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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Angeles Investors Unveils 2025 Angeles 100 Honorees at Q2 Summit in Silicon Valley
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Angeles Investors , a leading investment community dedicated to leveraging the power of Latino growth to find, fund, and fuel the best ventures in America, is proud to announce the 2025 Angeles 100. This distinguished list honors the top 100 Latino-led and co-led venture-backed startups in the United States, recognizing their innovation, resilience, and growth. 'The Angeles 100 is a significant milestone for Angeles Investors, underscoring our commitment to fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial community,' said David Olivencia, CEO and GP, Angeles Investors & Ventures. 'By recognizing the top 100 Latino-led and co-led venture-backed startups, we not only celebrate their achievements but also aim to inspire future generations of diverse founders.' The announcement will be officially made during the Angeles Q2 Summit & Awards Event , scheduled to take place on May 30, 2025 , at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Angeles Investors' Angeles 100 recognizes U.S.-based, venture-backed startups exhibiting consistent year-over-year growth from seed funding through Series E. This consistent upward trajectory signifies a robust business model and strong execution, key indicators of success that align directly with Angeles Investors' investment strategy. The selection process for the Angeles 100 is rigorous, focusing on identifying companies with significant potential for long-term value creation. These companies represent the investment principles and portfolio characteristics Angeles Investors actively seeks. A complete list of the 2025 awardees is available here: . This two-day summit offers a rich program including keynote speakers, panel discussions, startup pitches, and networking opportunities allowing attendees to connect with industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and fellow participants. To explore the various membership and sponsorship options available with Angeles Investors, please visit: . Angeles Investors stands as one of the largest and fastest-growing angel investing groups in the United States, uniting individuals from diverse backgrounds to champion promising ventures. The organization is committed to unlocking capital and opportunities for startups that are shaping the future. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Angeles Investors
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Angeles Investors Unveils 2025 Angeles 100 Honorees at Q2 Summit in Silicon Valley
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Angeles Investors , a leading investment community dedicated to leveraging the power of Latino growth to find, fund, and fuel the best ventures in America, is proud to announce the 2025 Angeles 100. This distinguished list honors the top 100 Latino-led and co-led venture-backed startups in the United States, recognizing their innovation, resilience, and growth. "The Angeles 100 is a significant milestone for Angeles Investors, underscoring our commitment to fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial community," said David Olivencia, CEO and GP, Angeles Investors & Ventures. "By recognizing the top 100 Latino-led and co-led venture-backed startups, we not only celebrate their achievements but also aim to inspire future generations of diverse founders." The announcement will be officially made during the Angeles Q2 Summit & Awards Event , scheduled to take place on May 30, 2025 , at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Angeles Investors' Angeles 100 recognizes U.S.-based, venture-backed startups exhibiting consistent year-over-year growth from seed funding through Series E. This consistent upward trajectory signifies a robust business model and strong execution, key indicators of success that align directly with Angeles Investors' investment strategy. The selection process for the Angeles 100 is rigorous, focusing on identifying companies with significant potential for long-term value creation. These companies represent the investment principles and portfolio characteristics Angeles Investors actively seeks. A complete list of the 2025 awardees is available here: . This two-day summit offers a rich program including keynote speakers, panel discussions, startup pitches, and networking opportunities allowing attendees to connect with industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and fellow participants. To explore the various membership and sponsorship options available with Angeles Investors, please visit: . Angeles Investors stands as one of the largest and fastest-growing angel investing groups in the United States, uniting individuals from diverse backgrounds to champion promising ventures. The organization is committed to unlocking capital and opportunities for startups that are shaping the future. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Angeles Investors Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Latino vendors to showcase at expanded 2025 South Main Mercado in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The South Main Mercado, a celebration of Rockford's Latino community, will take place again in 2025. In 2023, the Mercado (Spanish for 'market') was held at the Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S Main Street. In 2024, the event expanded to include a variety of Latino vendors, including food trucks and merchandise booths, to bring awareness of Latino-led businesses in the area. The 2025 event will be presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford and held at 917 S. Main Street on Sunday, June 8th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Nicor Community Initiative Stage will see performances from Spanish rock, mariachi, folk dancers, and DJ Tornado. A family fun zone will be hosted by the Rockford Park District, including games and interactive activities, including face-painting and a crafting corner. The International Soccer League of Rockford will host fast-paced 3v3 futsal games. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
NBC's ‘Lopez vs. Lopez' cancellation underscores ongoing broadcast struggles
On May 9, NBC canceled 'Lopez vs. Lopez' after three seasons. The multi-cam sitcom first aired in 2022 and concluded its third season in February. The show explored the dynamics within a working class family that learns to coexist after an old-school Latino dad (George Lopez) moves in with his mostly-estranged Gen-Z daughter (Mayan Lopez), her boyfriend (Matt Shively) and their son (Brice Gonzalez). Selenis Leyva and Al Madrigal are also series regulars on the Latino-led cast. The initial concept was created by the father-daughter duo and showrunner Debby Wolfe, who previously worked on shows 'One Day at a Time' and 'Love, Victor.' Wolfe drew inspiration for the show during the COVID-19 pandemic after doom scrolling through TikTok and catching a glimpse of Mayan, who was clearing up rumors about her parents' divorce while twerking upside down. Like their on-screen relationship, the real-life Lopez family has had a documented fraught relationship. Mayan, who has been transparent about her personal life on social media, was at one point estranged from George. Their show 'Lopez vs. Lopez' was one of the few network TV shows that tackled themes like generational trauma and machismo in the Latino community. 'I see 'Lopez vs. Lopez' as a show for everyone, but also a love letter to our community,' Mayan told The Times last year ahead of season two. In true Gen-Z fashion, Mayan uploaded a video to both TikTok and Instagram, in which she pointed to the Deadline article about the show's cancellation and mouthed the words to a trending audio to explain her own feelings: 'That was rude, that was pretty f— rude.' In the Instagram caption, she wrote: 'It is the Lopez way that we will not be down for long. This is just the beginning.' George himself uploaded a similar clip to his own Instagram profile. In one part of the caption, he wrote: 'This wasn't just a show, it was and is our lives. We created a family.' Wolfe also shared a fan-made petition on social media named 'Save Lopez vs. Lopez' on her Instagram, which now has more than 800 signees. It called for Netflix, which acquired the first two seasons last year, to keep the show alive. 'This show provides important representation for the Latino community and brings families together on a Friday night,' the description stated. (De Los has reached out to the Lopez family's representatives for comment.) 'Lopez vs. Lopez' was the only NBC comedy series awaiting renewal before NBCUniversal's upfront presentation in New York City on Monday, which detailed the next year's projects for the entertainment conglomerate. The cancellation does not come as a surprise to Ana-Christina Ramón, director of the Entertainment and Media Research Initiative at UCLA, who says that broadcast television has been going through a difficult period: 'It's unfortunate that one show is a victim to the changing industry.' ' A lot of people think that broadcast is dead,' says Ramón. 'The hardest hit was the pandemic, which made it difficult for [a] TV season to come out on time. After the [union] strikes, a lot of the shows had smaller seasons.' Television networks were already struggling to compete with streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, according to the 2023 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report. By July 2024, streaming services had grown to 41.4% of television viewing compared with broadcast and cable, the report states. Though the NBC move does not single out 'Lopez vs. Lopez.' Other canceled shows include 'Night Court,' 'Suits LA,' 'The Irrational' and 'Found.' NBCUniversal is likely making room for next season's basketball coverage after cutting a $2.5-billion NBA deal in 2024, says Ramón. However, the lack of Latino representation on television, both in broadcast and streaming, leaves a gaping hole in representation for the Latino community. Multiple Latino-led projects have been axed within the last two years across all platforms: Apple TV's 'Acapulco,' ABC's 'Not Dead Yet,' Hulu's 'This Fool' and Freevee's 'Primo.' 'With the way that Latinx people have been demonized in terms of immigration, it's really a pivotal time to see Latinx people living everyday lives as normal Americans,' says Ramón. Still, there are some glimmers of hope for broadcast television. NBC renewed Season 2 of Reba McEntire's 'Happy Place,' with Mexican American actress Belissa Escobedo in the lead role. The police procedural ABC drama 'Will Trent,' starring Puerto Rican actor Ramon Rodriguez, will return for Season 4. Also, CBS recently picked up the workplace comedy 'DMV,' with Dominican American actress Gigi Zumbado, and renewed Season 4 of 'Fire Country,' starring Mexican American actor Kevin Alejandro. Its awaited spin-off, 'Sheriff Country,' stars Brazilian actress Morena Baccarin.
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Latino Community Foundation Unveils New Research on Latino Entrepreneurship, Highlighting Untapped Economic Potential for the Nation
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California's economy, the fourth largest in the world, offers a glimpse of what's possible for the United States: greater prosperity fueled by Latino entrepreneurs. But new research from the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) reveals the nation is leaving billions on the table by failing to invest in the very businesses driving local growth and job creation. As National Small Business Week kicks off, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) releases two new research reports developed in collaboration with national thought leaders: The California Procurement Playbook, produced in partnership with Drexel University's Nowak Metro Finance Lab, and Investing in California's Future: An Analysis of Latino-led CDFIs in California, developed with the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB). Together, the reports spotlight the untapped economic potential of Latino-led small businesses and lay out a path for California and the nation. 'Latinos are twice as likely to start businesses, and Latinas are launching new businesses at six times the national average,' said Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation. 'Yet our communities still face a sizable wealth gap and inequitable access to capital and scalable procurement opportunities. It is troubling that only two percent of federal contracts in California are performed by Latino-owned firms. These reports are also about more than numbers—they're about ensuring that Latino families, entrepreneurs, and business owners have equitable access to the financial tools that create opportunity, promote scalability, and build generational wealth.' 'California recently surpassed Japan as the fourth largest economy in the world. This report shows that the state can soar even higher by investing in Latino-led CDFIs,' said Marla Bilonick, President and CEO of NALCAB. 'We are grateful to the Latino Community Foundation for their partnership in elevating the strengths of Latino CDFIs and providing a vision for a more robust Latino CDFI presence in the Golden State. The economic power that Latinos generate for the United States is equal to the fifth largest economy in the world. It's vital that we channel that strength within the CDFI industry to lift all of our communities.' Key findings from Investing in California's Future: An analysis of Latino-led CDFIs in California report include: Latinos make up 40% of California's population but lead only 15% of the state's CDFIs. Latino-led CDFIs are more likely to serve Latino clients and offer culturally relevant services, including technical assistance and microloans. Latino-led CDFIs are mostly based in urban areas, while many rural counties with large Latino populations have little to no access to these resources. Latino-led CDFIs, especially in California, rely less on government and bank loans. They use more flexible and community-centered funding approaches. The California Procurement Playbook is a first-of-its-kind analysis of how Latino-owned businesses in California are faring in the federal procurement economy—and how much opportunity remains untapped. 'California—home to the nation's fourth-largest economy and more than 80,000 Latino-owned employer firms—offers a powerful opportunity to grow local and diverse businesses through procurement,' said Bruce Katz, Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University. 'But to truly scale these businesses, we need a firm-first approach. The California Procurement Playbook outlines a bold strategy centered on supplier development and access to capital—key investments that can unlock the full potential of Latino-owned firms. A thriving, competitive economy depends on opening up procurement opportunities to small and local businesses, not just long-standing incumbents. I applaud the Latino Community Foundation for spearheading this effort to build a more inclusive and innovative economy from the ground up.' Key findings from the California Procurement Playbook include: Latino-owned businesses capture only 2% of federal contracts in California, despite being 11.4% of employer firms and 40% of the state's population. Nearly 2,900 Latino firms are registered to compete for federal contracts but have never won one. Construction, security, aerospace manufacturing, and architectural services are all ripe for greater Latino participation. Language access, limited capital, and lack of ecosystem coordination prevent many firms from scaling. To download the full reports and explore how the Latino Community Foundation is advancing economic justice for Latino entrepreneurs, visit: About Latino Community Foundation The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) strives to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California and beyond. Through nationally recognized programs like the Latino Nonprofit Accelerator and the Latino Giving Circle Network, LCF transforms philanthropy by centering trust, relationships, and community. From economic justice to civic leadership, LCF is building a future where Latinos lead with love and strength—and where no one is left behind. Learn more by visiting About NALCAB NALCAB is a one-of-a kind CDFI intermediary with 200+ member CDFI and economic development nonprofit member organizations that are working to maximize the economic contributions of the Latino population to the U.S. economy. Our presence extends to all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Learn more at
