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🚀 AlleyCorp Closes $250M Fund to Fuel Tech Innovation in NYC and Beyond🗽 🌟 Founded by NYC internet entrepreneur Kevin Ryan, AlleyCorp incubates and invests in transformative companies across diverse verticals including Diversified Technology, Healthcare, Robotics, and Impact. 💡💰 🤝 The fund, backed by a select group of LPs, supports AlleyCorp's mission to originate ideas, hire teams, provide initial funding, and maintain integral leadership throughout the company’s lifecycle. 🌱🔍 💼 With about 20–30 new investments and 5–8 incubations per year, AlleyCorp has a track record of nurturing early-stage tech pioneers. 📈🌐 🦄 Notable investments include MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola, and Nomad Health, shaping the landscape of tech innovation in NYC. 🌆🌟 🔬 AlleyCorp also announces the incubation of Radical AI, pioneering AI-driven materials design, and Conduce Health, revolutionizing access to personalized healthcare specialists. 💻🏥 ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #NYCTech #StartupInvestment #Incubation #AlleyCorp #ImpactInvesting #HealthTech #AI #Robotics #DiversifiedTechnology #InvestmentStrategy

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Lume (YC W23), the AI-powered data mapping startup, recently raised $4.2 million in seed funding, backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, and others. Founded by Stanford alumni Nicolas Machado, Nebyou Zewde, and Robert Ross, Lume aims to solve the long-standing challenges of data integration. Their platform uses advanced AI to automate data mapping, converting complex nested data formats into a standardized, seamless flow across systems. This breakthrough allows companies to integrate data faster and with fewer manual processes, saving both time and resources. With this fresh funding, Lume plans to double its team and continue its mission to make data integration smoother for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gzJKBjUj

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🚀 The latest cheat sheet for hacking your Techstars Miami application for fall 2024 just dropped! In the comments, I put the link to Google Docs that you can duplicate and share with your co-founders and mentors before you submit it on May 22! #techstars #givefirst #miamitechmonth #miamitech

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Startup founders, looking to raise capital? Apply to TCA Venture Group (formerly Tech Coast Angels), one of the largest and most active angel networks in the U.S. With 400+ investors and 500+ funded startups, they’re headquartered in Orange County. Submit your application now! https://lnkd.in/dCPsPiZq #Startups #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting #TCA #EarlyStageFunding #TechCoastAngels #Entrepreneurship #OrangeCounty #InvestmentOpportunity #California #OCSC Anthony Sarris Scott Fox 🦊

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It's #PodcastDay! For those hungry for VC insights, our Venture Capital Resource Guide features the top relevant podcasts that dive deep into the world of startups, tech, and investing. Taking the #1 spot is Florida Funders’ very own podcast. Skin in the Game brings you up close with the movers and shakers of innovation - from groundbreaking founders to seasoned investors, influential policymakers, and more. Hit play on 'Skin in the Game' and join the conversation. https://hubs.la/Q02NNVTL0

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How Clean Energy Ventures avoided the pandemic bubble and raised a $305M fund #startup  #fundraising  #angelinvestor  #investments  #VentureCapital  #vc #Entrepreneurship  #venturefunding  #investing #TechNews #Innovation #technology #clean #energy https://lnkd.in/eezxxqzv

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How Clean Energy Ventures avoided the pandemic bubble and raised a $305M fund #startup  #fundraising  #angelinvestor  #investments  #VentureCapital  #vc #Entrepreneurship  #venturefunding  #investing #TechNews #Innovation #technology  https://lnkd.in/eezxxqzv

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A new study by First Momentum Ventures reveals that deep tech startups with very technical CEOs raise larger funding rounds, especially at the Seed and Series A stages. Their 'Deep Tech Hardware Napkin' offers benchmarks on funding, team, product, and commercialisation for Europe’s growing deep tech sector. Key findings include: - Technical CEOs can raise significantly more funding if they also have commercial savviness. - Pre-seed and Series A deep tech rounds were larger in 2023 than 2022, reflecting growing investor interest. - Only 29% of Series A deep tech startups have reached 'repeatable sales motion' and 'meaningful revenue'. This highlights the importance of combining technical expertise with business acumen to navigate the journey from lab to market. Read the full article on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/eeibYD62 #DeepTech #Innovation #Leadership #Funding #StartupJourney #TechTransfer #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital

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last train to nyc, all aboard! if you are a founder struggling with your first tech startup, this is ideal for you! join a group of 10 founders co-working for 10 days alongside our team in workshops and mentoring sessions you'll get to talk in private sessions with great founders and investors to get feedback and insights on how to tackle the obstacles ahead

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🧬 This week's Austin Bio & Health Roundup features nearly $200M in funding & new capital, M&A, more infrastructure coming, & hopefully an opening of the Texas Bio & Health IPO window🧬 💰 Funding Function Health has closed its Series A, securing $53M in total funding. Function’s platform offers 100+ tests for $499 per year, focusing on prevention and empowerment. The round was led by a16z Bio + Health and includes several celebrity investors. Congrats to Mark Hyman, MD, Pranitha Patil, Jonathan Swerdlin, Mike Nemke, Seth Weisfeld, and Dan Swerdlin. Sensi.AI raised a $31M Series B led by Insight Partners and Zeev Ventures to enhance its 24/7 monitoring technology for seniors and home care. Way to go Romi Gubes and the entire team! Ironspring Ventures raised $100M for their second fund, focusing on “manufacturing, construction, transportation, and energy.” Exciting times for Ty Findley, Adam Bridgman, Peter J. Holt, and the expanding Ironspring team! Now, why include this in a Bio & Health newsletter? I believe there will be a value migration from drugs, devices, and diagnostics to the bio innovation tech stack itself. One key area of that stack is biomanufacturing. As new modalities like cell and gene therapy rise, the challenge of scaling these therapies presents a significant opportunity for innovation. While as far as I know Ironspring hasn't invested in this subsector yet, I look forward to seeing what they do with Fund 2. 🤝 M&A and Partnerships Significo, a software development that builds healthcare apps and solutions, acquired Bunch, an AI leadership coach app. Congrats to Rick McCartney and team! 🚀Launches, Expansions, and Milestones BrainCheck, a cognitive assessment software platform, announced their adoption by the Physicians Hearing Network (PHN), bringing insights to 270 members across 12 states.  Keep up the momentum Kim Rodriguez and team! 🏗️ Infrastructure Texas State University is partnering with Concept Companies to build a life sciences incubator at their round rock campus. The incubator will have labs, offices, admin support, and collaboration spaces. The teams hope to complete construction by the end of 2025. DES Architects + Engineers opened a new office in Austin, aiming to bring their expertise to the city’s burgeoning life science market. Welcome Kevin D. Norman, Tracy Wong, and the rest of the DES team! 🚩 Texas Bio Triangle Fort Worth-based biopharma company Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. is preparing for an IPO, targeting a raise of about $50M. What’s Next? #AustinNext #LifeSciences #Healthcare #Biotechnology

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Join us for a workshop led by Lisa Calhoun, Founder & Managing Partner of Valor VC. Gain practical insights on why securing a lead investor first is a strategic advantage for founders raising a seed or Series A round. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 25th 📍 Location: ATDC 🕒 Time: 10 – 11:30 am (1.5-hour session) 🔍 Workshop Highlights: · Shortening time to close · Reducing founder’s time spent raising · Fast-tracking your startup’s credibility 📈 You’ll Come Away With: · How to define a lead investor · What to expect from a lead investor and how to qualify them · The unspoken benefits of why getting that lead commitment matters so much to other investors 🔒 This is an invitation-only event. Don’t miss this chance to fast-track your startup’s success! For more details and registration information, you may contact Dr. Caroline M. Ford at [email protected]. #ATDC #ValorVentures #StartupSuccess #LeadInvestor #SeedRound #SeriesARound #valorvc

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Top B2B Tech Private Company Fundraises Last Week 💰 ➤ Miami-based AI bookkeeping startup, finally, raised $200 million in funding ➤ InMobi raised $100 million from Mars Growth Capital for AI acquisitions. ➤ Spotter raised over $7 million to support creators with AI tools. Top B2B Tech Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships 🫱🏻‍🫲 ➤ Deloitte partners with NVIDIA and Oracle to accelerate GenAI solutions with AI Factory. ➤ Vodafone Qatar partners with Microsoft to drive digital transformation through Azure and AI. #AI & #Robotics were the focus areas for B2B funding.

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EB-2 NIW Green Card for Tech Entrepreneurs: A National Interest Guide EB-2 NIW Green Card for Tech Entrepreneurs: A National Interest Guide - our latest blog article released! This article is dedicated to tech innovators and tech entrepreneurs who are seeking U.S. residency through the EB-2 NIW Green Card program. Here's what you'll learn from the article: ✅ Explore the Path to U.S. Residency: Discover how to navigate the intricate immigration landscape as a tech entrepreneur. ✅ Master the EB-2 NIW Criteria: Gain a deep understanding of the eligibility requirements tailored to technology innovators. ✅ Showcase Your Venture's National Interest: Learn strategies to highlight the national significance of your venture and make a compelling case to immigration authorities. ✅ Document Your Innovation and Impact: Understand how to effectively document technological innovation, national scale, and economic impact to strengthen your EB-2 NIW application. ✅ Drive Job Creation: Recognize the pivotal role of job creation in your application and learn how to showcase your venture's potential to stimulate economic growth and employment opportunities." All this and more covered in our latest article, click here: https://lnkd.in/d2qsshAT If you are interested in determining your eligibility for the EB2-NIW complete this free brief screening (https://lnkd.in/dBRUK_Q7), and our team of attorneys will carefully review your accomplishments. Got questions? We've got answers: [email protected] 🌐 Visit our Website: www.passright.com Schedule a call (https://lnkd.in/dT4SUrjY) with our customer care team to learn more about how our attorneys can help you. *The information contained in this post is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. #TechEntrepreneur #EB2NIW #USResidency #ImmigrationGuide #passright

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Breaking down our latest newsletter section by section, starting with our expanded focus in Deep Tech: --- We have built expertise in the robotics sector, and will continue to double (and triple) down on investing in this category, but we have been increasingly finding that robotics is naturally steering us into two exploding adjacent areas: Aerospace, and Advanced Manufacturing (which we define as industrials, semiconductors, materials science, and energy production). Stepping back, this expansion makes perfect sense. Robotics is an inherently horizontal platform - meaning it can be applied productively across multiple industries. This quality, paired with the fact that robotics has long shown the highest TRLs of any deep tech technology, makes it a kind of “gateway” to other sectors in the hard sciences. Now with the recent breakthroughs in AI for robotics, growing semiconductor demand, and the resurgence of aerospace and defense tech, we are seeing a dramatic uptake of robotics and relevant technologies in both advanced manufacturing and aerospace. As an added bonus of the expansion, many of the founder (and funder) networks across these landscapes have natural overlaps and linkages. For AlleyCorp Deep Tech this means that we can be extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and engaged across all three sectors right away, and continue to be the best-in-class investing team across these categories.  --- More in our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ewiTuYq6

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