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TechCrunch+ roundup: Fundraising beyond the Bay Area, web3 gaming, TDD prep checklist

TechCrunch

Cities like Boulder, Detroit and Austin had emerging tech ecosystems long before the pandemic forced VCs to start taking pitches via Zoom, and social media has leveled the playing field when it comes to networking and PR. A prep checklist for startups about to undergo technical due diligence. Development process.

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How PwC and SAP are doing right by helping clients unlock ESG value

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When presented by the new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act ( SCDDA) in Germany, PwC realized their clients would need tools and processes to automate evaluation of suppliers. They decided to tap into the SAP Business Network which has connections with over 40 million suppliers around the world.

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D’Amelio family launches VC fund 444 Capital to invest up to $25M in high-growth startups

TechCrunch

The family is teaming up with Doug Renert of Tandem Capital and producer Jeff Beacher of Beacher Media Group on the fund, which aims to back high-growth companies with strong end-user brands, including those in the direct-to-consumer space, fintech, edtech, healthcare, insurtech and other B2B2C platforms.

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How African startups raised investments in 2020

TechCrunch

With other outlets like media publications WeeTracker and Disrupt Africa disclosing different results for the African venture capital market, we compared and contrasted their results last year. However, that figure isn’t the only yardstick. The result of that investigation detailed differences in methodology, as well as similarities.

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How to find a job as a scout for a VC firm

TechCrunch

We already have a senior team of venture partners who help us in origination and diligence. We found these by looking through firms’ websites, social media, blog posts, etc. Our focus here is venture capital, but the private equity industry employs origination-focused team members also. We list all of them below.

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Payments remain the darling of the fintech space

TechCrunch

Either way, let’s hope 2023 brings with it greater due diligence, less ego and more viable business models. From Axios: “Retail trading platform Robinhood is launching an independent media brand called Sherwood that will be led by veteran tech editor and media entrepreneur Joshua Topolsky. That’s it for this week.

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Tools to Master Your Social Media Analytics

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Social media channels can be an effective way of expanding your business’s reach and sales potential if you can properly manage them. Companies want to capitalize on the benefits of social media , but many do not have the systems in place to fully realize their goals. What is Social Media Analytics? Hootsuite Analytics.

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