Colorado will distribute $24 million in one-time funding to public school districts and charter schools impacted by the unprecedented influx of immigrant students who arrived after the annual October headcount that determines districts’ state funding. Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed the bipartisan bill, HB24-1389, authorizing that money to be distributed this fiscal year from … Read more
A center that provides free food, clothing, mental health support, workforce training, and more to students and families at six public schools in Denver will close in less than three months. The middle and high schools served by the resource center are known as “pathways schools” and work with students who have struggled at traditional … Read more
Nearly 27% fewer aspiring Colorado college students have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid this year compared to 2023 amid a federal financial aid fiasco. That drop has state higher education leaders worried the ongoing delays and confusion surrounding the revamped financial aid application — known as FAFSA — will deter students from … Read more
The push is on for more federal aid to help local communities deal with “high volumes of migrant arrivals,” as Bay State Congress members sound the alarm about the “severely inadequate” funding levels. Congresswoman Lori Trahan on Monday co-led a group of House members who are asking for $3 billion in funding for FEMA’s Shelter … Read more
New Delhi: BlackSoil NBFC, the flagship arm of alternative credit platform BlackSoil Group, on Monday raised equity of Rs 100 crore from its existing Indian investors and family offices through a rights issue. The equity infusion will improve credit profile and increase borrowing capabilities, BlackSoil said in a statement. BlackSoil’s portfolio includes investments in growth … Read more
New Delhi: At least 27 startups in India raised about $307.8 million this week, which includes 17 early-stage and seven growth-stage companies. Nearly 32 early and growth-stage startups raised more than $384 million last week, startup news portal Entrackr reported on Saturday. Seventeen early-stage startups raised about $166.8 million, like mPokket, Ema, Hunch and Rozana, … Read more
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform Louisa AI on Wednesday announced that it has secured $5 million in seed funding to enhance its technology designed to systematise “serendipity” in professional settings. The seed funding round attracted support from Oxford University’s investment arms, a number of early-stage venture capitalists such as Palm Drive VC, Evolution … Read more
New Delhi: Rural e-commerce startup Rozana on Wednesday announced that it has received $22.5 million in the latest funding round. The round was led by the investment firm Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) with participation from the VC firm Fireside Ventures and existing investors. “With this funding, we will continue building out our logistics and supply … Read more
Choosing the right funding approach is a critical decision for launching your startup that can shape the trajectory of your business. In this article, we will explore various funding models available to startups and provide insights on how to make informed decisions based on your unique needs and goals. Understanding Types of Startup Funding Models … Read more
Entrepreneur Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm partnered with Entrepreneur Media that is dedicated to backing passionate and innovative founders as early as day one. In this series, we are profiling the amazing entrepreneurs that Entrepreneur Ventures is working with to share their insights on building and growing a thriving business. What’s the elevator … Read more
