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Hello Alice, QED Investors | June 15, 2021

Hello Alice, leading machine learning platform connecting small business owners to networks, capital, and business service, proudly announced a $21 million Series B raise led by QED Investors along with new participating investors including Green Book Ventures, Backstage Capital, Harbert Growth Partners, and How Women Invest. Funds will be utilized to strengthen the ability of the company to serve small business owners as they emerge from the pandemic, enhance the predictive capab...

MARKETING AND NETWORKING

Alberta Central | October 25, 2021

Alberta Central, the central banking facility, service bureau and trade association for Alberta’s credit unions, is excited to announce the launch of the second Big Future Innovation Grant, which provides an opportunity for Alberta-based small business owners and entrepreneurs to apply for funding to put towards their business’ financial future. Applications are open from October 14 to November 4, 2021 (or until the first 100 applications). To be considered for one of ...

Gallup News | February 06, 2020

Small-business owners' business optimism has softened slightly but continues to be strong. The latest quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index is 132, down from +142 in Q4, 2019, but similar to the +136 in Q3 and +129 recorded in Q2. The index is a measure of owners' present and future optimism -- both of which saw modest declines in the Jan. 3-10 survey. The Small Business Index measures small-business owners' attitudes about a wide variety of factors affecting their busine...

FINANCE

Voya Financial | February 25, 2022

Voya Financial, Inc., announced today, the launch of a new grant program to aid small businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented communities. The five recipients, all Black-owned, technology-based businesses, will each be awarded $10,000 to help them grow and thrive. “This inaugural grant program reflects our mission to make a secure financial future possible for everyone. Several of these startups are women-owned, all are Black-owned, and each one demonstrates a ...