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Miami is continuing its rise as a leading U.S. startup market. Between 2019 and 2022, the region doubled its deal count. With 94 deals in Q1 2024, it earned a rank as the sixth-most-active VC deal market. Strong local fundraising and the opening of investor offices are driving the region's strength. We've continued to see the Southeast rise in the national ranks as one of the most progressive startup ecosystems. And with Miami continuing to develop its healthy investment environment, we remain optimistic about that trend! Get the definitive research and insight about the State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast for more understanding of how the region and its cities are advancing the Innovation Ecosystem. 🌐 https://buff.ly/49Majz8 #VentureCapital #Innovation #Startup #Miami #eMergeAmericas #Investing #Fundraising #SOSU2023

We checked in with our 2023/2024 Britain’s Got Startups finalists to see what they had to say about the event series. Next up, Alex Leigh – the founder of Oxcel! 👨🌾 ✅The opportunity to connect with new investors ✅Meeting some amazing founders and other startups allowed them to find synergies with what they’re doing. ✅Being part of a network of sharing contacts and sharing ideas, whilst creating the prospect of more investment #britainsgotstartups #innovation #investment #funding #startups

Michigan startups, seize this opportunity! 🌟 Fall UnDemo Day® 2024 at Ford Field is your platform to connect with major venture capital from across the nation. Imagine pitching your innovative business ideas directly to top investors during Airstream-designed one-on-one sessions. Set for October 2, 2024, this event fosters crucial investment relationships that could propel your startup to the next level. Reflecting on my journey, I remember the initial struggles of getting the right eyes on our project. It’s events like these that changed the game for us, providing not just funding but invaluable mentorship and exposure. If you're a part of or know a Michigan-based startup, this is an opportunity not to miss. Why not shoot your shot? 🎯 Applications are open until August 2, 2024. Let your innovative ideas shine in front of those who have the resources to make your business dreams a reality. Who knows? You might just find your venture on the Renaissance Startup Hotlist, distributed widely to investors around the country. Thoughts, fellow innovators? Ever had a breakthrough at an event like this? Share your experiences! 🚀 #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #MichiganBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities

💡 Easiest Round to Fund: Series A | Hardest: Pre-Seed and Seed Navigating the funding landscape can be challenging for startups. From my experience, here's a quick insight: 🔹 Easiest Round to Fund: Series A Series A is often the easiest to secure because investors see the potential for significant growth. By this stage, startups typically have a proven product, a clear business model, and some traction, making them more attractive to investors. 🔹 Hardest Round to Fund: Pre-Seed Pre-seed is the toughest because it's all about potential and vision. At this stage, there’s usually little to no traction or revenue, and founders are asking investors to take a big leap of faith. 🔹 Close Second: Seed Seed funding is slightly easier than pre-seed but still challenging. Startups may have some early traction and a more refined vision, but there's still a lot of risk involved for investors. Securing funding at any stage requires perseverance, a strong pitch, and a clear demonstration of value. Keep pushing forward, and remember that each round is a stepping stone to bringing your vision to life! 🚀 #Startups #Funding #SeriesA #PreSeed #SeedFunding #Entrepreneurship #VC

The Tiger's Pen 2024 | Up to £10,000 Capital Growth Investment, mentoring and access to the wildcard prize of 'Best Pitch of The Day. Won last year by Fliss Lewis, Wool Shred. We have a new Sponsor as well with RubixVT for 2024. (Case Study) Coming soon. So, we've had three more startups make contact today to be in the pen, so already we have five startups with completely different offerings who'll be joining us later in the year, we now have space for 2-3 more, and that is it! So, if you're serious about inverstment. Get in contact with Sonny Cutting: Creator of The Tiger's Pen #startup #startups #sussex #investmentpotential Nick Poyner Ian Trevett🦒 Kyriakos Baxevanis - We're looking for 2 more investors to join the pack, 1 female and 1 male. Contact if you'd like to be an investor in the pen later this year. Startups - Register here https://www.tigerspen.uk

Thanks to funding from the the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and Walton Family Foundation, VentureWell has partnered with High Alpha Innovation to launch Fieldbook Studio, a new, pioneering, $10M #VentureStudio based in Bentonville, Arkansas, that is dedicated to revolutionizing the #entrepreneurial landscape in the state and beyond. With plans to launch five new #startups over the next three years, Fieldbook, operated by High Alpha Innovation, will help support long-term job creation and foster an environment where startups are not only positioned to succeed but also contribute significantly to the regional economy. Check out our press release for more info on this launch — including the types of new ventures tied to the #retail value chain that Fieldbook will help create. https://lnkd.in/gw_GgHYG #VentureBuilding #DisruptiveInnovation #CorporateInnovation #StartupCreation #EconomicDevelopment

🚀 Announcing the 2nd event in the 3 Rivers Venture Fair Launch Series! 🚀 Register today – https://lnkd.in/eUTA-7-t The 1st event for the 3RVF’s Launch Series sold out (a few photos below) – don’t miss out on the next event by waiting to register! #innovation #entrepreneurship #startup #venturecapital #tech #funding

🌟 Dear Network, Please help propel CompagOs into the TOP 100 Swiss Startups! 🚀 Your vote counts! Our ETH Spin-Off, CompagOs, is competing to be named one of the TOP 100 Swiss Startups, and your support is crucial! This is a unique opportunity to showcase our innovations in #cancerandbone, and each vote brings us closer to achieving this prestigious recognition. 🏆 Here's how you can support us: 1️⃣ Visit the voting page - link below. 2️⃣ Cast your vote for us 🗳️ - you'll find the voting button right at the top of the page. 3️⃣ Share your vote or this post to expand our reach - let's make it go viral! #Top100Startups #ETHSpinOff #Startup #Entrepreneurship

Chicago Booth Angels Chicago & New York is ready to review submissions for our next pitch event on June 12. We’re excited to find out more about your company. Information on how to apply is below. #startups #investors #pitchday #smartmoney #chicagobooth #cban

3 Big Takeaways from the Startup Grind Seattle Fireside Chat with VC Julie Sandler. First, I want to give a shoutout to Robert Green and the Startup Grind team in Seattle for putting together an amazing evening. The post image was shot from my seat during the event, through the shades. Takeaway 1️⃣ VC's invest in 'strategic plays' as opposed to 'tactical opportunities'. Takeaway 2️⃣ You should be mentally prepared to go on about 100 dates (meeting with investors) or more when raising capital. Takeaway 3️⃣ Apparently Seattle Startups suffer from a kind of malaise when it comes to self-promotion and need to get more swagger. 🤔 Give me a thumbs if if you think it's time to show the world what Seattle Startups are all about. 👍 #seattle #startups #venturecapital