VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

If you’re a startup founder, you’re probably looking at Google in some way, maybe in terms of partnership or acquisition, but maybe some level of suspicion and fear. In this post, I’ll try to organise the various startup engagement and outreach programs at Google. How can startups engage Google (credit: VC Cafe).

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2019

As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to take steps to start your business in 2020. If you want to increase your chances of startup success, you should invest in the expertise of select professionals with specialized skills, even in the earlier stages of your company. What’s the problem with this approach?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

With the current strong economy I’m seeing a continued resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. There is additional encouraging news for aspiring entrepreneurs on many fronts, just in case you are thinking about joining the existing ranks: Valuations of successful startups have hit an all-time high.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

He also turned down multiple job offers in favor of pursuing his passion for business startups. Luke Lazarus Takes a Unique Approach When Working with Startup Clients. Luke Lazarus Comments on the Top Marketing Trends of 2020. Mobile payment availability plays a large role in this dramatic increase.

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VC Cafe

JULY 13, 2022

With 2022 half done, there’s a number of new reports slicing and dicing funding data for Israeli startups in H1 2022. Israeli fundraising in H1 2022 – not nearly as good as 2021, but better than 2020. Israeli gaming startups reached over $8.6 Israeli gaming startups reached $8.6 Some of the highlights: ?

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Pitchbook Data released a new report on the state of Private Capital in Israel 2020 , covering private equity and venture capital. Israel based startups raised $4.1 billion in 2019 and are pacing for a high showing in 2020 as well. billion in H1 2020. billion in 2019 and $1.5 Potential risks ahead.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 14, 2020

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series features intimate chats with some of the latest founders taking hold of the startup ecosystem today. 2020 is about growth: increasing brand awareness, reservation count, and Tesla partners. Do you have a sustainable idea that you’d like to explore in the startup scene?

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

billion people use a mobile phone today, equating to 66.6% By providing a contactless mobile payment interface, millions of unbanked customers can accept payments using NFC technology. In 2020, the total amount of data created, captured, copied, and consumed in the world was 44 zettabytes (ZB) – the equivalent of 44 trillion gigabytes.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

With more and more people working remotely , using eCommerce websites for shopping, and dating online, companies should build a mobile app or website in order to remain relevant. . Mobile app usage now makes up more than 50% of all internet traffic. Does your company need a mobile app? In 2020, convenience is key.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 8, 2021

2020 was a tough year, but we’ve moved on. Within a matter of weeks in 2020, the world has changed dramatically. It is relevant to any company, be it a startup, small business, medium-sized business, or huge enterprise corporation. Build a Mobile App for Your Ecosystem. Many businesses died overnight.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

In May 2020, almost a year back, Google announced that it will introduce new ranking criteria based on user experience known as the Google Page Experience update. This includes the speed at which the website loads, the readability, layout, ad placement, mobile-friendliness, and other factors that measure a website’s performance.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Mobile retail is growing faster than many retailers can keep up. Mobile for Retail. Current statistics and future predictions are in favor of mobile retail. The mobile commerce market estimated at $472 billion in 2019 will grow to $3.9 Meanwhile, mobile commerce sales in 2021 are expected to increase 22.3%

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2021

Mobile Marketing. The popularity of smartphones and the fact that most people read and respond to text messages more quickly than other content continues making mobile marketing a drawcard right now. Why not take advantage of location-targeted mobile ads, in particular, to generate new leads and get more people through your doors?

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2021

Traveling for business meetings came to a halt in 2020 but digital technology was employed to bridge the gap. Most of us are familiar with their use in the hospitality industry, where pubs, wine bars and restaurants use them to allow people to access their menus on their mobile devices. Integrating Zoom and Slack.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Pete Martin , founder of CEO of Votem , and classic rock drummer The Forrest Four-Cast: February 20, 2020 Paging Iowa elections officials! One of 50 finalists for SXSW Pitch 2020 , Votem is a revolutionary election management company that aims to give democracy back to the people. What is your top goal for Votem for 2020?

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2022

As we wrap up 2020, there are those business ideas you’ve been longing to start and 2020 is the year to implement them. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners the businesses they’re starting in 2020 and here are the responses. #1- 8- A Mobile Application. 1- Design print-on-demand fabrics. Photo Credit: Fahad Jamal.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 7, 2020

Here at Version One, we are very excited for 2020, but before we kick off a new year, we want to recap some of the highlights from last quarter. Let’s ride the momentum into 2020! And last but definitely not least, Headout was named one of 14 Awesome Tech Startups You Should Work for in the New York Area by Comparably.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

billion in 2020, up from 148.8 As the global gaming industry continues to grow in 2020 and beyond, Quantum Tech Partners projects esports revenues will grow to $4 billion the outlook for esports revenues, as it expects the industry to reach $4 billion in revenues by 2022, much higher than predicted by Goldman Sachs ($2.96

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2020

Whereas customers used to make decisions based on adverts, mail, and the news, consumerism in 2020 has been revolutionized. Mobile, phone, online, live chat, and social media are just some of the ways customers and companies are connecting. Technology is everywhere, meaning customers have multiple options to reach your brand.

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Steve Blank

MAY 11, 2021

At the front-end of these innovations are startups – organizations the Department of Defense hasn’t previously dealt with at scale. Mrinal and Jeff’s article below explains how startups can adapt and thrive while working with the Defense Department. And how the Department of Defense is learning to work with startups.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Mobile retail is growing faster than many retailers can keep up. Mobile for Retail. Current statistics and future predictions are in favor of mobile retail. The mobile commerce market estimated at $472 billion in 2019 will grow to $3.9 Meanwhile, mobile commerce sales in 2021 are expected to increase 22.3%

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

could reach $66 billion by the end of 2018; globally, it is expected to reach $170 billion by 2020. The truth, though, is that individuals, startups, and small businesses are just as susceptible to cybercrime as the behemoths. According to Forbes , spending on cybersecurity in the U.S.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 30, 2019

With a bit of reluctance, I share this forthcoming “ Predictions For 2020 ” post with you. So, with that caveat, here we go… As 2020 is nearly around the corner, what’s on my mind? What am I preparing for in my little world of technology, startups, and venture capital? I do not see that happening in 2020.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

He left traditional media at the top of his game to be the founding CEO of Next New Networks, one of the first digital video startups, backed by Spark Capital and bought by YouTube in 2011. We* are now the mainstream market and we’re bringing more to your mobile phones and living rooms. (We billion to finance US startups.)

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 29, 2023

When it comes to launching a startup, most founders think they should reside in the United States, Silicon Valley, in particular, to have a successful business. While being in Silicon Valley provides excellent access to key people and companies, its fierce competition and fast-paced environment can soon kill the dreams of having a startup.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Blockchain-startups are not left out when it comes to SEO. As a blockchain startup, you’ll need customers to visit your company site, but this doesn’t just happen overnight. Here is blockchain marketing with six effective ways to boost your SEO in 2020. Effective ways to boost your SEO in 2020.

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VC Cafe

MAY 28, 2020

According to Forbes magazine, the real estate industry, for example, is using VR to save the housing market from the looming crisis: “Chinese startup Beike ( Ke.com ) has developed VR to let potential buyers and renters take virtual 3D tours of homes and apartments on the market. Indeed, some AR/VR startup founders are especially optimistic.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Others narrow down its meaning to just startups that aim to disrupt incumbent financial systems. in 2016, and is expected to raise $46B of annual funding in 2020. Some claim that all possible interactions of finance and technology, which I guess includes credit cards – the 1950’s invention, are FinTech. Ave FinTech!

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

We like to talk about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, economics and other interesting stuff! Small Business and Startups: The 3-Page Business Plan |crowdSPRING Blog – crowdspring.co/1ELemYv. How to Impress Your Boss at a Startup | The Muse – crowdspring.co/1H5ZiqB.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2020

Back in 2009, a new startup called Sqare used their POS (Point-of-Sale) and retail knowledge to create a popular ultra-mobile card reader and a free app, now in 30 million businesses, that turns their iPhone into a point of sale and control center for business. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/15/2020.

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VC Cafe

MAY 4, 2021

Clubhouse was the trailblazer, but it sparked a huge interest in the category from established social networks, new startups and even the open source community. While Clubhouse is the most popular of this lot, several new startups are vying to be the place where the conversation happens. Stereo , launched in 2020 and is based in LA.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

think about the entrepreneurs that started in the early days of the Internet, mobile, crypto, VR and yes… now Metaverse. monthly active end-users who are engaging with content created or operated by Unity solutions in 2020. Niantic has already made several startup acquisition in the space of 3D content. Here we go!

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

billion USD in 2020. Mobile applications and functionalities between smart home IoT and mobile devices are key. Few devices are as intimately woven into our daily lives as our mobile phones , thus features, controls, and functionalities have to be developed to support a myriad of operating systems.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Gladly, we recovered, and the same phase gave us great startups like WhatsApp, Uber, Airbnb, etc. . This eventually serves as the much-needed fuel for startups that want to make their footprints globally. And not just the MSMEs or startups, even the big brands are struggling to keep their way through the massive storm.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

There’s no secret to what these are: email, web, mobile apps, social media, and messaging/chat. In fact, 52% of all customer service engagements in 2017 began online and it’s suggested that, by 2020, customer experience will become more important than price or product.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 3, 2023

While Israeli startups successes are well known in the B2B space (cybersecurity, enterprise tech, devops…), B2C startups are unsung heroes… The landscape of B2C tech in Israel is blossoming, despite several challenges. Meanwhile in the US, B2C startups raised $100 billion in 2022, 40% of the total funding.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2020

It seems to be the season for startup lists and the glory hasn’t skipped Israeli startups. Below are the ‘winners’, who were recognised this past week: World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers 2020. Most-recent deal: $200M, 19 February 2020 K-Health – digital primary care symptom checker.

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