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Proptech still has fundamental problems for entrepreneurs to solve

TechCrunch

Proptech has made our lives easier with innovations like smart homes, AirBnB, and the ability to shop for and secure a mortgage from our phones. Starting a business is hard, but we now have a path for proptech, lined with funders and advisors, that can propel entrepreneurs over early obstacles through to maturity and deep market penetration.

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We’re disrupting TechCrunch Disrupt: 8 stages, 3 days, 1 city

TechCrunch

Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between. CTA: Want to reach the biggest funders, founders and Disruptors?

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Startup Fundraising that Meets Investor Expectations

American Entrepreneurship

That includes angel investors, venture capitalists, and institutional funders associated with various stages of a startup’s growth. The funders look for many ways to qualify with whom they are investing, but time is often the critical element that shows if the entrepreneurs are up to the challenges they seek.

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Aymium’s Facility is 1st Large-scale Use of Biocarbon to Replace Coal in Power generation

American Entrepreneurship

Such a technological accomplishment is only one part of the story—the other is the group of financial backers behind entrepreneur and innovator Mennell. Reiner Boehning, Managing Partner of ECP ForeStar, foresees Aymium’s innovative technology impacting industries and the importance of the funders in this inaugural project.

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Nth Cycle wants to revolutionize metals processing for recyclers and mine operators

TechCrunch

We’re really only innovating on the chemical recycling side of things,” she said. “We’re Hydro- and pyrometallurgical facilities can cost millions of dollars to construct, a cost that simply isn’t feasible for a lot of waste collectors. Image Credits: Nth Cycle (opens in a new window). “We’re

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Case Study: The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I feel like we are solidifying the foundation of the house and beginning to frame it out, but this “construction job” will have a number of phases. We are also grateful for the flexibility from our funder in terms of adjusting to change in strategy to address challenges related to COVID-19,” Eva adds. Challenges. Patience is key.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. J.M.Kaplan Innovation Prize. “The Innovation Prize seeks out innovators who are spearheading transformative early-stage projects in the fields of the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. Kairos Fellows. “The Notley Ventures. Skoll Foundation.

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