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The United States boasts the largest and most dynamic startup ecosystem in the world, with major hubs like Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston. This ecosystem is characterized by a strong venture capital presence and a supportive culture for innovation and entrepreneurship. The U.S. continues to lead globally in technological innovation and startup activity, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation.
As of 2024, the U.S. is home to approximately 77,927 startups. The startup ecosystem is supported by substantial venture capital investments, which totaled around $162.6 billion in 2022. This robust financial backing highlights the confidence investors have in the U.S. startup market, ensuring ample funding for innovation and growth.
Key strengths of the U.S. market include a highly skilled workforce, advanced technological infrastructure, and a culture that encourages risk-taking and entrepreneurship. The presence of major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook fosters a collaborative environment and provides ample opportunities for startups. Additionally, the U.S. government offers support through various grants and tax incentives, such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Silicon Valley remains the epicenter of innovation, driving advancements in AI, biotechnology, fintech, and clean energy. New York City excels in finance and media, while Boston is strong in biotechnology and education-driven startups. These regions are crucial to the U.S. startup ecosystem, offering a wealth of resources, talent, and opportunities.
Cities like Austin, Denver, and Seattle are emerging as significant tech hubs. These cities provide a favorable business climate, quality of life, and are becoming attractive locations for startups and talent. The rise of remote work has further expanded opportunities for startups to access talent from various regions, contributing to the growth of these emerging hubs.
The U.S. startup market benefits from a comprehensive support system of accelerators, incubators, and co-working spaces. Programs like Techstars and Y Combinator have been instrumental in nurturing early-stage startups, providing mentorship, resources, and funding. These support systems help startups at various stages of their journey to scale and succeed.
Despite its strengths, the U.S. startup ecosystem faces challenges such as high costs of living, regulatory hurdles, and intense competition for talent. These challenges can create barriers for new startups and require strategic navigation to ensure long-term success.
The U.S. startup market features a diverse customer base and a culture that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. The rise of remote work has expanded opportunities, allowing startups to access talent from various regions. The future outlook remains positive with continuous growth and innovation, driven by emerging technologies such as blockchain, quantum computing, and green energy.
The U.S. startup ecosystem is characterized by its resilience and adaptability. Despite challenges, the ecosystem continues to evolve, driven by a strong culture of entrepreneurship and technological advancements. This ensures the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation.
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New York, U.S.A.
PropTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Future Of Work • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
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Real Estate Tech, E-Gaming, Blockchain, Finding the gaps of opportunity
CEO of Corigin Ventures, a provider of capital to entrepreneurs focused on transforming the status quo of an industry through the use of technology.
San Francisco Bay Area - New York, U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Hospitality (& Events) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Real Estate (& Construction)
Matt Heiman is the Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer at Diagonal View. He Co-founded & served as Chief Executive Officer at Mobix Interactive.
New York - Los Angeles - San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Advertising • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Woman Focused
Cofounder and Active Angel
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I Invest with entrepreneurs that I get excited to work with. Love building scale into early stage teams. Working on a new idea...
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Non technical founders, with more than 5 team members at a pre $ valuation over 8M outside of SF, NYC, LA.
Kevin Weatherman serves as the Vice President, Business Development at One Signal. He serves as Principal at KW Angel Fund. He currently also serves as a VP Business Development at MoLabs. He has a BS in Legal Studies from University of California, Berkeley.
Sydney, Australia - U.K. - U.S.A.
FinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos)
Partner at AirTree Ventures
James Cameron serves as a Partner at AirTree Ventures. He served as Early Stage Investor at Accel Partners. He joined Accel in 2013. Prior to joining, he was based in Silicon Valley, where he founded and ran BipSync, a SaaS-deployed research management platform for the investment management industry. Before starting BipSync, he spent time in the investment banking team at Morgan Stanley, focusing on the technology and media sectors. He started his career as an attorney at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he worked in London, Shanghai and Hong Kong and advised clients in the technology and telecommunications sectors. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a joint LLB/BSc (Information Systems) from the University of New South Wales in Australia.
San Francisco Bay Area - Menlo Park - California, U.S.A.
Media • Businesses Solutions • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Consumer
Investor at Innovium Inc.
Founder & Partner, DFJ Growth
Palo Alto - Los Angeles - Portland - Seattle - San Francisco Bay Area - Washington, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Consumer
Venture Capitalist, Vintner Capitalist, Board Member, and Dad
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
FinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Payments • Aerospace (& Defense)
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I'm passionate about all things Blockchain, Crypto, and Space and currently leading early-stage investing at Wave Financial where I'm responsible for the day-to-day management of cFund and Wave Genesis. Contrarian at heart. DM me at @DavidMRoebuck if you're a visionary building on the blockchain.
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I don't invest in anything outside of Blockchain and Space.
Miami - Florida, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Consumer
Dot connector, advisor, investor, and community creator.
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Diverse founders, enterprise, gaming, blockchain, b2b saas, AI, cloud, consumer internet. future of work, Dev tools,health tech, Fintech, , adtech, agtech and prop tech (location open with a 50% preference for Miami.
New York - Los Angeles - Boston - Miami - San Francisco Bay Area - Austin, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Future Of Work • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused
Partner at General Catalyst
Founder & Managing Partner at Stellation Capital
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A. - Japan
FinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos)
General Partner at Gumi Ventures
General Partner at Gumi Ventures
Palo Alto - London - California, U.S.A. - U.K. - Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Future Of Work • Online Social • Woman Focused
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Transformational Software based ideas But the truth is - looking to be surprised
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non-digital things
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
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Banking, Future of Work, Health Care Services
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Marketing technologies, content, lending
