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Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) is off to a great start thanks to leadership from BETA and dozens of founders, organizations, and volunteers! Just before the closing party this Friday, join us at Osborn370 to zoom out and consider how Minneapolis-Saint Paul stacks up to peer regions in terms of early-stage capital and racial equity. We'll explore comparisons to cities like Austin, Chicago, and Atlanta, discover programs seeking to move the needle in a positive direction, and leave room to explore ideas that can help us advance toward these goals more rapidly together.

If you've considered angel investing but weren't sure where to start, come meet other angels and hear pitches from high-impact startups like TurnSignl two weeks from today!

MBOLD’s Bold Growth-International mentorship program is open to new applicants! MBOLD is excited to invite applications from high-growth companies from around the globe that are working to scale up a unique protein #innovation in the U.S. market. Our #boldgrowth program provides tailored, one-on-one coaching by MBOLD’s network of major corporate players and is now open to companies based outside the U.S. that are scaling up innovations in #plantprotein, #alternativeproteins and #animalfeed, have annual revenue of $5 million - $50 million and want to enter or expand their presence in the U.S. market. Learn more, register for an information session on September 26 or 30, and apply on our website by October 15, 2024. www.mbold.org/boldgrowth General Mills, Cargill, Target, Schwan's Company, Compeer Financial, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Naturally MN, University of Minnesota, McKinsey & Company, Shannon Schlecht, Allison Hohn, Jen Wagner-Lahr, JoAnne Berkenkamp, Tamara Downs Schwei

Victor W. Hwang has devoted more time and energy to understanding startup ecosystems than just about anyone. Come join the conversation next week Thursday!

This could be a great opportunity for people providing resources to entrepreneurs to share space and gain visibility. Thank you for leading the charge on this gathering, Grant Gibson, Esq.!

Jamie Taets' talk from Angel Fest 2024 can help founders understand what angels are looking for, and can help angels anticipate questions from their portfolio companies. Check it out now, then (if you're an angel) consider registering for the Angel Fest Fall Rally to put your skills to use! https://lnkd.in/gbAhpE4A

If you have any questions about venture capital in the clean energy world, Grid Catalyst and Adam Choe are excellent sources of information.

Since 2022, dozens of new angel investors have grown community and confidence through Catalyst cohorts led by TechTown Detroit and Groove Capital. Today is your last chance to join this program for current and future angel investors. https://hubs.li/Q02Lng8h0

Tickets for the Angel Fest Fall Investor Rally are now live! Join us to hear five entrepreneurs ready for funding from the audience of angels. https://hubs.li/Q02Lng8c0 If you're fearing FOMO because you haven't yet learned the fundamentals of angel investing, the Catalyst cohort is accepting applications through tomorrow - August 16. Join to learn the risks and benefits of angel investing in a community of peers. https://hubs.li/Q02LngF70

💰 Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week | Black Business Month Edition ✊🏽 ✊🏾 ✊🏿 💸 The Well Work presents Build Wellth Founder Academy (BWFA) 💸 | A 4-Week Funding Accelerator Program for Black Women and Non-Binary Founders | Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gFKrzpfj | Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKWTs4nr 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s), Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 👉🏽 StitchCrew | Future of Women at Work Grants - $10,000 in non-dilutive grant funding for women-owned businesses + retreat, Deadline: August 23, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gBU58CxZ 👉🏽 NAACP | Powershift Entrepreneur Grant - $25,000 in grant funding for Black businesses in celebration of Black Entrepreneurs Day, Deadline: October 11, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/g_TU6TzJ 👉🏽 Culture Shift Labs | Deal Making Summits - Calling all fundraising entrepreneurs, seeking board members, customers, advisors, and more! Get your tickets: 🎟 Silicon Valley - Sept 5-8th https://lnkd.in/gB6YNNv2 | 🎟 Miami - Nov 7-10th https://lnkd.in/gfiGDqzf 👉🏽 Human Rights Campaign x Paramount x SHOWTIME | Queer to Stay Grants - $1 Million Fund available to 100 Queer-owned small businesses, Deadline: August 31, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gP6THduJ 👉🏽 Xero | Beautiful Business Fund - $460,000 fund for businesses in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US, Deadline: August 27, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gU5HNQzZ 👉🏽 DoorDash x Hello Alice | Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Summer Round - 2024) - $10,000 in grant funding available for small businesses impacted by hardship, Deadline: Sep 03, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gxxf4DD8 👉🏽 Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants - $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized owned small businesses, Deadline: September 30th, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gEXJJF88 -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG