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We are kicking off #NYTechWeek with an exciting collaboration with NYSE! Founders & GPs, Aaron Samuels and Brian Hollins curated the latest "Ones to Watch" list, highlighting some of the city’s emerging tech innovators.

💫 #PortcoHighlights - Here’s a quick rundown of some weekly wins from our portfolio: 📈 Rheaply's In the Loop Discovery Sessions, led by Valentina Rappa, E.I.T., are now live, offering tailored analysis, innovative strategies, and data-driven recommendations to uncover untapped sustainability potential within organizations. https://buff.ly/3YlxxJH ☕️ Nguyen Coffee Supply's Founder and CEO, Sahra Nguyen, shares their origin story and expansion into convenient cold brew cans in an intimate interview, celebrating their mission to make Vietnamese coffee accessible and enjoyable for everyone. https://buff.ly/3WOMiUx 🏓 Break Sports partners with Crunch Fitness to offer sport-oriented fitness classes through Break the Love, enhancing members' training for success on the pickleball court. https://buff.ly/3LsYTWX 🌏 Helios' latest blog explores how climate change affects agricultural commodities and food prices, and what the future holds amidst rising inflation. https://buff.ly/4d3nhus #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

💫 #PortcoHighlights - this weekly wins rundown is bringing the latest podcast gems from our portfolio: 🎧 Tango launches Season 2 of the 'Change Enablers' podcast with CEO Ken Babcock interviewing Salesloft's Ben Gardner on Salesforce and Zendesk migrations, understanding user processes, and the importance of change management. https://buff.ly/3SftqLo 🎙️ The newest episode of Culina Health's "Easy to Digest" podcast discusses mental health and eating disorder awareness with guest Jackie Goldschneider. Hosted by Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN, and Benji Salter. https://buff.ly/467KWHr 👂🏽 4Degrees' latest "Relationship Edge" Podcast episode features Ori Barzilay from Team8 Capital, emphasizing the power of genuine conversations over traditional learning methods. https://buff.ly/3Y9F3Yj #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

We are thrilled to be among leading investors in OCN (onecarnow.com) Series A Round of $86M. 🎉 The proceeds will be used for OCN’s strategic international expansion. It aims to be the leading financial partner for the gig economy in the Americas and targets a global presence.

💫 #PortcoHighlights - Here’s a quick rundown of some weekly wins from our portfolio: 📝 IMPAAKT interviewed Slang.ai co-founder, Alex Sambvani, as one of their "100 CXOs to Watch in 2024." Alex shared about his CEO's journey and advice for budding entrepreneurs in the AI space. https://buff.ly/3y62pTM 🎉 EMTECH celebrates 5 years of innovation! They will unveil a new product, Beyond Compliance, and showcase how they are transforming regulatory compliance for the fintech industry. Join their live webcast presentation on July 16th to celebrate. RSVP here: https://buff.ly/3W3YyyM Check out their brand-new website too! www.EMTECH.com 🎙️ Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN joined the Closing Time podcast to discuss how Culina Health is revolutionizing personalized nutrition care. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3WkCqkU 🏴 Pluto launched its new color wave for the Pluto Pod 2.0 in Jet Black. Available online now: https://buff.ly/3W3YzTm #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

Excited to share this latest initiative from AFROTECH in partnership with Blavity.org. The Founder Circle launches this year at AfroTech Conference. This program is designed to uplift and empower 200 emerging tech founders and offers: 1) A Free Ticket to the AfroTech Conference sponsored by Blavity.org: Attend one of the industry's premier events, gaining invaluable insights and exposure. 2) Leadership and Charisma Coaching by Olivia Fox Cabane: Enhance your leadership capabilities through expert-led sessions, both virtually and in-person. 3) Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with a vibrant community of peers and seasoned industry leaders to expand your network and accelerate your growth. All ambitious founders are invited to apply and join a community dedicated to their success: https://buff.ly/3L7eNWz

💫 #PortcoHighlights - Here’s a quick rundown of some weekly wins from our portfolio: 🥗 To close out Employee Wellness Month, Culina Health is launching its Summer Bites webinar series, offering companies nutrition care topics like Debunking Common Nutrition Myths, Eating Healthy for Busy Professionals, and Culturally-Inclusive Nutrition Care. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4ciQ2CF 💻 Slang.ai invites you to explore their newest buyer’s guide to understand the key concepts and evaluate the right AI solutions for your restaurant. https://buff.ly/3W1EKgy 🪙 EMTECH's CEO & Founder, Carmelle Cadet, will share visionary insights on "Ushering in the Era of Modern Central Banking" at the CBDC Conference 2024 in Istanbul from September 10 to 12. https://buff.ly/4bnfaHd ☕️✨Spill App launches its merch store with custom collabs from the creator community—pre-order your favorites now at shop.spill.com! Keep an eye out as they continue to disrupt and innovate! #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

Meet our Portfolio || Vendorflow revolutionizes logistics with business texting and messaging automation software, tackling two major challenges: 1. Streamlining communication between operations teams and frontline workers such as truck drivers. 2. Overcoming poor adoption of logistics apps due to installation and access friction. Vendorflow provides a complete shared-inbox messaging & VOIP communications hub uniquely suited for operations teams in trucking, logistics, and frontline work. Vendorflow technology integrates with existing logistics & trucking systems, enabling seamless communication via mobile channels without the need for new apps. Co-founders: Eric Rodriguez and Greg Bujak Supercharge your operational efficiency: https://buff.ly/3zhlCSP

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💫 #PortcoHighlights - Here’s a quick rundown of some weekly wins from our portfolio: 🏆 Restaurent's co-founder, Will Tondo, won first place at NY Tech Week's pitch competition, impressing judges and highlighting the company's vision at a vibrant event hosted by Entrepreneur Ventures and partners. - https://lnkd.in/ey8DSD9A 🎙️Parting Stone's Founder and CEO, Justin Crowe, recently shared insights in an engaging interview with Bruce Ferrell on WPTF Radio, North Carolina. Listen in! - https://buff.ly/3XBogNl ♠️ SPILL launches Version 1.11 with an all-new navigation bar and SPADES feature, offering quick access to your favorite tools and the ability to join or start live games just in time for cookout season. Update now on iOS & Android! - https://lnkd.in/egy4SH33 🎖️ Congratulations to Vanessa M. Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN of Culina Health for being named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 New Jersey Award winner, a testament to her transformative impact on the nutrition industry and our communities! - https://lnkd.in/e-uzgWTF 🎶 Healthy Roots Dolls celebrate Black Music Month with Paramount Plus in this amazing Dreamsgirls tribute. - https://lnkd.in/eVwpiiGp We couldn’t be prouder of the incredible strides our portfolio companies are making. Stay tuned for more updates as they continue to disrupt and innovate! #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship