Women have made strides in raising venture capital in the last 15 years, but a wide gender gap persists, according to a Babson College study on the topic.
The entrepreneurial spirit in the U.S. is thriving, and women enjoy ample opportunity among developed countries, according to a joint report by Babson College in Wellesley and New York City's Baruch College.
Although many face obstacles entering the United States, immigrants are launching their own businesses at a higher rate than those started by native American citizens.
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) has awarded $980,000 to Acton biotechnology startup Excellims Corp., which will provide the company with working capital to fund commercialization efforts, the MLSC said.