital to minority-owned startups, create diverse innovation economy WOODBRIDGE, N.J. The Diversity Finance Advisory Board aims to rewrite that narrative and ensure New Jersey-based diverse entrepreneurs have equitable access to institutional capital,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

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