American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

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.

entrepreneurs 75

entrepreneurs investing investment peer-to-peer 75

StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

innovation 97

innovation startup creativity funders 97

NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. Adam Townsend, Bike Matrix.

education 98

education entrepreneurs economic development startup 98

Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing. These interactions are crucial for developing best practices, sourcing investments, and understanding group operations.

angel capital 40

angel capital capital peer-to-peer entrepreneurial ecosystem 40

TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

Coral Capital , a Tokyo-based venture capital firm, announced today that it has closed its third fund, Coral Capital III, raising $128 million (14 billion yen). We have made a few large follow-on investments – $20 million into SmartHR and $17 million into Graffer. LINE Ventures merges with YJ Capital, launches $271M fund.

capital 95

capital startup startup ecosystem venture capital 95

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. But what about those minority founders who don’t have family, friends or connections to lean on for the first $250,000? hit nearly $1.8

startup ecosystem 129

startup ecosystem ventures founder startup 129

TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

To put it mildly, the meteoric collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has been a historic time of confusion for everyone the startup ecosystem touches. Niko Bonatsos, MD, General Catalyst While many founders and VCs have shared similar experiences as they try to navigate this confusion, the future ahead is even hazier.

VC 96

VC startup financing finance 96

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The funding winter for the startup ecosystem may continue for another 12 to 18 months and the industry might have to grapple with a “lot of turmoil and volatility,” e-commerce giant Flipkart chief executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy has warned executives. This is going to be tough next year. Walmart-owned Flipkart, last valued at $37.6

startup 92

startup startup ecosystem startup founder board 92

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The battle to win Startup Battlefield began long before TechCrunch Disrupt kicked off Tuesday. Startup founders from all over the world applied to what has been described as the most competitive batch in TechCrunch history.

startup 74

startup board venture capital VC 74

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify Boston has had a thriving tech startup ecosystem for a while, but things can change fast. Boston remains a vibrant startup and VC market in 2023.

peer-to-peer 85

peer-to-peer VC pitching venture capital 85

TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Swiggy plans to lay off 380 jobs and shut down its meat marketplace as the Prosus Venture and SoftBank-backed Indian food delivery giant looks to navigate the market downturn that has forced firms to become leaner and more disciplined. We will continue to stay invested in all other new verticals.”

startup ecosystem 87

startup ecosystem accelerator startup founder startup 87

David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). How to get a job in venture capital. But how do you do that? . Monetizing our deal flow.

VC 128

VC venture capital accelerator ventures 128

Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Andres, an Industrial Engineer by training, was previously investing in the B2B vSaaS space and comes from a background of strategy consulting. How did you break into tech investing? When I launched WePrep in college, I was researching key drivers for startup success and was introduced to the world of VC. Great question.

entrepreneurs 52

entrepreneurs consulting VC incubation 52

NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Having spent close on a decade working in and reporting on our small but burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a decade before that “building my chops” in other various entrepreneurial endeavours, I am familiar with the toll that entrepreneurship can exact on founder mental health.

health 109

health collaboration founder entrepreneurship 109

StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

innovation 45

innovation startup creativity funders 45

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The $90 million figure was raised across two rounds: a $60 million Series C co-led by SVB Capital (a subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank) and Ribbit Capital that values the company at $550 million, and a previously unannounced $30 million Series B1 led by Redpoint Ventures. Other investors include Allegis Group, Sound Ventures and SiriusPoint.

startup 101

startup startup ecosystem financing finance 101

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Changes in the Software World & in Venture Capital. Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. So the startup work moves to where the startup founders live and not vice versa. We have invested $17.3 Not all of these products & companies came from Silicon Valley but the overwhelming majority did.

startup 390

startup communities venture capital angel capital 390

Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not coincidentally, they also serve as training grounds for some of the world’s most successful startup founders. From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. Bottom line, Techstars needed cash.

startup ecosystem 195

startup ecosystem accelerator communities support 195

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

People are led to believe that, for the most part, investors are clear-eyed, data-driven people who carefully explore the financial underpinnings of the companies they invest in. And these people investing billions of dollars surely have their eye on the ball, right? Of course not. Well, not exactly. I totally failed here on both.

venture capital 88

venture capital startup ecosystem investing investment 88

TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

Olumide Soyombo is one of the well-known active angel investors in Nigeria tech startups and Africa at large. Since he began angel investing in 2014, Soyombo has invested in 33 startups, including Stripe-owned Paystack , PiggyVest, and TeamApt. Non-traditional startup founder to an angel investor.

startup 109

startup angel investing real estate capital 109

TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. Laura González-Estéfani. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

peer-to-peer 100

peer-to-peer entrepreneurship entrepreneurial ecosystem funders 100

TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2023

Given the recent failure of crypto bank Silvergate and SVB’s own troubles due to its exposure to the venture capital and startup ecosystem (which hasn’t been doing well), investors understandably got jittery and started selling SVB stock. The bank invested all that money, at low rates, into things like U.S.

peer-to-peer 90

peer-to-peer venture capital capital ventures 90

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Early Q3 indications show India’s startup ecosystem is going gangbusters. Early Q3 indications show India’s startup ecosystem is going gangbusters. It’s hard to find actionable, proven advice for scaling startups. Which form of venture debt should your startup go for? Senior Editor, TechCrunch+.

financing 74

financing finance venture capital disruption 74

TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas. VCs invested over $5.5

real estate 97

real estate VC angel investing culture 97

TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2023

YC-backed startup Arc CEO and co-founder Don Muir said that “this is a COVID moment for financial services,” as demand for digital banking gets accelerated. The company last year began offering venture debt in a direct swing at Silicon Valley Bank. Co-CEO and co-founder Henrique Dubugras told TechCrunch that there is “no cap.”

startup 84

startup founder startup ecosystem ventures 84

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

managing director, The Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Andrius Milinavicius , founder, Baltic Sandbox. Gabriele Poteliunaite , associate, Change Ventures. Alex Gibb , partner, Katalista Ventures. Jone Vaituleviciute , partner, Startup Wise Guys. Alex Gibb , partner, Katalista Ventures.

startup 103

startup health venture capital energy 103

TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2021

We’ve packed this two-day virtual event with more than a dozen (and counting) presentations by leading startup experts holding forth on a range of topics every startup founder needs to master — or at least understand enough to outsource wisely. Beat the deadline and register here before Friday, June 11 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).

frameworks 61

frameworks startup ecosystem VC opportunity 61

TechCrunch

JUNE 19, 2021

Pepijn Herman , venture builder, Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maat schappij. Han Dirkx , CEO and co-founder, AlphaBeats. Which are the most interesting startups in your city? What is the investment scene like in your city? Who are the key startup people in your city (e.g., investors, founders, lawyers, designers, etc.)?

sustainability 76

sustainability health culture collaboration 76

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Account-based marketing makes it easier to engage with key customers at the right moment, but for many early-stage startups desperate to reach takeoff velocity, ABM isn’t viewed as something they can do. Image Credits: VallarieE (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

strategy 78

strategy SaaS frameworks startup ecosystem 78

Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

I’ve also been an executive at 5 venture backed startups. When I was at IDC, and then later at G2, I routinely interacted with startups, and encouraged my analysts to do the same. I have worked closely with many over the years, helping with everything from product?

technology 52

technology board startup ecosystem innovation 52

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

billion) invested by the South Korean government. The campus provides an apt environment where SMEs and startups can exchange information with high-tech research institutes and large global companies. COMEUP is a global flagship startup event attended by startup founders, investors, VCs, entrepreneurs, and media.

startup 52

startup accelerator support networking 52

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. And I think about the “Seattle issue&# as a metaphor for startups and business in general. It’s why my investment philosophy is called, “ the entrepreneur thesis.&#.

communities 317

communities VC innovation entrepreneurs 317

Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

Angel investing in tech startups is a gut wrenching and risky business. Most of them lose, but sometimes you invest in a “unicorn” and make 100 times your money or even more. Ycombinator is the largest and most successful startup incubator in history, and it was started right here in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

incubation 40

incubation angel investing pitching venture capital 40

TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2022

When fundraising, New Zealand startup founders should play the “Kiwi card” Image Credits: Jami Tarris (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Cecilia Robinson, founder and co-CEO, Tend Health. Phoebe Harrop, principal, Blackbird Ventures. Robbie Paul, CEO, Icehouse Ventures.

startup 82

startup SaaS frameworks startup ecosystem 82

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For example, let’s imagine an engineer who joins a seed-stage software startup and is granted 200,000 stock options at $1 per share. The engineer exercises their stock options early, while the company has raised less than $50 million in venture capital. Under current tax law, the engineer would be able to avoid paying an estimated $2.3

startup 74

startup startup ecosystem innovation capital 74

TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

Simultaneously , they announced that the fund had invested $1.5 The idea for a syndicate fund would come in the following months as the pandemic disrupted investment activities worldwide. During the onset of the pandemic, Aboyeji, via his blog post , said Future Africa Fund was looking to raise institutional investment.

founder 144

founder financing finance investing 144

TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

The Nordic countries make up just 4% of Europe’s total population, but they account for a significant amount of venture capital investment. Investments highlighted included Fairown, Kahoot, Spacemaker, Cognite, Pexip, PortalOne, Dignio, Speiz, Plaace, Glint Solar, variable.co Magne Uppman , managing partner, SNÖ Ventures.

opportunity 115

opportunity mix-use advice investing 115