This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 20, 2013

That''s not really positive or sustainable for building a startup ecosystem. and Hot Potato were acquire by Facebook, but those were acqui-hires where the value of the teams (all great folks) were more valuable than what they created.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This shows that Africa’s investment landscape is still very promising because it continues to grow, and there’s increasing interest in multiple startup ecosystems, including nascent ecosystems. They accounted for more than 70% of the 1,100+ investors that participated in at least one deal on the continent last year.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 11, 2021

We’ve made it clear here on the Business Beat just how important angel funding is to any startup ecosystem. You see, no matter how good your startup concept is, many of these startups just can’t get off the ground without acquiring outside funding – obtaining a bank loan to finance your startup?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2023

VCs now predict that the funding slowdown in Africa will be sustained in 2023 as investors continue to pull back, making it harder for new and existing startups to raise capital. Africa predicted to experience sustained funding slowdown in 2023 by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Revolution Chairman & CEO, Steve Case and Mitch Landrieu The conversation: A fireside chat with White House Infrastructure Coordinator and former Mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu The takeaways: Creating an environment where startups thrive pays off in ways that courting existing corporations doesn’t. Infrastructure touches everything.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

Establishing a network: Language barriers, cultural differences, and a disorganized startup ecosystem can make networking in Vietnam seem impossible. Leverage support organizations Vietnam has multiple support organizations to help entrepreneurs navigate these complex issues and create sustained business growth.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

At our mid-year offsite our partnership at Upfront Ventures was discussing what the future of venture capital and the startup ecosystem looked like. They say that investors in any market need “edge” … knowing something (thesis) or somebody (access) better than almost any other investor. We also focus heavily on geographies.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hear her takes on fundable companies in the space and what sustainable protein innovators she thinks will come out ahead. What we did: Revolution Growth Partner, Fazeela Rashid , discussed investing in the future of food at October’s Reducetarian Summit. Read highlights from the annual meeting.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

My journey in the startup world began with a strong passion for sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact. I started Suspire with a vision to create a platform that not only promotes sustainable products but also educates consumers about their choices. Together, we can make a difference!

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Why women entrepreneurs need more support Despite Romanias growing startup ecosystem, theres a glaring gender gap in entrepreneurship.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The best way to revitalize a city’s economy is through entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem building. Startup Genome provides data-driven insights to inform innovation policy leaders and help them focus their actions. Ecosystems need to intentionally build and nurture a startup community.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 5, 2025

Through innovation, technology, and sustainable practices, women entrepreneurs are transforming the future of food security and climate resilience. AtoANI also ensures a steady supply of high-quality, sustainably grown produce to both individuals and corporate clients. But the innovation doesnt stop at farming.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 27, 2023

This initiative marks a significant milestone in the journey towards gender parity in the startup ecosystem in the Asia Pacific region. These exclusive forums will provide a unique platform for female-led startups to connect with top investors from leading venture capital firms in the region. .”

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 11, 2023

The company leveraged this platform to highlight the immense potential of the Korean startup ecosystem and share insights into its investment strategy to promote and nurture global startups. On the other hand, James Jung brings over 10 years of experience in the startup ecosystem.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

However, this challenge has also taught me invaluable lessons in prioritization, resilience, and how to build a sustainable business model that can weather the highs and lows of the startupjourney. I also share relevant industry news and thought leadership on Twitter, where I engage with other innovators and founders in the startup ecosystem.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

India and Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystems are thriving, with immense potential for growth and innovation. Dave Richards, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Capria Ventures, said that Capria’s Fund II aims to invest in the most promising early-growth tech startups in both regions.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem. Dr. Abrar Chaudhury is a climate finance research fellow at Oxford Said Business School researching on topics of global environmental change, climate finance, policy implementation, sustainable development, and corporate purpose. More posts by this contributor. Contributor.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

During the launch event, two key partners of the hub were introduced: Launchgarage Innovation Hub, responsible for implementing the IDEA and ADVanCE programs, and the Certeza and Technoearth joint venture, tasked with formulating the hub’s master plan to ensure its long-term sustainability.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Resource’s “ESO Accelerator” will train startup ecosystem leaders on how to build a more financially sustainable organization, as well as help connect them to potential funders. Resource aims to give local accelerators and incubators support in the form of training and community.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. I’m here to build long-term, stable relationships that I hope will pay off over a decade, not a week. I’m looking to turn dots into lines over time.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In its first edition (2019), the program brought together nine investors from Europe for a startup ecosystem tour of Ghana and Nigeria to meet 25 selected startups. From measurement six months post-program, we learned that the initiative helped Nigerian and Ghanaian startups raise over 500.000 euros in pre-seed investment.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

The startups have a few traits in common, highlighting and reinforcing some of the focus areas for the company’s innovation areas. LG Nova is aiming to be the center of the Venn diagram of the entire startup ecosystem, including the startups, of course.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As more tech companies go public, the necessary disclosure has meant that with access to more information on the financial condition of many startups, mainstream investors have begun questioning just how profitable and sustainable these startups are.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Over on EC, I’ve written a deep dive into five broad “clusters” of change that have the potential to transform our world in the 2020s, in areas like “wellness,” “climate,” “data society,” “creativity,” and “fundamentals” that each hold so many startups ideas that I truly am excited about what’s about to be unleashed this decade.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 19, 2023

By equipping Gojek driver-partners with the innovative Dat Bike Weaver++ motorbikes, the Vietnamese startup aims to contribute to the growing trend of green living and sustainable transportation in the country.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Together we will bring mobility to a billion and sustainability to the future,” said Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and chief executive of Ola, in a statement. Ahead of it, the startup recently closed a $500 million financing round from Temasek, Warburg Pincus and Aggarwal. I thank our existing investors and welcome new ones to Ola.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

Investors explained that while the whole startup ecosystem is slower this year, edtech hasn’t escaped that trend. Early-stage companies need to prioritize strong user engagement and revenue retention over growth, because these are vital indicators of sustainability. Edtech is facing a reality check in the form of discipline.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

You see, insurtech startups often need to take into account the myriad rules and regulations in place when they seek to innovate and embed insurance into products, which might make it difficult to pull it off. And according to David Wechsler, a principal at OMERS Ventures, “having an embedded strategy is not required for venture funding.”

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

Tampa is a city of talented individuals focused on building out this startup ecosystem. I greatly appreciate this and see him as a visionary in building sustainable and efficient cultures. San Juan has quickly developed a structured (and growing) startup ecosystem that is able to aid entrepreneurs at all stages.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. Finmap A cash flow management service for businesses. It raised €2.5 million from the European commission.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

Area ecosystem wranglers such as StartupUtrecht, UtrechtInc, Holland Startup, Utrecht Community and others bring startups, scaleups, corporates, angels, VCs, local government, banks and universities together to build the local startup ecosystem. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

A hallmark of that spirit is quite visible these days in the country’s flourishing startup ecosystem, which has expanded rapidly in the past few years, to say the least. However, the global slowdown has impacted startups’ growth in the country, just like everywhere else in the world.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2021

Which sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? We are excited by environmental and sustainability sector, which we invest in. It will develop more in the direction of sustainability (at least, we believe so). Which sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? aw is quickly developing its startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

When they return, young people like Morrison are finding that Atlantic Canadians have quietly built a robust startup ecosystem that has resulted in a dozen acquisitions to companies like IBM and Salesforce, the sum of which likely surpasses $5 million in cash and stock.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 19, 2021

Our survey respondents consider the city strong in areas like photonics, robotics, medical devices, materials science, deep tech, automotive tech, sustainability tech, medtech, Big Data, hardware and precision engineering. They are looking for more mature startups and scaleups focused on AI and hard tech. What are you most excited by?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“We were able to purchase 10% of [business-to-business commerce startup] InfraMarket for $8 million. But the country’s burgeoning startup ecosystem has seen very few exits and many consumer internet startups that listed in the past two years are trading significantly below their listing prices.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 30, 2022

Committing to enabling startups When Kickstart was established in 2012, the Philippine startup ecosystem was at its nascent stage. Ambitious and promising startups abound, but none managed to scale as fast or as large as those in neighboring countries. on its first year.

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