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Knife Capital Cuts Loose – Opens in London After Attracting New Strategic Investor
Top rated South African venture capital firm Knife Capital has expanded into the UK after introducing a major strategic investor. - September 06, 2017 - KNF Ventures
Anauj Investment Group Invests in Occidental Power Company, Inc.
This is a correction to an earlier press release. - September 01, 2017 - Anauj Investment Group
venVelo Makes Five Additional Investments in Daytona Beach, Gainesville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa
venVelo, a premier early-stage venture fund for innovative companies seeking capital and mentoring, recently invested in two more Florida startups and three of its current portfolio companies. - August 28, 2017 - venVelo LLC
AICoin Cryptocurrency Initial Coin Offering Nearing Successful End of Offering Period
AICoin (www.aicoin.io), a new style of investment collective that combines the power of artificial intelligence with the wisdom of the crowd, is nearing the successful close of the ICO subscription. The six-week subscription period began in mid-July and will end this coming Monday, August 28th, 2017. The ICO is sponsored by First Global Credit, a premier cryptocurrency capital markets company that has generated a great deal of interest with a more serious class of ICO subscriber. - August 24, 2017 - First Global Credit Ltd.
Seminole Masonry, LLC Acquired by Quantum Construction, LLC
Seminole Masonry, LLC, a Lake Mary-based precast product manufacturer and hardscape contractor, was acquired outright by Quantum Construction, LLC, a platform company wholly owned by a Michigan-based family office. Seminole Masonry was founded in 1998 by Mr. Jamie Hodges. Over that span, Mr. - August 15, 2017 - NewGate Capital Partners
Nation’s First Cross-Border Latino VC Firm Announces Its First Investments
LEAP Global Partners launches its first early stage fund, LEAP Partners I and invests in disruptive Latino-led companies: Listo and PayStand. - July 06, 2017 - LEAP Global Partners
First Global Credit Announces the Launch of AICOIN ICO: Generating Wealth Through Artificial Intelligence and the Blockchain
First Global Credit, a premier cryptocurrency capital markets company, has entered into a partnership with a team of developers using Artificial Intelligence trading algorithms to form AICOIN (aicoin.io), a unique ICO designed to benefit both token holders and the public blockchain business community, AICOIN is a fully functioning investment service (not an idea in development) that leverages off blockchain technology to deliver revenue from two different but complementary profit streams. - July 05, 2017 - First Global Credit Ltd.
Furious Corp: A Nielsen Backed Big Data Co for Media in Series A
Investment access has formally opened for Furious Corp - a Nielsen backed "Big Data" technology company. - June 28, 2017 - equityfor
JCF Capital Advisors, LLC Has Been Engaged as a Financial Advisor by Mark4Fund Investments to Raise Capital for a Luxury Real Estate Development Project
JCF Capital Advisors, LLC (now JCF Capital Markets LLC) has announced that it has been engaged as a financial advisor by Mark4Fund Investments to raise capital for their Luxury Real Estate Development Project – Parklands at Camas Meadows. - June 22, 2017 - JCF Capital Markets LLC
JCF Capital Advisors, LLC Acts as a Financial Advisor to Precise Real Estate Solutions, Inc. on Its Series A Investment
JCF Capital Advisors, LLC (now JCF Capital Markets LLC) acted as a Financial Advisor to Precise Real Estate Solutions, Inc. in securing its Series A investment round of $1.5M with a venture capital firm based in San Fransisco, CA. - June 16, 2017 - JCF Capital Markets LLC
HyCarb Inc. Announces Addition to the Board of Advisors
HyCarb, a company that is commercializing innovative next generation products and applications that utilize graphene and carbon nanotube technologies, announces the appointment of Sven Hackmann as a new member of HyCarb’s Board of Advisers. - April 14, 2017 - Rapid Venture Partners
Startups Showcase Recruits Retold Productions a Video Team to Capture the Pure-Essence of Live Sharks Tank Episodes
Startups have received funding on stage at Live Sharks Tank episodes... because they bring together early stage startups, Investors and The Crowd. - April 02, 2017 - Startups Showcase Group
Research Highlights Pet Insurance Best Practices
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association presented new research for veterinarians at the annual meeting of the American Animal Hospital Association. The research highlights the 10 best practices used by veterinarians who are most successful in educating clients about the benefits of pet health insurance. - April 01, 2017 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
KNF Ventures Invests in Quicket Online Ticketing Services Solution
KNF’s investment in Quicket will optimise ticketing capabilities for South Africa’s long tail of event management and fuel expansion into key African markets. - March 31, 2017 - KNF Ventures
GlobalDroneVideo.com Launches National Thermal Infrared Imaging Services
National and International service to offer drone videos and photos with thermal cameras for various residential, commercial and government needs. Can be utilized for residential roof inspections, commercial building inspections, utilities inspection, industrial inspections, first responders, fire fighting and rescue, law enforcement and police, search and rescue. - March 27, 2017 - 2030 Ventures, Inc
VROOM Launches Spring 2017 Caravan Challenge
VROOM Caravan announces a challenge to start-ups seeking investment in Monaco. Finalists are invited to VROOM Summit to pitch to investors April 27, 2017. - March 23, 2017 - VROOM
Magnovate Transportation Inc. Evaluates Strategic R&D Cooperation with Partners in Europe – Expands Its Relationship with Rapid Venture Partners
Today Magnovate Transportation Inc. headquartered in Edmonton, announced that is has expanded its partnership with Los Angeles based Rapid Venture Partners to evaluate potential strategic R&D partnerships throughout Europe. - March 17, 2017 - Rapid Venture Partners
Veteran Director of Operations Joins VisionQuest Wealth
VisionQuest Wealth Management (“VisionQuest”) has hired financial services veteran Tony Van Ore as Director of Operations to oversee the operations of Advice, Client Experience, Solution Life Cycle Management, Vendor Management and all of VisionQuest’s client service and relationship management processes. - March 16, 2017 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
venVelo Invests in Actionable Quality Assurance
venVelo has invested in Actionable Quality Assurance (AQA), a leading software-as-a-service platform for end-to-end monitoring of food safety with solutions for suppliers and restaurants. - March 15, 2017 - venVelo LLC
FlightScope and HBD Partnership Put a Unique South African Venture Capital Exit on the Radar
Leading global developer of 3D Doppler ball-tracking radar for sports: FlightScope, today announced that it bought out its venture capital partner on mutually beneficial terms. - February 04, 2017 - KNF Ventures
Pet Insurance Association Appoints Susan McManus as President
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected Susan McManus as the association’s new President, by special vote. - December 13, 2016 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
It’s What You Need: NAPHIA Releases 2016 Industry Insiders’ Report
This latest version of Industry Insiders’ Report is full of exclusive research, market metrics and private data from NAPHIA’s 2016 State of the Industry Report, as well as never-before shared gross written premiums from individual NAPHIA member-companies. This is information on companies and their performance that is not available anywhere else. - November 22, 2016 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Raleigh-Based VisionQuest Acquires Charleston Advisory Firm
Just after a year of buying advisory firms totaling $150M in assets under management, VisionQuest Wealth Management announced its most recent acquisition of Alcus Financial Group in Charleston, South Carolina. Alcus, which will undergo a name change to VisionQuest Wealth Management, was founded by... - November 12, 2016 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Startup Jargon Flashcards: Get in the Know and Get Funded
Authors of Valley Speak: Deciphering the Jargon of Silicon Valley release educational flashcard set on Kickstarter. - October 21, 2016 - Startup Jargon Flashcards
BarCamp Tamp Bay Readies for Exciting Lineup of Tech Topics & Speakers on Oct. 1st
BarCamp Tampa Bay is the one-day “un-conference” hosted by TechNova Florida, Inc., which is always free to attend. Organizers expect around 800 people to participate and share knowledge in some of the most talked about areas of technology, digital media, software and hardware development, robotics, 3D printing, and much more. - September 30, 2016 - TechNova
BarCamp Tampa Bay Assembles the Brightest in Tech
BarCamp Tampa Bay is the one-day “un-conference” hosted by TechNova Florida, Inc. Organizers expect around 800 people to participate and share knowledge in some of the most talked about areas of technology. The event is at the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business from 8:00 - 5:00 on Saturday, October 1st. Parking and admission is free. - September 11, 2016 - TechNova
South Poplar Ventures and venVelo Invest in Details Flowers
South Poplar Ventures and venVelo announced today that both venture capital companies have invested in Details Flowers, the leading software-as-a-service (SAAS) provider organizing business operations for florists and event planners. “Details Flowers is fortunate to attract such strong... - September 07, 2016 - venVelo LLC
Above the Treeline Unveils the Next Generation of Edelweiss: Streamlined and Fast with a Bold New Look, Edelweiss+ Sets a New Standard
Above the Treeline today reveals an exciting new beta version of its Edelweiss web service, Edelweiss+ (http://edelweiss.plus). The widely used Edelweiss application is the book industry’s B2B interactive catalog platform. Edelweiss+ provides a stunning visual update, showcasing a more customizable, modern and image-rich look and feel. Underlying Edelweiss+ is new, advanced architecture delivering dramatically faster performance, stability and support for mobile devices. - September 01, 2016 - Above the Treeline, LLC
Winnebago Seed Fund and Badger Fund Formalize Investment -- Venture Capital Funds to Link Regional Investors, Talented Entrepreneurs
The Winnebago Seed Fund of Neenah, Wisconsin, recently formalized the Badger Fund of Funds I, LP, $4 million dollar investment as the anchor and lead investor in the Neenah-based fund. The Winnebago Seed Fund expects to partner with talented entrepreneurs to create and rapidly grow new regional... - August 14, 2016 - Winnebago Seed Fund
Veterinarians Key to Higher Use of Pet Health Insurance
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA), in conjunction with Lieberman Research Worldwide and John Volk, senior consultant, Brakke Consulting, recently completed a major two-part market research study. After first querying pet owners about pet health insurance, NAPHIA then surveyed veterinary practitioners on the insights gained from the pet owner research. - August 08, 2016 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Investors Rush to Reserve Their Place in the First Crowdfunded Silicon Valley Venture Fund
KXTER reservations cross $1 million threshold – Crowdfunder now closed – WeFunder round still open. - July 13, 2016 - KXTER INC.
KXTER.com Venture Fund Now Available on WeFunder
World's Leading Crowdfunded Silicon Valley Venture Fund Now Available to Everyone - July 13, 2016 - KXTER INC.
North American Pet Health Insurance Association to Provide Separate Data for Both U.S. and Canada
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association has released its 2016 State of the Industry Report, which tracks key benchmarks in the pet health insurance (PHI) industry. Unlike previous reports, this year’s report breaks down the data for each country’s (U.S. and Canadian) PHI... - June 28, 2016 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
South Poplar Ventures Announces New General Partner
Stephen Curley of WaterOak Advisors has joined South Poplar Ventures as a General Partner. - June 22, 2016 - South Poplar Ventures
ECU Football Camp Sponsorship Continues JP Capital Management Commitment to Youth Development
JPCM has entered into a long-term partnership with Coach Mo Football Camps as the Primary Sponsor. These camps entail personal instruction, coaching and installation of football fundamentals to children from 1st through 12th grade. - June 17, 2016 - JP Capital Management
Preccelerator Program Will Showcase 11 Promising Start-Ups at Demo Day
Business law firm, Stubbs Alderton & Markiles hosts its Preccelerator Program's Demo Day June 23, 2016. - June 06, 2016 - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles
MIPR Holdings LLC Announces Formation of Cannabis Investment Division
With this new service, MIPR closes the gap for investors seeking strong growth opportunities. - June 06, 2016 - Heroic Media Group, LLC
Two venVelo Portfolio Companies Acquired
venVelo announced today that two of its portfolio companies, Zentila and Knetik, have been acquired. - June 02, 2016 - venVelo LLC
LockeBridge Investment Bank Advises on Sale of Winning Proposals, Inc.
LockeBridge Investment Bank announced today that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor in the sale of Winning Proposals, Inc. to WP Ventures, LLC. Based in Vienna Virginia, Winning Proposals has supported the government contracting community with support services on over 1500 bid... - May 25, 2016 - LockeBridge Capital Partners
VisionQuest Wealth Management Announces Promotion of Stacy Beane
Stephen Peters, Founder and CEO, today announced the appointment of Stacy Beane as Chief of Staff at VisionQuest Wealth Management. In a newly created position, she will be responsible for driving the firm’s strategic plan, special projects and most importantly, VisionQuest’s client... - May 14, 2016 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
BoomStartup Spring Cohort Announced
Renowned Utah-based seed accelerator announces startup companies selected for Spring 2016 program - May 08, 2016 - Boom Startup
Family Office Networks Opens Miami Florida Office; Kenneth Parzygnat Named Managing Director
Family Office Networks is pleased to announce the firm's further expansion to Miami. After recent expansions to Connecticut, China, Naples and San Diego, the company is now pleased to announce the opening of the Miami office with Kenneth Parzygnat as the Managing Director. Family Office Networks (FON) is a unique community of around 25,000 Family Offices and related participants in the Family Office Community throughout the world. - April 27, 2016 - Kenneth Parzygnat
CFC Holdings Inc. is Acquired
Wanke Associates, LLC acquires Minnesota based CFC Holdings LLC, dba as CFC Technology. - April 04, 2016 - Wanke Associates, LLC
Prism Analytical Technologies Raises $1.8M to Change the Face of Analytical Instrumentation Used in the Field and Laboratory
Hyde Park Angels led the round with participation from Grand Angels. - March 30, 2016 - Hyde Park Angels
Bay State Cable Ties CEO and Founder Robert Sires is Appointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees by FL Governor Rick Scott
Bay State Cable Ties, America’s leading manufacturer of nylon cable ties, is proud to announce that CEO and Founder Robert Sires has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the University of West Florida by Florida Governor Rick Scott. Sires succeeds Garrett Walton for a five-year term... - March 27, 2016 - Bay State Cable Ties
Climate-KIC Nominated for Two 2016 Guardian Awards
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has been shortlisted in the Communicating Sustainability and Collaboration categories of the 2016 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards. - March 18, 2016 - Climate-KIC
Elite Crowdfund Successfully Raises $1,000,000 for SkyMedicus
Atlanta based debt and equity funding portal secures $1,000,000 in growth capital for local medical tourism service, SkyMedicus. - February 28, 2016 - Elite Crowdfund
KNF Ventures Blends Knowledge Networks and Funding in an Entrepreneurial Approach to Venture Capital Investment
Knife Capital launches SARS section 12J Venture Capital Company with incentive to fund South African innovation-driven ventures. - February 18, 2016 - KNF Ventures
Fannin Innovation Studio Names Melissa Singh Principal
Life science commercialization company Fannin Innovation Studio (www.FanninInnovation.com) today promoted its first entrepreneur fellow, biomedical scientist Melissa Singh, Ph.D., to principal. With this move, entrepreneur fellow Erol Bakkalbasi, M.Sc. has been named senior entrepreneur... - February 17, 2016 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Awards Presented to Bay State Cable Ties CEO & Founder Robert Sires and VP of Corporate Development Barbara Mitchell by FL Governor Rick Scott
Florida Governor Scott presented the Governor’s Business Ambassador Awards to Bay State Cable Ties CEO and Founder Robert Sires and Vice President of Corporate Development Barbara Mitchell in recognition of their commitment to creating jobs for Northwest Florida residents; Bay State Cable Ties currently has more than 100 employees in Crestview, FL, with plans to add at least 40 more and to double the company's size within 5 years. - February 12, 2016 - Bay State Cable Ties