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The Entrepreneurial Path: Essential Tips for First-time Founders

American Entrepreneurship

Equally important is knowing sources of capital such as bootstrapping, prospective investors such as angel investors, or venture capital if necessary, that can be tapped into at the various stages of a startups growth. Create a financial plan, and regularly monitor your revenue, expenses, and profit margins.

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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Novazyme Pharmaceuticals Inc. was acquired by Genzyme Corp for $137.5

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Creator Ventures Raises $45M Fund II to Back the Next Generation of Consumer Internet Startups

American Entrepreneurship

With more than $1 trillion in annual billings flowing through Apples App Store aloneand an estimated 200 million creators monetizing content across platformsthe lines between content, commerce, and technology continue to blur. This expansion signals vast potential for early-stage investment in consumer-facing tech startups.

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Seven Stars Launches $40M Fund Backing Founders Shaping the Future of AI Applications

American Entrepreneurship

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. Why This Matters for Early-Stage AI Founders Founders need more than capital.

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15 Innovative Pitch Deck Designs That Drove Investor Engagement

StartupNation

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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CatalyX Ventures 2025 Champions Series Awards Honors Global Innovators

American Entrepreneurship

Recognizing the Pioneers Reshaping Business, Technology, and Leadership CatalyX Ventures, the globally renowned innovation accelerator, has officially announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 CatalyX Champions Series Awards, celebrating groundbreaking achievements across industries. What Are the CatalyX Champions Series Awards?

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Local, Circular, Resilient: How Cambium is Shaping the Future of Material Supply Chains

Revolution

Cambium is working to change that, creating a playbook for reimagined resource and material networks. With its latest funding round, Cambium is poised to scale the development of its supply chain technology platform and expand into new offerings, including Mass Timber. To talk about whats next, I sat down with CEO Ben Christensen.