Crunchbase Strategy Session: H/L Makes Investing In Diverse Founders Its Mission
Oliver Libby spoke to Crunchbase's Christine Hall about his mission to work with diverse founders, investing in renewable energy, and other sectors he has his eye on.
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BlocPower’s Donnel Baird is a 2021 Columbia University Entrepreneur of the Year
We are celebrating the Founder & CEO of Blocpower, Donnel Baird, on receiving the much-deserved Entrepreneur of the Year award.
CNote among mission-driven financial institutions to receive PayPal’ deposit of $135MM
CNote among the mission-driven financial institutions and management funds to receive PayPal’s deposit of $135 million of its capital to fight barriers to economic equity.
CNote featured in a Forbes piece about community investing
The story behind CNote’s Promise Account and what sparked the desire to build the infrastructure and technology to enable community investing.
Andie Swim among the top 8 innovative swimwear brands featured by Fast Company
These 8 innovative swimwear brands will keep you looking (and feeling) great all summer.
How And Why To Lean Into Your Strengths As A Diverse Leader
H/L’s Venture Partner Tanya Perkins was interviewed by Forbes.
Holler’s Series B in the Wall Street Journal Venture Capital Newsletter
The announcement of the financing round, as well as the news of CityRock Ventures co-leading the round alongside New General Market Partners, was featured in the “New Money” section of the WSJ Venture Capital newsletter.
Holler raises $36M Series B, co-led by CityRock Ventures
Holler, described by founder and CEO Travis Montaque as “a conversational media company,” just announced that it has raised $36 million in Series B funding.
Block by block, Donnel Baird of Blocpower aims to fight injustice and save the planet
Solar panels and clean heat shouldn’t be limited to the wealthy, says Donnel Baird, who’s bringing green power to low-income neighborhoods.
Sealed among Fast Company’s 10 most innovative energy companies of 2021
Whether delivering electricity to remote communities or providing road maps to guide cities toward achieving carbon neutrality, these 10 companies are creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing energy challenges.
As a result of the #pandemic, the U.S. energy sector lost 10% of its workforce. To revive the industry, the #Biden administration reported a clean energy plan that not only combats #climatechange but produces millions of well-paying jobs.https://reut.rs/3lmxUjU
In the latest episode of the Global Tech Leaders #podcast, H/L Ventures Managing Partner, @OliverBLibby discusses his #leadership journey, his commitment to protecting and promoting people and the planet, and his passion for #diversity. Listen here: https://apple.co/3frip6w
Helen Mayer built her company, Otter, when she rejected her dream job to care for her children. After raising $23 million, she's helped over 7,000 families coordinate care and allow parents to reenter the workforce. #entrepreneur #femalefounder https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebeccaszkutak/2021/07/08/otter-raises-23-million-to-tackle-broken-childcare-market-and-pay-stay-at-home-parents/?sh=6c5e9e107c21
Promoting the well-being of your employees can lead to new opportunities create connections that allow employees to flourish. Here's how organizations can proactively improve the #mentalhealth of their employees and significantly benefit their #business. https://bit.ly/3eZiNZE
Come join @JesseKay, Venture Partner at H/L, tomorrow as he leads a discussion with industry influencers and serial entrepreneurs on the #tech transformation of #music, innovative #blockchain technology, and the benefits of #NFTs! Register for free here: https://bit.ly/3zS3El5
Congratulations @goCNote on your inclusion in @BusinessInsider's list of promising fintechs revolutionizing Wall Street! https://bit.ly/3f045BD #impactinvesting #fintech #femalefounded
2 out of 5 Americans can't #recycle conveniently, according to a report from the Recycling Partnership. From creating more equitable grants to proposing a National Recycling Strategy, here are ways people are looking to improve recycling services. https://bit.ly/3kj6r1P
After becoming a 16-year-old single mother, Amy Montoya looked for ways to empower those just like her. That's when she created Empowered Mums in 2019 to support single mothers with support groups, groceries, and even school supplies. #entrepreneur https://bit.ly/3yXsG1p
With an upbringing in the financial services industry, Delynn Alexander embarked on a journey that led to her co-founding a majority #female company, Aria Financial Services, and a 30-year-long career at Northwestern Mutual. #leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbisnoff/2021/06/27/northwestern-mutual-30-year-veteran-climbed-ranks-from-intern-to-running-her-own-team/?sh=3838293358a7
