Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 4, 2024

My previous startup was bootstrapped, easy, fast, and 100% control. Fundraising is different for each startup, and it’s also very different in each stage of that startup. Let’s get one thing very clear, not every startup has to raise investment nor it’s the job of a startup to raise money. Still no new email.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With this award, Cellico will participate in the CES exhibition in Las Vegas, USA (January 9 ~ 12, 2024) for the second consecutive year. Cellico, by winning innovation awards for two consecutive years and, unusually, in three categories at CES 2024, has once again validated its excellent technological capabilities.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Fall 2024 batch will begin in San Francisco on Sunday, 9/29, and Demo Day will be in early December. In response to overwhelming demand, we are running a YC batch this fall. Applications are now open. We are excited to work with founders who want to begin YC right away rather than wait for the W25 batch. FAQ Why is YC doing a fall batch?

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

Microsoft alone accounted for over 60% of CoreWeaves 2024 revenue, raising questions about customer concentration risk. In July 2024, he signed legislation at CoreWeaves Roseland office establishing the Next New Jersey Program, which allocates up to $500 million in tax credits to attract AI investment. The company reported $1.92

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 20, 2024

In 2024, the Series A Crunch has returned. AI startups, the darlings of the current era, are a notable exception. Two years later, this indigestible excessive bolus of fundraising rounds hit the Series B market & Series Bs became the most challenging round to raise. Why is this happening again?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

In the rocky economic climate of 2024, creativity fuels entrepreneurial success more than deep pockets. With passion, hustle, and these thrifty startup strategies, you can transform your vision into a viable product without relying on loans or financing.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From when the exit market reopens to what happens with AI investing, more than 40 VCs share their predictions and expectations for 2024. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The company touts over 200,000 businesses with, a large portion being startups that use its services as a financial backbone, replacing cumbersome platform switching or thejuggling third-party apps. In 2024, it launched a suite of financial software features and entered the consumer space with Mercury Personal. The result?

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 19, 2024

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has announced the selection of the top 74 startups from a pool of over 600 contenders for its eighth annual Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 (EPiC 2024) Grand Finale, which will take place in Hong Kong on April 26, 2024.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 29, 2024

In a thrilling culmination, the eighth edition of the EPiC 2024 championship concluded on April 26, with German startup tozero GmbH emerging as the overall champion. Hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), EPiC is one of the global startups’ most innovative and captivating annual events.

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Y Combinator

APRIL 3, 2024

What we call “the office” has very quickly become more of a campus, and the energy of this campus is unlike anything else in startup land. As Jared Friedman put it recently : YC’s new home is the most concentrated focal point the early stage startup ecosystem has ever seen. Expect more announcements here soon.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

At the IMPACT Summit yesterday, I shared our Top 10 Trends for Data in 2024. Software startups are rising to meet the need. LLMs Transform the Stack : Large language models transform data in many ways. First, they have driven an increased demand for data and are causing a complete architecture inside companies.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

in 17 startups since 2019. You’re part of a knowledgeable group of investors who work collaboratively to evaluate each startup and its ability to provide valuable, marketable solutions and good returns.” Accredited investors are invited to nation’s largest angel conference, which has invested $4.8M It’s inspiring,” says Luckhurst.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 6, 2024

Identify and access management company Okta will award up to $500K as an investment to the winner of its inaugural SaaS startup competition. Okta’s platform helps startups develop identity-enabled applications. This is an incredible opportunity for startups to showcase their creativity while building for the future.”

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Archer Aviation, the electric aircraft startup that recently announced a deal to go public via a merger with a blank-check company, plans to launch a network of its urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024. an increasingly common financial path that allows the startup to eschew the once traditional IPO process.

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The typical software startup raised their Series A 15 months after raising their seed at 2x their seed valuation. In 2024, I expect most of these figures to revert to the mean - not the peaks of 2020-2021, but more akin to 2018. A year ago, that Series A would have been raised three months earlier at 3.5x the valuation.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Register Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation ( Mosti ) plans to push emerging technology and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education within the framework of Budget 2024. Minister Chang Lih Kang has outlined these focus areas in Mosti’s budgetary proposals.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JANUARY 31, 2024

See pic.twitter.com/Szj8rjN2md — Hila Chefer (@hila_chefer) January 24, 2024 These companies all have massive distribution advantages, with billions of users on their products. Products We have been tracking 21 public products so far this year. This is a very common problem across all of the publicly available models.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Startups involved in B2B e-commerce such as Faire and Mirakl have burst out of the gates in 2020. Almost overnight, these startups transformed into consequential platforms, earning billion-dollar valuations along the way. trillion in sales by 2024 , up from an estimated $680 billion in 2018, according to payments research firm iBe TSD.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 22, 2023

With CredoVentures VC , I collaborated to enhance the capabilities of startup engineering leaders through mentoring and workshops. This collaboration involved a series of Leadership Academy workshops and online webinars, aimed at hedging their startup investments. Key Result: Grow the community from 350 members in 2023 to 500 in 2024.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 21, 2024

Fintech funding in Southeast Asia declined 20% year-on-year to US$851 million in the first half of 2024, according to a report by Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform. This […]

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

WeRide, one of China’s most-funded startups developing autonomous driving capabilities, said on Wednesday that it has raised a $200 million strategic round from Chinese bus maker Yutong. Autonomous driving startups in China are racing to showcase their progress, in part to attract funding for their cash-bleeding businesses. .”

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 8, 2024

The fastest growing category of US venture investment in 2024 is AI. At this pace, we should expect AI startups to raise about $55b in 2024. AI startups now command more than 20% share of all US venture dollars across categories, including healthcare, biotech, & software. Venture capitalists have invested $18.3

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

In the 2024 competition, 62 finalists competed in the Global Quarter-Finals from February through April. Help organize your chapter competition, spread the word among university and startup communities, participate as a mentor or judge, and support the local finals. It was humbling and a privilege to be part of the students’ journey.”

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2023

TechCrunch Early Stage returns to Boston on April 25, 2024, and the agenda for our flagship founder event is shaping up. We’re excited to share this sneak peek at some of the fantastic speakers and sessions we have on tap. All rights reserved.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Register On November 24th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to invest over KRW 250 billion in the field of biotech health through K-Bio and Vaccine Funds, managed by Yuanta Investment, Premier Partners, InterVest, and Korea Investment Partners, starting in 2024. The funds, with a total size of KRW 2,616.3

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024, the Samuel P. Pictured left to right: Barry Snyder, Erin Kerner, Bob Dornich (TechCelerator Coach), Michael Irvin “We are thrilled to witness the success of these promising startups and their potential to drive economic growth in the Erie region,” remarked Brian Slawin, Portfolio Manager for Ben Franklin CNP.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

The city unveiled its plans to support local startups and nurture entrepreneurship with a series of new initiatives under the guidance of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Karakalpakstan has charted a comprehensive plan for the years 2023-2024.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

25 seed and early-stage startups participate in a 5-month long program ending with a Demo Day showcasing their disruptive innovation For its 2024 global accelerator cohort, Morgan Stanley received thousands of applications. The global financial services firm narrowed its selection down to 25 companies for its I nclusive Ventures Lab.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What we did: Revolution Ventures Managing Partner, Tige Savage , Associate, Anant Pai , and Rise of the Rest VP, James Barlia , were all in attendance at 2023’s Cintrifuse Summit, which focused on “homegrown hustle,” inspiring innovation, and retaining talent in the greater Cincinnati startup ecosystem.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 21, 2024

In 2024, we believe the revenue opportunity will be multiples larger in the enterprise. Can these startups actually make any money? In 2024, however, many leaders are reallocating that spend to more permanent software line items; fewer than a quarter reported that genAI spend will come from innovation budgets this year.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

Register Asia is a significant market for startups due to its large and diverse population, as well as its rapidly growing economies. South Korea’s largest accelerator program– the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) is the unique opportunity for global startups to enter the flourishing market of Asia.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Register Stilt Studios , the Indonesian startup renowned for its innovative prefabricated modular homes, has successfully concluded a series A funding round, raising $10 million through a blend of debt and equity investments. The injection of capital will fuel the startup’s expansion across international markets.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

December 20, 2024 ) Applications for Delawares fifth annual Startup302 funding competition will be accepted January 2 through 26 from technology-enabled startups with high-growth potential and at least one founding team member from an underrepresented group. Thanks to sponsors, there is no charge to enter.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 26, 2023

Register Government-supported accelerator program Startup Studio Indonesia (SSI) is now accepting applications for its seventh cohort. By prioritizing this aspect, startups can ensure that their products or services align with market needs, making them more appealing to potential investors. million (RM305 million) in funding.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The AsiaStartUpExpo, a premier virtual event by beSUCCESS, is set to take place on November 19, 2024, providing a platform for startups, investors, and corporate partners to connect, collaborate, and […]

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