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The Next Trend in Organizations? Y Combinator-like Funds

Started by Nick O'Neill · 9 months ago

When Y Combinator was started a few years back, I doubt they knew how successful they would be. The company has invested in numerous companies that have obtained future rounds of funding or have been acquired. If you follow the web technology space there’s a good chance that you&%2 ... Continue reading »

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  • Pranav Bhasin

    9 months ago

    Given how low the cost of launching a technology startup is, this testing-the-waters-before-going-full-force approach makes perfect sense. However, if there are too many investors following this model and not enough good ( committed ) entrepreneurs, the tide may just turn against it eventually.
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  • jsloss

    9 months ago

    Changes in our communications and technological environment have made it possible for a small amount of money to go along way. These funds represent the best way for most start ups to get rolling. The biggest hindrance in their success isn't necessarily money, it's not having access to networks of people, experience and a positive environment to get things done. Money, especially in the amounts we're talking about here, is just an added benefit.
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  • dcpatton

    9 months ago

    Also, this year the The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC ran a Venture Capital Entrepreneur Challenge which included a $10,000 seed prize to the winner.
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