TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. The median seed round is $500,000 (above the global average of $494,000) and a median Series A round for a startup is $2.4 Digital health, education, B2B SaaS. Very positive.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 5, 2025

How women innovators in Asia-Pacific are transforming food security, nutrition and climate action With 370+ million people facing undernutrition and climate change disrupting agriculture, these women-led innovations are stepping up to create lasting solutions. But the innovation doesnt stop at farming.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This shows that Africa’s investment landscape is still very promising because it continues to grow, and there’s increasing interest in multiple startup ecosystems, including nascent ecosystems. These are all indications of a growing ecosystem,” he added. We are slowly building a more durable capital base for African tech.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

A founders journey when taking on the challenge of launching a startup is filled with highs and lows.Their path to success will have challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt. However, the rewards of building something from the ground up that is profitableas well as creating jobs, innovating, and solving problemscan be immensely gratifying.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

In the 5+ years since CLF was founded, we’ve seen firsthand that these partnerships can produce new ideas, new opportunities, and new shifts in culture faster than operating in silos. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment. Sometimes, an opportunity surfaces well after the first meeting.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Political candidates can give all the stump speeches they want, but ultimately, the prescription is simple (though not easy): Entrepreneurial innovation. As a business lawyer working with startups in technology and digital media every day, I’m fortunate to have a front-row seat as entrepreneurs create value out of thin air.

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Revolution

JUNE 21, 2022

John Delaney and Rise of the Rest Managing Partner, David Hall The conversation: Market outlook and opportunity with former U.S. Louis, the Heartland is brimming with innovative ideas and entrepreneurs. The soundbite: “We realized it was silly to focus only on Southern California when there’s innovation happening all over the U.S.”?—?Paul

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

The state has a supportive business climate, with a focus on technology and innovation, making it particularly attractive for startups in the tech sector. The state ranks among the top for business revenue growth, particularly in sectors such as health tech, clean energy, and outdoor recreation.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

The MSP Equity Fund is an engine for growth and innovation for our region’s economy,” said Peter Frosch, President and Chief Executive Officer of the GREATER MSP Partnership. “We Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva. Inclusion is the imperative in this next era of innovation.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Finally, ecosystem mapping can be a catalyst for collaborations. Thriving, healthy ecosystems are defined more by the health of their interactions and connections between the elements than the individual elements. Strong ecosystems allow entrepreneurs to quickly find knowledge and resources they need to succeed.”.

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

At the end of each tour day, we hosted a pitch competition where a local startup received a $100,000 investment from Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. For the pitch competitions in Orlando, Tampa Bay, Miami, and Puerto Rico, innovative startups based within a 100-mile radius of a tour stop were invited to apply.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The United States is the land of opportunity, where anyone with an idea can bring it to market. the global leader of innovation. The startup ecosystem is unique. Acquisition is an attractive and common exit opportunity that contributes to the health of our economy. Not all are successful, and that’s OK.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Yeah, baby, we are ready to jump right into a jam-packed day dedicated to the growth and success of the entire early-stage startup ecosystem. Framing Innovation Through Collaborations Big and Small with AT&T. Connectivity isn’t a nice-to-have for innovation. Welcome to the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt !

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Our survey respondents said the city was strong across a broad range of tech industries, particularly those with practical applications: cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, fintech, health care and medtech, edtech and silver tech among others. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? Tadas Burgaila (Kilo Health).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

billion in research and innovation for 2023-2024 as part of the Horizon Europe program. The loss of local markets and centralized office space managed to make only a slight dent in the sector’s health. Ukrainian startups are the horse to bet on The Ukrainian startup ecosystem has developed rapidly in the past few years.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Top Detroit startup Guardhat raised nearly $42 million in funding in early 2021 to create innovative safety solutions for industrial IoT. Grand Circus continues to be one of the central players in the Detroit startup ecosystem, empowering people to enter the field of tech who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2022

The idea to build Adanian Labs, was conceived in 2018, when Kamara was living and working in Cape Town, South Africa, where he witnessed the fast growth of the startup ecosystem, and how, in most countries, accelerators were the default launch pads. This means we are focusing on innovations that are applicable across all markets.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Prime minister Pedro Sanchez took a turn on Web Summit’s stage in December to announce the introduction of the forthcoming Startup Act — and to trumpet a new role, a high commissioner, tasked with bringing off a nationwide entrepreneurial economic transformation by working with all the relevant government ministries.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

All VCs, including us, regularly see investment opportunities which don’t fit our mandate. Certain late-stage VCs have invested in some of my past funds, partly to motivate us to refer future investment opportunities to them. Our mission is to grow and diversify Western Canada’s technology startup ecosystem. . “If

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Krishna Srinivasan of LiveOak Partners, which closed on a $210 million fund last year, said the fact his firm was able to raise the fund in less than four months, “was indicative of the strong LP interest in the local opportunity set and the returns we have put up at LiveOak in the past decade.”

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In contrast to America, he points out how Sweden is among the most successful societies in the world from a social mobility perspective — referencing its free education and free health care, which sets up as many people as possible for success. “We didn’t have a lot of money,” he tells me.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2022

K-Startup Grand Challenge is a great opportunity for global startups looking to explore Asia’s markets for their innovative products and services. Test Bed Korea for the Global Market: Korea provides excellent opportunities to do consumer testing. Korean people are active social media users.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 19, 2021

What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? The pros are high-tech systems, collaboration culture and excellent startup ecosystem; The cons are that it’s a small region with limited visibility globally. Which are the most interesting startups in your city? Innovation Industries. What is it weak in?

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Top investment opportunities. Startup of the Week: MAOLAC, benefits of breast milk proteins. Join us for ICI’s Digital Health Day on Dec. CNN gets live demonstration of TytoCare home health check up. CNN gets live demonstration of TytoCare home health check up. Join us for ICI’s Digital Health Day on Dec.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In contrast to America, he points out how Sweden is among the most successful societies in the world from a social mobility perspective — referencing its free education and free health care, which sets up as many people as possible for success. “We didn’t have a lot of money,” he tells me.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Sadness for the loss of a bright young New Zealander who had so much going for him, for the terrible loss for Jake’s mother and his whanau and friends, and for the loss of an up and coming innovator and entrepreneur to our business community. It also made me angry.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Still, new opportunities are popping up in remote work, psychedelics and wellness. As far as green shoots, COVID-19 has “played a role of an accelerator for innovation in many business areas and even e-government and other rigid/conservative industries,” said one. Innovative. What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

For this survey, TechCrunch spoke to a number of investors about the area’s potential, opportunities and key players. They see a huge opportunity for the region to become a major startup hub by utilizing its diverse workforce and wonderful quality of life. Where do you see Miami’s startup scene five years from now?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

Israel’s startup ecosystem raised record amounts of funding and produced 19 IPOs in 2020, despite the pandemic. Are there startups that you wish you would see in the industry but don’t? What are some overlooked opportunities right now? Would be happy to add proptech and agritech startups to our portfolio.

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OurCrowd

MAY 20, 2022

That’s all about to change with the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle revolution – and it’s making its way into the startup ecosystem. Innovative private companies are creating net-zero solutions, from renewable energy storage to bio-functional proteins to alternative food supplies.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 25, 2021

A global health crisis notwithstanding, London remained a favorite for investors. To get a better idea of the state of the tech ecosystem and the investor outlook for this city, we surveyed founders, leaders and executives involved in nurturing Bristol’s startup ecosystem. innovation. What does it lack?

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Top investment opportunities. Startup of the Week: Scopio, AI-powered digital blood diagnosis. OurCrowd signs MOU with Colombian innovation authority. Summit Week will be packed as ever with corporate meetups, VC forums, insider access to accelerators and labs, touring opportunities, and legendary partying. Apply Now. .

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HPA

MARCH 23, 2020

State and Health: Statewide Order for Illinois Residents to Stay At Home. Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Illinois Department of Public Health. We will continue to update this resource guide as we learn of additional opportunities and information. Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. CDC Website.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

On the horizon, there is hope for an increased focus on mental health and wellness from organizations, the press and the government; many also celebrated the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, bitcoin’s rise and a new occupant in the White House. Are there startups that you wish you would see in the industry but don’t? E-commerce.

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