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By Jacob Maranda, New Mexico Inno Hunter McDaniel sees big potential in New Mexico’s growing solar industry for his nanotechnology startup, UbiQD. Striking a partnership deal with one of U.S.’s largest solar companies could be an important step toward realizing that potential, the startup’s CEO said. UbiQD, based in Los Alamos, announced Tuesday it had…
Read MoreBy Jacob Maranda, New Mexico Inno An apparel company and brand with Albuquerque roots that makes “queer by design” clothing is hitting stride thanks to recent marketing traction — including a partnership with a television celebrity and some national media recognition. Both&, the apparel company and clothing brand, sells clothes for transmasculine and non-binary people.…
Read MoreBy Meagan Nichols, Albuquerque Business First Company growth is an accomplishment. But to see sustained growth over a multi-year period, that deserves recognition. Each year, Albuquerque Business First does exactly that via its Fastest Growing Companies Awards. To be eligible for this annual accolade, New Mexico companies had to experience overall revenue growth from 2020…
Read MoreBy Jacob Maranda, New Mexico Inno Reporter About four months on from his appearance on the hit investor TV show “Shark Tank,” the CEO of Santa Fe-based death care startup Parting Stone said his company has seen a “general increase in everything” across the business as it enters what he called a “new normal” for…
Read MoreVia Albuquerque Business First New Mexico Angels, the state’s only group of individual accredited angel investors focused on funding early-stage and high growth companies in the Southwest, announces the addition of Kevin Eckenrode to their team as Analyst. Eckenrode is an Associate at Marion Street Capital, which partners with Seed-Series C stage startups on strategic…
Read MoreVia New Mexico Inno Frankie Hermosillo is an ambassador of sorts for New Mexico, and Albuquerque more specifically — so much so that she’s inspired several acquaintances to pick up shop and relocate to the Duke City. Much of Hermosillo’s ambassadorial work over the past decade and a half has been in the realm of…
Read MoreVia Albuquerque Business First New Mexico Angels, the state’s only group of individual accredited angel investors focused on funding early-stage and high growth companies in the Southwest, announces Frankie Hermosillo as its Development Associate. With a strong background in business development and a passion for driving growth and fostering innovation, Hermosillo brings valuable expertise and…
Read MoreVia GlobeNewswire As the push continues for more electric vehicles, renewable energy storage solutions and reducing dependency on fossil fuels, a new technology out of the University of New Mexico is providing investment opportunities. New Mexico-based Flow Aluminum, Inc. has developed a groundbreaking high-performance battery technology: a revolutionary innovation that not only surpasses traditional energy…
Read MoreBy Brian Foltyn, REDW In the first quarter of 2023, the U.S. economy grew more slowly than its pre-pandemic low. The banking crisis affected the stock and bond markets, and the housing market continued to slow from high interest rates. Such macroeconomic factors can affect the private and public capital markets. While the New Mexico…
Read MoreVia Albuquerque Business First New Mexico Angels, the state’s only group of individual accredited angel investors focused on funding early-stage and high growth companies in the Southwest, announces the addition of Tatiana Pavich as Director of Business Operations. Pavich is a seasoned operations specialist, project manager, experienced producer and strategic consultant specializing in human centered…
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