TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In 2020, VR did not get the shelter-in-place usage bump many had hoped for largely due to supply chain issues at Facebook, but VCs hope their new cheaper device will spell good things for the startup ecosystem.

opportunity 119

opportunity startup VC ventures 119

TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

There has been significant hype around Latin America’s startup success. For good reason, too: Startups have raised $9.3 billion in just the first half of 2021, almost double the amount in all of 2020, and mega-rounds are a growing trend. Investors should look for younger markets.

startup ecosystem 96

startup ecosystem startup disruption networking 96

TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2021

million Series C that Austin-based The Zebra raised in February of 2020. 6 VCs talk the future of Austin’s exploding startup ecosystem. The Zebra doubled its net revenue in 2020 to $79 million compared to $37 million in 2019, according to Melnick , who is former president of travel metasearch engine Kayak.

accelerator 99

accelerator startup ecosystem capital strategy 99

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. In 2020, the venture industry continued to invest in startups, despite the COVID-19 crisis. based tech founders are welcomed with open arms. According to a report by Dealroom.co

opportunity 93

opportunity startup startup ecosystem education 93

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

We’re just about a month away from TC Sessions: Space 2020 , a two-day conference dedicated to bold visionaries with the passion, audacity and technical skills to chart a new course in space. No matter where you fall in the early-stage startup ecosystem, TC Sessions: Space 2020 is dedicated to helping visionaries like you succeed.

accelerator 102

accelerator startup ecosystem pitching networking 102

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Over on EC, I’ve written a deep dive into five broad “clusters” of change that have the potential to transform our world in the 2020s, in areas like “wellness,” “climate,” “data society,” “creativity,” and “fundamentals” that each hold so many startups ideas that I truly am excited about what’s about to be unleashed this decade.

creativity 98

creativity culture startup ecosystem media 98

Revolution

JANUARY 8, 2021

On December 15, 2020, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund Managing Partner David Hall, testified in front of the U.S. David spoke about how to best address the needs of emerging startup ecosystems as well as Rise of the Rest’s work in addressing the diversity gap that exists in venture capital.

startup ecosystem 130

startup ecosystem entrepreneurship venture capital innovation 130

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

At our mid-year offsite our partnership at Upfront Ventures was discussing what the future of venture capital and the startup ecosystem looked like. We’ll just wait until companies that last raised in 2019 or 2020 come to market.”

VC 416

VC strategy investing investment 416

OurCrowd

JULY 1, 2019

February 13, 2020 in Jerusalem. The OurCrowd Global Investor Summit will again host the startup world in Jerusalem, as it gathers for a week of incredible events. The post Save the Date for 2020 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit! appeared first on OurCrowd.

startup ecosystem 57

startup ecosystem disruption culture venture capital 57

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 23, 2020

This year has shaken up venture capital, turning a hot early start to 2020 into a glacial period permeated with fear during the early days of COVID-19. For our October look at Boston and its startup scene, let’s get into the data and then understand how a new cohort of founders is cropping up among the city’s educational network.

venture capital 103

venture capital capital ventures peer-to-peer 103

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Register The startup ecosystem, including Pangyo Techno Valley, is rapidly aligning with the ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) trend. Data from the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance highlights a staggering 605% increase in Sustainably-Themed Investing in 2020 compared to 2016.

sustainability 105

sustainability collaboration frameworks startup ecosystem 105

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With an impressive 60% of startups hailing from outside South Korea, COMEUP 2023 , embraces its 2023 theme, “We Move the World,” underlining its commitment to continuous innovation and nurturing the global startup ecosystem.

collaboration 105

collaboration startup innovation communities 105

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 8, 2021

While venture capital gains in markets like India, Latin America and the larger African startup ecosystem have proved impressive, Europe has posted strong results of its own. A string of recent exits from European startup hubs makes its performance all the more intriguing. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.

accelerator 109

accelerator startup ecosystem venture capital capital 109

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

The event was a platform for showcasing innovative business solutions and provided valuable insights into Vietnam’s burgeoning startup ecosystem and the ongoing transformation within the digital technology landscape.

startup 98

startup startup ecosystem venture capital innovation 98

TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2021

-based startup Adaplay Esports, tweeted that African startups had “already raised $500 [million] in 2021,” which he contrasted positively to what he described as a full-year 2020 result of $1.4 Using his figures, African startups are on pace to raise $2.5

ventures 135

ventures finance financing venture capital 135

TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Gone are the days when the New York startup ecosystem, perennially in Silicon Valley’s shadow, was more hype than substance. (In CB Insights data paints a clear picture: In the first half of 2020, New York-based startups raised $7.6 A venture bonanza.

venture capital 103

venture capital startup ecosystem startup ventures 103

TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2021

As 2020 fades into the rearview mirror of history (huzzah!), it’s time to map out strategies to transform your early-stage startup dream into reality. Listen to what these early-stage founders said about TC Early Stage 2020. “I I recommend going to Early Stage.

frameworks 96

frameworks startup ecosystem communities pitching 96

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

In a concerted effort to help the startup ecosystem in Indonesia , PT Super Bank Indonesia (Superbank) and Genesis Alternative Ventures have introduced a collaborative financing solution with a combined commitment of Rp600 billion. This initiative is designed to support startups within the country’s startup landscape.

peer-to-peer 105

peer-to-peer startup collaboration venture capital 105

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

— Josh Constine -SignalFire (@JoshConstine) October 14, 2020. We are already seeing promising startups like Mmhmm , Docket and ClassEdu built with Zoom in mind, and these companies are garnering investor attention. In fact, some investors believe Zoom could be the next great startup ecosystem.

startup 101

startup startup ecosystem development leadership 101

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Over the last five years, Brazil has witnessed a startup boom. The main startups hubs in the country have traditionally been São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, but now a new wave of cities are building their own thriving local startup ecosystems, including Recife with Porto Digital hub and Florianópolis with Acate.

innovation 109

innovation creativity culture startup ecosystem 109

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Global Community Zone & Insights on Startup Growth The newly introduced zone featured booths and presentations from 18 participating teams, offering insights into Korea’s startup ecosystem’s global openness through a policy proposal presentation.

startup ecosystem 74

startup ecosystem startup collaboration communities 74

TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Chattanooga, TN-based Capacity Capital was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the southeastern U.S. Jonathan Bragdon , its CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50,000-$300,000 in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2x revenues in 12-24 months.

startup ecosystem 76

startup ecosystem funders VC mentorship 76

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 11, 2023

Established in 2020, AHG Lab operates under the umbrella of the Alternative Housing Group, which functions as a real estate startup and prop-tech incubator in the Philippines. AHG Lab has already nurtured a range of promising ventures.

peer-to-peer 97

peer-to-peer real estate incubation startup 97

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

billion yen in 2020. More from Asia Tech Daily: Japan’s EdgeCortix Closes $20 Million Funding Round, Collaborates with Renesas Electronics Breaking Barriers: Japan’s Startups Embrace Cryptocurrency Capital Japan’s Five-Year Development Strategy unveils KANSAI Startup Night Vol. Crowdfunding activity in Japan generated 12.4

investing 105

investing investment frameworks startup ecosystem 105

TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

The Future Africa Fund kicked off in 2015 when Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Nadayar Enegesi , co-founders of US-based and African-focused talent company Andela, wrote checks to African startups as angel investors. In January 2020, the pair made the fund official, with Aboyeji as general partner and Enegesi as limited partner.

founder 144

founder financing finance investing 144

TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem. As of October, climate-tech startups had raised over $32 billion in 2021 and, according to Dealroom and London & Co., VCs invested nearly $50 billion in climate-tech companies between 2020 and 2021. More posts by this contributor. Abrar Chaudhury. Contributor.

finance 89

finance financing VC economic development 89

OurCrowd

DECEMBER 16, 2019

It was a pleasure to be hosted at the SALT conference in Abu Dhabi, where, amongst other topics, we discussed startup ecosystems ranging from UAE, USA, Israel and beyond. Up next: As we wrap up 2019, we examine what’s next for tech in 2020. Startup Nation and beyond. What Are The Top 10 Blockchain Predictions For 2020?

startup ecosystem 45

startup ecosystem collaboration networking startup 45

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Carla Napoleão is an edtech analyst at Dealroom, where she is responsible for producing custom research related to edtech and global startup ecosystems. Big public exits aren’t necessarily an appealing exit strategy in this climate, but M&A activity has already surpassed 2020 levels. Carla Napoleão. Contributor.

startup ecosystem 108

startup ecosystem SaaS ventures strategy 108

TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

Spain’s government is gearing up to pass the country’s first ever startup law. The process of debating and agreeing the details of this startup ecosystem support framework is expected to take between six and nine months. So — if all goes to plan — Spain will finally get a startup law before the end of this year.

startup ecosystem 85

startup ecosystem startup strategy frameworks 85

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Over the last two years, New Zealand’s startup scene has seen record venture and early-stage investment. Despite the pandemic, 2020 saw $158 million invested into 108 deals, representing the third year in a row of over $100 million in investment in startups.

VC 107

VC startup startup ecosystem capital 107

TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

We believe that in order to increase diversity in the startup ecosystem, one thing that we must do is increase diversity — whether it be in regard to gender, race or geography — amongst angel investors,” said Hustle Fund co-founder and general partner Elizabeth Yin. That’s not super helpful at this point in the ecosystem.

angel investing 99

angel investing real estate startup ecosystem investing 99

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

At Jungle Ventures, we have observed the following key trends in how the startup ecosystem is evolving: Moving beyond demand-side innovation. Building a defensible moat is essential for the long-term success of any startup.

startup 87

startup startup ecosystem venture capital innovation 87

StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 4: Startup founders are white.

innovation 97

innovation startup creativity startup founder 97

TechCrunch

JULY 9, 2021

And around the world, technology hubs are enjoying a flurry of high-priced deals that are enriching startups and providing them with capital at earlier stages that used to be reserved for IPOs and other seminal funding events. startup ecosystem, along with similar entries concerning the Asian and European startup markets.

startup 108

startup venture capital startup ecosystem capital 108

TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

Brazil has seen notable acquisitions in recent years, including Twilio buying Teravoz in January 2020 , and Etsy buying Elo7 in June for more than $200 million. TechCrunch noted last year that in the decade leading up to 2020, just two of the 56 IPOs in Brazil were technology companies. IPOs are another. And it’s not alone.

accelerator 99

accelerator startup startup ecosystem venture capital 99

StartupNation

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Withstanding the onset of a global pandemic, VC investments have grown by roughly 15% globally to nearly $260 billion in 2020 compared to the previous year, with VC investments in the United States alone reaching a record high of roughly $130 billion in that same period. . I am no stranger to this gender gap within the VC space.

venture capital 93

venture capital ventures capital VC 93

TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Resource’s “ESO Accelerator” will train startup ecosystem leaders on how to build a more financially sustainable organization, as well as help connect them to potential funders. On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

support 86

support innovation capital funders 86