YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

There is a thin line between success and failure for startups, and that is usually determined by capital. The more capital a startup has, the easier it is to get off the ground and ramp up growth. In turn, this leads to the development of a thriving startup ecosystem which paves the way for technology and innovation.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

When I came to Paris in 2006, I had a well-developed idea for a startup and nothing else. In that time, I've discovered that the startup scene is infused with passion, energy and a strong spirit of collaboration. Pamela Poole is a blogger, translator and tech writer, and founder of Francophilia.com , a social startup for Francophiles.

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Gust

AUGUST 22, 2012

How spoiled we are, taking for granted a system of government with relatively stable, transparent laws and regulations, consistently applied (at least in theory), and subject to judicial oversight with appellate review. The risk-reward tradeoff in finance should hold true in developing and unstable regions as well.

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The Equity Kicker

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Venturebeat reported yesterday that US startup valuations have reached ten year highs. In our experience Europe valuations remain more muted, although they have also been increasing (if anyone has good data I’d love to see it).

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VC Cafe

MARCH 27, 2022

Venture capital firms poured more than $32 billion into digital-asset startups last year and there’s plenty more dry powder out there: Haun Ventures – $1.5 Opportunities for startups and investors in the Metaverse. It’s undeniable that there are billions of dollars being invested in the space. Source: Calcalist ).

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 4, 2022

We announced our investment in Gadze Finance and welcomed Mike Silagadze and Andrew McGrath (from Top Hat) back to the portfolio. Gadze’s ultimate vision is to democratize finance by providing access to custom investment products to anyone. . Gadze Finance. Patch is expanding to Europe. . New investments: . EnergyBank

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 16, 2018

4- Provide intelligence to the government and the public. Government and the American public. Despite practicing law and building tech startups, there was a big part of me that was unsatisfied in each of those roles. 16- Declare victory over finances. Ethics and morality were only measured against regulations.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 11, 2010

(I am often asked to explain how to apply Lean Startup approaches to domains beyond software. On the other extreme, modern web-based applications face almost no technical risk, and are governed by high market uncertainty. Slow-moving cycles, like drug discovery or new automobile models, govern the slow part of the axis.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2017

The opening keynote session will define directions on Aligning the Role of Government Policymakers, Incumbent Banks, FinTech Innovators, Investors, Multilateral Agencies, MNOs and the Private Sector to Create a Dynamic Ecosystem for FinTech in Africa.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This article will focus on the impact of hospitals in that equation, specifically those public health system owned and controlled by local Governments. [2]. Further into their lifecycle, though, they found themselves beholden to certain financial and governance handicaps. It then spread across Europe to Australia and Canada.

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Start Up Blog

APRIL 29, 2013

Startups are lucky that they can’t afford research, so they test in market and land upon on ideas that would never fly based on what we think or what focus groups would respond with. Web access is seen by the government as an ‘economic development investment’, not a political football. A bit like Silicon Valley.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 13, 2016

Artipoeus streams online globally and broadcasts on several radio stations in the US and Europe. BR Finance Solutions is unlike any other lender out there. Unlike traditional and non-traditional lenders, online and in person, BR Finance. Thanks to Lori Askins, BR Finance Solutions. #4 3 – Credit Solutions.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

If you read the headlines or talk with zealous friends you may well think cryptocurrencies are either our savior from bureaucratic, ossified governments or are purely speculative Ponzi schemes. More Stable Currency for Some Citizens of the World Some people don’t trust their governments with a national currency.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

The week was kickstarted by an opening address from Sean Moffitt of Wiki Brands (left), where he shared insights about the growth of the crowdsourcing industry, how meritocracy can drive the trend, and some of the industries that will be impacted by crowdsourcing including education, finance and retail.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

So while the UK continues to sell a high volume of food products back into mainland Europe, this is considerably lower than inbound flows. The post Food, Drink and Brexit appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Overall, the UK is thought to possess a trade surplus with the EU. But this trend is reversed in the food and drinks sector.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 22, 2011

They understood the ubiquity, pervasiveness and ultimate profitability of these startups and doubled-down on their investments. They finance companies that invest in new technologies, new ideas and new products. In the 21 st century, authoritarian governments still fear their own people talking to each other and asking questions.

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The Next Web

JUNE 17, 2012

I spent the past few days in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal, to attend the annual Switch Conference and gain some insights into the Portuguese startup ecosystem (and to enjoy several local seafood dishes and pastries). There’s Talkdesk , a voice platform for businesses that is backed by Dave McClure’s 500 Startups.

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Tim Keane

MAY 27, 2010

Startups and angels: Along the way to success.   I have been lucky enough to have been involved in a small company in Europe – and let me tell you, it’s not the same. In Greece, 10% of the populace works for the government at higher than average wages. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.

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Pascal's View

AUGUST 28, 2010

The evidence: (i) Startups are responsible for virtually all the new jobs created in the United States since 1977 (Source: Kauffman Foundation). The Importance of Startups in Job Creation and Job Destruction bases its findings on the Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS), a U.S. government dataset compiled by the U.S.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind. 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind. Written By Dan Martell on February 2nd, 2012 | Category: Hiring LeanStartup Marketing Metrics Startup Life | 6 Comments. I love startups. Here’s my high-level approach for startups. No, I have many ideas.

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Growthink Blog

APRIL 25, 2011

On Friday Silicon Valley Bank released a survey of 375 executives at startup technology companies in the 4 core venture capital investment sectors – Software/Internet, Hardware, Life Science, and Cleantech. In fact, the main competitive advantage that these startup executives see for doing business overseas is cost. Are Bullish.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Levin feels that although the tech industry is seemingly filled with young business people, a lifetime of experience can be a powerful addition to a startup. “In Box has seen impressive growth throughout the United States and now in Europe. Levin acknowledges that the expansion in Europe may involve a fair amount of hard work. “I

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

August was a slow month in terms of traffic and I was away for a lot of the month, but there were some really great posts at the intersection of startups, technology, product and being a Startup CTO. He blogs to 10,000 web entrepreneurs at Software by Rob and co-hosts the podcast Startups for the Rest of Us. equity debate.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 21, 2010

If you know any way to help (friends in government or any other ways you could recommend) please email me. We then both lived in London where Colin was a director at AOL Europe in their hey day and was then CEO of a tech startup. My email address is my Twitter handle at Gmail.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

Sustainability is a major focus for startups and all companies. It was suggested as early as 2010, in a report by the European Commission that SMEs accounted for approximately 64% of the industrial pollution in Europe[3]. This article first appeared on 365 Business Finance. After all, there 5.7 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Together, CMRR, Cashflow, Churn, CAC, and CLTV make up the “5 C’s of SaaS Finance. As a private company, you have a VERY high cost of capital (well above 10%), whether you raise venture capital, angel money, friends and family investments, bank financing, or all of the above. Philippe Botteri. Bessemer SaaS Law #3.

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VC Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Israeli startup Blaze Meter , a load testing in the cloud compatible with open source Apache Jmeter, has recently raised an undisclosed round from Yoav Leitersdorf’s YL Ventures. Some of our paying customers include banks, government agencies, TV channels, online newspapers, gaming and more.

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www.businessweek.com

JUNE 18, 2012

Bloomberg Government. Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Markets & Finance. Startups had to charge customers a per-use fee—a very unpopular model—or cover the tab on their own. “If For Greek Politicians, Election Doesn’t Make Governing Any Easier. Europe Gets Emerging-Market Crisis Ultimatum. Bloomberg Law.

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Up and Running

APRIL 18, 2016

Further, we had a very simple organization structure, so ease of governance and compliance drove our choice of corporate structure.”. Keep Your Startup Safe from Legal Trouble. However, when it comes to financing your travel agency, angel investment, and even venture capital funding isn’t completely out of the question. “We

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