Mentorships

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Dallas Partners with Knomadix to Break Educational Barriers, Stop COVID-Induced Learning Regression, Prepare Youth to Face Upcoming School Year with Confidence

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Friday, July 31, 2020

"These licenses will give our Bigs another tool to defend the educational potential of their Little."

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  • "These licenses will give our Bigs another tool to defend the educational potential of their Little."
  • We are thrilled to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters to assist in their efforts to foster the growth of the next generation."
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters builds and supports one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has served the Greater Dallas community for 93 years.

TermScout Secures $1.25 Million Seed Funding to Grow Legal Tech Offerings and Sales

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

DENVER, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TermScout, a legal tech platform developed by lawyers to help legal and sales teams reduce the complexity and time required in the commercial contract review process, announced today that it has closed a $1.25 million Series Seed and a previous $350,000 convertible note funding round for a combined $1.6 million.

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  • DENVER, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TermScout, a legal tech platform developed by lawyers to help legal and sales teams reduce the complexity and time required in the commercial contract review process, announced today that it has closed a $1.25 million Series Seed and a previous $350,000 convertible note funding round for a combined $1.6 million.
  • U.S. businesses sign billions of contracts each year, spending an average of $6,900 to review even simple, low-risk contracts 1 .
  • TermScout offers contract review services using artificial intelligence, plus real human attorneys, for under $100 per contract.
  • TermScout is backed by Techstars, was a participant in the LexisNexis Legal Tech Accelerator, and was a winner of the 2018 Global Legal Hackathon.

Techstars & Western Union Accelerator Announce 2020 Class Leading the Future of Inclusive Finance

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, and Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, today announced the launch of its second class of the Techstars & Western Union Accelerator .

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  • Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, and Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, today announced the launch of its second class of the Techstars & Western Union Accelerator .
  • We are proud to announce the companies selected to participate in the 2020 Techstars & Western Union Accelerator, said Ethan Austin , Managing Director of the Techstars Western Union Accelerator.
  • The competitive selection process for the Techstars & Western Union Accelerator began in early 2020 with hundreds of entrepreneurs vying for one of 10 coveted spots.
  • Techstars and Western Union extend a hearty congratulations and a warm welcome to the 2020 Techstars & Western Union Accelerator companies.

Techstars Atlanta Announces 2020 Class

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Monday, July 13, 2020

ATLANTA, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TechstarsAtlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, has announced the 10 startups that have earned spots in its 2020 accelerator program.

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  • ATLANTA, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TechstarsAtlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, has announced the 10 startups that have earned spots in its 2020 accelerator program.
  • "When I began talking with founders in early January, the world looked very different than it did by the time applications were due in early April," said David Payne, managing director of Techstars Atlanta.
  • "The Techstars network is a powerful ally for startups, and this seemed to resonate with founders, especially as the world became unsteady."
  • Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships, and Techstars Community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Awards Outstanding Volunteers and Youth in Mentoring Program

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

This year the top honor goes to: Big Brother Matt Barnes and Little Brother Jaylin, from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio and Big Sister Ashley Cureton and Little Sister Brianna from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas.

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  • This year the top honor goes to: Big Brother Matt Barnes and Little Brother Jaylin, from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio and Big Sister Ashley Cureton and Little Sister Brianna from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas.
  • "The stories of our Bigs and Littles of the Year are inspiring," said Pam Iorio, President andCEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States.
  • The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Buddy Expands On-Demand Accident Coverage Across the U.S. to Protect Outdoor Athletes

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Buddy created on-demand accident insurance to empower Americans to live their best life while helping to address the financial impact and insecurity that may accompany any unforeseen accident.

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  • Buddy created on-demand accident insurance to empower Americans to live their best life while helping to address the financial impact and insecurity that may accompany any unforeseen accident.
  • Unlike traditional accident insurance, Buddy pioneered the ability to sell coverage in bite-sized chunks as short as a day.
  • In 2019, Outside Magazine named Buddy one of the year's top outdoor innovators.
  • Buddy is funded by Atypical Ventures, Sequoia Scout Fund, CIT, Techstars, Plug and Play Ventures, as well as angel investors.

CareAcademy Closes $9.5 Million in New Funding Led by Impact America Fund to Fuel Growth and Power 1M Healthcare Jobs by 2023

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

IAF is joined by Rethink Impact, ReThink Education, Revolution Rise of the Rest, Wanxiang America Healthcare Investment, Techstars Ventures, Strada and ECMC.

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  • IAF is joined by Rethink Impact, ReThink Education, Revolution Rise of the Rest, Wanxiang America Healthcare Investment, Techstars Ventures, Strada and ECMC.
  • Now more than ever, in the wake of COVID-19 there is a need to provide safe alternatives to facility based care.
  • Were preparing the next generation of one million direct care workers to meet the needs of older adults.
  • Impact America Fund is the largest Black woman-led impact venture capital firm in the U.S. that invests with a racial equity lens.

Curu secures $3M in funding as the demand for credit skyrockets during the global pandemic

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Vestigo Ventures was joined by Harlem Capital, Matchstick Ventures, Carolina Fintech Ventures, Techstars Ventures, Holt Accelerator, Chingona Ventures, and Upscale Fund.

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  • Vestigo Ventures was joined by Harlem Capital, Matchstick Ventures, Carolina Fintech Ventures, Techstars Ventures, Holt Accelerator, Chingona Ventures, and Upscale Fund.
  • The fintech startup intends to utilize seed funding to scale its solution via integrations with banks, credit unions, and online lenders across North America.
  • "Curu is on a mission to provide a path to financial wellness for those without one.
  • In just nine months, Curu successfully repositioned its direct-to-consumer application to an integrated SaaS product offering for banks, lenders, and credit unions.

Tyson Foods and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America team up to support and connect young people in rural America

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Over the past two years, funding from Tyson Foods has enabled staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in more than 30 markets to attend the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference, and participate in intensive training courses that aim to grow the number of youth served in one-to-one mentoring relationships.

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  • Over the past two years, funding from Tyson Foods has enabled staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in more than 30 markets to attend the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference, and participate in intensive training courses that aim to grow the number of youth served in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
  • - Pam Iorio, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
    "We're proud to support Big Brother Big Sisters and the important role they play in communities where we live and work," said Garrett Dolan, senior manager, corporate social responsibility, Tyson Foods.
  • The Big Brothers Big Sisters Rural Initiative connects resources from national and global corporations to agencies servingsmall and underserved communities.
  • These connections are critical to ensure Big Brothers Big Sisters offices that serve rural communities can thrive and serve more children.

Techstars Introduces Accelerator to Address Present Labor Market Challenges

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Monday, May 4, 2020

BOULDER, Colo., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Techstars, the global platform for innovation and investment, today announced the launch of the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator .

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  • BOULDER, Colo., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Techstars, the global platform for innovation and investment, today announced the launch of the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator .
  • McLemore is also a Techstars alumni, graduating from the Techstars Boulder Accelerator in 2013.
  • Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships and Techstars Communities.
  • Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 2,100 companies with a market cap of more than $26 Billion.