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Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance Continues to Gain Momentum as it Reaches $300 Million in Commitments and Announces New Director

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024

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ATHENS, Greece, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance (ORCA), a funder collaborative of leading climate and ocean institutions, announced several exciting milestones just four months after its launch at COP28, including the appointment of Dr. Alasdair Harris as its Director and an additional $50 million in commitments, bringing ORCA's total investment to over $300 million. The coalition is also announcing several of the lead grantees that are receiving funding and will support efforts to accelerate ocean-climate and marine-based initiatives.

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Most recently, he served as the founding Executive Director of Blue Ventures, an organization dedicated to rebuilding tropical fisheries with coastal communities.
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to join ORCA and help advance the work of this remarkable portfolio of ocean-based climate solutions," said Dr. Harris, newly-announced Director of ORCA.
"From the high arctic to the tropics, ORCA grantees demonstrate the vital role of our oceans and coastal communities in addressing the climate crisis.
"Climate change certainly isn't the only threat facing our ocean, but is a truly existential one.

Vanta Announces $2.5MM Oversubscribed Seed Round to Create a Safer, More Development Focused Scholastic Esports Environment

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月曜日, 10月 10, 2022

Vanta, the premiere K-12 esports organization in the US, raised over $2.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round, bringing their total amount raised to over $3.3 million.

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Vanta, the premiere K-12 esports organization in the US, raised over $2.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round, bringing their total amount raised to over $3.3 million.
The funds will be used to expand access to Vantas free K-12 leagues in the US, further develop their COPPA compliant esports platform, and expand their esports coaching offerings.
Vanta launched in 2020 with four co-founders; Patrick Cronin, James Roche, Zack Fabi, and Ed Lallier.
Vanta is a youth esports development platform that works with organizations to provide an esports platform, esports leagues, and expert coaching to kids ages 8-18.

SMART DATA SOLUTIONS CO-CEO, JOHN PRANGE, ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

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水曜日, 6月 29, 2022

Since its inception in 2000, John has played a vital role in Smart Data Solutions' success.

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Since its inception in 2000, John has played a vital role in Smart Data Solutions' success.
He has served as Smart Data Solutions' Co-CEO and head of our technical departments for over 22 years.
Going forward, John will remain with Smart Data Solutions in other capacities including taking a strategic advisory role and remaining a member of the Board of Directors.
Smart Data Solutions has focused on creating innovative solutions specifically to meet the needs of the healthcare market.

Private Equity-Backed AutoManager Completes Merger and Strategic Growth Investment in Leading CRM Software Provider Selly Automotive

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火曜日, 6月 21, 2022

The Beekman Group-backed AutoManager Holdings Group, LLC (AutoManager), a provider of dealer management system and website builder tools to independent auto dealerships, has completed a merger between subsidiary AutoManager Acquisition, Inc. and A1 Software, Inc. (dba Selly Automotive) (Selly).

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The Beekman Group-backed AutoManager Holdings Group, LLC (AutoManager), a provider of dealer management system and website builder tools to independent auto dealerships, has completed a merger between subsidiary AutoManager Acquisition, Inc. and A1 Software, Inc. (dba Selly Automotive) (Selly).
Selly is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software and also targets the independent auto industry.
As part of the transaction, AutoManager provided Selly with a growth investment to support staff expansion and product development.
Selly Automotive is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software to independent used car dealerships.

Private Equity-Backed AutoManager Completes Merger and Strategic Growth Investment in Leading CRM Software Provider Selly Automotive

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月曜日, 6月 20, 2022

The Beekman Group-backed AutoManager Holdings Group, LLC (AutoManager), a provider of dealer management system and website builder tools to independent auto dealerships, has completed a merger between subsidiary AutoManager Acquisition, Inc. and A1 Software, Inc. (dba Selly Automotive) (Selly).

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The Beekman Group-backed AutoManager Holdings Group, LLC (AutoManager), a provider of dealer management system and website builder tools to independent auto dealerships, has completed a merger between subsidiary AutoManager Acquisition, Inc. and A1 Software, Inc. (dba Selly Automotive) (Selly).
Selly is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software and also targets the independent auto industry.
As part of the transaction, AutoManager provided Selly with a growth investment to support staff expansion and product development.
Selly Automotive is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software to independent used car dealerships.

Hopscotch Launches Private Beta Alongside $10M in Seed Funding

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火曜日, 3月 8, 2022

Hopscotch , a community-oriented B2B payments platform that facilitates instant, fee-free payments for small businesses and startups, today announced the launch of its private beta in tandem with a $6.1M seed extension, bringing the companys total funding to $9.95M.

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Hopscotch , a community-oriented B2B payments platform that facilitates instant, fee-free payments for small businesses and startups, today announced the launch of its private beta in tandem with a $6.1M seed extension, bringing the companys total funding to $9.95M.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220308005464/en/
Hopscotch Launches Private Beta Alongside $10M in Seed Funding (Graphic: Business Wire)
Hopscotch is a purpose-led brand that helps businesses process their accounts payable and receivable without charging them fees.
At Hopscotch, we believe businesses shouldnt have to wait or pay to access money theyve already earned, said Reed Switzer, CEO and Co-Founder of Hopscotch.
With the launch of its private beta, Hopscotch has opened its virtual doors to waitlist customers.