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Four local University of Wisconsin tech startups awarded second round of state grants
Four local startups founded by students and University of Wisconsin faculty are getting a second round of state grants to advance their new business models. The four are among nine UW system startups that are sharing $325,000 in grant awarded
Matthews startup gets $75,000 from Innovation Fund North Carolina
TVL International, the Matthews company developing the SmartCharge LED bulb that operates even during a power outage, has won a $75,000 loan award from the Innovation Fund North Carolina. Founder and CEO Shailendra Suman says the money will be used
Techstars Closes $150 Million Fund for Early-Stage Investments
Techstars closed a $150 million early-stage fund, a much larger pool of money than it previously had, that will enable the firm to capitalize on the global network of startup founders and advisers it has built out in recent years. Techstars
Belarus, Russia to set up venture capital fund in 2015
MINSK, 21 January (BelTA) – The Belarus-Russia venture capital fund is to be established in 2015, Chairman of the Belarusian State Science and Technology Committee Alexander Shumilin said at a press conference dedicated to the Day of Belarusian Science on
Fund helps startups find foreign investors
Companies trying to move from the research stage to getting a product to market face a number of challenges, including finding financing for the product or service. Western Canadian research parks, including Innovation Place in Saskatoon, are getting a boost
Dartmouth Alum Fund Invests In Businesses With College Ties
A group of Dartmouth College alumni “angel investors” has established a venture capital fund to help businesses with connections to the college. “Angel investors” put up money to help entrepreneurs and start-ups to get off the ground and grow. The
Canadian Federal government announces $16.5M Research Support Fund
A new Government of Canada initiative will provide $16.5 million to further the University of Alberta’s “world-class” innovation and research. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder announced on Jan. 19 that the $16.5 million will stem from the
B-Schools’ Venture Capital Investments Pay Off For Entrepreneurs
Neha Jainve is in need of cash. Her start-up venture, Wallet Circle, is poised to generate comfortable returns but a £42,000 capital injection from Sirius, an incubator program, will not be enough to sustain growth. The technology entrepreneur and her
Who benefits from NY $50M Venture Fund?
Empire State Development officials said a $50 million state venture capital fund will stimulate private venture capital among startups that lack funding, primarily in upstate New York. “Upstate [New York] is a priority and historically has been underserved as compared
SBA seeks investment fund managers for Early Stage Capital program
DENVER – The U.S. Small Business Administration is inviting experienced early stage investment fund managers to apply for licensing as part of SBA’s Early Stage Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. Licensed Early Stage SBICs may receive SBA-guaranteed debenture leverage