Congratulations to the North team
We are excited for the North team and the tremendous outcome they have had through their acquisition by Google. From the entire Velocity family, we wanted to say congratulations!
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Announcing our new portfolio companies
The first-ever Virtual VFPC has produced 4 new portfolio companies: MedMe Health, Tutturu.tv, Able Innovations & Boogaloo Beds.
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How to join our virtual VFPC event
On June 18, Velocity will host its first ever virtual Velocity Fund Pitch Competition (VVFPC). If you are reading this blog, chances are you will get something valuable by attending!
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Eleven companies at Velocity are now working toward innovative solutions to combat the current pandemic
Startups are deft. When it’s time to change course, founders with focus, ability, and an agile nature can generate unparalleled productivity. Products are built and go-to-market plans are executed in short order. Along with new startups that joined via our expanded intake, several companies…
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Velocity alum ApplyBoard reinvents international university recruitment and secures $2 billion (CAD) valuation
ApplyBoard announced that it has secured $100 million in CAD in Series C funding. The company is now valued at $2 billion (CAD), marking the third time a Velocity-incubated startup has achieved the highly coveted “unicorn” status.
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Virtual Velocity Fund Pitch Competition is on June 18
Velocity is committed to supporting founders through this tough time. That’s why we will be investing $50K to $100K in each of the top four promising, early-stage companies this June through our Virtual Velocity Fund Pitch Competition.
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A message from Velocity Incubator’s new director: our next evolution
John Cappuccitti, the new Director of Velocity Incubator, discusses his role, the team, and the future of Velocity Incubator.
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Supporting founders during the COVID-19 pandemic
Velocity hasn’t stopped helping founders. But we have modified how we are helping. (This is a special COVID-19 pandemic update blog.)
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Evercloak: Evelyn Allen’s quest for a startup that matters
Everlyn Allen describes how her experiences and background come together and give her the inspiration to launch Evercloak.
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Velocity launches a new pre-seed fund dedicated to health tech startups
The brand new Velocity Health Tech Fund will make investments of $50,000 to support very early-stage founders working in areas such as medical devices, therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health, or emerging health sector spaces.