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Excited to announce open applications for PEERLESS Pitch Competition 2025! Curated programming will culminate in 5 founders pitching at in April, where one winner will receive a $1M investment 💰 from AlleyCorp. Being part of PEERLESS with AlleyCorp and Management Leadership for Tomorrow is more than just a partnership—it’s about backing the next generation of exceptional founders who are uniquely positioned to shape the future. This program and competition has already made a big impact, and the enthusiasm from both founders and the broader venture ecosystem continues to grow! Applications are currently open and close on December 6th 2024. While we welcome all early-stage founders with exceptional ideas, AlleyCorp is encouraging applications from startups that: · Have raised less than $2M · Are technologically innovative · Have a strong go-to-market advantage · Have identified a large market opportunity · Are led by Black, Latin, Native American, or female founders All applicants will be invited to various ecosystem events with top founders and VCs. Learn more and start your application at peerlesspitch.com. AlleyCorp, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Startups, Desiree Almodovar, Rich Green

Our President, Narbe Alexandrian spoke about the recent acquisition of Realtax Inc., and all of the possibilities ahead of it, at the CPA Ontario Innovation Leadership Accelerator event. Check out the recap below!

🎯 A board isn't just a formality for venture-funded companies. It's a key driver of value when leveraged correctly. Yet, many founders and board members miss out on its true potential. A board helps founders work ON the company, not just IN it. It's where you gain perspective and strategize for success. For years, we've been trying to provide as much value as possible to our #Oneof11 companies, learning from every challenge and success. This inspired us to create the “How Can You Create Value as a Board Director” playbook 📔, in partnership with our friends from LAUNCHub Ventures, BESCO - The Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association, and Boardroom. Some key topics include: ✔️Board responsibilities and governance ✔️Strategic planning and oversight ✔️Enhancing board dynamics and decision-making And much more…stay tuned for our blog series diving into each chapter 🔔 Hristo Manov, Daniel Tomov, Svetozar Georgiev, Todor Breshkov, Michael Schuster, Alexei Lazarov

🚀 Black Investors Changing the VC Landscape Series: Part 1 - Daniel Acheampong & Yasmin Cruz Ferrine 🌟 As a startup, securing funds is essential for growth, but knowing where to turn for investment can be daunting. That's why we're kicking off our Black Investors Changing the VC Landscape series with notable investors like Daniel Acheampong and Yasmin Cruz Ferrine, co-founders of Visible Hands. Notable Investments: Parfait, Athlytic , Dollaride , Hearth Display, Noula , WriteSea , Plot , TANGapp Investment Focus: Pre-seed and seed-stage companies across industries. Why They're on the List: Acheampong and Ferrine launched Visible Hands in May 2020 to tackle systemic barriers facing underrepresented founders. They're transforming missed opportunities into pathways for success by providing funding, social capital, and resources to diverse entrepreneurs. At Visible Hands, Acheampong oversees investment processes as a general partner, drawing from his experience at Summit Partners and Goldman Sachs . Ferrine, with her background at Manulife and Brown Advisory , handles compliance, capital raising, and investment functions. Both are deeply embedded in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with Acheampong serving as an entrepreneur in residence at MIT's DesignX and a venture advisor at Yale University's Tsai Center. Ferrine's expertise spans growth and strategy, including her role as finance director for former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick Campaign 's 2020 presidential campaign. Their dedication to fostering diversity and innovation in startups makes them pivotal figures in reshaping the VC landscape. ✨Connect with them🚀 Daniel Acheampong Yasmin Cruz Ferrine Stay tuned and follow for more profiles of black investors driving change in our daily series! Comment to share other trailblazers in the industry and help the community! Oren Simanian Tam Sul Hilly Hirt #BlackInvestors #VentureCapital #DiversityInTech #startup #investor

🌟 Black Investors Changing the VC Landscape Series: Part 26 - Alex King and Sylvester Mobley, Plain Sight Capital 🚀 Introducing Alex King and Sylvester Mobley, the dynamic duo behind Plain Sight Capital , revolutionizing venture capital by investing in pre-seed to seed business-to-business, software-as-a-service companies. Notable Investments: Kiddie Kredit, Stimulus Co , Accencio® , Sweft Investment Focus: Pre-seed to seed B2B SaaS companies with scalable, product-led strategies. Why They're on the List: With a shared vision for equity in venture capital, Mobley and King co-founded Plain Sight Capital in early 2021. Leveraging their diverse expertise and network, they're reshaping the investment landscape by empowering underrepresented individuals and communities. Mobley's journey includes founding the youth tech education nonprofit Coded by Kids , which has positively impacted hundreds of children in Philadelphia. Additionally, he serves as an entrepreneur in residence at Osage Venture Partners , where his insights drive innovation and inclusion. As a serial entrepreneur, King's experience spans over 15 years, during which he co-founded successful ventures like gatherDocs . His commitment to investing in underrepresented founders stems from firsthand observations of the challenges they face in accessing capital. Through Plain Sight Capital, Alex King and Sylvester Mobley are not only investing in companies but also fostering a more diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem, where every entrepreneur has the opportunity to thrive. ✨Connect with them: Alex King Sylvester Mobley Stay tuned for more inspiring profiles of Black investors leading the charge in our daily series! Share your thoughts and other impactful investors in the comments below. Oren Simanian Tam Sul #BlackInvestors #VentureCapital #DiversityInTech #startup #investor #Entrepreneurship #PlainSightCapital

According to Venture Forward's latest survey, Black professionals make up only 5% of the venture capital workforce, despite 13% of the U.S. workforce being Black. There's a growing need for diversity in VC, and these 10 Black investors are leading the way: ✅ Brentt Baltimore - Principal, Greycroft - Focused on investments in software, data, and machine learning. ✅ Brian Brackeen - General Partner, Lightship - Supports founders of color and diverse innovators in AI, health tech, and sustainability. ✅ Lisa Coca - Partner, Toyota Ventures - Leads the Climate Fund, investing in carbon-neutral solutions. ✅ Erica Duignan Minnihan - Founder & General Partner, Reign Ventures Invests in early-stage companies led by women and minority founders. ✅ Tessa Flippin - Founder & Managing Partner, Capitalize VC Champions diverse founders at the intersection of commerce, fintech, and consumer brands. ✅ Dan Gebremedhin MD, MBA - Partner, Flare Capital Partners - Focuses on healthcare technology to improve outcomes and reduce costs. ✅ Frederik Groce - Deal Lead, Wellington Management - Manages private company investment activity in early-stage companies and VC funds. ✅ Uriridiakoghene (Ulili) Onovakpuri - Managing Partner, Kapor Capital Co-leads a $126M fund focused on startups that promote fairness and equity. ✅ Sydney Sykes - Partner, Lightspeed Invests in consumer startups transforming commerce, SMBs, and digital health. ✅ Samer Yousif - Senior Associate, Insight Partners Co-leads the 20/20 Vision Capital Fund supporting diverse general partners. 🌟 These trailblazers are not only reshaping the industry but also creating opportunities for diverse founders and investors. 🙌🏾 📲 Read the full article to learn more about their impact: https://lnkd.in/gtJdtx-E #Diversity #VentureCapital #Investors #tech #VCs

👑 Queens, the game-changer you’ve been waiting for is HERE! 🌟 Dive into the future with Cohort 6 of our Accelerator, where we’re not just talking the talk—we’re investing a whopping $70,000 in YOU. No interest, no equity, just your vision and our commitment to see you rise. 🚀 Here’s why you can’t miss this: 💸 $70K Boost: Propel your startup with zero financial strings attached. 📈 Scale Like Never Before: Tailored programmatics designed to skyrocket your growth. 🌱 Curated Cohorts: Surround yourself with like-minded founders in a supportive, enriching community. 🚀 Zero Equity, Zero Interest: Keep 100% of your business. We invest in you, not your profits. 🌟 Expert Guidance: Access to top-notch mentors & industry leaders, ready to take you to the next level. 🫱🏼🫲🏾 Diverse Network: Join a vibrant ecosystem of Black female founders making waves. We know the hustle, the grind, the vision you hold. This isn’t just an accelerator; it’s a launching pad for your dreams. 🥂 Let’s break barriers, build empires, and shine together. Your moment is now. Embrace it, own it, and let’s soar to new heights. ✨ #BlackExcellence #EmpowerHer #Innovate #RiseTogether

Today KPMG | Acceleris launch the #WiredforGrowth taskforce and their first report: Wiring the North West for venture scale growth. The report and playbook aims to guide founders through the stages of business #growth and venture #funding. It also includes recommendations for how the North West tech ecosystem can better support #founders. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eyz_2HNQ

Last week KPMG | Acceleris launched the #WiredforGrowth taskforce and their first report: Wiring the North West for venture scale growth. The report and playbook aims to guide founders through the stages of business #growth and venture #funding. It also includes recommendations for how the North West tech ecosystem can better support #founders. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eyz_2HNQ

Key personal takeaway from the below Google Next session: 1. Leaders need to respond to female founders when they reach out on LinkedIn 2. Embrace diversity because when we don’t embrace different perspectives we are missing out on potentially great ideas 3. Be human, be kind, be yourself Amazing panelists & moderator