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The Website and Domain Address EquityCrowdfunding.com Has Hit the Market
EquityCrowdfunding.com represents a great opportunity for a company with the vision and interest to lead this market worldwide. This is a multi-million dollar name, within a market that is growing exponentially. Equity Crowdfunding is a total game changer in the Fintech world. There are many platforms out-there and more to come. Having a good plan, team and content is not enough. When it comes to Branding, Social Media, SEO, Market Size, avoiding competition, it's unmatchable! - February 03, 2016 - EquityCrowdfunding.com
Bay State Cable Ties CEO and Founder Robert Sires Endorses FL Gov. Scott's Proposal to Permanently Eliminate Sales Tax on Manufacturing Equipment
Robert Sires, owner, founder, and CEO of Bay State Cable Ties, America's leading manufacturer of nylon cable ties, located in Crestview, Florida, supports FL Governor Scott’s proposal to permanently eliminate the sales tax on manufacturing equipment. “Bay State Cable Ties located in... - December 14, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
Fannin Innovation Studio Forms Molecular Therapeutics Company Exotect, LLC.
Researchers behind Exotect LLC have honed in on a novel molecular pathway that controls the overproduction of mucus during asthma attacks. More than 25 million people suffer with asthma, a chronic disease in which airways become inflamed, swell and produce excess mucus making it difficult to breathe. - November 07, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
venVelo Announces Follow-on Investments in Three Florida Companies
venVelo announced today it had approved additional investments in three of its current portfolio companies, Spectrum Bridge, Vigilant Biosciences, and Zentila. - October 26, 2015 - venVelo LLC
Fannin Innovation Studio’s Atul Varadhachary Appointed to Jones Health Care Advisory Board
Diverse group of industry leaders to enhance Rice University’s Health Care Initiative. - October 24, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Anchor Capital Investment Ltd. (XETRA:ACP) Acquires a 50% Interest in Al Hamra Hotels and Resorts
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) is pleased to announce it has acquired a 50% interest in Al Hamra Hotels and Resorts Ltd (Al Hamra Hotels). Al Hamra Hotels owns 97.4% of the shares in PT Alhamara Internasional which, in turn owns a chain of restaurants in Surabaya and on Lombuk Island in Indonesia. - October 24, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) Announces Subscription for 3,477,000 New CDI's in Nanopac Innovation Ltd.
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) is pleased to announce to having subscribed for 3,477,000 new CDI’s in Nanopac Innovation Ltd. for a subscription price of US$1,738,500 to be paid by 28 November 2015. Nanopac is a Malaysian company, focused on solar technology, medical particle... - October 22, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
Anchor Capital Investment Ltd. (FSE:ACP) Has Started Designated Sponsoring, Focus on German Market, Plans Road Show in Frankfurt
Designated Sponsoring will ensure appropriate tight spread and trading margin as well as tradability in Xetra. This is to support a more active trading market maintained by the broker acting as Designated Sponsor. Anchor has undertaken this step to hopefully create more liquidity in the market and to thus offer its investors and shareholders better opportunities to purchase and sell shares. - October 22, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
Pet Insurance Association Appoints Randy Valpy as President
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected a number of new positions, including Randy Valpy as the association’s new President, and Bill Horan, Chris Middleton, and incumbent Stephen Popovich as the association’s new executives. - October 21, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
K1 Investment Management Realizes Investment in Community Investors, Inc.
K1 Investment Management (“K1”) announced today that it realized its investment in Community Investors, Inc. (“CII”), a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to the residential real estate industry. CII offers cloud-based software providing community... - September 18, 2015 - K1 Investment Management
Meeting a Need in the Market: Robert Sires, CEO of Bay State Cable Ties, Announces New Cold-Weather Cable Ties, Effective in Sub-Zero Temps and Extended UV Exposure
Seeing a need in the market for all-weather cable ties, Bay State Cable Ties has introduced a new product, Frosty Ties, which offer superior performance in sub-zero temperatures. The BSCT team worked closely with DuPont and other suppliers, conducting research and numerous experiments, to create an all-weather plastic with added toughness and resistance to cracking in cold weather environments. Frosty Ties are effective in temperatures down to -20°c (-4°F) and have increased UV protection. - September 11, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Most Common Medical Conditions
Each September, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works and its benefits. This year, the organization is marking the month by releasing a new report which illustrates the most common medical conditions for cats and dogs – as claimed by pet insurance policyholders in 2014. - September 03, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Investor Robert Sires Announces Investment in Startup Venture Locker Room Talk®; Discusses Criteria for Investing
Investor Robert Sires announces $150,000 investment in startup web-based company Locker Room Talk, a website where college athletes and alumni can review and rate their college coaches. High school students use the info to evaluate the right program for them. Robert Sires also discusses his criteria for investments: primarily US-based companies, must have strategy for being profitable and be able to explain it quickly, and must have strong management team. - August 28, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
World Long-Drive Champion Tim Burke Joins VisionQuest Wealth Management
VisionQuest Wealth Management announced today that Tim Burke has joined the firm as Managing Director of service activities in Orlando, Florida. - August 18, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Market Square IP Appoints Dr. William Rosenberg as Senior Advisor
Market Square IP Ltd., a leading player in the market for monetizing patent assets that have been slated to be abandoned, announced today that Dr. William Rosenberg has joined the company as a Senior Advisor focused on the Market Square IP offering to Technology Transfer Organizations (TTOs) and other strategic business areas. - August 13, 2015 - Market Square IP
TurboAppeal Acquires Realytics, Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
TurboAppeal continues its fast-paced growth trajectory since it raised $1.5M from investors @Properties, Hyde Park Angels, and Hyde Park Venture Partners earlier this year with two new strategic additions. Namely, the real estate technology company best known for its highly accurate, inexpensive,... - July 30, 2015 - Hyde Park Angels
Fannin Innovation Studio Expands Team as Life Science Portfolio Grows
Dr. Michael Heffernan to lead R&D of novel biomedical technologies. - July 29, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Fannin Innovation Studio and University of Houston Announce the Formation of GuidaBot, LLC
Technology enables interventions using real-time MRI guidance. - July 25, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Medtown Ventures, LLC Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Medtown Ventures forms a new company, CellectCell Inc., to focus on commercialization of adhesive-signature based cell selection technology invented and patented by Georgia Tech. - July 17, 2015 - Medtown Ventures
venVelo Makes Its 25th Investment in Florida
venVelo, one of the most active no-fee early-stage venture funds in central Florida, announced it had made its 25th investment in Florida companies, adding Fattmerchant to its portfolio. - June 19, 2015 - venVelo LLC
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
AIC Ventures Seeks $300 Million in Real Estate Acquisitions
AIC Ventures launches its 11th fund to acquire $300 million in office and industrial properties throughout the United States. - June 10, 2015 - AIC Ventures
Pet Health Insurance Industry in North America Posts Record Growth in 2014
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted record growth this year, with combined total premiums hitting $660.5 million in 2014, and the total number of pets insured reaching 1.4 million, according to the NAHIA State of the Industry Report, just released. This represents a 12.8... - June 05, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Another Charlotte-Based Acquisition for VisionQuest Wealth Management
As it continues its drive toward regional Southeast dominance, VisionQuest Wealth Management, LLC has purchased LPL's Charlotte-based Advisory Practice, Tippet Group, Inc. managed by Harold Soutier Sr. and Harold Soutier, Jr. - May 08, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
2030 Ventures & Emerging Media Partners Ink Global Entrepreneurial Acceleration Deal
International startup fund partners with high-profile media agency to catalyze global marketing campaigns for 2030 Ventures, Inc's startup investment portfolio. Exchanging capital, advisory, & marketing resources for private equity & rev-share opportunities. - May 05, 2015 - 2030 Ventures, Inc
venVelo Portfolio Company mCast Networks Awarded Trademark for “mCasting”
mCast Networks has been awarded a trademark for the term “mCasting” - broadcasting mobile video. - April 28, 2015 - venVelo LLC
Startupbootcamp Istanbul is Offering a $10 Million Fund to Startups
Startupbootcamp Istanbul is offering the 10 startups selected for its latest class the chance to receive up to $250k from a dedicated investment fund of $10 million. After a successful first program, Startupbootcamp Istanbul is looking to make even bigger noise this year with a $10 million... - April 15, 2015 - Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka
VisionQuest Welcomes Eric in a Marketing and Operations Role
VisionQuest Wealth Management is pleased to announce the hiring of Operations Specialist, Eric Lilie, to its Raleigh office. Eric previously interned at the firm over the summer of 2012 and is pleased to be coming back in a full-time capacity for the firm. - April 15, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
venVelo Accelerates Investment Activities in 2015
venVelo announced today that it was investing an additional $1.7 million in five of its current Florida-based portfolio companies. - April 10, 2015 - venVelo LLC
Emerging Capital Limited Announces Listing on National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA- - Emerging Capital Limited is pleased to announce that its application to the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSXA) has been officially accepted and approved. Effective Friday, March 6, 2015, the Company will be trading under symbol ECL on the NSXA - March 11, 2015 - Emerging Capital Limited
Houston Biotech Firm Closes $7.3 Million Fundraising Round
Early-stage life science commercialization company Fannin Partners, LLC announced the completion of its private offering of Class A units. Proceeds from the offering will fund the further expansion of the company’s portfolio of startups. - March 06, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
ClimateLaunchpad to Unlock More Than 1,000 New Cleantech Ideas to Tackle Climate Change
Europe's ClimateLaunchpad 2015 is now open for applications. Students, start-ups, entrepreneurs, researchers and employees dreaming of starting their own business are invited to submit their cleantech ideas. All entries are judged on their impact on climate change, their growth potential and on skills and enthusiasm. - February 23, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd. (NSX: ACI) Hosts Venture Capital Conference in San Fransisco
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd. (NSX:ACI) is pleased to announce that on February 5, 2015 it hosted a venture capital conference in San Fransisco, California, inviting 17 companies for investment consideration. - February 13, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
JP Capital Fuels Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation
JP Capital Management is pleased to announce the recent investment into the expansion of one of their key holdings, Vista Window Company. This investment enables the opening of Vista’s Swainsboro, GA based manufacturing facility, a 57,000 square foot location that will house the fabrication and assembly of the company’s primary line of vinyl replacement windows. - February 01, 2015 - JP Capital Management
Ensemble Ventures, LLC and the Colorado Springs Entrepreneur Group Join Community Partner Program of the Colorado Capital Congress to Create "Capital Communities"
Access to capital remains a key challenge to starting and growing a business in Colorado Springs. Ensemble Ventures, LLC along with The Colorado Springs Entrepreneur Group is teaming with the Colorado Capital Congress PBC to help address and develop solutions to this challenge. The Colorado Capital Congress is working to improve the capital ecosystem in Colorado, operating as a Public Benefit membership organization. - January 29, 2015 - Ensemble Ventures, LLC
Disruptive Technology Reaps Cash as Venture Capital Pours in
Hinsley Ford Forecasts Continued Success in the Disruptive Technology and Looks to Substantially Increase Its Funding in This Sector. - January 08, 2015 - Hinsley Ford
JP Capital Group Continues to Reinvest Into Properties and Clients
According to JP Capital Management, successful asset growth often means reinvesting in a project, holistically. Such is the case with their recent investment into Summerfield Commons in Pittsburgh, PA. - January 07, 2015 - JP Capital Management
venVelo Closes Funding Round – Adds New Board Members
venVelo closes on over $1.3 million in latest funding round. - January 06, 2015 - venVelo LLC
LockeBridge Advises STI on Sale to Sweden’s ADDvise Lab Solutions
LockeBridge, a Boston area investment bank announced that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Surgical Tables, Inc. in its sale to Sweden's ADDvise Lab Solutions, AB. - December 06, 2014 - LockeBridge Capital Partners
Impiro Invests in Solar Market Growth in Indonesia
Impiro (www.impiro.com), a full-service investment firm, today announced a major investment into PT Contained Energy Indonesia (www.containedenergy.com), a company involved in various areas of renewable energy in Indonesia and Pacific Islands. Contained Energy delivers premier quality energy... - November 21, 2014 - Impiro
VisionQuest Wealth Management Celebrates Griggs Capital Management Acquisition
VisionQuest Wealth Management recently acquired Griggs Capital Management of Charlotte NC. A celebration was held at Rolling Hills Country Club on Wednesday, November 12th. - November 19, 2014 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Enterprise Florida Partners with venVelo to Support GENICON’s Continued Growth
Enterprise Florida announced today that it was matching venVelo’s investment in GENICON, a Winter Park, Florida company recognized as a leader in the medical-device market focusing on the design, manufacture, and distribution of over 200 different products. This new funding will allow GENICON... - November 10, 2014 - venVelo LLC
Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014
Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Raleigh Wealth Management Company Announces Merger with Charlotte Based Wealth Management Company
Raleigh NC based VisionQuest Wealth Management has merged with Charlotte NC based wealth management company Griggs Capital Management. - October 17, 2014 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October
Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
SDS-BIONIC Worldwide Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Global Distribution of Nano-Molecular Protective Coatings
SDS-BIONIC Worldwide, Ltd. from London, United Kingdom announced today it has signed a global license with Intuitive Coatings, Inc., from Austin, Texas USA, a sustainable materials company, pioneering a family of nano-molecular Protective Coatings and Sealants, for exclusive rights to supply the... - October 14, 2014 - Gibraltar Capital Group
R20 in Paris: Climate-KIC CEO Calls on Climate Change Leaders to Focus Their Efforts on Creating Sustainable Cities
At the R20 World Summit of Regions for Climate in Paris on 10-11 October, CEO Bertrand van Ee of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC will call for more cross-sector initiatives to enable integrated climate change innovation focused on meeting the environmental challenges faced by our urban areas. - October 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Climate-KIC Launches New Online CO2 Meter to Indicate Carbon Emissions Threat Level
A new online meter combines a live data feed drawing on European data, updated regularly to show the precise level of CO2 in the earth’s atmosphere today, and comparison tools to show how CO2 levels have changed over time. - October 06, 2014 - Climate-KIC