Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

. + This post unpacks offers an insiders’ view of some of the key strategic decisions that led to Techstars’ decline. ————– Techstars is – or was – one of the world’s best startup accelerator programs. Bottom line, Techstars needed cash.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Before launching the fund, Google proved helpful in startups’ journeys via its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. The accelerator program has supported more than 80 startups in seed to Series A stages with equity-free mentorship and resources.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

Microsoft has today announced plans to support 10,000 startups in Africa over the next five years through a series of initiatives including partnerships with accelerators and incubators across the continent. Microsoft said that it is already working with Banque Misr, Global Venture Capital and Get Funded Capital.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

At the moment, Gust for individual angels is only available to Accredited Investors who either (a) belong to an official angel group, venture fund or other organization that provides verification of their investor status, or (b) have already invested in (or been invited by) a startup using Gust for its investor relations communications.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 23, 2023

Aventurine focuses on where venture capital doesn’t typically go: It gets in early to support people who aren’t natural entrepreneurs, and invests in IP for the long term using what it calls a Perpetual IP Income fund, or PIPI fund. If it sounds as if it’s the antithesis of quick growth and timely exit, that’d be accurate.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. How to get a job in venture capital. How to find a job as a VC scout.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

Rodriguez said EVEN aims to address other pain points that artists have today, such as being compensated or credited properly, by letting them connect with their fan base easily, which in turn lets fans support artists and avoid having to pay fees to reseller platforms.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As we get into our dive into Q3 2021 venture capital numbers, one region in particular has our attention: Europe. While venture capital gains in markets like India, Latin America and the larger African startup ecosystem have proved impressive, Europe has posted strong results of its own. Let’s talk Europe!

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Founder Bounty

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Accelerators like YC can provide real value to any startup or business and we have written a bunch of articles on this so make sure to check them out! Is antler or any accelerator worth doing to start my company Entrepreneurs do need a lot of support and it’s not easy to build a company. Should you do it?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Ideaspace Ventures, the startup accelerator division of the MVP Group of Companies, has announced the inclusion of five new startups in its 12th cohort of the flagship accelerator program, titled […]

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Salvador (Bahia’s capital) is the natural birthplace of Brazil’s Black Silicon Valley, which largely centers around a local ecosystem hub, Vale do Dendê. In almost three years, the accelerator has supported 90 companies directly that cut across various industries, with high representation from the creative and social impact sectors.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

If a bank doesn’t believe in your idea, the startup community might — and there’s a good chance they’ll give you a lot of money if they do. Accelerators. Startup accelerators provide seed money, counseling, networking and other services to launch your business. Angel investing and venture capital (VC).

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

The investment platform I founded and run, VenturePole, is the investment partner of HealthInc, the health tech accelerator of Startupbootcamp, the biggest startup accelerator organization in Europe. The winners receive support, including an investment, to accelerate and scale their ventures. Keep it short.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

At the moment, Gust for individual angels is only available to Accredited Investors who either (a) belong to an official angel group, venture fund or other organization that provides verification of their investor status, or (b) have already invested in (or been invited by) a startup using Gust for its investor relations communications.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2021

This morning Techstars , a network of startup accelerators and a venture capital fund, announced that Maëlle Gavet is its new CEO. Gavet told TechCrunch that Techstars has invested in over 2,300 companies and is putting capital into around 500 yearly.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

Rodriguez said EVEN aims to address other pain points that artists have today, such as being compensated or credited properly, by letting them connect with their fan base easily, which in turn lets fans support artists and avoid having to pay fees to reseller platforms.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Kim noted that the investment is made either with a SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) or stock purchase agreement — a decision that is up to the startup to make. . During its program, SparkLabs provides funding, mentorship and access to administrative and legal advisory support for startups. and Asia. .

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

In those seven years, the accelerator says it has supported more than 500 startups, 200 manufacturers, been awarded around 450 patents, and helped to create roughly 4,000 jobs. We wanted to be in an opportunity zone so that we could leverage that designation to attract and bring more venture capital to the table,” said Allen. “We

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This drink makes you feel things : Poppi raises a can to fresh capital to support its functional beverage growth , Christine reports. 3 methods for valuing pre-revenue novel AI startups. Meet ouroboros : Becca writes that we’re going to see more startups acquire other startups. You can sign up here.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

What if a little bit of investment, a splash of mentoring and practical support, a slew of introductions, and a whole lot of belief could be used to help artists with their careers? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2023

Moreover, rumors of deeply unethical behavior at accelerators are starting to surface frequently. The most notable example was allegations of fraud at Newchip , a popular virtual startup accelerator. Another instance of negative press involved the On Deck accelerator, which laid off 25% of its staff in 2022.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2022

“It is still small-scale, and the most important thing we are doing that other companies should do is focus on the design, engineering and full-scale installations of vessels and the supporting systems to make a lot of it,” said Josh Tetrick, co-founder and CEO of Eat Just, which sells lab-grown chicken meat in Singapore.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2023

” On the whole, I’m here to support companies. In the Netherlands, we have support programs for scaleups or companies that are a bit further along, so a lot of what we do is to build connections, introducing them to founders or investors in the Bay Area, supporting them in as many ways as I can.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. The Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) will serve as a hub for financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insuretech) startups.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2022

Strong Government Support: The Korean government is constantly improving the country’s infrastructure. In 2017, South Korea established the Ministry of SMEs and Startups to systematically oversee various startup support projects to reinforce momentum. trillion won (US$6.4 Also, easy access to other Asian countries.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2022

The startup participated in AngelPad’s three-month startup accelerator program in 2018, shortly before TechCrunch reported that the company had $265,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Forma’s core mission is to flip that relationship by designing employee-first benefits programs, he added.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Register Antler , a business incubator and startup accelerator based in Singapore, has successfully raised $285 million for its emerging growth fund, Antler Elevate. The fund targets companies with ambitious mindsets, strong product-market fit, and remarkable growth potential, offering scale-up capital from Series A and beyond.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

However you do it, whether an incubator or an accelerator, you are generally very early with your idea, and that’s OK. Essentially, these [programs] are just ways to support you at a really early stage of your startup,” Segneri said. “We’re That’s the purpose of joining one of these programs.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? GCVF specializes in providing critical support to founders based in small communities, while connecting them to an unfair network well-beyond their small-town headquarters. . II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community.

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Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

I remember the Demo Day in 2007 where DropBox presented to about 30 Boston area Angels and Venture Capital investors. from Sequoia Capital and have gone on to raise over $1 Billion from VC investors. Well, Dropbox focused on User Experience, ease of use, and cross platform support. None of the local VC firms invested.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

.” You may have spotted Barrera’s cowboy hat at one of the many startup conferences he is involved with as a mentor, judge, host or speaker — and he does wear many hats. In my case, being a developer myself enables me to switch and adapt my process to any layer of the organization, including the development team.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? GCVF specializes in providing critical support to founders based in small communities, while connecting them to an unfair network well-beyond their small-town headquarters. . II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Demo days at startup accelerators are a pretty big deal around here. Benoit Wirz, partner, Brighteye Ventures (an active edtech-focused venture capital fund in Europe that backs YouSchool, Lightneer and Aula). How many dating networks can the public market support?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

This is where StockX and Rivian call home, along with a growing stable of medical technology companies, fintech startups and security companies. The area is quickly transforming thanks to active investors, low cost of living and access to amazing universities that have a long history of supporting entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2022

He is now co-founder and chairman of 22 Ventures. Startup accelerators are increasingly putting the brakes on demo days. The often flashy events reserved for founders to connect with investors have long been part of the likes of Y Combinator’s program, seen as the “graduation” of startups’ journey.

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