American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Seed funding came from venture firms committed to deep tech. Co-founders Halen Mattison and Luke Neise announced the closing of an $8 million seed round for their startup G eneral Galactic , a pioneer in fossil-free fuel generation technology. Their targets are maritime shipping, agriculture, and heavy industry sectors.

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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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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

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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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. This discussion is especially meaningful as our country approaches its semi-quincentennial next July.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2025

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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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

To design a scalable business model for your startup, you should focus on several key principles, including flexibility, automation, and leveraging technology. Advantages of Technology Integration Technology plays a pivotal role in creating scalable startups.

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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

MARCH 14, 2025

Chegg, a leading student-first online learning platform, has contributed to advancing student innovation by donating $50,000 to Stevens Institute of Technologys iSTEM and Launchpad@Stevens programs. million, the total external investment in the program is expected to reach $17.5 With anticipated matching gifts totaling $7.5

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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.

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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. Provided strategic guidance and financial backing to early-stage ventures in diverse industries. First was deal flow.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 29, 2025

Eleos AI technology has shown a proven ability to improve both clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. The Future of Behavioral Health in the Healthcare Technology Sector AI agents have become crucial in todays AI world because of their ability to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and solve complex problems.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

These are real stories of entrepreneurs who’ve persevered through tough challenges to bring their products to market and to scale their ventures. Michael shares the journey of developing AI automation technology to tackle one of the most dangerous and complex urban jobs: skyscraper window cleaning.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

The week-long initiative, held from February 24-28, 2025, marked a significant milestone in integrating 19 high-impact startups into the UAEs dynamic investment and innovation ecosystem. Amongst these groundbreaking ventures, two startupsHexemBio and Spectrohmsecured key investor interest and accolades for their revolutionary technologies.

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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. For example, we worked with a technology startup that used our business plan software and, within four months, managed to raise a $500K investment from an investor connected through our network.

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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. Each team represents what makes entrepreneurship so powerful: the ability to see problems as opportunities and use technology to create solutions that drive realimpact.

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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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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. The market, customer preferences, and technology are always changing, and being able to pivot when necessary is crucial.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As a result of this tech breakthrough, rapidly adopted generative AI-delivered speech capabilities that provide human-like conversational experiences are now surpassing previous generations of voice technology. Its Play 3.0

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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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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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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.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 16, 2025

SoftBank Vision Funds investment reflects our shared commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive the future of renewable energy, said Matt Campbell, CEO of Terabase Energy. Addressing the Energy Storage and Onshoring Boom This investment in Terabase arrives at a pivotal time in the renewable energy sector.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Verma, a Princeton University professor since 2009, has conducted pioneering research in next-generation computing technologies. As Dan Ateya, President and Managing Director of RTX Ventures, stated, EnCharges technology is poised to enable advancements in environments previously inaccessible due to the limitations of conventional processors.

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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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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

Investors could see the direct bottom-line benefits of our technology, which helped build trust and excitement around our platform. For example, during a pitch to a major venture capital firm, one partner was particularly intrigued by our customer acquisition costs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2025

VideaHealths advanced AI technology offers a solution by streamlining workflows, improving patient case acceptance, and enhancing provider satisfaction. Emily Melton of Threshold Ventures shared her enthusiasm for the companys potential, highlighting its impact on healthcare delivery.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 28, 2025

The May 15th finale was hosted virtually by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin CNP), an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). The contest was produced by Cathy Von Birgelen, Director of the Ben Franklin Learning Center.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

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. The NJ AI Hub adds another layer to CoreWeaves deepening roots in the state. The company recently announced a $1.2

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Steven Huas appointment to Senior Vice President of Marketing brings over 20 years of enterprise technology experience as the company expands to meet the growing demand for intelligent, self-optimizing data infrastructure. Observo AI is revolutionizing the way enterprises manage their data infrastructure.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

Riding Boldly Into New Frontiers: How Kevin Bulger is Blending Adventure, Investment, and Impact Across Continents Kevin Bulger I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Bulger. Kevin Bulger is an entrepreneur and investor with a diverse background spanning startups, sustainable ventures, and international tourism.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

Startup Formation and Venture Capital Activity Arizonas bioscience innovation engine is also being powered by its universities and startup community. Venture capital activity, though mirroring a national downtrend, remained relatively strong in 2024.

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Jason Malki

JULY 3, 2025

Suzanne is currently the CEO and CFO of Qrescendo , a next-generation investment neobank built to empower startups and middle-market companies with seamless access to capital, embedded financial tools, and a dynamic network of investors and advisors. What excites you most about what you’re building?

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. I’m excited to share insights from my journey and encourage others to embrace sustainability in their own ventures. Together, we can make a difference!

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 30, 2025

The latest investment brings Canopys total funding to over $150 million and underscores the company’s aggressive push to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify, streamline, and supercharge accounting operations at scale. and internationally. and internationally.

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