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Google’s Africa Investment Fund makes first investment in Uganda’s SafeBoda

TechCrunch

Internet giant Google announced today that it has made the first investment from its Africa Investment Fund in Ugandan super app SafeBoda. The accelerator program has supported more than 80 startups in seed to Series A stages with equity-free mentorship and resources. Google sets up $50M fund to invest in African startups.

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NJEDA Approves NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment in Women-Led Clothing Distributor

American Entrepreneurship

Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J. July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company.

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NJEDA Approves NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment in Women-Led Tech Platform

American Entrepreneurship

Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J. July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company.

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Greenville Startup, Advanced Power & Energy, Receives Game-Changing $500,000 Investment to Pave the Way for Safer EV Charging Stations

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is set to transform the industry as Greenville-based startup, Advanced Power & Energy, secures a significant investment of $500,000 from the Mercer County Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

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NJEDA Approves First NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment to Newark-based 1Huddle

American Entrepreneurship

First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J. October 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the first investment in an emerging New Jersey company from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF).

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Ben Franklin’s Spring 2024 TechCelerator Winners Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Through expert-led weekly group sessions and personalized mentorship, participants refine their business models, financial strategies, and presentation skills, culminating in a compelling pitch presentation.

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Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon at HAX Flagship U.S. HQ in Newark

American Entrepreneurship

(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. headquarters.