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Steve Maxwell, from Vancouver BC, Helps AgriTech Entrepreneurs Use Smart Farming Techniques for Sustainable Agriculture in an Ever-Changing Climate
Steve Maxwell and His Team Are Fighting Climate Change with Their Support for Sustainable Farming Methods - September 30, 2021 - Maxwell Capital
Maxwell Capital Vows to Make Biosecurity a Priority in Its Ventures, Protecting People, Plants and Animals Alike
The company invests in green industrial initiatives that have the potential to transform the agricultural industry by including technological solutions for biosecurity across Canada. - September 25, 2021 - Maxwell Capital
dropout, the First Innovative SME of Limited Edition Sneakers Resale, Goes Public by Landing on Mamacrowd
dropout, business specialized in the resale of refined and limited edition clothing and sneakers, announces the launch of a campaign on Mamacrowd, Italian platform for investment via equity crowdfunding. - September 23, 2021 - Dropout SRL
Sterling Equities Group Unveils $25 Mln PE Commercial Real Estate Fund
Sterling Equities Group LLC has launched a $25 million private equity commercial real estate fund. Sterling Equities Group LLC will focus on commercial real estate mostly located in the midwest. Based in Phoenix, Arizona Sterling Equities Group is a portfolio manager of commercial real estate. - September 13, 2021 - Sterling Equities Group
Steve Maxwell Shares His Views on Increasing Veganism and the Need for Good Quality Plant-Based Protein
Veganism is on the rise in most developed countries, increasing the need for high-quality plant-based protein. - September 01, 2021 - Maxwell Capital
Steve Maxwell of Maxwell Capital Discusses the Need for Vertical Farming in Countries Like Canada
Vancouver-based expert provides his view on vertical farming and its importance in Canada. - August 26, 2021 - Maxwell Capital
LLF Financial S.A. Expands Into Secondary Market Fixed Rate Bond Trading
LLF Financial S.A. Sees Increased Revenue Following UK Expansion Into High-yield Secondary Market Bonds. - July 15, 2021 - LLF Financial S.A.
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Continued Double-Digit Growth in 2020
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) today reported that North America’s pet insurance sector exceeded $2.174 billion USD in 2020, recording its sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth. The industry continued its growth trajectory despite the... - May 04, 2021 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Bench International Expands West Coast Presence with Linda Sierra
Linda Brings Deep Industry Experience and Human Resources Expertise to Meet West Coast Talent Demands - April 26, 2021 - Bench International
Boutique Investment Firm P2 Advisers Acquires Startup Ecosystem Catalyst Innoberator
Bangalore based startup ecosystem player Innoberator has been acquired by P2 advisers. Innoberator was best known for running business model interventions for startups and SME's for the past 5 years. - April 07, 2021 - P2 Advisers LLP
VDOSH Expands Portfolio with Investment in JETSWEAT
Los Angeles venture capital firm is pleased to announce investment in New York-based, boutique fitness platform. - March 31, 2021 - VDOSH
Bench International Launches "Bank of Women"
First of Its Kind Program Features 550+ Executive Women Leaders for Board Seats and the C-Suite - January 05, 2021 - Bench International
How an Innovative Strategy Changed Portfolio’s Profits – MHS Group
Based on accurate scenario planning and foresight investing strategies, MHS funds experienced 120% turnover within a year which was more successful than most other well-known investing funds. - January 04, 2021 - MHS group
Adeoye Olukotun, M.D., MPH, FACC Joins Evon Medics, LLC as Advisor
Small business, Evon Medics, LLC today announced that pharmaceutical luminary and cardiologist, Dr. Adeoye Olukotun has joined the advisory board of the company in a formal advisory role. Dr. Olukotun is currently the Chief Executive Officer of CR Strategies, LLC, which consults on clinical trial... - November 01, 2020 - Evon Medics, LLC
Evon Medics, LLC Has Been Awarded $1.7 Million Grant for the Evaluation of Its Medical Device for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Small business, Evon Medics, LLC today announced that it has been awarded a non-dilutive grant of $1.7 million for its Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) clinical trials for the development and evaluation of its non-invasive Chemosensory-Based Orbitofrontal Cortex Training (CBOT)... - October 11, 2020 - Evon Medics, LLC
Bench International Brings Diversity of Experience, Ethnicity and Gender with Launch of Executive Recruiting Hub in Boston
Nova Diop Joins Firm to Lead Efforts to Meet Talent Demands of Nation’s Largest Life Science Cluster. - August 17, 2020 - Bench International
Axle Raises $27.7M to Finance America’s Freight Brokers: Anthemis and Techstars Participate in Financing
Axle, a cash flow management solution for the freight and logistics industry, announced today it has raised $27.7M in debt and equity financing. Leading fintech investors Anthemis and Techstars participated in the round. Including money previously raised from top freight-tech investors, such as... - August 14, 2020 - Axle Payments
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Surpassed $1.71B (USD) in 2019
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) release of results from the 2020 State of the Industry Report. - May 26, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
NAPHIA Appoints Dr. Jules Benson as Chair of Veterinary Relations Committee
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) has announced that Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer for Nationwide, has been appointed as Chair of NAPHIA's Veterinary Relations Committee. Dr. Benson is a licensed veterinarian, graduate of the University of Liverpool’s... - May 01, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka Launches Their Virtual Demo Day
Japan Market Entry Program, Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka, launches their Virtual Demo Day website, showcasing the thirteen startups who have worked together with Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka’s partners to introduce their innovative solutions to Smart City and Living issues. - May 01, 2020 - Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka
University of San Diego Launches Online Master’s Degree in Applied Data Science; New USD Master’s Program Responds to Global Demand for Skilled Data Scientists
In the era of Big Data, the field of data science is driving innovation by uncovering valuable insights and information hidden in the vast volumes of data being generated every day. Motivated by the increasing demand for skilled data scientists, the University of San Diego has launched an... - April 28, 2020 - DRA Family Office
Bench International Places Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA Commissioner, as a Director with Illumina
Firm Launches Recruiting Hub in San Diego to Meet Talent Demands of Region’s Expanding Life Science Cluster - February 20, 2020 - Bench International
MedBiome Licenses the RapidAIM Technology Targeting the Microbiome to Improve Human Health
MedBiome accelerates the development of drugs targeting the gut microbiome. The RapidAIM technology enables rapid screening of the effects of compounds on live individual human microbiomes in 96 well plates. - January 30, 2020 - MedBiome
Oliver-Smith Presents Revolutionary Community Design Methodologies
Oliver-Smith's Town Design Strategies Ignite New Opportunities for Town Builders. - December 05, 2019 - Oliver-Smith
Venture Capital-Backed Tech Startups, Like Compound, Bring Skilled Jobs (and Lunch Crowds) to Low Income Neighborhoods
Startups and small businesses based in designated opportunity zones offer tax-advantageous alternative to OZ real estate funds, yet are overlooked. - November 17, 2019 - Compound
Tom Murphy Joins Bench International as VP of Business Development and Executive Recruitment
In a move that benefits life science companies throughout the San Diego area, Bench International has hired Tom Murphy as its new Vice President of Business Development and Executive Recruitment. Murphy, who led the business development program at CONNECT, a top innovation company accelerator in... - October 24, 2019 - Bench International
Hedge Fund Lab Launches Its Startup Fund Accelerator
A dedicated accelerator program to support early-stage portfolio managers. - October 23, 2019 - Hedge Fund Lab
RupeeLife Releases Online Marketplace for the 10 Million Struggling Indian SMEs to Get Invested for No Commission
After procuring funds more than INR 500 crores for various businesses including SMEs and Startups, RupeeLife becomes a Fintech through release of its online marketplace for New Investments and Business Exits. RupeeLife 360 Inc. has announced the biggest milestone in the company history with the release of its online platform for businesses to get invested, exit, or do a JV with investors, advisors or other businesses. - September 30, 2019 - RupeeLife
Bench International to Grow Life Science Companies in San Diego
The city of San Diego has all the components to become a global R&D hub, and Bench International is announcing its footprint and commitment to make a direct impact by building the hub’s position on the global life science stage. Effective Sept. 1, Bench International has become embedded... - September 05, 2019 - Bench International
Transporter.city Raises Funding from Touchstone, Lead Angels and Others
Gurugram-based startup, Transporter.city has raised an undisclosed amount in funding from Axilor and Touchstone Equities, Lead Angels, and other Angels. In his comments, Sushanto Mitra, CEO, Lead Angels said, “Logistics remains a big problem to be solved in India and while technology... - August 05, 2019 - Lead Angels
AI in Healthcare Symposium Hosted by BrainX Community and Lead Angels - A Huge Success
A conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, an initiative by BrainX Community in association with Lead Angels and FITT Delhi, was hosted on the 6th of July, at IIT Delhi. The aim of the summit was to recognize the huge potential AI carries in the field of Healthcare. - July 12, 2019 - Lead Angels
Startupbootcamp Launches Its First Scale Program in Osaka, Japan
An equity-free innovation program for high growth Smart Cities and living companies to expand globally, increase their revenues, and access funding opportunities in Japan, the world’s 3rd largest economy. - June 27, 2019 - Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka
NAPHIA Announces Pet Insurance Market Reaches $1.42B in North America
North America’s pet health insurance sector reached another major milestone, with total premium volume in North America reaching $1.42 billion USD by the end of 2018, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). Industry data also showed that 2.43 million pets... - June 12, 2019 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
FD Financial and FH1-40 Company Are Marketing Worldwide the Only One of Its Kind L140, a Hearing Test for the Infant In Utero
The L1-40 is the only noninvasive device of its kind that can detect if an Infant will be born deaf or hearing impaired In Utero. By having this knowledge early on, the mothers’ physician can act sooner to resolve the issue when possible. The L1-40 is being prepared for national marketing. - May 30, 2019 - FD Financial, Corp.
FD Financial, Corp. Selling Alaska Salmon Cannery
The partners of Santaska have agreed to sale the cannery on the Egegik River in Alaska. - May 22, 2019 - FD Financial, Corp.
Kevin Hollins Recognized as an NACD Governance Fellow
NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Standards of Corporate Governance. - May 20, 2019 - Canal Group
TSEF: The Social Entrepreneurs’ Fund Names Lara Metcalf as New Managing Director
Lara Metcalf joins Managing Partner, Liz Luckett to lead TSEF’s third and largest fund focused on entrepreneurs using data and technology to solve tough problems facing vulnerable communities. - January 30, 2019 - Maycomb Capital
Globtec Investment Group Debuts US$300 Million Investment Program to Capitalize Globalization-Ready Businesses in Turkey
Globtec Investment Group and a consortium of partner investors have embarked on a broad mandate to invest in suitable Turkish companies, with a focus on the Mechanical Engineering, Mining, and Tourism sectors. The program is designed to assist in the capitalization and development of Turkish companies by expanding their access to international markets and creating global business connections. - January 18, 2019 - Globtec Investment LLC
Globtec Investment Group Announces $170 Million Investment in Public Infrastructure and Real Estate Projects in the Visegrád States
Globtec Investment Group, a leading global investor in innovative infrastructure projects, today announced it is making a major and highly-anticipated entry to the European Union market. The company is investing $170 million in capital in public infrastructure and real estate projects in the V4, in partnership with an international investor consortium. Globtec is currently in talks with local authorities to finalize project details, including potential locations. - December 26, 2018 - Globtec Investment LLC
Dubai Startup Reality Show, The Equity Room Launches Its Pilot Run
16 startups pitched their business ideas to investors, angel investors, and venture capitalists in The Equity Room, the Middle East version of Shark Tank. - December 14, 2018 - ASA Ventures
CerraCap One Completes Successful Exit of Swych
The result is a 4.3X return in less than 2yrs. - December 08, 2018 - CerraCap Ventures
Dathena Announces Closing of Pre-Series a Round, Led by CerraCap Ventures
Dathena Science, the Leading AI-powered Data Protection and Management Platform, announces closing of Pre-Series A funding round led by CerraCap Ventures, a global AI investment Venture fund headquartered in California. "At a time when organizations are investing significantly in the Data... - November 12, 2018 - CerraCap Ventures
SA's Knife Capital Invests in Pharmaceutical Temperature Monitoring Solution: PharmaScout
Knife’s investment in PharmaScout will accelerate product rollout to pharmacies, medical practitioners and pharmaceutical warehouses and enhance new product development for the international market. - November 08, 2018 - KNF Ventures
Digital Future Invests in Splitmetrics Inc., an App Store Marketing Powerhouse
Digital Future, a Kyiv-based venture capital firm, provided seed financing to Splitmetrics Inc., the powerhouse behind professional Apple Search Optimization (ASO) services and SaaS products for mobile marketers: app store conversion optimization (SplitMetrics) and Apple Search Ads management... - September 21, 2018 - Digital Future
Digital Future Invests in FriendlyData, a Natural Language Search Solution for Enterprise Data
Digital Future, a Kyiv-based venture capital firm, provided seed financing to FriendlyData, Inc., an enterprise SaaS enabling non-technical people to query corporate data in a plain language. FriendlyData’s FETCH technology connects to databases and transforms natural language inputs into... - September 20, 2018 - Digital Future
Digital Future Invests in YouTeam, a Platform for Hiring Offshore Developers
Digital Future, a Kyiv-based venture capital firm, provided seed financing to YouTeam, a marketplace connecting businesses with talent from vetted outsourcing agencies. With YouTeam, customers get access to qualified developers working in top outsourcing companies worldwide. Developers come from... - September 19, 2018 - Digital Future
Topex.io - Cryptocurrency Exchange Trading Platform with Daily Loss Compensation and Profit Distribution Between TPX Token Holders
Cryptocurrency exchanges in our time are a common phenomenon in the financial world. Enterprising people have long paid attention and are using this tool. However, it is worth noting that the market includes many variations of exchanges, and each of them has positive and negative aspects. Topex.io is a cryptocurrency exchange with daily loss compensation and profit distribution between TPX token holders. - August 28, 2018 - Topexio
New VC Fund Powers Up a Fresh Generation of Wisconsin Startups
Rock River Fund announced its first close June 15. - July 23, 2018 - Badger Fund
Digital Future Invests in Let’s Enhance, an Image Enhancement SaaS
Digital Future, a Kyiv-based venture capital firm, provided early seed financing to Let’s Enhance Inc., a company developing a self-service image upscaling and enhancement software. Let’s Enhance enables lossless upscaling of images using neural networks, software’s application... - July 18, 2018 - Digital Future
Dimensions Network Token Sale Commencing 12 August 2018 - Cryptocurrency Trading for the Next Generation
Built specifically for the fast expanding cryptocurrency markets, Dimensions Network is a fully scalable and full-featured trading platform bringing all the best features together in one place. In addition to regular trading, the platform will feature advanced trading features such as Options and Futures trading as well as an industry first Exchange Aggregator. - July 01, 2018 - Dimensions Network