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Steve Case Testifies on Expanding Access to Capital Across America

Revolution

On the contrary, for the last decade, I have been getting out of my office and onto a bus to see whats going on in startup ecosystems across the country. Revolutions Rise of the Rest initiative has visited dozens upon dozens of startup ecosystems across the country and backed more than 200 seed-stage companies in more than 100 cities.

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Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled

AsiaTechDaily

Startup SG Tech Grant Startup SG Tech, a key initiative for technological firms in Singapore, underwent enhancements in 2017 to facilitate better cash flow for successful applicants. Startups benefit from a matching scheme where NRF invests on par with other investors in the venture capital fund.

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Moonshots, Momentum, and Legislative Tailwinds Beyond Silicon Valley

Revolution

Consequently, the Bay Area experienced a surge, capturing over one-third of all early-stage venture funding in the U.S., marking its highest level since 2017. Roads, bridges, and transport will make or break a city’s ability to grow its startup ecosystem and talent pool. Infrastructure touches everything.

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Foreign investors have a bigger role to play in growing Latin America’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Investors should bring a local strategy that makes them an asset to Latin America’s startup ecosystem. The amount of VC capital being funneled into Latin American startups has surged since 2017, with angel investment close behind. Investors should look for younger markets. investors remain shy.

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Japanese Regulator Plans to Double Crowdfunding Investment Cap for Retail Investors

AsiaTechDaily

In November 2022, the “ Five-Year Startup Development Plan” was unveiled, leading to increased investments from venture capitalists, business corporations, and corporate venture capital entities (CVCs). This shift has provided considerable momentum for boosting investments in startups. While the U.S.

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Why Felix Williams, who started a VC firm at 19, believes his youth gives him an advantage as an investor

TechCrunch

Felix Williams is the founder and managing director of Lagomaj Capital. While younger than the typical investor, Williams believes his youth affords him the ability to offer a fresh perspective on tech and problems that startups are trying to solve. When did you first become interested in venture capital? Louis well.

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Does Atlantic Canada have a blueprint for rural revival in the post-pandemic era?

TechCrunch

When they return, young people like Morrison are finding that Atlantic Canadians have quietly built a robust startup ecosystem that has resulted in a dozen acquisitions to companies like IBM and Salesforce, the sum of which likely surpasses $5 million in cash and stock. venture capital.