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EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together
Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
UnikHomes US$30m Real Estate Expansion with Funding Arranged by Asia Pacific Investment House is Positive News for Silicon Valley Housing Market
Asia Pacific Investment House (APIH) as Lead Funding Arranger, announces new US$30m offshore, direct real estate investment opportunity open to non-US-based Investors. In 2013 in Phase 1 of its Corporate Expansion Programme, following many years successfully designing and building luxury bespoke... - April 10, 2014 - Asia Pacific Investment House (APIH)
Hawk Trade to Grant Further Funds for Hip Joint Breakthrough
Hawk Trade portfolio standout Nanotec Industries has been granted additional funds to develop a lifetime hip replacement unit. - April 06, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Hawk Trade Reports Nanotec Industries Unveils Patient Monitoring Technology
Nanotec Industries has unveiled a new nano-based technology that could revolutionize the way in which medical patients are monitored. - April 04, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds
The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report
Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre
In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Hawk Trade Secures Funding and Development Capital for Nanotec Industries
Nanotec Industries successfully negotiates funding for development of nano-sized treatment and imaging delivery device facility through Hawk Trade. - April 02, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Hawk Trade Secures Seed Capital for Gerontology Solutions
Gerontology Solutions has won substantial development funding after delighting investors with exceptional results from animal testing of new treatment. - March 30, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Hawk Trade to Provide Further Development Funding
Hawk Trade will provide additional development capital to top performer to build on its counter-senescence product and solution portfolio. - March 28, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Climate Innovation Initiative to Scale Up Efforts Throughout 2014, Receives €63M EU Boost
The European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC has stepped up its efforts in 2014 to leverage the combined strength of Europe’s top businesses, scientists and policy makers to manage the impact of global warming and stop further climate change. - March 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
EU Initiative Climate-KIC and Regional Innovation Network ERRIN to Collaborate
The EU’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC and regional research and innovation network ERRIN have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Committee of the Regions, agreeing to develop joint activities and share information. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
The EU Needs to Leverage Its Energy Efficiency Expertise to Compete Globally, Says Climate-KIC CEO
Speaking at the European Parliament, CEO Mary Ritter of the EU's main climate innovation initiative said Europe needs to leverage its combined expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation to compete globally on energy efficiency. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
venVelo, Central Florida’s Most Active Early-Stage Investment Fund, Closes Another Round
venVelo, a multi-million dollar early-stage investment fund in Winter Park, Florida, announced today that is has closed a new round of financing. “What has distinguished venVelo is its proven ability to make good decisions quickly and then leverage the skills and talents of our Board to... - March 21, 2014 - venVelo LLC
Liquor Converter, BBQ Logs Win €20K Prizes at UK Innovation Showcase
British clean-tech start-ups have won prizes worth €20.000 each this month in an award-scheme supported by the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - February 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Prince Charles Awards OBE to Climate Change Executive at Buckingham Palace Ceremony
Mary Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, was presented with an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, coinciding with a series of extreme weather events across the UK. - February 16, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Major Breakthrough in Prediction of Financial Damage as a Result of Natural Catastrophes
New predictive technologies have been developed in what is hailed as the most significant development in the modelling of financial losses as a result of natural catastrophes for 20 years. - February 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Scandinavia Joins European Union's Main Climate Innovation Initiative
The EU commissioner for Climate Action will open Climate-KIC's new Denmark-based centre on 7 February 2014, allowing Nordic start-up entrepreneurs, businesses, climate professionals, students and government officials to join the European partnership to work on climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions. - January 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
VisionQuest Wealth Management Welcomes Steve Laska to the Firm
VisionQuest Wealth Management, a Raleigh-based wealth management firm serving as a personal CFO to individuals, families and business-owners is pleased to welcome Steven M. Laska as its new President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Laska is a proven financial services professional and leader... - January 23, 2014 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Queen Recognises CEO of Europe's Main Climate Innovation Initiative with OBE
The Chief Executive Officer of the EU's main climate innovation initiative has been awarded an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Queen Elizabeth II. - January 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Boutique Wealth Management Firm Plays Santa
VisionQuest, a Raleigh NC based boutique wealth management firm, recently held its Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive. - January 04, 2014 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Solar Start-Up Helps Power Refugee Camps in Syria
A start-up supported by Climate-KIC, the EU's main climate innovation initiative, is helping to supply Syrian refugees with solar-based light and power this winter. Access to light and power is critical for refugees in Syria, where seven million are estimated to have fled their homes because of... - December 21, 2013 - Climate-KIC
European Start-Ups Dominate Global Clean-Tech Oscars
European start-ups have dominated this year’s Cleantech Open Gobal Ideas Competition in Silicon Valley last month. All three winning start-ups are supported by Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative. - December 13, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Public Startup Company Receives Informal Inquiry Notice from Securities and Exchange Commission to Verify Compliance with SEC Rule 506(c) in JOBS Act General Solicitation
Public Startup Company, Inc., a Nevada Corporation formed in 2012 to build Internet technology and services relating to the JOBS Act, including crowdfunding and public, peer-to-peer cyber finance using forensic social media, has received a notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission that the SEC is conducting an informal inquiry into possible violations of federal securities law by the company or its Co-Founder, Jason Coombs. The company is cooperating with the inquiry. - December 10, 2013 - Public Startup Company, Inc.
Volocopter Start-Up Raises €1.2M, Breaks European Crowdfunding Record
E-volo’s Volocopter – supported by Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative - is safer, simpler, and cleaner than normal helicopters. Instead of one combustion engine, eighteen electrically driven rotors propel it. - December 08, 2013 - Climate-KIC
First Students Graduate from European Climate-Change Innovation Master’s Programme
The first group of graduates from a new pan-European climate-change innovation master’s programme are being awarded their degrees this year. The programme provides a new generation of students with the skills to bring climate innovations to market. - December 06, 2013 - Climate-KIC
VisionQuest Horses Around with Duke
VisionQuest Wealth Management of Raleigh North Carolina was a recent sponsor of charity horse show. - November 17, 2013 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Network, to Keynote at Women 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas
Conference brings together Tech leaders and innovators to discuss the convergence of work, play, fashion, life and technology. - November 12, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Asia Pacific Investment House Announces a Direct Investment Opportunity for a New US$36m Steel Manufacturing Mill in Thailand
Asia Pacific Investment House (APIH) confirmed early indications are looking positive for the newly announced direct investment opportunity for The Long Luck Steel Manufacturing Mill in Bangkok. The Steel Mill will be located across forty acres of Industrial Estate in the Samutsakorn District,... - October 26, 2013 - Asia Pacific Investment House (APIH)
Asia Pacific Investment House Leads the Funding for €5m Eco-Friendly Gold Mine in Mali
Asia Pacific Investment House (APIH) announces it is leading the funding for Mali Petit Gold Mine in Banko, just 3 hours from Bamako and investor subscription now open. Mali Petit Mine will be managed by a highly qualified European Management team, comprising Italian and British expertise with... - October 25, 2013 - Asia Pacific Investment House (APIH)
USA Network Founder Kay Koplovitz to be a Featured Speaker at the IMPACT Leadership 21 Summit
Business Leaders Convene October 10 in New York to Discuss How to Elevate Women to Highest Levels of Leadership and Influence - October 09, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Ad Funding Solutions Announced Today an Infusion of an Additional $11 Million in Media Funding and Ad Financing Capacity is Being Made Available for the 4th Quarter 2013
Ad Funding Solutions provides advertising expertise and private funding access and alternative financing for Advertising and Marketing campaigns in exchange for Equity based investments, Revenue Share participation or flexible payments on Revolving Credit Lines. - September 26, 2013 - Ad Funding Solutions
venVelo Announces New Funding and Investments
venVelo, a venture fund and business accelerator headquartered in Winter Park, Florida announced today that it has closed a significant new round of funding. This follows on venVelo’s recent investments in four Florida-based companies, flexReceipts, Row Sham Bow, Zentila, and Thrive Ice Cream. - September 26, 2013 - venVelo LLC
Daniel Merandi Celebrates 3rd Annual Mark as Chief Executive Officer
M&M Financial Trust, with a specialty in leveraged portfolio capital raises and fixed income trading, has celebrated the the 3 year Anniversary with top notch business entrepreneur Mr. Daniel Merandi as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. - September 25, 2013 - M&M Financial
Cardiff Chosen for a World Class Business Summit by Wales Connects International
The Venture Capital World Summit takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium on the 19th and 20th September and is the first event of its type to take place in the Capital sponsored by Wales Connects International Ltd. - August 27, 2013 - Wales Connects International
In We We Trust Presents Miami Price the Mini Movie
Short film directed and filmed by Wesley Dwaine, owner of In We We Trust, a venture capital company for creative projects. - August 23, 2013 - In We We Trust
MIT Sloan and Andover Boards Appoint Mr. Harshal J. Shah
Appointment of Mr. Harshal J. Shah on the MIT Sloan School of Management Executive Board and Phillips Academy, Andover’s Asia Council - July 10, 2013 - Reliance Venture Asset Management Ltd
Kay Koplovitz Selected to Participate in Groundbreaking British Airways Innovation Lab in the Sky
Leading Silicon Valley Innovators to Tackle Global Innovation Challenges - June 13, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Worldwide Investor Network’s Highly-Anticipated Third "Funding the Best in Global Innovation" Mentoring and Demo Event
WIN’s conference set for May 16 in NYC, to accelerate funding for innovative global startups; Divya Narendra, co-founder and CEO of SumZero’ to lead distinguished panel of featured guest speakers. - May 13, 2013 - Worldwide Investor Network
Virtual Model of Novel Cancer Target Developed
Plebiotic and Pharmacellion Complete Research Project on an in silico Molecular Modelling and Molecular Dynamics Model of Na K ATPase. - April 12, 2013 - Ventac Partners
Aker and Abstract Join Forces for a 1 Million Sq Ft Business Park
Abstract Securities are to complete the property development management of a £400m International Business Park in Aberdeen. The company founded by Mark Galtman has joined forces with Aker ASA to create a business that should be completed by August 2014. - March 21, 2013 - Abstract Securities
USA Networks’ Founder, Kay Koplovitz, to be Recognized by NYC Mayor Bloomberg at Women’s History Month Reception to be Held at Gracie Mansion
Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Networks and Sci-Fi Channel and Chairman of the Board Springboard Enterprises will be recognized by Mayor Bloomberg on March 5th, at a reception in honor of Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is, Women Inspiring the Next Generation, Pass it On. Mayor... - March 05, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Long Island's First Seed Accelerator and Coworking Community Prepares for Liftoff
Long Island's first seed accelerator and coworking community for early stage ventures is preparing to launch. LaunchPad Long Island (www.LaunchPadLI.com) is scheduled for lift off in early February in its 12,000 square foot entrepreneur community at 55 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, NY which is at the Mineola train station and 35 minutes from New York City. Eric Trump from the Trump Organization and Task Advisor and Boardroom Judge on The Apprentice will be a special guest and speaker. - February 05, 2013 - LaunchPad Long Island
IFM Ventures Invests in Central Florida Business Accelerator venVelo
IFM Ventures announced today that it has invested $200,000 in venVelo, a venture fund and business accelerator headquartered in Winter Park, Florida. IFM’s investment in venVelo follows that of Oakstone Holdings earlier this year (see: http://www.pr.com/press-release/426411). IFM... - November 27, 2012 - venVelo LLC
USA Networks' Founder, Kay Koplovitz, Announces Brand New Company Website
Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Networks and Sci-Fi Channel and Chairman of the Board of Fifth & Pacific (Formerly Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Springboard Enterprises) announces the creation of a new Koplovitz website www.koplovitz.com which will house all information on this champion of women in... - November 15, 2012 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Gray Ghost Ventures, an Impact Investment Firm in Atlanta, Hires New CEO to Lead the Indian School Finance Company
Gray Ghost Ventures (“GGV”) announced today that the Indian School Finance Company (“ISFC”), a provider of loans and financial assistance for capacity building and infrastructure expansion to affordable private schools in India, appointed Neeraj Sharma as Chief Executive... - November 06, 2012 - Gray Ghost Ventures
GoldSmart Offers Customers the Opportunity to Turn Unused Heirlooms Into Profit, Particularly When Gold is at All-Time Highs
It remains a great time to sell gold, as the precious metals commodity market shows no signs of slowing down, amid weak economic growth worldwide. - November 06, 2012 - GoldSmart
Venture World Summit 19-20th September 2013 Cardiff Wales UK
Venture World Summit is the first world event that will bring together Leading Venture Capitalists, Corporate VCs, Angel Investors, Investment Bankers, Tech Start-up Executives, Incubator Managers and CEOs of Emerging Companies from across the World to Celebrate, Showcase Business Growth and Investment. With World Famous Speakers, Live Interviews and Life Case Studies on Main Hall. Including an Exhibition Hall, Pitch Area Combined with Innovative Technology Entertainment. - October 16, 2012 - Wales Connects International
Media Funding Solutions Announced Today an Infusion of an Additional $15 Million in Media Funding Capacity is Being Made Available for First Quarter 2013
Media Funding Solutions who provides alternative finance and venture capital funding for large scale national advertising campaigns serves qualified retail distributed and direct response product manufactures with the advertising investment needed to drive sales and increase profitability. The... - October 10, 2012 - MediaFundingSolutions.com
Hinsley Ford Prepare for Rush of Investment Capital
Hinsley Ford are confident that their focus towards Clean-Tech companies over the last few years will pay off as investors from neighboring US seek to acquire equity stakes. - October 03, 2012 - Hinsley Ford