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European startups: Here’s how to (not) raise capital in the US

The Next Web

Previously, he worked in venture capital in Europe. He is a part-time hacker, angel investor, and product advisor, and was selected from more than 300 people to “shadow” Dave McClure at 500 Startups. Here’s the hard cold truth: Your chances of raising money from US investors are extremely low. Meet investors.

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Aspen Institute Maghreb Investor Delegation, next week in NY and CA

David Teten

Partners for a New Beginning (PNB), a public-private partnership housed at the Aspen Institute, is organizing a Venture Capital, Private Equity and Angel Investor Delegation from the Maghreb. Europe-Maghreb renewable energy projects are creating new investment opportunities. More details.

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The case for European venture

The Equity Kicker

I was chatting with a friend last night about the lack of institutional investor (LP) interest in European venture capital as an asset class. But I don’t think it will be easy.

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Starting up down under: The guide to Australia’s growing startup scene

The Next Web

Although we are surrounded by startup accelerators in Europe, with Wayra , Seedcamp and TechStars leading the way, Australia only has a few but those few are already showing impressive results. By all accounts, venture capital in Australia is still a big issue – especially when it comes to substantial Series A and follow-on funding rounds.

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The iconic VC-Backed founders are all White & Asian men. So why invest in diversity?

David Teten

What can we learn from the best 40 venture capital investments of all time? Of the 19 Western Europe/Israel-based founders, all were white. A number of the institutional investors we’ve spoken to have gone so far as to say that they can no longer meet their targets without alternatives, including venture investments. “.

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Bitesize Monday: Israeli Startup Headlines

VC Cafe

Venture capital Rounds. million in its third financing round led by Pitango Venture Capital. Japan’s Softbank and current investors General Catalyst, Spark Capital, and Union Square Ventures also participated. Israeli venture capital news. Footbo raises $2.5 has raised $16.5