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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

At Versatile VC, we particularly like investing in “dual-PhD” problems, at the intersection of multiple domains. Participants from all over the world are eligible to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money and also receive mentorship and other resources. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000.

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From VC to DeFi: 6 Realistic Ways to Fund Your Startup in 2022

StartupNation

There are fantastic rewards to be had for those who know how to exploit the new opportunities for business funding that arise in times like these. Today, you can even buy cryptos like Ethereum or Bitcoin and use them as collateral to fund your business with crypto-backed loans. Angel investment. Venture capital or VC.

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Black Innovation Alliance, Village Capital team up to support founders of color

TechCrunch

Resource also plans to build a national community of practice among ESO leaders of color and their funders to share best practices and “develop stronger capital and mentorship pathways” for Black, Latinx and Indigenous founders across the U.S. On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

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

AsiaTechDaily

Register Singapore has earned its reputation as a global hub for business, with the distinction of being ranked first for economic freedom. The initiative aims to provide Singapore-based startups access to diverse funding sources and mentorship programs, nurturing innovative concepts into prosperous companies.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. Murphy, said the initiative came after conversations with Black and Latinx business investors. “T And, Detroit-based ID Ventures says it invests in minority and women-led companies “at 4x the national average.” 31, Black and Latinx founders had raised $2.3

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More African startups get into Techstars Toronto

TechCrunch

The program , held virtually , provided these startups with funding ($100,000 convertible note and $20,000 stipend), mentorship and access to its network. Y Combinator remains the most strategic global accelerator for African startups and has invested in about 60 of them in the last six years.

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Why every VC should spend a month with an accelerator

TechCrunch

When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Investment is much like dating — VCs could go for 40 coffee meetings a week with founders, but only one or two really catch their eye.