Topic: early-stage startups
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Startup Battlefield 200: The 2026 Roadmap Revealed
The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is a highly selective global competition for early-stage startups, offering participants free exhibit space, expert training, and direct exposure to top investors and press at the TechCrunch Disrupt event. Alumni of the program, which includes companies like...
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LUMO Fund Secures €6M Investment from Spain's SETT
The LUMO Fund, a €100 million impact venture capital fund, has secured a €6 million public investment from Spain's SETT to boost early-stage tech startups in Spain and Europe, focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals. The fund will invest in 30-35 deep tech startups from pre-seed to Series A,...
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VCs Need Storytelling: Day One Ventures' Masha Bucher Explains Why
Masha Bucher founded Day One Ventures to invest in startups while providing integrated PR support, believing this hybrid model creates more impact and better returns than traditional PR alone. She critiques the standard PR retainer model as too slow and costly for startups, instead embedding PR i...
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AI-Powered Go-to-Market Strategies for Success
In the AI era, a unique go-to-market strategy is critical for startups, as technical advantages are fleeting and a distinctive market entry approach is the most sustainable competitive edge. Startups should focus on mastering one or two primary channels for efficient resource allocation and lever...
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Dubai's Global Platform: Fund Your Startup and Scale Worldwide
Expand North Star in Dubai is a premier global event for startups seeking international expansion and investment, organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, with the 2025 edition taking place from October 12th to 15th at Dubai Harbour. The event ...
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