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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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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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.

health

American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 19, 2025

New multi-strategy venture fund addresses capital alignment challenges with equity and credit options tailored for scaling companies in regulated industries. Lioncrest Ventures has officially launched with the debut of a $100 million multi-strategy investment platform designed to support growth-stage technology companies.

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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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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

MAY 21, 2025

Creator Ventures, founded in 2022 by cousins Sasha Kaletsky and Caspar Lee , is uniquely positioned to invest in the next wave of AI-enabled consumer applications, marketplaces, creative tools, and SaaS platforms reshaping the digital landscape. Its Fund I (20222025) already shows 0.3x DPI and 3x MOIC, exceptional for its vintage.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The goal is to create a structure that can support growth, whether that involves expanding your product offerings, entering new target markets, or improving your internal processes. Invest in research to better understand your market and customers, and make sure your business is adaptable enough to respond to evolving demands.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

The fresh capital also drew participation from top-tier investors including Marunouchi Innovation Partners, BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, Citi Impact Fund, and Alumni Ventures. The post Omnidian Gains $87M in Funding to Revolutionize Renewable Energy Investment appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today.

energy

The Seraf Compass

JULY 21, 2025

Early-stage investing is a high-context, low-resources game. You’re juggling pipeline, diligence, founder support, LP management, and usually doing it all with a lean team. Good tools don’t replace instinct. They sharpen it. They free you up to think about the deal, not where the SAFE note is saved.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

As VP of Investment at BDev Ventures , Keshia leads sourcing and portfolio operations, managing both strategic and operational aspects of the fund. How did you break into tech investing? I joined BDev Ventures shortly after the fund was launched and helped build out both the investment and platform sides of the business.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

Creating a Support System Building a business can be isolating. Having a support network can help you maintain perspective during tough times. These are real stories of entrepreneurs who’ve persevered through tough challenges to bring their products to market and to scale their ventures.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Poddar previously was Head of Machine Learning Engineering at investment platform Robinhood following his position as Data Scientist at Meta. Backers include the Rounds lead N otable Capita l, with significant participation from Redpoint Ventures and existing investors Ribbit Capital, Thrive Capital, and GIC.

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

Steve Gomberg I had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Gomberg and he is a seasoned executive whose career spans general management, finance, and corporate development across a variety of entrepreneurial ventures. Developed creative, non-dilutive financing that supported rapid growth. How did you break into tech investing?

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 29, 2025

AI agents are transforming industries by automating routine processes, providing data-driven insights, and supporting decision-making. The startup’s rapid growth has gained additional support from investors with the company closing a Series C funding round.

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment capital along the way, but are playing the long game. Here are Five Questions with Sandro. Hunter Walk: Backstory time!

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

By clearly defining product-market fit, you will save time and money by investing in the building of a product or service that is truly demanded by a sizeable target audience. Networking can help you gain insights into industry trends, potential partnerships, and funding opportunities while providing a support system when times get tough.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

A few years back I helped start Screendoor , a fund that backs new venture firms by hopefully being one of their earliest and largest supporters. Most strategies are some combination of innovation and best practices along the classic five steps of venture investing: See, Pick, Win, Service, Exit.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The two-year-old startup having served approximately 40,000 customers announced the closing of a $21 million Seed funding round to support its AI speech models and an AI voice agent platform. mini is a lighter weight low-latency model that supports 30+ languages and a voice agent platform for a diversity of applications. Its Play 3.0

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The Seraf Compass

AUGUST 6, 2025

Related Topics Managing Your Portfolio Build Deal Flow Management Software Benefits of Deal Flow Management Seraf Launches Deal Flow Management Angel Investing Courses - Angel 101 and Angel 201 Angel Investing Courses - Beginner Through Advanced Angel 201: 4 Critical Skills Every Angel Investor Should Master Convertible Notes: Good or Evil?

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

You must demonstrate how your venture helps solve certain problems. They want a glimpse of what your venture’s future looks like. In my experience, the best way to communicate such metrics is to present them in the form of a story. You shouldn’t be tunnel-visioned by raw data.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

At this years Bark Tank Pitch Competition , eight teams took the stage to pitch their ventures to a panel of expert judges, competing for a record $150,000 in prizes. Chef, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and my friend Jos Andres put it well: investing in young entrepreneurs is investing in solutions. startup ecosystem.

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Revolution

JUNE 26, 2025

David Hall opened the evening with a reflection fit for a room that’s seen more than a few cycles: “To be and invest in entrepreneurs, you have to believe in a better tomorrow.” That outlook shaped the conversations that followed. We kicked off our full day of programming as we so often do: with a grounding in place.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 5, 2025

Supergut, a trailblazer in gut health and GLP-1 nutrition, has announced the successful closure of a major minority growth investment. The funding will fuel the companys expansion into retail, drive product innovation, and support the hiring of top-tier talent.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 7, 2025

StackOne, the London-based AI-powered integration platform, has secured $20 million in Series A funding led by Google Ventures (GV) that also included Workday Ventures, XTX Ventures, Episode 1, Playfair, and angel investors from leading technology companies such as OpenAI, DeepMind, Microsoft, and Mulesoft.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Held at Gradient, Tulsa’s Innovation Hub, the event spotlighted founders who have spent the past 16 weeks refining their ventures through tailored curriculum, expert mentorship, and strategic preparation for the next stage of investment and growth. It was truly an honor to help these founders build.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 2, 2025

Led by Battery Ventures, the latest funding round brings Levelpath’s total capital raised to $100 million and marks a significant step forward in addressing the $13 trillion global procurement challenge. Agrawal previously led investments in companies like Coupa, which went public in 2016 and was acquired for approximately $8 billion.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

Founding team conflicts have doomed many promising ventures. Invest in Legal and Intellectual Property Protection Early Many entrepreneurs consider legal protection as a checklist item rather than an essential building block. Take the time to understand your potential partners’ working habits.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

In just two years, it has invested nearly $1 million in small businesses and now connects over 26,000 members nationwide. According to a report by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, around 65% of small business owners rely on personal or family savings to fund their ventures.

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HPA

JUNE 24, 2025

HPA is excited to announce its investment in Moonnox’s $2 million Seed Round alongside M25, with participation from Early Light Ventures and Service Provider Capital. This investment leverages HPA’s operating expertise in AI to support Moonnox. said Robert Ong , CEO and Co-Founder of Moonnox.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

In a major boost for the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem, Seven Stars, a new venture capital firm founded by former SV Angel Partner Steven Lee, has officially launched its $40 million inaugural fund to support early-stage AI startups. billion in capital.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

Today, it operates 32 data centers and supports over 250,000 Nvidia GPUs, serving clients like Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI. CoreWeave, alongside its partners, is contributing to a $72 million investment into the initiative, including a planned NJ AI Venture Fund that will support early-stage innovation and AI commercialization.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 27, 2025

The funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners included Kleiner Perkins, WestBridge Capital, Battery Ventures, and Emergent Ventures. According to Lightspeed Venture Partners, the addressable market for this kind of infrastructure is already $35 billion and growing rapidly.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2025

Key Dental Service Organizations and independent dental practices are embracing the companys AI platform driving its growth and gaining the timely support of investors. Emily Melton of Threshold Ventures shared her enthusiasm for the companys potential, highlighting its impact on healthcare delivery.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. I’d rather put the money into the program themselves than supporting the founders. For us, it was not a good use of money.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Empowering Student Entrepreneurship The $50,000 donation from Chegg will be instrumental in supporting student-led startups, providing funding for materials, supplies, and essential technological resources.

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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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