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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Brooklyn Bridge Ventures , the pre-seed and seed stage VC fund I run in NYC, has invested in 64 companies in the last six and a half years. The diversity is the direct result of our mission—to build the most accessible venture capital fund in NY. There is strength and support in numbers. Fifteen had co-founders over 40.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Companies in every sector are investing in the latest technologies with an eye toward winning in their markets with AI, said Misha Herscu, CEO and co-founder of Cake. The post Googles early-stage AI Fund Gradient Invests in Cakes Open-Source AI Platform for All Businesses appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 16, 2025

The surge in energy demand, driven largely by AI data centers, is spurring Terabases innovative approach to digitalizing and automating solar power plant deployment supported by recent funding. Were pleased to support this vision as Terabase redefines how the world builds renewable energy infrastructure.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

It's a story that just hit a milestone--a $4mm round of venture funding that I'm ecstatic to say Brooklyn Bridge Ventures just led. But just because you could see them everywhere doesn't make them an obvious venture bet--nor does it tell the story of how the round even came to be. Still, I followed the space closely.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Most VCs did well academically and had enough career success that a venture firm was willing to give them an investment role or they were able to raise their own fund. The biggest difference we can make is helping support talented teams with complementary talent. Fundamentally venture capital is about human capital.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Via TechCrunch by Arman Tabatabai: Venture capital has been flooding the various subverticals under the robotics umbrella in recent years, and the construction space is one of the largest beneficiaries. Matt Murphy and Grace Ge, Menlo Ventures Which trends are you most excited about in construction robotics from an investing perspective?

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Dream It

APRIL 21, 2020

Here are some common red flags for venture investors: Red Flag #1 : Ask isn’t tied to specific fundable milestones. Investors want to see founders supported, rewarded, and aligned to continue creating future enterprise value. Luckily, there is a formula you can use to answer it. Red Flag #2 : Round prices equity too high or too low.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

Learn what investors want to hear that triggers their investment decisions. Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm, says, “The thing that gets me most excited is the founder whos obsessed with solving a problem that matters, and is determined to keep going no matter what.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2017

I am so proud and humbled to be able to formally announce that Upfront Ventures has raised its 6th venture capital fund in the past 21 years. Upfront VI is our latest core fund and is $400 million to invest in early stage entrepreneurs. 88% of the deals we do are Seed or A-Round investments and our median check size is $2.8

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

When you get an investment from Brooklyn Bridge Ventures—you get me. My investment thesis is shaped by the sum of my personal experience and so are my values. My goal is to make Brooklyn Bridge Ventures the most accessible VC firm not just because I think it’s good business, but because I think it’s a based on good values.

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Source Link

APRIL 14, 2021

However, women – and especially minority women – often face institutional and systemic challenges including obtaining funding for their ventures, which can make the climb to the top slower and more difficult. Despite the growth in women-owned businesses, venture capital is still funneled to mostly male-owned businesses. Lost potential.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

One of the least understood parts of the venture capital industry and venture capital firms is how investment decisions actually get made. For anything that would be considered a normal investment for the partnership most firms try to make sure every partner has seen the deal and has a chance to weigh in.

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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.,

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the growth of startups and entrepreneurs in Oklahoma, is proud to announce surpassing the $100 million mark in total investments. These investments, collectively over $100 million, have provided vital early capital to help startups throughout the state to thrive. i2E, Inc., About i2E, Inc.

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Hunter Walk

APRIL 21, 2025

I entered venture capital with some beliefs – many of which still hold true (such as ‘your LPs are your business partners, not your customers’). That is, they rather have a 5x with $300m in the company than a 10x with only $30m invested. Soon I’ll have spent more time on cap tables than org charts.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 30, 2024

Betagro, a prominent player in Thailand’s integrated food industry, has recently launched Betagro Ventures, a new corporate venture arm to incubate innovative startups in the food and agricultural technology sectors.

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Revolution

JANUARY 18, 2024

Revolution Ventures Invests in Kashable, the Fintech Leading the Socially Responsible, Employer-Sponsored Credit Movement The $25.6M Meanwhile, 97% of employers feel more responsible than ever for employees’ financial wellness, and 82% of employees believe that their employer should play a role in supporting their financial well-being.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 16, 2014

There''s been some writing about how VCs and founders interact with each other and it inspired me to take a step back and reflect on what my role is supposed to be with regards to the investments I make and the founders I deal with. Venture Capital & Technology' Here''s what I came up with.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In support of military Veteran-founded startups, the Fund focuses on space, AI, and cybersecurity leveraging a veteran’s leadership. Recognizing this, The Veteran Fund announced the winner of its $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition and the recent closing of its inaugural oversubscribed investment Fund I. in their journey post-service.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 28, 2016

Sure, I'm an investor, too, but I started Brooklyn Bridge Ventures , the firm I invest out of. That means that in addition to thinking about what kinds of investments I'm going to make, I need to think about where I'm going to work, payroll, business cards, all that stuff. I'm a founder. It was exactly the kind of vibe I wanted.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Sony Group announced today that it has established Sony Innovation Fund: Africa (SIF: AF), a program that will support the growth of entertainment businesses in Africa.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Internet giant Google announced today that it has made the first investment from its Africa Investment Fund in Ugandan super app SafeBoda. The accelerator program has supported more than 80 startups in seed to Series A stages with equity-free mentorship and resources. Google sets up $50M fund to invest in African startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 18, 2025

a pioneering company in quantum computing hardware, has secured a significant investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. With the support of Applied Ventures and other industry partners, Qolab is well-positioned to push the boundaries of what is possible in quantum technology.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pison’s breakthrough technology is being applied to a range of industries that support neurocognitive health and performance such as baseball. The company announced it has received a strategic equity investment from Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (Samsung Ventures).

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Register Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, SoGal Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in diverse founding teams, operating in both the United States and Asia. Background Pocket Sun’s journey in the investment industry has shaped her into the leader she is today.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Register Indonesia-based venture capital firm East Ventures and Seoul-based venture capital firm SV Investment have joined forces to establish a new fund targeted at $100 million. Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner of East Ventures, expressed his satisfaction with the SV Investment partnership.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Register Soho.com.au , an AI-powered real estate discovery app, has secured a $750,000 equity investment from Singapore-based proptech venture capital firm Feedback Ventures. The funding round, led by Investible, adds to the $1.65 seed funding The post Feedback Ventures Invests, Elevates Soho.com.au

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2025

The company, which focuses on providing personalized nutrition support has successfully raised $7.9 The Series A funding round was led by Healthworx , the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst , further solidifying Culina Healths unique approach to addressing one of the countrys most pressing public health issues.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 11, 2021

I’d like to invest in enterprise companies that make the experience of working better for all—from benefits and professional development to company culture. These are solutions I want to invest in. How will Mirren work? How can we innovate in the enterprise to make work better for my budding little professional? What about fun?

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

is core to our investment thesis. Rise of the Rest also hosted a Northwest Arkansas Startup Community Roundtable to help connect individuals within the regional innovation ecosystem with those visiting for the Heartland Summit to share experiences, challenges, and best practices for supporting entrepreneurs.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Register Venture investment is a high-stakes game that demands vision, persistence, and adaptability. Although venture capital is often viewed as a maze, there are those who have paved the way, making the journey smoother for others. ” – Kim. ” Kim. ” Kim.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

Very little time and effort is spent helping professional, full time investors raise capital for venture funds. Accelerators can be great, but they’re not giving companies enough money to achieve the kind of escape velocity needed to get on the radar of national Series A firms that will invest anywhere.

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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. ” Still.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Among the venture accelerators committed to aiding entrepreneurs in the Web3 sphere is Brinc , headquartered in Hong Kong. Brinc, which provides support across various sectors, including Web3, has partnered with Animoca Brands to fast-track over 60 Web3 firms spanning diverse industries.

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

It’s been a crazy journey for us from a small first batch of startups in our Silicon Valley Accelerator to running accelerators across the globe and investing in founders from over 76 countries. Over the past nine years, the venture capital landscape has dramatically changed. We’ve also seen an ever-expanding set of options for.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Weren’t entrepreneurs tired of the golden handcuffs of venture capitalists and bankers? When you invest in your business with your own money rather than investment dollars, you pay attention to every penny. My family and I lived a minimalist lifestyle, relying on the support of friends and relatives to make ends meet.

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