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Envoy Picks Up $11M For On Demand Electric Vehicle Access

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Los Angeles-based Envoy , which operates a service which makes on-demand electric vehicles available as an amenity at apartments, hotels, and workplaces, has raised $11M in a Series A funding round. Envoy was co-foudned and is led by CEO Aric Ohana.

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Every Startup Gains From An Incubator Or Accelerator

Startup Professionals Musings

A question I often get as an adviser is whether or not to join a business incubator or accelerator as a way to move forward faster and smarter and increase the odds of business success. Most incubators start their program with some aptitude and business acumen tests. Costs, returns in equity and funding access.

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Every Startup Goes Through Distinctive Funding Phases

Startup Professionals Musings

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Early or embryonic stage.

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How To Find Support Resources For Your Startup Stage

Startup Professionals Musings

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Early or embryonic stage.

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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 4

Both Sides of the Table

Blippy (and their competitor Swipely – which was founded by Angus Davis , who has a great track record from both Netscape and TellMe, both aim to capitalize on the era of consumers living more openly ala Twitter, Foursquare and Gowalla. Investors: August Capital (David Hornik) (lead) with existing investors Charles River Ventures.

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Shared housing startups are taking off

TechCrunch LA

In startup-land, however, the presumptions about where housing demand is going looks a bit different. Seeking roommates and venture capital. And housing shortages in major cities indicate there’s plenty of demand for non-Airbnb options. About two-thirds of new homes being built in the U.S.

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Funding Alternatives Change As Your New Venture Grows

Startup Professionals Musings

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Early or embryonic stage.

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