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🌟 Small Cities: The Hidden Gems of Startup Ecosystems ⬇️ While large bi-coastal cities get the most VC shine, here's why mid-sized and smaller cities can be goldmines for early-stage startups: 1️⃣ Lower Costs, Higher Runway: Reduced living and operational expenses mean startups can stretch their funding further. 2️⃣ Tight-Knit Communities: Smaller cities often foster stronger networks, making it easier to build connections and find local support. 3️⃣ Less Competition: With fewer startups vying for resources, there's more room for newcomers to shine. 4️⃣ Unique Problem Solving: These areas often face distinct challenges, inspiring innovative solutions with broader market potential. 5️⃣ Talent Retention: Lower turnover rates can lead to more stable and committed teams. 6️⃣ Quality of Life: livability can attract and retain top talent seeking work-life balance. 7️⃣ Local Government Support: Smaller cities are often more eager to nurture startups, offering incentives and resources to fuel growth. 8️⃣ Authentic Testing Grounds: These markets provide real-world environments for product validation before scaling nationally. Shout out to Blair Merlino and JT Benton representing #Bozeman!

Exciting news for the capital! Washington D.C. has emerged as the 12th ranked city globally in the latest Venture Capital Ecosystem Rankings from PitchBook. This achievement highlights the area's strong growth and potential as a key player in the innovation and venture capital scene. It's a clear signal that D.C. is not just the nation's political heart but also a burgeoning hub for entrepreneurs and investors looking to make a significant impact. Check out the rest of the list here: https://lnkd.in/exA39bC4 #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem

A strong first year for Angel CoFund, great work from Innovestor and angel investors! We’re thrilled to share our partner Innovestor's summary of the Angel CoFund’s impactful first year: ✅ 16 investments made, syndicated with 86 angel investors 💼 €5.9 million total capital invested 📍 75% of investments focused on the Helsinki–Uusimaa region The Angel CoFund, launched in collaboration with FiBAN and angel investor networks, has consistently accelerated investment volumes and the average investment size per company, highlighting the power of collaborative syndication. 👏 FiBAN’s CEO, Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen, comments: “The Angel CoFund has met a clear demand—there’s tremendous potential to engage more investors and expand our impact.” Why is the Angel CoFund something to keep in mind? ✅ The fund can double angel investment rounds (= more money for startups) ✅ Only 3 angel investors needed to qualify ✅ More actualized angel funding rounds thanks to the fund! 🔗 Read the full update and explore the portfolio: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXaMg7gt #angelcofund #kanssasijoitusrahasto #enkelisijoittaja #bisnesenkeli #angelinvesting #Startupfunding

Here’s a list of Angel Investment Groups, Angel Syndicates across the UK and Europe 👇 There are Angel Investors, Angel Syndicates, Angel Networks and Angel Groups who offer powerful investment options for #founders Many are sector and regionally focused while others, and yes there are lots of others. UK Business Angels Association Cambridge Angels cambridgeangels.com LONDON BUSINESS ANGELS LIMITED lbangels.co.uk Green Angel Syndicate greenangelsyndicate.com Angels Den Funding angelsden.com UK Business Angels Association ukbaa.org.uk SyndicateRoom syndicateroom.com Equity Gap equitygap.co.uk Envestors envestors.co.uk Angel Fund https://lnkd.in/epsrpf5Z Cambridge Angels cambridgeangels.com Investing Women Angels investingwomen.co.uk Here are other Angel groups across Europe: Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) fiban.org Paris Business Angels - France parisbusinessangels.com Club degli Investitori - Italy clubdeglinvestitori.it DEPO Ventures  - Czech Republic depoventures.com Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN litban.com BADideas.fund - Latvia badideas.fund COREangels - Portugal coreangels.com GoBeyond - Switzerland gobeyondinvesting.com Austrian Angel Investor Association (aaia) @BusinessAngels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND) business-angels.de Clever Clover- Netherlands cleverclover.vc France Angels - France franceangels.org Nordic Business Angel Network - NordicBAN nordicban.net Investors Club- Italy investorsclub.it Zürcher Kantonalbank Startups - Switzerland zkb.ch Swedish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association(SVCA) - Sweden svca.se We know how hard it is for #Founders to #RaiseCapital But many teams and projects shoot themselves in the foot by being unprepared and not curating the right narrative for investors - #angelInvestors @futurist-in-shorts - check out You Tube channel for #FounderTips - 'the top 12 things founders need to 10X their capital raise efforts'...

We’re continuing our celebration of SA’s Top 5 Startups with another standout: SV Capital. Much like a well-crafted recipe, SV Capital is bringing together the perfect blend of alternative investment opportunities to help you grow your wealth. With the trusted expertise of Smartvest Financial Services, they’re ensuring that every investment is handled with care, compliance, and security—giving you peace of mind as you navigate the world of finance. 💼💰 SV Capital is serving up new pathways for financial growth, making investing both accessible and secure. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the Top 5 Startups shaping South Africa’s future. 🚀 #HeavyChef #Top5Startups #SVCapital #InvestmentOpportunities #FinancialGrowth #InnovationInAction

🔥 UK’s Top 10 Conscious Angel Investors 🌱 It's inspiring to see angel investors backing tech for good, driving positive change and innovation. Today, I'm excited to highlight the UK's top 10 conscious angel investors making a difference. These investors are not just funding startups; they’re empowering ventures that aim to make the world a better place. Sarah Drinkwater Chris Adelsbach Nick Lyth Amina Ahmad Vera Elizabeth B. Oksana Stowe Meganne Houghton-Berry Andrea Sinclair Scott Mackin Andy Ayim MBE These visionaries are investing in tech that addresses social, environmental, and economic challenges. Their commitment to conscious investing is setting a new standard in the industry. #ConsciousInvesting #TechForGood #AngelInvestors #Sustainability

#fundingalert 💼Company: Nominal 💰Funding: $27 Million ⚡Round: Seed & Series A 👥Investors: General Catalyst, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Haystack ,XYZ Ventures, HUMAN CAPITAL, BoxGroup, Overmatch Ventures The more dependable and expedient method for validating mission-critical systems is nominal. They design methods that enable the contemporary hardware team to verify that every system is nominal in a timely and consistent manner. The money will be used by the company to grow both its operations and its clientele. Under the direction of CEO Cameron McCord, Nominal offers an extensive platform for data analysis as well as cutting-edge processes designed to meet the demands of engineering teams who create, verify, and track hardware. Cameron McCord, Jason Hoch, Joe Holliday, Anthony Mainero, Bilal Zuberi Read more - https://lnkd.in/gDy5nGBq To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #Nominal #funding #fundingnews #news #startupnews #news #startuprise

Atlantic Canada is rapidly becoming a powerhouse for investment and job growth, fueled by venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funding. Here's a breakdown of the exciting developments: 🔹 Strong Investment: Over 200 companies across Atlantic Canada have received funding from either VC or PE firms. This combined investment is fostering innovation and business expansion. 🔹 Top 3 Regions for VC-Driven Jobs: Halifax Fredericton Saint John - Rothesay 🔹 Top 3 Regions for PE-Driven Jobs: Fredericton Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe Private capital is making a significant impact, driving innovation, job creation, and economic growth across the region. 📈

There’s a way Pittsburgh venture capitalists could make more on their returns, writes Charles Mansfield III of InnovatePGH — by paying attention to what’s going on at home. Fewer than half the region’s companies valued at $100M or more were backed by local investors. That’s leaving money on the table. https://lnkd.in/gSAvbRRp #Pittsburgh #VentureCapital #InvestLocal #TechVC

🚀 Big news for startups and high-growth businesses!   Taylor Wessing's Outpace™, has partnered with Seedrs – Europe's premier private investment platform to provide digital legal solutions to their clients: https://bit.ly/3TnorIh 🤝   This landmark partnership is set to revolutionise the fundraising landscape by enabling startups to manage investments, option plans and cap tables through self-service with the option of calling on the expert advice they need to thrive.   Outpace™ is committed to empowering entrepreneurs with top-tier legal resources, resonating with Seedrs' mission of democratizing investment opportunities globally. 🌍💡 Together, we're delivering the tools of success to founders, driving innovation forward.   Speaking on the partnership, Partner and Head of Emerging Companies Angus Miln commented: "This partnership will ensure that our clients have priority access to a leading private investment platform. Seedrs’ clients will benefit from our unparalleled experience supporting the very best start-ups and scale-ups from incorporation through to a successful exit."   Find out more about Outpace here: https://www.outpace.tech/   #Seedrs #Outpace #VentureCapital #Fundraising #LegalSupport