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New Zealand’s startup ecosystem poised to grow more ‘tall poppies’

TechCrunch

New Zealand, a country of just under 5 million people, has historically flown under the radar of venture capitalism. Now, investors see New Zealand as a country with a track record of building companies with global exits in SaaS, health tech and deep tech. A geographically isolated country with a “no worries!”

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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

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. For global venture capital, 2021 was an outlier. Were deals less or more competitive?

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Holmes’ sentencing sends a clear message that the startup ecosystem must be built on good faith

TechCrunch

The tech startup ecosystem exists in part because investors with capital to spare are willing to risk some of that money on a founder with an idea. But they could also be larger entities like venture capital firms, investment funds or pension funds investing on behalf of people who aren’t fabulously wealthy.

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Biotech Startup Automera Raises $16 Million in Series A Round Led by ALSP and ClavystBio

AsiaTechDaily

The funding round was co-led by Accelerator Life Science Partners (ALSP) and ClavystBio, a Temasek-backed accelerator focusing on global health solutions. ClavystBio’s core mission is to act as a catalyst for global health solutions originating from Singapore.

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Philippine VC Firm Kaya Founders Raises $12M to Support Southeast Asian Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Register The Philippine venture capital firm Kaya Founders has successfully raised $12 million in funding for two new funds. With this funding, Kaya Founders now manages a total committed capital of $16.5 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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Influence Meets Innovation: How Founders and Cultural Leaders Can Work Together

Andreessen Horowitz

For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment. All proceeds from the event went to the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to support initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources, and other charitable causes close to Mahomes’ heart and philanthropic goals.

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Forge North Coalition Announces First Close of Fund to Invest in Black, Brown and Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

American Entrepreneurship

MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, MN – The Forge North startup coalition announced the first close of the MSP Equity Fund – the first-known venture capital fund of funds in the country designed to invest across race, place, and gender. Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva.