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#PortcoHighlights | This Week in Our Portfolio: ?? Blar executives are speaking at Neo4j’s NODES2024 event to showcase how graph-powered technology helps code agents debug, optimize, and detect vulnerabilities in developers' code. https://buff.ly/3XXCurK ??? Papaya - Personalized Live Learning CEO Sandra Laplante joined Subject to discuss how Papaya is breaking down educational barriers and creating opportunities for students, especially in underserved communities—now streaming on Spotify and YouTube. https://buff.ly/4dt6OyS ?? Helios announces the launch of CommodiTrack, the world’s premier platform for trading and tracking agricultural commodities. https://buff.ly/3ZFyiOx ?? Nguyen Coffee Supply's 100% Vietnamese coffee is now available at over 400 Albertsons Companies stores, featuring their original blends—Truegrit, Loyalty, and Moxy. https://buff.ly/3XzDIbe ?? Rheaply introduces Next Life, a tech-powered solution that extends the life of assets by facilitating sales and donations, offering access to over 3,000 partners or private sharing circles to recover value from surplus assets. https://buff.ly/3TLw902 #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

Did you catch our guest feature on The Feedback Loop? 2 episodes, 7 founders, 1 awesome day of startup pitches. Catch up today: Ep 027: https://lnkd.in/ep7fbbBr Ep 028: https://lnkd.in/eukx84RJ Collide Founder and Managing Partner, Brian Hollins shares his insights on the benefit of pitch practices and the value of this exposure for founders new to the VC world. #CollideOnPurpose #StartupPitch #EarlystageFounders

Calling all founders! Apply now to pitch at our Founder Bootcamp & Demo Day during TECH WEEK by a16z! This event is designed for founders on the journey from pre-seed to Series A. Hear from founders who’ve raised $10M+ and learn key fundraising strategies. Plus, 5 selected founders will get the rare opportunity to pitch their startup in front of investors! ? Why apply? ? Get valuable feedback from seasoned investors ? Build connections that could take your business to the next level ? Showcase your startup at SF Tech Week ?? How to apply: ? Only 5 founders will be chosen for a 2-minute pitch ? Applications close on September 20th Apply to pitch: https://lnkd.in/gRvi-TPk Event RSVP: https://lu.ma/1oczj0x7 #SFTechWeek #CollideCapital #Nasdaq #FounderBootcamp #StartupLife #Fundraising

#PortcoHighlights | This Week in Our Portfolio: ??? SPILL invites you to join a special LIVE Tea Party with Kerry Washington on National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17th, to discuss key election topics! https://buff.ly/3TroIea ??? Slang.ai announces its new integration with OpenTable, allowing customers to use voice AI for managing reservations seamlessly without front-of-house staff involvement. https://buff.ly/4gnqN4I ?? Accenture has invested in EMTECH, supporting their mission to transform central banks’ financial and technology infrastructure and enhance regulation of fintechs in the digital economy. https://buff.ly/47qed0t ?? Helios CEO Francisco Martin-Rayo's letter on tackling climate change challenges has been published in the Financial Times. https://buff.ly/4glBcOp ?? Rheaply in partnership with NextCycle Michigan and EGLE, has launched the revamped Michigan Materials Marketplace, empowering local businesses and nonprofits to sustainably buy, sell, or donate materials across the state. https://buff.ly/3Tth2Ie #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

?? Episode 027 of The Feedback Loop is live featuring Collide founder Brian Hollins! In this episode, Brian joins host Sherveen Mashayekhi as a guest investor to listen to four dynamic startup pitches – offering invaluable early-stage investing insights. From cloud computing infrastructure to AI-driven restaurant discovery, these founders showcased their visionary projects. ( There may have even been talks of building a robot! ?? ) Catch all the details and the insightful discussion in the full episode linked in the comments.

Up Next on the #MatchUp2024 Stage, Collide founder Aaron Samuels joins Laura Lucas of L'ATTITUDE VENTURES in a GP fireside chat. Tap in if you are on location – it is sure to be an engaging discussion with tons of insights and knowledge on leading diverse firms in VC. #CollideOnPurpose

Check out Business Insider’s latest feature on the top AI startups revolutionizing the tech landscape in 2024! The list highlights some of the most promising companies pushing innovation to new heights, including Collide portco, Slang.ai a standout for its cutting-edge voice AI technology. Discover how these trailblazers are transforming industries and shaping the future of AI.

#PortcoHighlights | This Week in Our Portfolio: ?? Vendorflow's new whitepaper offers insights from dozens of fleets on improving driver communication for safety, ease of adoption, and productivity, complete with a self-audit checklist to assess your own methods. https://buff.ly/3X8AevW ?? Rheaply announced the expansion of the Chicago Reuse Marketplace across Illinois, thanks to a new partnership with Nicor Gas, bringing sustainable reuse opportunities to over 650 communities. https://buff.ly/3Z5JALN ??EMTECH, alongside the Bank of Ghana, is nominated for awards recognizing its pioneering work in the CBDC space. https://buff.ly/4gj7cmn ???Helios CEO & Co-Founder Francisco Martin-Rayo discusses the impact of climate change on agriculture and Helios' innovative technology in Episode 46 of the Machine Minds Show. https://buff.ly/4cYGdtp #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

Founders, GPs and LPs- come join us during SF Tech Week! On October 8th, come join Collide Capital and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center to hear from 3 founders who have raised $10M+ on lessons learned navigating the pre-seed to Series A journey, milestones to consider along the way, what they would do differently, and how you can crush the fundraise journey. We will also have an impromptu demo day allowing 5 founders to do a 2min pitch of their business in front of dozens of potential investors. Apply now for the chance to present your company! This event is a part of?TECH WEEK by a16z?- shoutout to the team Nasdaq for hosting us! RSVP Here: https://lu.ma/1oczj0x7

???? Ready to crush your next fundraise? We'll be hosting a Founder Bootcamp alongside the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center during #SFTechWeek! RSVP Here: https://buff.ly/4e1puGU Join us for an insider's look at how 3 founders raised $10M+ and navigated the pre-seed to Series A journey. with the scoop on key milestones, lessons learned, and what they’d do differently. Also, 5 lucky founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup to a room full of potential investors. Apply by September 20th for your shot to pitch! Pitch Application: https://buff.ly/47hQoYS We can’t wait to see you all at TECH WEEK by a16z #CollideOnPurpose #TechWeek #StartupLife #VC #Entrepreneurship #PitchDay