TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

One of the ways that those pots of cash are being invested is through venture capital, which means the money flows to the coasts — New York, Boston, Silicon Valley. “We’re both admirers of the accelerator model, starting with Paul Graham and YC.

startup accelerator

AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mitsui Fudosan, through its venture arm 31VENTURES, is actively engaged in promoting startup innovation globally. This is achieved through the operation of accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and the facilitation of connections between startups, investors, corporations, and cities.

accelerator

David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. How to get a job in venture capital. How to find a job as a VC scout.

VC

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Before launching the fund, Google proved helpful in startups’ journeys via its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. 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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500

MARCH 26, 2020

No one would’ve envisioned me as a venture capitalist. It’s what led me to San Francisco, and, ultimately, what drew me to 500 Startups. When I moved to San Francisco in 2012, I was working on my fourth startup and looking to join an accelerator. But from a young age, going against the grain was in my DNA.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

At the moment, Gust for individual angels is only available to Accredited Investors who either (a) belong to an official angel group, venture fund or other organization that provides verification of their investor status, or (b) have already invested in (or been invited by) a startup using Gust for its investor relations communications.

investment

TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

Microsoft has today announced plans to support 10,000 startups in Africa over the next five years through a series of initiatives including partnerships with accelerators and incubators across the continent. Microsoft said that it is already working with Banque Misr, Global Venture Capital and Get Funded Capital.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 23, 2023

That’s how he summarizes the problem he is trying to solve with his IP-forward accelerator. Aventurine focuses on where venture capital doesn’t typically go: It gets in early to support people who aren’t natural entrepreneurs, and invests in IP for the long term using what it calls a Perpetual IP Income fund, or PIPI fund.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

. + This post unpacks offers an insiders’ view of some of the key strategic decisions that led to Techstars’ decline. ————– Techstars is – or was – one of the world’s best startup accelerator programs. It’s fair to say that the Seattle startup community would not be where it is today without Techstars.

startup ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

However, the upcoming revisions will expand the involvement of private companies in the screening process, creating a more efficient and supportive environment for foreign entrepreneurs entering Japan’s startup market.

support

StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that is essential for fundraising and a master key to building, accelerating and scaling your new venture. The winners receive support, including an investment, to accelerate and scale their ventures. Be the learn-it-all.

entrepreneurs

TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Steel City has all the ingredients to be a hub for startups: a good university system, a cheaper cost of living — definitely when compared to places like New York and the Bay Area — and a proliferation of seed firms and startup accelerators. billion — venture investors on the ground can feel the city’s potential. (I

startup

StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

Plus, if you don’t win, you’ll still grow your pitching skills, hash out your business plan and potentially meet like-minded entrepreneurs (potential partners) and venture capitalists. You can find startup competitions in various places throughout the world at just about any time of the year. Accelerators.

creativity

TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

Procore and Autodesk are two examples of ventures in the construction space that went from startup to publicly traded companies today worth $6.2 To help them along, one construction tech-focused venture capital firm is eager to fund a new generation of startups in the space. billion and $40.5

construction

TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

A music industry veteran of 10 years, Rodriguez was introduced to the tech world after he helped build an art program for the gener8tor, a startup accelerator based in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2018. He’s now part of a rarified club: In any given year, less than 5% of all venture capital funding goes to Latino founders.

creativity

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 14, 2025

As part of its vision to become Asias leading destination for global startups, South Korea has launched a comprehensive strategy that combines visa innovation, generous funding, and corporate collaboration through […]

startup accelerator

Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

At the moment, Gust for individual angels is only available to Accredited Investors who either (a) belong to an official angel group, venture fund or other organization that provides verification of their investor status, or (b) have already invested in (or been invited by) a startup using Gust for its investor relations communications.

investment

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Startups and VC. After being bootstrapped for seven years, Ngrok today announced that it raised $50 million in a Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Coatue. This drink makes you feel things : Poppi raises a can to fresh capital to support its functional beverage growth , Christine reports.

construction

TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

A music industry veteran of 10 years, Rodriguez was introduced to the tech world after he helped build an art program for the gener8tor, a startup accelerator based in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2018. He’s now part of a rarified club: In any given year, less than 5% of all venture capital funding goes to Latino founders.

creativity

TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2023

Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. That said, a paradigm shift of the broader venture landscape could be on the horizon. Moreover, rumors of deeply unethical behavior at accelerators are starting to surface frequently. Crowdfunding witnessed a 2.4x growth from 2020 to 2021.

accelerator

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Paulo Rogério Nunes. Contributor. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. Y Combinator.

startup

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The accelerator will finalize its selections in December and looks to start the 20th batch in January. . South Korea, which attracts the third largest amount of venture capital funding in Asia — about $6.45 SparkLabs launches $50M fund for promising early-stage startups in Korea.

accelerator

TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

It’s easy to spin your wheels as a startup founder without help, and connecting with a startup-focused group is a good way to find people who are in a similar position, Segneri said. His organization has been around for about 10 years, serving 3,300 venture founders from 150 different countries, so he knows from whence he speaks.

incubation

David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? GCVF is pioneering the future of venture capital and high growth startups for all small communities.

investment

TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2022

According to Mike Asem , a partner at the Midwest-focused M25 venture capital shop, the new terms help Y Combinator, but come with “tradeoffs” for the group and founders themselves. But early-stage investors are paying attention.

investment

TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2022

In an in-depth post, Fernandez explains alternative financing for startups, and how to tell which option is right for you. Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. One of the most notable trends in tech that has emerged during the pandemic is the steady commoditization of capital. “As

culture

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2022

Its startup ecosystem is active and well designed, attracting the attention of investors, accelerators, and incubators worldwide. According to the Startup Genome Report 2021, Seoul jumped to 16th from 20th in the world startup ecosystem ranking, with an ecosystem valued at US$47.2 trillion won (US$6.4

startup

TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

From mHub’s perspective, it had very much outgrown its current space, and its new center offers the startups and innovators and developers what they need, in the perfect geographical location. “We We wanted to be in one of the plant manufacturing districts and have access to public transit.

incubation

TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

“While flight restrictions did cause some international founders to pull crazy hours from our home countries to participate in the sessions, virtual sessions allowed additional members of our teams to participate that would otherwise not have been able to do so,” the accelerator’s organizers said in a TechCrunch post last year. “We

micromobility

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

Plug and Play’s network consists of 50,000 startups, over 500 leading corporations, and hundreds of venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. From 2020 to 2022, Plug and Play was the most active startup accelerator in the world, according to CB Insights.

accelerator

AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Register Antler , a business incubator and startup accelerator based in Singapore, has successfully raised $285 million for its emerging growth fund, Antler Elevate. The fund targets companies with ambitious mindsets, strong product-market fit, and remarkable growth potential, offering scale-up capital from Series A and beyond. .

startup

David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? GCVF is pioneering the future of venture capital and high growth startups for all small communities.

investment

Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

I remember the Demo Day in 2007 where DropBox presented to about 30 Boston area Angels and Venture Capital investors. from Sequoia Capital and have gone on to raise over $1 Billion from VC investors. You will present in front of hundreds of the most successful Angel investors and Venture Capital investors.

incubation

David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. Y Combinator.

startup

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Demo days at startup accelerators are a pretty big deal around here. Battery Ventures has backed Databricks since 2017, so Alex Wilhelm interviewed General Partner Dharmesh Thakker to understand why he thinks the company may be undervalued. Andreata Muforo, partner, TLcom Capital (a generalist fund backing uLesson).

SaaS

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The deal doubles the value of the startup to more than $4 billion, and indicates that SoftBank is still a risk-on operation. Startups/VC. Speaking of huge venture rounds at high prices, OneCard is in talks to raise what we’ve heard is nine-figures worth of capital at a unicorn valuation.

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