TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

billion in funding that had gone to all founders up until that point in 2020. . Also, Digitalundivided’s ProjectDiane 2020 report found that Black and Latinx women founders received just $1.7 ” On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point. As one evidence of that, last year Crunchbase found that as of Aug.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

of total funding in 2020 , according to Crunchbase data. . In conjunction with announcing Best Buy’s commitment to the fund, the company and venture firm said they would jointly launch an entrepreneurship program at Best Buy Teen Tech Centers to help develop young entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, networking and funding access.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This program provides a unique platform for mentorship, networking, and investment opportunities for early-stage startups from South Korea and beyond. The COMEUP Stars program for this year involves 13 top Korean and foreign VCs and accelerators closely collaborating with 10 promising startups each.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The early-stage VC had already set up five social impact funds and backed 81 startups since 2020, after Han acquired the firm in December 2019. Sopoong invests up to $350,000 into each startup via the accelerator program and offers mentorship, co-working space, administrative support and networking opportunities with experts.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2021

In an unprecedented work environment defined by distributed teams and virtual-only communication, two co-founders think their 2018 bet reigns truer than ever: mentors need mentorship, too. times from Q2 2020, and in the last five months, monthly revenue has doubled. Quarterly bookings have increased 3.4

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TechCrunch

MARCH 4, 2021

The startup was founded by Tongayi Choto and Roger Roman in July 2020 and has offices in Harare and Los Angeles. However , organizations like Techstars Seattle, Transparent Collective, and Google for Startups have helped us by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and investor demo days showcases,” Roman said.

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Impact Hub

JULY 14, 2021

In 2020 it expanded to Germany through Impact Hub Munich and the target audience for each location changed. . 2020-2021 New Roots participants in Impact Hub Munich. Then, check the 2020-2021 New Roots report for some insightful data!

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StartupNation

JULY 19, 2021

Generation Z (2001-2020) = 5%. To help baby boomers succeed, employers should create specific goals and deadlines, offer mentorships roles and take a coaching-style feedback approach. Breakdown of workforce by generation : Traditionalists (1925-1945) = 2%. Baby boomers (1946- 1964) = 25%. Generation X (1965-1980) = 33%.

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StartupNation

MARCH 10, 2021

Community organizations like Shine & Rise provide support and mentorship to women who work at tech companies, and coworking spaces like Cahoots offer dedicated tech entrepreneurial spaces for the community. In November 2020, Llamasoft was acquired by Coupa Software for $1.5 In 2020, they raised $5.5 million in 2020.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The program , held virtually , provided these startups with funding ($100,000 convertible note and $20,000 stipend), mentorship and access to its network. The accelerator also backed cross-border payment infrastructure company Fliqpay in 2020.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

Census Bureau reports that starting in the spring of 2020 and continuing into 2021, Americans have been filing new business applications at the fastest rate since 2007. In addition, visitors will find opportunities for mentorship and guidebooks on building as well as running a small business.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Chattanooga, TN-based Capacity Capital was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the southeastern U.S. Revenue-based flexible VCs. These investors are paid back primarily based on a percentage of revenues. Capacity Capital. I wanted [a term for] something similar (between debt and equity) but on an extremely small scale.”.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But having a diverse cluster of big tech companies helps the ecosystem by providing more resources, including mentorship and early funding opportunities, say Singapore-based investors. This means startups will have to compete more aggressively for talent. Timing was also crucial. “All those dovetailed nicely during that time.”

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 24, 2021

Since its creation in August 2020, the app has facilitated over 600 consultations. Since its launch in 2020, the platform has enabled more than 500 consultations and onboarded more than 25 healthcare providers. The company hopes to expand its reach to ensure all Africans have access to fast and affordable healthcare. .

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

We fielded the survey in 2016, 2018 and 2020, and released the outcomes of the third edition last month, featuring data (as of June 30, 2020) collected from 378 firms, a marked increase from 203 participating firms in 2018. On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point. Assessing inclusion remains a challenge.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Hosted and produced by Ramon Ray of Smart Hustle Media, the first two Summits were held earlier in 2020. By joining 1776, members access the knowledge, mentorship, capital, markets, and talent they need in order to scale. The next one will be in spring 2021. Communicating with your team and customers is key in any business.

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Impact Hub

MAY 13, 2021

Their three-week lockdown in April 2020 caused GDP to fall by an estimated 27.9% Despite a minimal increase in GDP by the 4th quarter, the Nigerian economy suffered a -4.20% decline in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. during that period and an additional 12.23% ( 3.8

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StartupNation

MAY 13, 2021

Consumers around the world spent $900 billion at online retailers in 2020, according to report from the Mastercard Economics Institute. With consumers spending more than ever online, it’s no wonder why so many entrepreneurs are joining e-commerce marketplaces in droves. Up to 30% of that shift is expected to be permanent, too.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Then, Bleu earned a spot in the 2020 class of the IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator dedicated to supporting innovative startups in fintech and health tech industries. These types of accelerators offer startups workshops, technical and business mentorship, and access to a network of partners, customers and stakeholders.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2021

Index Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, which first invested in the company in its $16 million Series A in 2020, also participated. The Series B is being led by General Catalyst (which has been especially active this week with U.K.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2023

Katanforoosh says he came to realize that people weren’t starved for upskilling content — quite the contrary — but were instead missing the guidance and mentorship necessary to increase their skills. (Ng previously led one of Google’s AI research divisions, Google Brain, and briefly served as VP and chief scientist at Baidu.)

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 25, 2024

Launches Fellowship Grant Opportunity for Early Career Entrepreneurs Altitude Lab today announced that its incubating startups raised over $120M in early-stage funding since commencing operations in 2020. Unlike other STEM fields, life science has an extremely diverse funnel of talent.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

At the beginning of each mentorship, goals and objectives were established with the ambition of following a defined plan of action. Impact Hub Munich began the same initiative with thirty mompreneurs in July 2020. There were nine workshops in total, and 14 000 US dollars were invested in the ventures through the Wellcome Trust Funding.

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Y Combinator

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

After Y Combinator, the pair went on to nab a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 , and raise a seed round in 2020 from investors like YC, Kleiner Perkins, Backstage Capital, Kapor Capital, and former LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner (during the pandemic, no less). Here’s just how far they’ve come—from idea to reality. “On

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2021

Here’s what Ashley Barrington, founder of MarketPearl, told us about her time at TC Early Stage 2020: TechCrunch offered a great variety of sessions and speakers — top investors, founders and credible subject-matter experts — who gave unique insights based on personal experience. It’s like a mini masterclass in entrepreneurship.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 22, 2022

The first edition of the program in the country was successfully run between May and November of 2020 – thanks to the great satisfaction of participants and growing interest of stakeholders, EWA has the potential to keep opening new (and more) doors for women in the Romanian agrifood sector.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2022

Futi, who founded the company with Akinwale, Mark Edomwande, Kunle Ogungbamila , and Namir El-Khouri in 2020, said with the new and subsequent funding, Orda is working on an expansion into South Africa by the end of this year. . Last year, 80% of the U.S. company’s third-quarter revenue of $486.4

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 3, 2022

2020 and 2021 ate our plans for breakfast, with a side of predictions and a tall glass of tentative hope. I also took on a few pro-bono projects from a couple of startup mentorship programs, just because I wanted to help?—?and Note that I said ‘12 things’, not ‘12 steps I followed to get here’?—?that

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

You must show proof that your small business was started either before or on 1st January 2020 to stand a chance. It provides them with education, mentorship, access to resources and so much more. It mostly targets those that have particularly been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or destruction from looting. Website: [link].

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Donations will further the Angel Investor Foundation’s mission and support for entrepreneurs who need access to education, funding and mentorship resources. Established in 2020, Angel Investor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization under U.S. EIN 86-1212274.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

Based in Ridgewood, The Many Company was founded in 2020 by Carolyn Butler, a graduate of the Stevens Institute of Technology, and Rich Amsinger. Bullpen Management also has a history of providing support and mentorship to assist their portfolio companies in crossing over to mainstream consensus.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

Based in Ridgewood, The Many Company was founded in 2020 by Carolyn Butler, a graduate of the Stevens Institute of Technology, and Rich Amsinger. Bullpen Management also has a history of providing support and mentorship to assist their portfolio companies in crossing over to mainstream consensus.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For 25 years, Salyer led Accel Financial Staffing, until the sale of the company to key employees in the 3 rd quarter of 2020. On September 30, 2020, the long-term employees acquired the business, ensuring a bright future for many years to come. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs pursuing a startup in Oklahoma? Get started!

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They take advice or mentorship from too many influencers or “gurus,” most of whom haven’t achieved real results and are offering bad advice. Copyright © 2020 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. Many aspiring entrepreneurs never gain traction because they continue to get data and coaching rather than go with the workable advice they already have.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

This is a summary of: Revenue-Based financing: State of the Industry 2020. Capacity Capital , based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the Southeast. —– UP Fund is a rolling venture fund launched in Q4 2020, and part of global SaaS accelerator Upekkha, based in India.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 2, 2022

KSGC selects 60 promising startup teams from across the world every year and gives an all-expenses-paid mentorship/networking opportunity in South Korea. In 2020, despite a turbulent economic condition and the impact of COVID-19, KSGC attracted 2648 applications from 118 countries.

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