BioLabs to open lab space for startups in Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL There’s been a predictable script in the Triangle’s life sciences scene for years. Promising startups emerge from the labs at UNC-Chapel Hill ready to grow into full-fledged companies. But consistently they have to leave the town of Chapel…
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in two lab-grown meat startups
US actor and climate activist Leonardo DiCaprio has taken an investment in two different lab-grown meat startups, the companies announced Wednesday. © Jose Luis Magana Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, shown here at a 2017 climate change march in Washington, has…
The most successful startups mix friendships and business to build teams, research finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Finding the right team is critical for a startup’s success and most aren’t taking the right approach, finds new Maryland Smith research. With the right strategy—a mix that has founders both liking each other…
Texas startups mount abortion ban fight on their own, without backing from big tech
Technology leaders across Texas have been privately meeting for weeks, discussing how to best combat the state’s new abortion law and challenge a cultural shift they believe will make it difficult to attract top talent. Absent from the discussion: Big…
Colorado Springs venture firm adds $21 million for early startups | Business
A Colorado Springs venture capital firm has raised $21 million to fund Colorado startups at the earliest stages and get them ready for traditional venture investments. FirstMile Ventures, headed by local entrepreneur Bill Miller and Denver-based partner…
6 Eco-friendly and Diversity Led Startups Chosen for Gerdau’s Acceleration Program
Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Gerdau announces the latest nominees for Smart and Sustainable Startups TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– After much anticipation,…
500 Startups Closes Largest Fund Raised To Date, Announces Rebrand to “500 Global”
Get inside Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. Firm Expands Strategy Beyond Accelerator and Seed Investments, Doubles Down on Global Thesis SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 500 Startups, one of the world’s…
The 7 Best Recently Launched Startups Crowdfunding on StartEngine
StartEngine offers a lot of reasons to consider investing in startups. The numbers on the StartEngine website speak for themselves; the company touts more than 500 offerings raising over $400 million by over 500,000 investors. Equity crowdfunding is…
New jobs board hopes to benefit Raleigh, Durham NC startups
People work inside of the Raleigh Founded coworking community in downtown Raleigh. N&O file photo RALEIGH Listen to our daily briefing: Some of the Triangle’s most influential coworking companies and incubators are coming together to launch a new…
Lucid is the Tesla of electric-vehicle startups, and the stock is set to soar nearly 60%, Bank of America says
MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images Bank of America initiated coverage of Lucid Motors on Wednesday with a “buy” rating and price target of $30. Analysts led by John Murphy compared the newly public company to Tesla and Ferrari.…