The promise of venture capital funding is tantalizing for any entrepreneur. Every day we see another Series A funding announcement for millions of dollars, to the point where it feels like the only measure of success in business comes from…
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Venture Noire Launching New Program Aimed at Advancing Local Black-Owned Businesses
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWith a new $1.3 million grant, Venture Noire will be launching a new program designed to advance Black-owned businesses in key industries. The new program, In The Black, will provide eight-week courses to minority entrepreneurs with an aim of addressing…
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Shark Tank Casting Producer Talks Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
by Ryan Nixby Ryan Nixby Ryan Nix Today at a special #VCPopUp event, Brandon Andrews, casting director of the hit reality show Shark Tank spoke about his experiences as a serial entrepreneur, the current climate of venture capital and how business owners can stand…
2018 was a huge year for venture capital in the U.S., which sparked concern over what 2019 would bring. Would there be a slowdown in venture capital investments? This concern was quickly abolished when venture’s first quarter of 2019 picked…
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Gas Pos Receives $1 Million Investment for Gas Pump Upgrade Solution
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGas Pos today announced a $1 million investment by Merus Capital, a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm. Merus’ investment will enable Gas Pos to execute on a national roll-out plan to bring its uniquely affordable gas pump upgrade solution…
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Engine eCommerce Raises $4 Million in Fundraising Round
by John Jamesby John JamesOne Arkansas startup has made waves this week after finishing a round of fundraising. Engine, a Fayetteville-based eCommerce company, has recently raised $4 million in funding. Led by John James, Engine is a customizable, cloud-hosted eCommerce platform that aims to…