startups

Startup or start up is a company or project initiated by an entrepreneur to seek, effectively develop, and validate a scalable business model. Hence, the concepts of startups and entrepreneurship are similar.

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Truist Invites Clients to Play Financial Wellness ‘Long Game’
Truist Invites Clients to Play Financial Wellness ‘Long Game’
May 18, 2023  |  financial apps

Truist’s Foundry startup has an app that rewards users for building healthy financial habits. Dubbed “Long Game,” the mobile app gives Truist clients the chance to...

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How the Bank Crisis Has Changed How FinTechs Raise Money
How the Bank Crisis Has Changed How FinTechs Raise Money
May 18, 2023  |  Opinion

Amid the uncertainty caused by recent bank failures, businesses that seek to raise money need to show they have strong fundamentals, a clear understanding of...

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London-Based Seedcamp Launches $180 Million Fund to Back European Entrepreneurs
London-Based Seedcamp Launches $180 Million Fund to Back European Entrepreneurs
May 17, 2023  |  Startups

Seedcamp has launched a $180 million fund to back European entrepreneurs. The London-based seed-stage venture capital (VC) fund will use its Fund VI to lead investment...

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Finland’s Lifeline Ventures Closes $163 Million Fund for Early-Stage Founders
Finland’s Lifeline Ventures Closes $163 Million Fund for Early-Stage Founders
May 17, 2023  |  Startups

Finland-based Lifeline Ventures has closed its fifth fund at €150 million (about $163 million). The venture capital (VC) firm will use the fund to continue backing early-stage...

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Visa Selects Startups for Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific
Visa Selects Startups for Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific
May 16, 2023  |  Startups

Visa has selected seven startups for its 2023 Visa Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific. Selected from among 450 applicants, the seven startups are Dowsure (Mainland China), Doxa Holdings (Singapore), Kadmos (Germany), Pi-xcels (Singapore), Playbux (Thailand), Transpure (India) and Twid (India), Visa said in a...

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BofA Offers ‘Breakthrough’ to Underrepresented Startups
BofA Offers ‘Breakthrough’ to Underrepresented Startups
May 16, 2023  |  Startups

Bank of America (BofA) has launched an accelerator program to support entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. The banking giant’s Breakthrough Lab, announced Tuesday (May 16), is...

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Goldman Sachs Spinoff Louisa Expands Availability of Corporate Networking Platform
Goldman Sachs Spinoff Louisa Expands Availability of Corporate Networking Platform
May 12, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

A social media platform for employees that is used by Goldman Sachs is becoming more widely available. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered networking platform called Louisa was funded and owned by the...

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New Digital Business Banking Models Blend Banking and Finance for Startups
New Digital Business Banking Models Blend Banking and Finance for Startups
May 02, 2023  |  SMBs

Nothing is more rewarding than being a small business owner — and nothing is more challenging. That’s because being your own boss brings with it...

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Vera Equity Launches $20 Million Fund Focused on Early-Stage FinTechs
Vera Equity Launches $20 Million Fund Focused on Early-Stage FinTechs
May 01, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

Vera Equity has launched with a $20 million fund focused on early-stage FinTech companies. The new venture capital (VC) firm has invested in 20 FinTech...

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