Partnership to provide Seed Hatchery and Upstart accelerator teams with $25,000 of investment capital MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2015) – Innova Memphis, an early-stage venture capital firm, and Start Co., a nationally recognized venture development organization based in Memphis, are partnering to invest capital into high-growth-potential B2B startups in the Seed Hatchery and Upstart accelerator […]
Build-out to include dedicated co-working space for accelerator teams and memberships for Memphis-area entrepreneurs. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (February 13, 2015) – Start Co. today announced an expansion to the Start Lab at 88 Union Ave., increasing its current footprint by 80 percent. The new build-out will include enhancements to the existing space, which will be transformed
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Beyond our obvious contribution to BBQ, Memphis has a history of innovation. That’s why, in honor of National Inventors’ Day (February 11), we’re highlighting 6 innovations that arose out of Memphis. The first Self-Service Grocery Store (Piggly Wiggly) – You can thank Memphis every time you select your preferred brand in a grocery store. Prior
Calling all rockstar startups: We’ve released applications for three of our Summer 2015 Accelerators – Seed Hatchery (B2B), Upstart (Women-Led) and Sky High (Social Impact). Highlights of the programs include $25k seed investment, mentors and partners to bring your business to the next level, national office hours with resources and influencers at Start-Q (aka BBQFest
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Media Alert: Open call for enterprise technology, women-led technology, and social innovation startups. Start Co. will be accepting applications for its Seed Hatchery (enterprise technology), Upstart (women-led technology) and Sky High (social innovation) accelerators beginning Dec. 18. For the second year, accelerators will run simultaneously, allowing for streamlined integration of resources and mentorship for all
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This November Start Co. hit both coasts to build connections, onboard resources, exchange best-practices and showcase recent graduates of the 2014 Start Co. Accelerators. Taking on the East Coast, Al Pickett (VP of Diversity) represented Start Co. at the kickoff of the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, the rest of the Start
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(Memphis Daily) “We just closed a lead investor for our $1.5 million angel round,” said the entrepreneur, sipping a latte. “And we’d love to have you on board to help us round out the fundraise.” It most cities, coffee shop conversations revolve around everything from sports to movies to current events. However, at The Creamery
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Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is Nov.17-23. Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship by checking out these Memphis-area events. For news about other cities around the world visit gew.co. Tuesday, 11/18 Ignite Memphis, Vol. 8 7:30pm, Bridges — Twelve Memphians take the stage for 5-minute passion-packed presentations. Complimentary beer, wine and appetizers provided. These tickets will sell out, so
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(High Ground News) Eight Memphis startup companies are traveling to Silicon Valley this week to pitch their business plans and try to make connections within the high-tech haven. The trip was organized by Start Co., a local nonprofit aimed at growing and supporting Memphis’ entrepreneurial community. The eight companies are all graduates of Start Co.
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(High Ground News) Aspiring female entrepreneurs got the chance to show off and develop their business ideas at the first-ever Startup Weekend: Women’s Edition hosted by Start Co.this past Friday through Sunday. Jennifer Krouse and Krouse & Co. won the competition, and the top three teams will have access to additional mentoring to take their
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