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Court Blocks VC Firm from Issuing Grants to Black Women-Owned Businesses

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Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (the Court) held in Am. All. for Equal Rts. v. Fearless Fund Mgmt., LLC (Fearless Fund) that the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest (the Contest), a startup...more

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Eleventh Circuit Temporarily Blocks Fearless Fund Grant Program For Black Women-Owned Businesses

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On June 3, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit authorized a preliminary injunction in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund Management, LLC et al., ruling that a grant contest that awards funding and mentorship...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Silicon Alley: 15 Must-Know Facts about NY's Tech Community

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As we countdown to NY Tech Week in just 15 days, here are 15 facts about the city's dynamic tech ecosystem....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project W: Cage the Rage – Going from Anger to Action

To choose to become a startup founder, they say you have to be a little bit crazy. As a former founder myself and an advocate for entrepreneurs, I like to think it's a good kind of crazy. To go out on a limb and start a...more

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Ten Talks - Focus on Women Entrepreneurs - "Extra" Conversation with Dr. Ashlie Burkart

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In this longer EXTRA interview, Gould & Ratner's Ammara Khan talks with Dr. Ashlie Burkart, Chief Scientific Officer at Germin8 Ventures, about her experience in medicine and what motivated her to move into venture capital,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2021 #5

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: VCs Must Do a Better Job of Supporting Black Women Founders - Black women only receive 0.27% of all venture dollars in the US and 0.24% in the UK, and even...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2021 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Yes, 2021 Is Shaping Up as a Wild Year for Supergiant Rounds. We Break Down Where the Money Is Going - Just when we thought things might slow down in the...more

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Female Owned Fashion Businesses: From Your Garage To A Thriving Business, How To Start Building Your Dream

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Hashtags for women entrepreneurs and female owned business are becoming more prominent. Tag lines such as “Mom-preneur” #girlpreneur #womenceo, #girlboss #solopreneur #entreprenuerher abound in social media posts in the...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2020 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Startups Can Build Resilience into their Business Models - Operating in a global pandemic has forced all business, large and small, to reconsider whether...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2020 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: From The Editor’s Desk: To Grow a More Diverse Startup Ecosystem, Start At The Seed Stage - Crunchbase’s first Diversity Spotlight Report underscores the extent...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - November 2019 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How to Bounce Back From Startup Failure - Startup failure is taxing on founders. This AlleyWatch article discusses how to harness the anxiety that results from...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Few Startups with Female Founders Raise More Venture Cash - After angel investments and seed round funding, studies from the Kauffman Fellows Research Center...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Anti-Silicon Valley Formula: How Companies Succeed Despite Not Following the Silicon Valley Playbook - We hear a lot about the traditional Silicon Valley...more

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Women Investing in Women's Health: The Rise of Femtech Companies and Investors in Celebration of Women's History Month

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Just a few years ago, investment in women’s health was sparse. Global funding for the femtech sector had barely reached $100 million and there continued to be a glaring lack of research into critical areas such as female...more

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Fintech: Achieving Better Balance

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While funding in the fintech space has skyrocketed over the past several years, many women in the space are still struggling to find a seat at the table, a trend seen throughout the startup landscape....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: For Struggling Startups, Retirees Are Coming to the Rescue - For entrepreneurs looking for deep expertise but cannot afford to hire a full-time employee, a...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October, 2018 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: You’ve Closed Your Financing Round. Congratulations. Now What? WilmerHale Partner Gary Schall shares 4 key items to add to your company’s to-do list after a...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - April, 2018 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What You Need to Know About GDPR, the New EU Privacy Rules That Have Silicon Valley Scrambling to Keep Up - Silicon Valley is known for moving fast (and...more

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