Month: February 2022

Startup That Monitors Online Bullying Raises $2M

Startup That Monitors Online Bullying Raises $2M

Kidas is a Philadelphia-based startup that recently raised a $2 million pre-seed investment round to help protect children online. The software monitors PC games for online predators, bullying, hate speech, sexual content, and scams. Its technology sends parents weekly reports summarizing their child’s gaming activity and notifying them of threats. It also provides personalized recommendations on how to resolve dangerous situations.

Honeycomb Credit Brings Loan Crowdfunding to Local Businesses

Honeycomb Credit Brings Loan Crowdfunding to Local Businesses

Aside from the money, businesses seeking loans through Honeycomb Credit get a marketing bump too. Investors become evangelists of the business, making purchases, telling friends, and posting about it — and it’s driving real revenue. According to Honeycomb Credit Co-Founder and CEO George Cook, companies that run Honeycomb Credit campaigns see a 60% year-over-year increase in revenue.

VentureFuel Podcast: Featuring Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, SoLo Funds & Honeycomb Credit

VentureFuel Podcast: Featuring Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, SoLo Funds & Honeycomb Credit

Antonia Dean, Director of Startup Pipeline Diversity, Comcast NBCUniversal, and founders from SoloFunds and Honeycomb Credit, recently joined The VentureFuel Visionaries Podcast to discuss the impact financial challenges have on small businesses, especially those in underserved communities.

SoLo Funds Makes Lending More Equitable

SoLo Funds Makes Lending More Equitable

Rodney Williams and Travis Holoway are on a mission to make lending more equitable. In underbanked communities like theirs, they noticed family and friends relying on check-cashing operations or payday loan businesses to handle financial needs. There weren’t any fair, reputable options when people sought short-term loans. 

Event Replay- Diversity Beyond Recruiting: Building Your Holistic DEI Strategy from StartOut

Event Replay- Diversity Beyond Recruiting: Building Your Holistic DEI Strategy from StartOut

Through programming and strategic partnerships, we’re able to deliver stories that amplify the experiences and perspectives of underrepresented founders. This year, we partnered with StartOut to bring their Diversity Beyond Recruiting panel to life.

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