Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

Through initiatives such as virtual contests and our renowned TechCelerator Startup Boot Camps, we have not only created and retained jobs but also facilitated the development of new products and processes, resulting in a remarkable revenue of $210 million by portfolio companies.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ACA Board of Directors As ACA continues to fulfill our mission of being the steward and thought leader for the global angel community, we are searching for smart, energetic, highly motivated, and accomplished candidates to serve on the ACA Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 11, 2023

ACA Board of Directors As ACA continues to fulfill our mission of being the steward and thought leader for the global angel community, we are searching for smart, energetic, highly motivated and accomplished candidates to serve on the ACA Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

February 15, 2024) – To respond to challenges faced by New Jersey technology and biotechnology companies in raising capital, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is launching monthly Innovation Programs Office Hours to highlight programs offered by the Authority to stimulate the innovation economy. “The

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Incredible Organizational Change, Growth and Advocacy: a Look at the ACA Success and Goals For 2024 Despite the volatility brought about by the pandemic, economic uncertainty, market fluctuation, bank failures and a myriad of other difficulties, the ACA has powered through to continue to be the voice for the art and science of angel investing.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The post NJEDA Program Helps to Draw Investment Interest into Innovative NJ Startups appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today®.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

The Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) will serve as a hub for financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insuretech) startups. Plug and Play’s network consists of 50,000 startups, over 500 leading corporations, and hundreds of venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

OK2StandUP, a cutting-edge healthcare technology startup dedicated to preventing falls among seniors, is thrilled to announce a strategic investment of $150,000 from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (CNP). Plans include increasing the number of full-time employees to six in the first quarter of 2024.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today approved an investment into Newark Venture Partners, III, L.P. Additionally, up to $1 million of the NJEDA’s aggregate commitment will be invested through a fund to exclusively invest in Newark-based startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Board will work to increase capital to minority-owned startups, create diverse innovation economy WOODBRIDGE, N.J. Across the nation, women- and minority-owned startups have not benefitted from the increase in venture capital investments that white-owned startups have experienced.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

New Managing Director Joshua Taylor Brings 20 Years of Strategy and Entrepreneurial Experience Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Under the NJIEF, the State acts as an equity investor in startups, deploying up to $600 million into companies alongside professional venture capital groups. The Evergreen Fund currently has $46 million available and is expected to use this to fund initial investments into six to ten high-growth businesses in New Jersey.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Register Now Startup of the Week Surgical Theater: Leading extended reality healthcare Nowhere is accuracy more essential than in the operating room. That chimes with an IMF report last week that forecast a renewal of global economic growth in 2024, much earlier than previously predicted.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

These hubs, often located in cities or regions with a strong focus on tech development, bringing together startups, investors, academic institutions, and industry leaders to drive growth and create new solutions for the economy of tomorrow.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

State College, PA On December 4, 2024, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College hosted the inaugural Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster event, gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development experts to showcase the regions growing sensor technology industry.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

for 2024 — adjusting for inflation, that’s a $5B increase over a 10-year period. Beyond the numbers, the impact of that capital has also translated into jobs, economic growth, and success stories that have inspired others to start or back companies in their hometowns. in seed- and early-stage funding.

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