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Kern Venture Group secures first $5M in Funding Led by Valley Strong Credit Union and the Ravi and Naina Patel Family Office Prior to Public Launch of Fund III
Valley Strong Credit Union and the Ravi & Naina Patel Family Office become anchor investors in KVG’s third venture fund, working to build the future of entrepreneurship and innovation in Kern County
Best cities to start a business in 2024
While there are many strong performers in the top 10 for the highest percentage of employment in startups, Las Vegas and Bakersfield, California, both stand out from the crowd.