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DG Matrix Raises $20 Million to Revolutionize Global Energy Infrastructure with the World’s First Multi-Port Solid-State Transformer

Oversubscribed seed round includes participation from climatetech VCs and strategics to accelerate AI data center optimization and enhance decarbonization

March, 2025

DG Matrix, the developer of the revolutionary Power Router platform, secured $20 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its solid-state transformer solutions for the electrification of industry and AI-driven data center markets. The funding round was led by Clean Energy Ventures with participation from industry leaders ABB; Cerberus Ventures, the venture investing platform of Cerberus Capital Management; Chevron Technology Ventures; and Piedmont Capital. The round, combined with earlier non-dilutive funding, brings DG Matrix’s total funding to nearly $30 million. . .

Guest Commentary | Moss Landing aftermath: Tough love for the battery industry

February, 2025

The Moss Landing battery plant fire was a blow the battery industry didn’t need — especially not one of this magnitude. This wasn’t just another fire; it was catastrophic, occurring at a time when Californians are acutely aware of the dangers of fires. To put this particular battery fire in perspective, the blaze destroyed most of a 300 MW/1,200 MWh storage facility; 1,200 megawatt-hours (MWh) of stored energy represents approximately 960,000 homes or 16,000 Tesla Model 3s. All this energy burned so hot and spread so quickly that the facility’s fire suppression system proved futile, leaving firefighters with no choice but to wait for it to burn itself out. . .

How the US can get back in the driver’s seat of its battery future

January, 2025

While the United States needs to develop its own lithium-ion battery supply chain, it is just as important for the nation to diversify its supply beyond the dominant technology and into new battery chemistries. . .

Solving renewable energy’s sticky storage problem

December, 2024

When the Sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow, humanity still needs power. Researchers are designing new technologies, from reinvented batteries to compressed air and spinning wheels, to keep energy in reserve for the lean times. . .

Startup releases first-of-its-kind low-cost battery with unbelievable power: 'Taking on the world's greatest challenge'

December, 2024

“This helps reduce pricing and supply volatility.”

A Massachusetts battery startup has a product that is seemingly a dream come true for the sector.

That’s because the Malden-based company bills its pack as being a solution for grid, home, business, and even data center storage with fire-safe and sustainable tech. . .

SpaceX’s $350 billion private valuation signals an IPO is off the table for now

December, 2024

Elon Musk’s space business is part of a trend of companies staying private, as its private-market valuation jumps by more than $100 billion with a proposed sale of shares. . .

Agile Occupational Medicine Expands Service to Include Full-Time Clinical Psychology

December, 2024

Agile announced today that it is expanding its clinical services to include full-time clinical psychology, available to patients throughout its 23 California clinics. Adding in-house clinical psychology will streamline access to care and elevate clinical collaboration, driving a higher quality of care for patients. . .

New non-flammable battery offers 10X higher energy density, can replace lithium cells

November, 2024

Alsym cells are inherently dendrite-free and immune to conditions that could lead to thermal runaway and its catastrophic consequences.
Innovations in batteries are advancing the development of electronic devices, robotics, electric vehicles, and modern machines. However, making batteries safer in different conditions during their widespread use hasn’t been an easy task for developers. . .

Musk's SpaceX preparing to launch tender offer in Dec at $135/share, sources say

November, 2024

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to launch a tender offer in December to sell existing shares at a price of $135 per share, two sources familiar with the matter said.
The tender offer would value SpaceX at more than $250 billion, according to the sources. . .

The Future of Loyalty Programs: Why Mobile Wallet Loyalty Passes Are a Game Changer

October, 2024

Consumers today expect loyalty programs to offer simplicity, personalization, and instant access. Unfortunately, many traditional loyalty programs fail to meet these expectations, often resulting in customer dissatisfaction, unclear benefits, and outdated processes. This blog post will explore how mobile wallet loyalty programs can overcome these challenges and why they are becoming the preferred solution for both consumers and businesses. . .

Alsym Energy Celebrates New Headquarters and Welcomes Yvonne Hao, MA Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development

October, 2024

Woburn-based startup Alsym™ Energy (Alsym), a developer of high-performance, non-flammable batteries for stationary storage, welcomed Yvonne Hao, Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development for Massachusetts, to its new 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Malden. Joining Secretary Hao were Under Secretary Ashley Stolba, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, and representatives from Reading Municipal Light District, the office of Minority Whip Katherine Clark, MassMEP, and MassCEC. The group gathered to discuss Alsym’s ground-breaking technology and the benefits of the Massachusetts ClimateTech ecosystem. . .

Amber Kinetics: The next frontier in energy storage

October, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Somewhere inside the De La Salle University Laguna campus lies the product verification and demonstration facility of California-based Amber Kinetics, which is currently the world’s only provider of long-duration flywheel energy storage systems (FESS). . . The A32 FESS is the product of Amber Kinetics and is the only FESS in the world that can store 32 kilowatt-hours of energy and discharge it for four hours. Amber Kinetics said the A32 can be configured to discharge power for a maximum of eight hours, delivering kW of constant power. To put this in perspective, one A32 can serve approximately five average Filipino homes for one day. . .

Amazon Invests in Spotter, Which Has Paid Out More Than $940 Million to Creators

October, 2024

Amazon has acquired a minority stake in Spotter, a startup that provides capital, services and software to digital creators, and the two companies have forged a partnership to “expand access” to new business opportunities for Spotter’s roster of creators. . .

Connecting with Precision: Segmentation and Targeting

October, 2024

Effective segmentation and targeting are not just aspects of a robust marketing strategy—they are its backbone, enabling businesses to map out and deeply understand their audience’s diverse characteristics. This understanding is crucial as it allows companies to tailor their communications with unprecedented precision. In today’s digital age, mobile technology such as SMS marketing and mobile passes play pivotal roles in personal interactions. . .

Salinas clinics to consolidate in a newly refurbished Super Clinic

October, 2024

We are excited to announce that Agile Occupational Medicine is opening a brand new ‘super clinic’ at 951 Blanco Circle, Ste B, in Salinas, California. Agile is committed to supporting Salinas’s employers by increasing our capacity in this critical market. . .

The Power of SMS Marketing: How Brands Drive Consumer Action with a Simple Text

October, 2024

Did you know that a simple text message can be the key to unlocking consumer spending? Recent statistics reveal that 75% of consumers report that text messages from brands often drive them to make purchases. SMS marketing isn’t just a trend; it’s a powerful channel for driving real action, whether it’s an online purchase or a visit to a physical store.

The impact of SMS marketing lies in its directness. Unlike other forms of advertising that can be easily ignored, text messages go straight to a device people carry everywhere—their mobile phone. With open rates as high as 98%, SMS messages almost guarantee your offer gets in front of your audience. . .

Oats Overnight plans massive Ohio expansion amid 'explosive' growth

October, 2024

Oats Overnight plans to make Greater Cincinnati the hub of its East Coast research and development, production and fulfillment operations after signing a massive new lease in the West Chester Trade Center. . .

XLR8 America Issues $20.7 Million Purchase Order to Expand EV Charging Solutions in Strategic Alliance with DG Matrix

September, 2024

XLR8 America (XLR8) is excited to announce the issuance of an $20.7 million purchase order as part of a strategic alliance with DG Matrix aimed at fulfilling future orders for its rapidly expanding customer base. This significant investment underscores XLR8’s commitment to driving the adoption of DG Matrix’s innovative Level 3 EV charging solutions, which are set to revolutionize load balancing for high-demand energy requirements. . .

Strategic Partnership will Utilize FlexGen’s Industry Leading Software HybridOS with DG Matrix’s Innovative Multi-Port Power Router

August, 2024

FlexGen, the leading energy storage digital controls and software solutions provider, and DG Matrix, Inc., the global leader in high-power, high-efficiency integrated-distributed-energy EV charging systems, today announced a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate market deployment of fast-charging EV Fleet infrastructure. The partnership will utilize FlexGen’s industry-leading energy management software platform HybridOS, with the DG Matrix Power Router for EV charging, designed to simultaneously integrate multiple energy generation and storage sources. The partnership will focus on improving station performance, accelerating deployment timelines, and ensuring that charging stations are reliable and consistently available. Improvements will be achieved by developing technological solutions, implementing maintenance strategies, and innovating in other ways to support the growing demand for EV charging infrastructure. . .

The Future of Real Estate

September, 2024

Rentberry, a San Francisco-based real estate startup, offers its users a transparent and automated rental experience. The company aims to streamline communication between tenants and landlords while eliminating the need for third parties, such as real estate agents or brokers. Currently, Rentberry is running its RegA+ fundraising campaign, with the offering closing on October 28. . .

Mobile Wallet Passes vs. Email Marketing

October, 2024

Mobile Wallet Passes offer a dynamic, interactive, and personalized way to engage customers directly on their smartphones. Unlike traditional email marketing, which relies on recipients opening and reading emails, Mobile Wallet Passes reside in the user’s mobile wallet, providing real-time updates, push notifications, and easy access to offers, loyalty cards, tickets, and more.

Email marketing, while still a widely used channel, faces challenges with declining open rates and engagement levels. Mobile Wallet Passes leverage the always-on nature of smartphones and the convenience of mobile wallets to deliver timely and relevant content that boosts customer engagement and loyalty. . .

Grid-scale batteries: They’re not just lithium

When size and weight don’t matter, lots of other battery chemistries can work.

September, 2024

As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is expanding rapidly. Alternatives to lithium-ion technology may provide environmental, labor, and safety benefits. And these new chemistries can work in markets like the electric grid and industrial applications that lithium doesn’t address well. . .

Amber Kinetics to expand operations in PHL–exec

July, 2024

Amber Kinetics Inc. is investing some $400 million in the expansion of its energy storage system business in the Philippines and the United States, according to its chief executive.
The company specializes in flywheel energy storage systems (FESS) with a power capacity of 32kWh/8kW suitable for a range of applications, from grid-connected systems to microgrid solutions and remote area power applications. The FESS does not contain nor emit any hazardous materials over its design lifespan of 30 years. . .

The Rise of Mobile Wallets: A New Era of Customer Engagement

July, 2024

As the digital landscape transforms, businesses are encountering new challenges in maintaining consumer engagement. Traditional tools like email marketing, once the backbone of digital outreach, are now faltering with underwhelming performance metrics, such as lower open and click-through rates, particularly in the retail industry. Mobile applications provide a more immersive user experience but suffer from narrow user reach and the significant expense involved in attracting new users. Amidst these evolving dynamics, Mobile Wallets are emerging as a compelling alternative, offering marketers a streamlined and cost-effective way to connect with their audience without the limitations of conventional digital methods. . .

Sodium-ion, solid-state batteries still risky: Alsym Energy CEO

July, 2024

US firm aims to develop lithium-free battery with high energy density. An Indian American entrepreneur running a battery startup in Massachusetts claimed that sodium-ion and all-solid-state batteries are not suitable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries in terms of reducing risks of fire and explosion. . .

Agile Occupational Medicine Expands Leadership Team

May, 2024

Costa Mesa, CA (BUSINESS WIRE)—Agile announced today that two key executives have been promoted to senior leadership positions, and four healthcare executives have joined the leadership team. . .

DG Matrix Deploys Breakthrough Power Router Technology to Support Renewables on the Grid

April, 2024

DG Matrix, an electrification solutions provider, announced the first field deployment of its breakthrough Power Router technology which enables aggregation of any AC or DC power source with a single device. The technology is transforming a traditionally complex system into a plug-and-play solution. 

Featuring “industry-leading efficiency,” the DG Matrix Power Router promises to alleviate grid constraints in the EV charging, microgrid, and datacenter power industries — and beyond. . .

Agile Occupational Medicine acquires WorkWell Medical Group clinics in Central and Northern California

April, 2024

Costa Mesa, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Agile announced today that it had completed its acquisition of WorkWell Medical Group in Salinas, California, and will immediately operate their five clinics under the Agile brand. With this transaction, Agile now has 20 clinics throughout California and Yuma, Arizona, creating California’s fourth-largest occupational medical group. . .

Alsym wants to ‘light up homes for a billion people’ with its new battery

April, 2024

Lithium-ion batteries have transformed the global economy, making possible everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles, e-bikes, and more. But while costs have dropped precipitously in the last decade or so, they’re still too expensive to electrify all the ways humans need to store energy. . .

Early infection detection device, newly OK’d for broader markets, could be ‘game changer’ for seniors, experts say

September, 2023

A new medical tool makes use of both artificial intelligence and innovations in wearable device design to provide healthcare providers with an option for remote patient monitoring.

The US Food and Drug Administration gave clearance recently for AION Biosystems’ iTempShield, with device and software capabilities designed to detect early signs of infection. . .

AION Receives FDA Clearance for Its iTempShield Skin-Wearable Device and Software Platform for Professional and Retail Environments

August, 2023

Technology Designed for Multiple Applications, with Initial Focus on Early Infection Detection and Treatment

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AION Biosystems, a medical technology company dedicated to dramatically expanding the use of remote patient monitoring, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510 (k) clearance of its iTempShield™ device and software system. iTempShield is approved for use on adults and children five years of age and older . . .

Overnight oats maker raises $20 million

March, 2023

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Oats Overnight, a manufacturer of spoon free, high protein oatmeal that is prepped at night and ready by morning, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round that included Singh Capital Partners, BFG Partners, Impatient Ventures, Watchfire Ventures, Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners, Vanterra Ventures, Access Capital and Pure Ventures. . .

Slate receives $5.5M in Seed Funding to Continue Transforming the Future of Social Content Creation

March, 2023

NEW YORK –  Slate, the content creation company changing how brands create their social media content, has announced its latest funding, now totaling $5.5 million in seed funding. This funding was led by NYC-based Charge Ventures. Several other investors participated including Interplay VC, Wise Ventures, TitletownTech, LAUNCH and more. . .

Edtech major BYJU’S seeking to raise $250 mn in Aakash pre-IPO funding, reveals report

March, 2023

Aakash Educational Services, a company that was acquired by BYJU’S will issue the notes that will convert into equity at a discount of 20% to the listing price of the unit’s planned initial public offering, Bloomberg reported.

Edtech major BYJU’S is seeking to raise as much as $250 million through the issuance of convertible notes by its tutoring service unit, a report by Bloomberg has stated. . .

Simplify your Sales and Lead Generation with LinkedIn Automation Tools

March, 2023

Sales and lead generation can be a time-consuming and tedious process. It can be difficult to keep track of all your potential leads, and even more difficult to actually reach out to them. That’s where LinkedIn automation tools come in. . .

Alsym Energy to Present Insights on the Benefits of Low-Cost, Non-Flammable Rechargeable Batteries at Leading Industry Events

March, 2023

Speakers from the alternative energy startup will highlight the need for high-performance batteries made without lithium or cobalt in stationary storage, maritime, and EV applications

WOBURN, Mass.–Alsym Energy, a developer of next-generation rechargeable batteries, today announced that the company’s leaders will speak at several top industry events this spring. Topics include the need for alternatives to the lithium-ion batteries currently dominating the storage, maritime, and automotive industries, as well as how to avoid risks of fire, supply chain bottlenecks, and rising prices. . .

One Drop Named to the New York Digital Health 100

February, 2023

NEW YORK– One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with chronic conditions worldwide, today announced that it has been named to the New York Digital Health 100 (DH100), a recognition that highlights the most exciting and innovative startups in the New York region, for the second consecutive year. . .

Three Win Fairway, Naturally New York Pitch Event

February, 2023

Dancing Elephant, Spoonful, and Ronance Mouthwatering Morsels, were the winners of a retail pitch day competition hosted Wednesday by Fairway Market in partnership with Naturally New York, which fosters sustainable and responsible business practices and supports entrepreneurship. . .

Cutting Out the $200B Middleman: How LaneAxis Is Shaking up the Freight Industry

January, 2023

Now you can invest in the tech company connecting shippers, carriers, and truckers for more profitable, headache-free deliveries. . .

Jana Care to Enter Collaboration with Roche to Develop and Distribute Blood Testing Platform to Improve Remote Care for Patients With Chronic Kidney and Heart Disease

January, 2023

  • Jana Care and Roche Diagnostics aim to develop point-of-care blood testing portfolio to address unmet needs for patients at-home and in remote settings.
  • Jana Care’s at-home testing platform to be distributed to global markets through Roche.

WATERTOWN, Mass. — Jana Care, Inc. an early stage at-home In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) company, and Roche Diagnostics (SIX: RO, ROG) (OTCQX: RHHBY), a global leader in medicines and diagnostics, today announced a collaboration agreement for its digitally connected, blood testing platform to enable patients to self-administer critical blood tests at-home and clinicians to review the test results remotely. . .

Agile Occupational Medicine and Pinnacle HealthCare Merge to Form Fourth-Largest Occupational Medical Group in California

January, 2023

Agile, California’s fastest-growing occupational medicine clinic group, has completed a deal to merge with Pinnacle as part of an overall strategy to provide a better statewide solution for the marketplace. 

COSTA MESA, Calif.–Agile announced today that it had completed its merger with Pinnacle HealthCare. The combined practices provide 14 clinics throughout California and Yuma, Arizona, creating the fourth-largest occupational medical group in California. . .

Veteran Has Raised Over $7M For WiGL, Patented Wireless Charging Technology

January, 2023

Wireless-electric Grid Local Air network (WiGL) is developing a new technology that enables users to log onto an electrical power “WiGL” network and power or recharge their devices wirelessly. . .

No lithium? No problem, says Woburn battery startup

November, 2022

A small startup in Woburn called Alsym Energy is working on one of the world’s biggest problems — the need for better, cheaper batteries for cars, electric utilities, and even seagoing ships.

Alsym’s founders, veteran entrepreneur Mukesh Chatter and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Kripa Varanasi, say they’ve built a new kind of rechargeable battery that delivers the performance of lithium ion cells at half the cost. . .

What If Rumble Is the Future of the Social Web?

October, 2022

The most serious of the “alt-tech” social-media platforms appealing to right-wing “anti-censorship” voices often slides under the radar. . .

Rentberry CEO Talks To Benzinga About Revolutionizing The Rental Experience

October, 2022

Benzinga spoke with Rentberry Inc.’s CEO Oleksiy Lubinsky about the company’s history and where it is going. Here is what Lubinsky had to say. . .

'We kind of nailed it': How Spotter is quietly fueling the creator economy

October, 2022

Every platform has its own way of supporting talent. But there’s a growing space where startups are investing in creators before they take off.

Every social media platform has its own approach to supporting influencers, from TikTok’s creator fund to YouTube’s advertising revenue. But there’s one growing company outside these platforms that’s quietly fueling the creator economy before creators even get big.

Spotter is like a VC for YouTubers. The company gives YouTube creators up-front cash to help them pay for expenses like travel and video equipment in exchange for licensing their back catalog . . .

LaneAxis Files Patent for “Federal Transportation Network” Platform

October, 2022

Global pandemic, clogged ports highlight need of transparent trucking network for Homeland Security, other government agencies

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA, LaneAxis, Inc., a patented freight-focused SaaS platform powered by blockchain, has filed a provisional utility patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a “Federal Transportation Network” platform (FTN). . .

Long-Term Rental Startup Rentberry Raises Capital To Develop A Flexible Living Platform For Digital Nomads

October, 2022

A new app catering to digital nomads is in the works from pioneer long-term rental startup Rentberry.

Launched in 2017, the San Francisco-based startup has raised more than $22 million in capital from investors to fund its patented long-term rental platform that digitizes the entire process from property search to rental management. . .

Shopify, Frequence, Piano and Slate are among this year’s Digiday Technology Awards finalists

October, 2022

E-commerce, sustainability and influencer marketing emerged as focus points in this year’s Digiday Technology Awards shortlist. As a cookie-less environment approaches, the submissions made it clear that companies are leaning into — and driving for even more creativity with — programmatic and monetization platforms. . .

Agile Occupational Medicine expands clinic base with the acquisition of Emeryville Occupational Medicine

October, 2022

Costa Mesa, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Agile announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Emeryville Occupational Medicine and its satellite clinics in Sacramento, Redding, and Santa Cruz.

“Agile expands its reach into Northern California with these four clinics as part of our commitment to bring a different approach in Occupational Medicine to employers,” said Greg Moore, Founder and CEO. “These clinics fill a need in underserved communities, especially in Redding and Santa Cruz, where employers need more access to quality care,” continued Moore . . .

Byju's Raises $250 Million From Existing Investors

October, 2022

With this funding round, Byju’s total fundraise since its inception in 2013 moves close to $6 billion, in which half of it spent for acquisitions and strategic investments in 18 to 20 startups

Edtech company Byju’s, on Monday, has raised $250 million in a fresh funding round. The fund round witnessed the participation from existing investors . . .

Noted workers' compensation leader Roman Kownacki, MD joins Agile Occupational Medicine leadership team

October, 2022

Costa Mesa, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Dr. Roman Kownacki, an esteemed physician and thought leader in occupational medicine, has joined Agile Occupational Medicine as Vice President of Quality Assurance. Dr. Kownacki will focus on keeping Agile patient-centric while allowing physician autonomy to make the best occupational medicine clinical decisions for the best patient outcomes . . .

The Future of Real Estate

September, 2022

Rentberry, a San Francisco-based real estate startup, offers its users a transparent and automated rental experience. The company aims to streamline communication between tenants and landlords while eliminating the need for third parties, such as real estate agents or brokers. Currently, Rentberry is running its RegA+ fundraising campaign, with the offering closing on October 28. The maximum offering amount is $12.4 million, with the company valued at $25 million. . .

“SteveWillDoIt” to Produce Exclusive Content on Rumble

September, 2022

Mega-influencer SteveWillDoIt from the NELK Boys moves to Rumble and Locals as his primary video platforms

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., — Rumble, the video-sharing platform (NASDAQ: RUM), announced that SteveWillDoIt, the highly popular comedian and video personality with the “Gen Z” demographic, has agreed to produce exclusive weekly video content . . .

10 surprising battery technologies that have nothing to do with lithium

September, 2022

In a scenario where advances in the electrification of the automobile industry and the use of renewable energies, lithium has become the main protagonist, receiving most of the attention of R&D programs. However, it is a technology that, although it still has a way to go, especially for improve thermal performance and mitigate its degradation, is already in its final phase to extract potential from it. In addition to lithium, range of materials and systems used to store and supply energy as needed is much broader than one might suspect. . .

CF Acquisition Corp. VI Announces Stockholder Approval of the Proposed Combination with Rumble Inc.

September, 2022

CF Acquisition Corp. VI (“CFVI”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald, announced today that at a special meeting of the CFVI stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) held today, CFVI’s stockholders voted in favor of the proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Rumble Inc. (“Rumble”) and the related proposals. . .

Byju's likely to raise over $500 mn at $23-bn valuation

September, 2022

The company is in discussion with Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Wealth Funds and Qatar Investment Authority for raising in the range of $400-500 mn and $250-350 mn, respectively, according to the sources. . .

Rumble and CFVI Announce Effectiveness of S-4 Registration Statement

August, 2022

Special Meeting of CF Acquisition Corp. VI Stockholders to Approve Business Combination Scheduled for September 15, 2022

Upon Closing, the Combined Company is Expected to Trade on Nasdaq Under the Ticker “RUM”

TORONTO and NEW YORK/PRNewswire/ — Today, Rumble Inc. (“Rumble”), the fast-growing neutral video platform, and CF Acquisition Corp. VI (Nasdaq: CFVI) (“CFVI”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald, announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has declared effective the registration Statement on Form S-4 (“Registration Statement”). . .

Spotter Taps Marketing Veteran Galvea Kelly as First CMO

August, 2022

Spotter, a startup that pays YouTube creators cash for the right to monetize their video libraries, hired Galvea Kelly as its first chief marketing officer. . .

Queen’s University launches First-Year Foundation to help students transition to postsecondary

July, 2022

Queen’s University has launched the new First-Year Foundation program to help new undergraduate students transition to university life. The year-long program will help students to connect with one another through events and activities and provide supports as they transition to university academically and socially. These supports include an information hub called Next Steps, a digital community platform called Raftr. . .

Thrasio has its Most Successful Amazon Prime Day Ever

July, 2022

WALPOLE, Mass., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Thrasio, the next-generation global consumer goods company, announced today its best Amazon Prime Day ever, with an over 100% sales increase year over year. On a like-for-like adjusted basis, including the prior year’s sales of newly acquired brands, overall sales increased by 60%. . .

Alsym Energy Partners With Synergy Marine to Provide Low-Cost, Non-Flammable Rechargeable Batteries for Shipping Vessels

July, 2022

Alsym’s high-performance battery technology promises to speed the pace of electrification in the maritime sector by minimizing the risk of fires associated with lithium-based batteries. . .

New Study Links One Drop's AI-Powered Blood Glucose Forecasts to Better Engagement and Diabetes Outcomes

July, 2022

Adults with type 2 diabetes who received glucose forecasts and personalized insights were more likely to track health data in the One Drop app and achieved lower average glucose

One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, today announced outcomes from a retrospective cohort study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) on the effects of its novel AI-powered blood glucose (BG) forecasting feature. . .

Alsym Energy emerges from stealth mode to introduce non-flammable batteries

June, 2022

Alsym’s batteries, made from readily available materials without lithium or cobalt, will be produced for electric vehicles, stationary storage, and marine applications. . .

These rechargeable batteries are more sustainable and safer than lithium—and half the cost

June, 2022

[Alsym Energy’s] battery is water-based and uses other cheap, readily available materials like manganese and metal oxide. . .

Angeles Equity Collects $350 Million So Far for Sophomore Fund

May, 2022

The Wall Street Journal. The firm has held a first close for the vehicle and expects to wrap it up with just under $600 million in a few months

Angeles Equity Partners is more than two thirds of the way toward the fundraising target for its latest fund, giving the private-equity firm a fresh batch of capital to invest in lower midmarket companies. . .

Angeles Equity Partners Invests in Agile Occupational Medicine

May, 2022

Agile serves as the foundation for a consolidation strategy in the occupational healthcare sector

Agile Occupational Medicine (“Agile”), a California-based owner and operator of occupational healthcare clinics, today announced an investment and capital commitment from Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation. . .

Long Term Rental Platform Rentberry Tops $8 Million on StartEngine

May, 2022

RentBerry, a long-term rental platform, is raising money on StartEngine using Reg A+. According to the offering page, Rentberry has topped $8.5 million from more than 5000 investors. . .

Edtech giant BYJU's to invest $200M on hybrid tuition model expansion

May, 2022

Over the next two years, edtech decacorn BYJU’S is aiming to invest $200 million into its hybrid tuition centres, with ambitious expansion targets. . .

Spotter taps YouTube execs Monica Khan, Derek Reynolds to build a “creator success team”

May, 2022

Spotter, a startup that buys YouTubers’ back catalogs, has tapped two veteran YouTube executives to join its team. Monica Khan, who served as a Partner Manager from 2014 to 2020, is now Spotter’s first-ever head of creator community. And Derek Reynolds, formerly YouTube’s global head of business affairs for Originals, onboards as the company’s new executive vice president of legal and business affairs. . .

One Drop Named Best Personal Health App in 2022 MedTech Breakthrough Awards

May, 2022

One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, today announced that it has been named Best Personal Health App. . .

Thrasio Announces CEO Transition to Drive the Next Phase of Growth

May, 2022

Former Amazon and Airbnb Executive Greg Greeley to Become Thrasio CEO

Co-Founder and CEO Carlos Cashman to Focus on Role as Board Member

Thrasio Holdings, Inc. (“Thrasio”), the next-generation global consumer goods company, today announced that Greg Greeley has joined its Board of Directors and will become the company’s next Chief Executive Officer in August 2022. Greg will succeed current CEO and Co-Founder Carlos Cashman, who will remain on the Thrasio Board as a Director. . .

One Drop Recognized by Fast Company in 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards

May, 2022

One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, today announced that it has been selected as an honorable mention as part of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards. . .

Veteran owned company [RSAE Labs] wins Florida SBA award

April, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -A veteran-owned business in Panama City is being recognized by the North Florida District Small Business Association. Randall Shepard, CEO, and founder, of RSAE Labs Inc., was awarded the 2022 North Florida District Veteran Business Owner of the Year. . .

CF Acquisition Corp. Can Deliver Solid Returns as Rumble Merger Approaches

April, 2022

Rumble is much more of a viable social media platform for free speech than Truth Social

  • CF Acquisition Corp. (CFVI) stock will pop as we get nearer to the merger date between the SPAC and Rumble, a conservative-leaning social media platform.
  • If Rumble manages to get a small slice of YouTube viewership in the long run, it will do very well.
  • The company is growing rapidly and now has 44 million monthly visitors. . .

BYJU'S Introduces First-Ever Global Summer Camp Featuring Virtual Workshops Hosted by Renowned Experts in Space, Gaming, Food, and More

April, 2022

BYJU’S, the world’s leading education technology company for students grades Pre-K to 12, today announced the first-ever BYJU’S Summer Camp, a virtual camp filled with live classes as well as 10-weeks of dynamic workshops and unique events that will connect students globally, including the U.S. and Canada, with leading experts in the fields of STEM, arts, gaming, cuisine, and more. . .

Forget Musk’s Twitter Stake, CFVI Stock Is Still Ready to Rumble

April, 2022

Investors may want to keep an eye on special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), CF Acquisition Corp. VI (NASDAQ: CFVI). For the last few weeks, shares of CFVI stock have been consolidating around $11.30 a share. However, as it nears the close of its merger with Rumble — a conservative social media, platform — the stock could see higher highs. . .

Wigl in the News: Leveraging Wireless Power for medical application

March, 2022

Wearable medical devices play a vital role in healthcare for the military and civilians. Small, portable, and easy to wear, these devices assist first responders, war-fighters and patients with services ranging from physiological diseases like muscle disorders to neurocognitive disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. In recent years, technological advances have succeeded. . .

Agile opens new occupational health clinic in Wilmington

March, 2022

Long Beach-area employers now have access to a comprehensive suite of services aimed at creating a healthier workforce with the recent addition of a new Agile Occupational Medicine clinic dedicated exclusively to occupational medicine. . .

LaneAxis Files Patent Application for NFT-Based Insurance Verification Platform

March, 2022

Insurance fraud is a multibillion-dollar problem – and a major pain point in freight transportation. LaneAxis, the nation’s first and only brokerless Direct Freight Network built on blockchain, has filed a provisional patent application for a “Smart Contract-Based Insurance Certificate Platform” (USPTO Application #63321773). The platform allows for the minting of valid insurance documents into NFTs (Non-fungible tokens) using a Smart contract, which then generates a unique identifier on the Blockchain which can be used to verify the Insurance Authority on the Block explorer. . .

Moonshot Brands funding, acquisitions highlight change in e-commerce aggregator space

March, 2022

Moonshot Brands today announced it secured $30 million in equity and $150 million in a credit facility that will be used, in part, to purchase assets from other e-commerce aggregators. Co-founder CJ Isakow said this was just the beginning of what he thought would be further consolidation in the crowded sector. . .

Byju’s founder backs startup in $800 million funding at $22 billion valuation

March, 2022

Byju Raveendran, the co-founder and chief executive of eponymous Indian edtech giant Byju’s, has invested $400 million into the startup, the two said on Friday. His backing is part of a larger $800 million round Byju’s has secured, the Bengaluru-headquartered startup said. . .

Byju’s broadens play from edtech with brick-and-mortar tuition centres

February, 2022

The pandemic may have accorded broader acceptance to the concept of online learning but in a market like India where people have historically been subscribers of traditional businesses and services, digital education will never be able to replicate the familiarity and holistic development associated with physical classrooms. . .

Spotter raises $200M to invest $1 billion into YouTuber’s back catalogs

February, 2022

How do YouTubers make a living? Usually, through a mixture of merch sales, membership programs or maybe even a custom product. But YouTube ad revenue makes up a sizable chunk of the pie chart. . .

One Drop’s Multi-Condition Program Achieves Third-Party Validation for Simultaneous Improvement of Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Outcomes

February, 2022

One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with chronic conditions worldwide, today announced its multi-condition program has received validation for clinical outcomes from Validation Institute. . .

One Drop Named to NYC Digital Health 100 by NYCHBL

February, 2022

 One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with chronic conditions worldwide, today announced it has been named to the NYC Digital Health 100 by New York City Health Business Leaders (NYCHBL), showcasing the most exciting and innovative startups in New York dedicated to transforming healthcare. . .

Rumble SPAC CFVI gains after January metrics released

February, 2022

SPAC CF Acquisition VI (NASDAQ:CFVI), which agreed in December to take YouTube competitor Rumble public, rose 1.9% helped at least partly after disclosing a 19% increase in monthly active users last month. Rumble announced that it reached new highs in January with approximately 10.8B minutes watched and averaging 4,383 hours of uploaded video per day, according to a statement. . .

Amazon aggregator Thrasio enters India with plans to spend $507M on acquisitions

January, 2022

Thrasio, an Amazon aggregator that has snapped up over 200 brands in just three years, is launching in India after acquiring a home appliances startup called Lifelong Online.

The Indian company — which manufactures and sells over 100 products ranging from toasters to treadmills on its website and through marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart — will oversee its new parent’s local operations. . .

Thrasio CEO calls India a big long-term bet, to invest $500 million

January, 2022

Thrasio, the US company which pioneered the model of acquiring private brands on Amazon.com and scaling them up, plans to invest $500 million in India as it sees the country becoming a significant market in the long term, Chief Executive Officer Carlos Cashman told ET in an exclusive interaction. . .

Rentberry announces 1M Users per Month and Other Numbers of 2021

January, 2022

The past year has been big for Rentberry! From releasing new features to signing partnerships to hiring amazing professionals, all departments did more than a share fair of work in 2021. . .

Thrasio + Lifelong is now the "Thrasio of India"

January, 2022

Lifelong Online Joins the Thrasio Global Family,as Thrasio Commits ₹3750 Crore to Acquire Brands in India.

BOSTON and GURUGRAM, INDIA, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Thrasio Holdings, Inc. (“Thrasio“), the next-generation, global consumer goods company, and Lifelong Online, a leading Indian online consumer brand, today announced Thrasio’s entrance into India and a ₹3750 crore commitment to acquire the region’s promising, digital-first brands in the country. . .

Powered by Raftr’s Admitted Students Platform, Saint Louis University-Madrid Welcomes Largest Class in Decades

February, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Raftr, the community-first student engagement platform, announced that Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus nearly doubled its incoming fall 2021 class after deploying the Raftr platform. By providing real-time insights on engagement patterns with admitted students and their families, Raftr demonstrated its significant power to increase yield, reduce melt, and maximize university enrollment. . .

Getty Images and Slate Launch New Integration

January, 2022

NEW YORK, January 12, 2022 – Slate, a content creation startup used by top brands in sports, media, and entertainment, has partnered with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, on a new integration that allows content teams to work seamlessly between both platforms. . .

Churchill Capital in talks with Byju's to provide $4 bn at $48 bn valuation

December, 2021

The world’s most valuable edtech start-up Byju’s is in talks with Churchill Capital to raise $4 billion and go public through the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) route. The round is expected to more than double the valuation of the Bengaluru-based firm to about $48 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. . .

Rentberry Secures $17M to Expand its Flexible Living Platform

November, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / Rentberry, a pioneer flexible living platform, announces that it has raised $4 million this year from 2000+ investors. They have raised more than $13M in previous rounds from Zing Capital, 808 Ventures, Beechwood Ventures, and high profile angel investors from Google, McKinsey & Company, CBRE, and Harvard Business School Alumni Angels. This brings the total company funding raised to date to $17 million. . .

LeadIQ Raises $30M Series B led by Cathay Innovation to Make Sales Teams Hyper Efficient

October, 2021

San Francisco, October 1, 2021 —LeadIQ, the leading account-based prospecting SaaS platform that simplifies lead management and sales prospecting, announced that it has raised a $30 million Series B round . . . LeadIQ was founded in 2015 by Mei Siauw, and team when the former Oracle product manager discovered large inefficiencies commonly found in traditional outbound sales processes and set out to build a modern, next-generation prospecting platform that optimizes the entire end-to-end sales cycle. . .

Rumble Inc., The Neutral Video Platform, To Go Public Through Combination With Cantor Fitzgerald’s CF Acquisition Corp. VI (NASDAQ: CFVI)

December, 2021

TORONTO, CANADA AND NEW YORK, NY – December 1, 2021 – Rumble Inc. (“Rumble” or “the Company”), the neutral video platform, and CF Acquisition Corp. VI (Nasdaq: CFVI), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. . .

Global Trailer and Cargo Container Tracking Market Report 2021-2025 with Profiles of 100+ Cargo Container Tracking Solution Providers

November, 2021

DUBLIN, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The total market value for trailer and cargo container tracking solutions reached an estimated € 1.2 billion in 2020. Growing at a CAGR of 16.0 percent, the total market size is forecasted to reach € 2.5 billion in 2025. Trailer and Cargo Container Tracking is the foremost source of information about the adoption of tracking solutions for trailers and cargo containers. . .

Spotter and BBTV Partner to Dedicate Up to US$125 Million to BBTV Creators

October, 2021

In One of the Largest Industry Commitments, Spotter’s Funding will Fuel BBTV Creator Growth and Monetization Opportunities

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – BBTV Holdings Inc. (TSX: BBTV) (OTCQX: BBTVF) (“BBTV” or the “Company”), the leading creator monetization company with a mission to help creators become more successful, and Spotter, the platform providing upfront cash to creators by acquiring rights to their content, today announced a commercial partnership to dedicate up to US$125 million to BBTV creators to further scale creator growth and monetization opportunities for the Company’s existing library of creator content. . .

How Wireless Power Technologies can Amplify Clean Energy Production and Reduce our Carbon Footprint

December, 2021

Dr. Ahmad Glover Founder & Cherif Chibane, Chief Technology Officer at WiGL. After a year filled with climate disasters, the recent COP26 conference closed with a renewed commitment to limiting the global temperature rise to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with promises defined in the 2015 Paris Agreement. . . Although wireless power technologies initially caught the attention of customers and investors because of their convenience (they remove the burden of the endless cables and plugs needed to charge our devices), they’re also much better for the environment than their connectable counterparts. . .

Rentberry, a Global Home Rental Platform, Acquires $5.3M from 2,974 Investors via StartEngine

December, 2021

Rentberry, which claims to be the first international home rental platform with complete automation, has raised $5,378,564 from 2,974 investors via StartEngine. Rentberry is described as a fully operational “long-term” rental platform that leverages technology to “ensure a seamless rental experience – offering tenants the ability to save millions in rental deposits.”. . .

Respected Industry leaders join forces to launch Agile Occupational Medicine

October, 2021

Gardena, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Dr. Minh Nguyen, an esteemed physician and medical business leader in occupational medicine, has joined Agile Occupational Medicine as Chief Medical Officer. . .

Agile is developing state-of-the-art clinic in Gardena as a center of innovation in occupational medicine

September, 2021

Gardena, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Agile Occupational Medicine’s clinic in Gardena CA is going to be a new center of innovation focusing on speeding up patient recovery through an aggressive approach to clinic operations and customer support. . .

Raftr, Community-First Platform for Universities, Sets Record Growth

August, 2021

Global start-up offers campuses student-centered AI-driven systems to engage students throughout the college lifecycle

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Raftr, the community-first student engagement platform, today announces unprecedented growth across the globe. In addition to more than doubling the number of universities using Raftr in the past year, activity on the platform has almost tripled, demonstrating even deeper engagement from students who are finding significant value in their communities. . .

Moonshot Launches With $160M

June, 2021

OAKLAND, CA, Moonshot Brands emerged from stealth mode today to announce that they have raised $160 million in funding. Moonshot Brands, a rapidly growing platform that buys, launches, and scales direct-to-consumer and marketplace e-commerce brands, emerged from stealth mode today to announce that they have raised $160M in funding. The financing comes from Y Combinator, Victory Park Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures (Joe Montana), Garage Capital, FoundersX Ventures, Outbound Ventures, N49P, KSK Group (Keisuke Honda), and the founders of the unicorns Hippo, Lambda School, and Shift. . .

LaneAxis to be a game changer for global freight transportation sector

July, 2021

The Global Freight Transportation Sector is a highly valuable industry responsible for the day-to-day supply of products. It plays a vital role in maintaining the supply and demand chain, even though it is rigged with inefficiencies. . .Luckily, LaneAxis has taken over the job of combining blockchain technology with the freight industry to provide an excellent broker-less direct network. . .

Alternative investing hub Vincent closes $6 million raise

July, 2021

While markets grapple with the concept that the pandemic might not be entirely in the rear view mirror, investors are continuing to seek out investment opportunities outside public markets as they seek to diversify.

Vincent, an alternative asset aggregation hub, is hoping to capture some of that investor attention, allowing users to scour multiple types of assets across vertical-specific platforms and build up a diverse portfolio. . .

eSite Power Systems expands into new markets with Latin American order of its eSite x10 telecom site power supply system.

April, 2021

eSite Power Systems expands into the Latin American market with an order from Colombia by Innova Solar Colombia (“ISC”).

eSite Power Systems is expanding its global operations reaching into the Latin American market through ISC, its partner in the region. ISC will be deploying the eSite x10 telecom site power supply system across Colombia...

One Drop Announces Nearly $100M Financing And Commitments By Bayer

October, 2020

One Drop, a leader in digital solutions for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, today announced a new agreement with Bayer to jointly develop digital health products for multiple therapeutic areas based on One Drop’s predictive, preventative, personalized self-care platform. It has closed on a $34.7 million Series C financing led by Bayer as well as $64 million in development fees and potential commercial milestone payments…

Innova Capital Partners successfully turns on a 353,200 watt rooftop solar system at a Crowne Plaza in New York State.

October, 2020

Innova Capital Partners designed, developed, constructed, and currently manages the 353,200 watt rooftop solar system at a Crowne Plaza in New York…

Innova Capital Partners successfully turns on a 86,400 watt rooftop solar system at The Sheldon in Suffern, New York.

August, 2020

Innova Capital Partners designed, developed, constructed and currently manages the 86,400 watt rooftop solar system at The Sheldon in Suffern, New York…

Elevator Talk: D’Avocado Is Elevating Chocolate with Nutrient Dense Avocados [click to see the interview video]

October, 2019

Greg D’Alessandro is the founder and CEO of D’Avocado, a company focused on offering good-for-you foods. The brand’s versatile and nutrient dense chocolate avocado snack can be used as a puddling, spread, dip or frozen dessert. D’Alessandro is targeting main stream consumers that are looking to eat healthier but don’t want to compromise on taste. In less than a year, D’Avocado has expanded from two to 250 stores, including 160 Target locations. While the company is open to receiving capital, they are focused on working with strategic partners that can offer expertise in the natural food space...

Innova Solar Colombia and the Norwegian Refugee Council Join Efforts to Promote Rural Electrification in Colombia

June 24, 2019

Innova Solar Colombia (“ISC”), a subsidiary company of the New York based Innova Capital Partners (“Innova”), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Norwegian Refugee Council (“NRC”) to form a collaboration to bring electricity to rural schools and community centers in Colombia’s non-interconnected zones…

Innova Capital Partners invests in Social Network Platform Raftr

April 26, 2019

Innova Capital Partners invested in Raftr, the social network vision of former Yahoo executive Sue Decker. It’s a “conversation platform” focused on “unfolding stories” — a social network that makes it easier for people to follow, discuss, and share their interests…

Innova Solar Colombia to build the first floating solar project in the Caribbean

January 28, 2019

Innova Capital Partners (“Innova”), through its subsidiary in Colombia, Innova Solar Colombia (“ISC”), will develop and build the first floating solar project in the Caribbean islands, specifically on the island of Providencia, San Andrés, Colombia…

Innova Capital Partners invests Alongside RRE Ventures in OneDrop

November 20, 2018 

Innova Capital Partners co-invested with RRE Ventures into OneDrop, an innovative platform aimed to simplify diabetes management for individual patients. One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to transform the lives of everyone with diabetes worldwide. . . 

10 Trendy Foods You’ll Soon be Seeing Everywhere

July 6, 2018 

By  Maura Judkis

Every year, thousands of food brands head to New York to show off their wares and entice buyers from grocery stores to stock their products. It’s a trade show called the Fancy Foods Show, and it’s one of the best places to catch trends before they hit grocery store shelves. . . A company called Dancing Elephant  is producing cups of Kitchari, an Indian stew that boasts healing spices. Packaged for convenience, it comes in three flavors: butternut squash and kaffir lime, edamame and curry leaves, and spinach and mint. . .

Lumni Acquires Paytronage, Bringing ISAs to the US

The startup founded last year in a Wharton dorm room is Accelerator’s fastest acquisition ever

May 7, 2018

Lumni ,  an international financial technology company focused on increasing the affordability and accessibility of higher education, announced today the acquisition of  Payroll , a 9-month old NYC-based direct-to-consumer marketplace for income share agreements (ISAs) in an undisclosed cash & stock deal …

Innova and Virgin’s BMR Energy collaborate on the development of Commercial & Industrial Solar Assets in Colombia

May 4, 2018

Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) has signed a JV with New York’s Innova Capital Partners (ICP) to develop a portfolio of small solar assets in Colombia. BMR is part of the Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, and has developed renewable energy projects in Jamaica and Guatemala…

ERCO Energía announces construction of PV Floating Project in Colombia

April 22, 2018

ERCO Energía SAS (ERCO), an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm and an investment of Innova Capital Partners, LLC (Innova) and Fondo de Capital Privado de Emprendimiento e Innovación SP (FCP), has installed for Empresas Públicas de Medellín (“EPM”) a 100 kWp PV Floating Park in the reservoir of El Peñol…

Innova's ERCO Energía Announces Acquisition of Gensol Energy Management

January 30, 2018

At Erco Energía we are proud to announce that as of February 1, 2018 we have our headquarters in the southwestern part of the country based in Cali, this national expansion begins with the acquisition of Gensol, a well-known company dedicated to the design, construction and maintenance of systems solar photovoltaic and thermal in this area of the country…

Innova Solar Colombia and ERCO Energía develop and build EPM’s initial Solar Project for Tesoro

January 21, 2018

With the installation of 1,568 solar panels, El Tesoro Commercial Park became the first customer to use EPM’s solar energy solution. The project was developed in collaboration with Innova Solar Colombia (ISC), with EPC work completed by ERCO Energía. Both Innova Solar Colombia and Erco Energía are Innova Capital Partners platform companies…

Innova Energy Partners Announces Successful Completion of the LED Conversion of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami Hurricanes, Orange Bowl, the Miami Open, Super Bowl LIV and the 2021 National Championship Game, recently underwent an estimated $500,000,000 stadium-wide renovation. The renovation included a state-of-the-art open air canopy with four spires helping to suspend the canopy 375 feet in the air…

Innova Capital Partners and Ciel & Terre enter into an Agreement to Develop Floating Solar Projects in Colombia

Innova Capital Partners, LLC (“Innova”) and Ciel & Terre (“C&T”), the world leading company in the development of floating PV projects, have signed an agreement to jointly develop floating solar power plants throughout the Republic of Colombia. Innova Solar Colombia (“ISC”), a subsidiary company of Innova, will be the local developer and investor while C&T…

How Colombian Reforms could catalize Renewables Bonanza

Investors are waiting at the gates of Colombia’s emerging solar and wind market – impressed by recent sector reforms, but in need of clarification on the business case for developers. The country could well prove to be Latin America’s richest source renewables source…

Innova Capital Partners Invests in Health Care Firm Jana Care

Innova Capital Partners, LLC (Innova) announced an investment into Jana Care (Jana), a builder of radically affordable, high quality diagnostics for mass screening combined with scalable and culturally adapted behavior change programs for mass management of patients…

Innova Capital Partners and FCP Innovación Join to Invest in Solar EPC Firm in Colombia

Innova Capital Partners, LLC (Innova) and Fondo de Capital Privado de Emprendimiento e Innovación SP (FCP) have announced a concurrent investment into ERCO Energía SAS (ERCO), an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm specialized in photovoltaic projects in Colombia. The joint investment will provide capitalization for the construction of ERCO solar projects in the region.Colombia…

Goldman Revenue Jumps 50% in Latin America as Hedging Picks Up

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s revenue from Latin America surged 50 percent this year as the firm helped to structure one of the region’s biggest infrastructure-financing deals and sold more hedging strategies to clients. “We’re having a record year,” Marc Nachmann, who heads Latin America for the New York-based firm, said in an interview. “All the…

Innova Capital Partners and Goldman Sachs form Joint Venture to Invest in Telecommunications Assets in Colombia

Innova Capital Partners, LLC (Innova) and a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) have announced a joint venture to support the development of telecommunication assets throughout the Republic of Colombia. The joint venture will provide financing to Golden Comunicaciones, SAS (Golden), a Colombian mobile infrastructure designer and developer, for the construction of cell…