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New Data Specialist Joins Waterville Accelerator
Courtesy / Dirigo Labs Mufaddal Ali Waterville startup accelerator Dirigo Labs has hired data science expert Mufaddal Ali as a project management specialist. In the role, the 2021 Colby College…

Financial and Fintech Innovation Thrives in Sandton, South Africa
Sandton, situated in Johannesburg, South Africa, has emerged as a prominent center for finance and fintech innovation in the region. This bustling economic…
ANAVA from Tunisia Commits .3 Million Investment in Janngo Capital
Anava, the fund of funds has committed to invest $4.3 million into Africa’s gender-equal…

Boosting Online Presence for Zambian Businesses with a Digital Trade Hub
Small businesses in Livingstone, the country’s top tourism destination, can now benefit from the ITC ecomConnect Learning Programme’s suite of digital tools and training. The programme, a…

‘Boosting Retail Innovation: 2024 Cohort of 6 Women-Led B2B, Retail Tech Startups Revealed in Partnership with Top Retailers & Brands’
The Lab, which was established in 2014 by Springboard Enterprises, continues to be the premier program and community for fashion and retail technology founders with its diverse group…

“Business Hub Elevating Dayton’s Economic Environment”
A significant collaboration between the Entrepreneurs’ Center and the University of Dayton is enhancing the Dayton commercial landscape. This dynamic partnership is not only powering business growth…

“Artificial Intelligence: The Current Trend”
• Sorare-like with a twist, semiconductors for edge devices, niched neobanks with huge TAMs and a bunch of vertical AI – all…

New Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Established in Delaware
The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on its office on Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington on March 15, signaling a fresh start for the Hispanic business…

February 2024 Report on US Venture Capital Funding
Startup funding was up 37% in February month-over-month and 16.5% year-over-year, exceeding $8B for the month. Today, I take a look at the state of venture capital and…

Distinguishing Factors of Successful Startup Accelerators
What role do business accelerators play in boosting the growth of early-stage companies? Accelerators provide a structured environment of mentorship, education, and resources in exchange for…