
“A few years ago we had to send our startups over the hill to Silicon Valley to find investors. “It’s great to see our Reno-Sparks startups getting local venture capital funding,” said Mike Kazmierski, President and CEO of EDAWN. “It has been an amazing ride so far and shows no sign of slowing down, especially when the whole city is pulling for you.” “We are so very fortunate to have a supportive community and entrepreneur ecosystem here in Reno,” said Mark Tsigounis, Hibear Founder and CEO. The company was also invited to partake in The YouTube Small Business Day, today, and will participate in the live shopping experience which will then be featured and promoted by YouTube. After nearly three years of product refinement and a Kickstarter campaign that raised 10x its goal in the Fall of 2020, Hibear is now selling their versatile, insulated, easy-to-clean and rugged utility bottle designed to craft all your favorite beverages while also used as an everyday water bottle. RENO, Nevada (June 24, 2021) – The Reno Seed Fund and FundNV announced a $150,000 pre-seed co-investment in local Reno startup, Hibear, makers of the “Swiss Army tool” of insulated bottles. Retrieved 8 December 2012.Hibear receives co-investment from two local funds and is selected to participate in The YouTube Small Business Day ^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "Monday Night Football" Tops Demos for 12th Straight Week".^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "Monday Night Football" Continues Reign for ESPN".^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: No Stopping "Monday Night Football" on ESPN".^ "Monday's Cable Ratings: Saints/Eagles Puts "Monday Night Football" on Top for ESPN"." 'Start-Ups: Silicon Valley,' Bravo's New Reality Series, Debuts Trailer (VIDEO)". ^ Sieczkowski, Cavan (9 October 2012)."Bravo's 'Start-Ups' gets quiet send-off, but one cast member pronounces it a success". ^ "Bravo's 'Start-Ups: Silicon Valley' Reality Show: Work and Play Promised".
