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Suffolk Technologies Launches Applications for Fifth Annual Boost Program With New Global Operating Partners

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torsdag, maj 23, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Start-Up, Building Systems, Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology, Residential Building & Real Estate, BOOST, Operating partner, Built environment, Ecosystem, AECO, Engineering, Holcim, Growth, Architecture, Environment, Robotics, Renewable energy

Suffolk Technologies , the venture capital affiliate of Suffolk that funds the next generation of companies solving built environment challenges, has launched the application process for its fifth annual BOOST program.

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  • Suffolk Technologies , the venture capital affiliate of Suffolk that funds the next generation of companies solving built environment challenges, has launched the application process for its fifth annual BOOST program.
  • This year, Suffolk Technologies has expanded its network of Operating Partners, a group of other general contractors, building owners and operators, real estate services companies, material providers and trade partners who will engage with this year’s cohort throughout the program.
  • “In the fifth year of BOOST, we are excited to harness the powerful ecosystem that has emerged around this program over the past few years,” said Parker Mundt, Vice President of Platform for Suffolk Technologies.
  • A select group of applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process with Suffolk Technologies to secure a coveted spot in this year’s program.

S2G Strengthens Its Acceleration Platform and AI Growth Initiatives with the Appointment of Vikram Sharma as Operating Partner

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
CVS, Tegna Inc., University, Target, Agriculture, Walmart, Grant Thornton International, Investment, Acceleration, Computer science, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, AI, Health, Development, Digital, Environment, Best Buy, Vikram, Crisp, Operating partner, Food, S2G, The Home Depot, Macy's, Marketing, MBA

CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G , a multi-stage investment firm focused on the food and agriculture, oceans and energy sectors, today announced the appointment of Vikram Sharma as Operating Partner.

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  • CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G , a multi-stage investment firm focused on the food and agriculture, oceans and energy sectors, today announced the appointment of Vikram Sharma as Operating Partner.
  • S2G's Acceleration Platform is designed to provide its portfolio with tailored support and resources aimed at fostering sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness and maximizing a company's path to value.
  • The firm's approach draws from over a decade of experience in helping to enhance the performance and success of its portfolio.
  • A key focus of Sharma's mandate is the acceleration of AI-driven innovation across S2G and its portfolio.

Ten Oaks Group Welcomes Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Sale, CFO, EY, Software as a service, Private equity, Cornell University, CPA, Indiana University, Operating partner, Record, MBA, Colgate University, Bain Capital, Growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten Oaks Group, a leading family office specializing in corporate carve-outs, is excited to announce the appointment of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten Oaks Group, a leading family office specializing in corporate carve-outs, is excited to announce the appointment of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners.
  • Alex Ney brings a strong background in financial advisory and operational improvement to Ten Oaks Group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Bennett and Alex to the Ten Oaks team," said Curtis Griner, Managing Partner at Ten Oaks Group.
  • The addition of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners underscores Ten Oaks Group's commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities and driving the value creation process at the company's portfolio companies.

Nucleome Therapeutics appoints Dr John Davis as Non-Executive Director of the Board and establishes Scientific Advisory Board of world-leading experts

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torsdag, april 25, 2024
Genetics, CMO, Doctor of Philosophy, Boston, Development, Novartis, Pfizer, Operating partner, Functional genomics, CSO, Genome, Associate, Drug discovery, SAB, AbbVie, Baxalta, EVP, GSK plc, Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Baylor College of Medicine, University, Harvard Medical School, Therapy, Biotechnology, Inflammation, Hospital, NIH, Michigan State University, Respiratory Medicine, Imperial College London, IPO, Rockefeller University, Spatial, MPH, Genomics, Atlas Venture, Merck Serono, Genentech, University of Birmingham, Senior, Society, Acquisition, Discovery, Sanofi, Baylor University

New Non-Executive Director of the Board, John Davis MD, MPH, MS, brings extensive and varied experience as a physician-scientist, drug developer and biotechnology executive.

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  • New Non-Executive Director of the Board, John Davis MD, MPH, MS, brings extensive and varied experience as a physician-scientist, drug developer and biotechnology executive.
  • The SAB is chaired by Prof. Jim Hughes, Scientific Founder and Non-Executive Director of Nucleome Therapeutics.
  • Dr Russell Greig, Non-Executive Chair of the Nucleome’s Board, said: “We are delighted to have appointed such esteemed experts to the Nucleome team.
  • Steve’s multifaceted background, spanning academia, industry and leadership roles, positions him as a key contributor to Nucleome’s Scientific Advisory Board.

Garry Menzel joins GHO Capital as Operating Partner

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tisdag, april 23, 2024
Diamond, Credit Suisse, Doctor of Philosophy, Goldman Sachs, Stanford University, University, DSM-IV codes, Partner, ADAP, M.B.A, Immunotherapy, Molecular biology, Patient, Operating partner, GHO, Clinical trial, Therapy, Health, Biotechnology, Head, Pharmaceutical industry

London, UK – 23 April 2024: Global Healthcare Opportunities, or GHO Capital Partners LLP (“GHO”), the European specialist investor in global healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Garry Menzel as Operating Partner.

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  • London, UK – 23 April 2024: Global Healthcare Opportunities, or GHO Capital Partners LLP (“GHO”), the European specialist investor in global healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Garry Menzel as Operating Partner.
  • As Operating Partner, Garry will leverage his extensive biotech industry experience in building innovative businesses to guide the GHO portfolio to deliver market leading services to the emerging biopharma space, as well as supporting GHO with deal origination across Europe and the US.
  • On behalf of the entire GHO team, we wish him a warm welcome.”
    Commenting on his new appointment, Garry Menzel, Operating Partner at GHO Capital, said: “Throughout my career, I have been committed to bringing forward the highest possible innovative standards for patients within the healthcare system whilst creating long-term investor value.
  • I am excited to support GHO Capital, as Europe’s leading healthcare specialist private equity firm, to pursue the same goal.

Garry Menzel joins GHO Capital as Operating Partner

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tisdag, april 23, 2024
Diamond, Credit Suisse, Doctor of Philosophy, Goldman Sachs, Stanford University, University, DSM-IV codes, Partner, ADAP, M.B.A, Immunotherapy, Molecular biology, Patient, Operating partner, GHO, Clinical trial, Therapy, Health, Biotechnology, Head, Pharmaceutical industry

London, UK – 23 April 2024: Global Healthcare Opportunities, or GHO Capital Partners LLP (“GHO”), the European specialist investor in global healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Garry Menzel as Operating Partner.

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  • London, UK – 23 April 2024: Global Healthcare Opportunities, or GHO Capital Partners LLP (“GHO”), the European specialist investor in global healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Garry Menzel as Operating Partner.
  • As Operating Partner, Garry will leverage his extensive biotech industry experience in building innovative businesses to guide the GHO portfolio to deliver market leading services to the emerging biopharma space, as well as supporting GHO with deal origination across Europe and the US.
  • On behalf of the entire GHO team, we wish him a warm welcome.”
    Commenting on his new appointment, Garry Menzel, Operating Partner at GHO Capital, said: “Throughout my career, I have been committed to bringing forward the highest possible innovative standards for patients within the healthcare system whilst creating long-term investor value.
  • I am excited to support GHO Capital, as Europe’s leading healthcare specialist private equity firm, to pursue the same goal.

OLX Group appoints Christian Gisy as its new CEO

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
Technology, Finance, Electronic Commerce, Business, Professional Services, Software, Retail, Artificial Intelligence, Online Retail, Vue International, Sale, CFO, Investment, AI, E-commerce, Advisory board, Artificial intelligence, OLX, Machine learning, Auto Trader, Operating partner, Multimedia, Interim, Growth, Management

Today OLX Group (“OLX”), a global marketplace leader that builds platforms to facilitate trade, announces the appointment of Christian Gisy as CEO.

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  • Today OLX Group (“OLX”), a global marketplace leader that builds platforms to facilitate trade, announces the appointment of Christian Gisy as CEO.
  • He will report to Ervin Tu, Interim CEO of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world and the owner of OLX Group.
  • Ervin Tu, Prosus Interim CEO, commented: “Christian’s experience as a CEO will bring important expertise and leadership to OLX Group as it continues to grow.
  • Christian Gisy, OLX Group CEO, said: “I am thrilled to join OLX and lead the business through its next phase of growth.

GEF Capital Partners completes final closing on $325 Million US Climate Solutions Fund II, exceeding original target

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måndag, april 22, 2024
Civic, Gasoline, Climate change, Clorox, Insite, Investment, Life cycle, Hospital, Solar energy, Climate, New Balance, Heat, Transport, Carbon, Restaurant, University, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Operating partner, LED, Asante Capital, Fund, Marketing, CO2, Government, Philosophy, Partner, Latham & Watkins, Renewable energy

ARLINGTON, Va., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GEF Capital Partners ("GEF Capital"), a Washington, D.C. based private equity firm focused on climate change and pollution mitigation, announced today the successful close of its GEF US Climate Solutions Fund II (the "Fund").

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GEF Capital Partners ("GEF Capital"), a Washington, D.C. based private equity firm focused on climate change and pollution mitigation, announced today the successful close of its GEF US Climate Solutions Fund II (the "Fund").
  • The Fund was met with strong investor demand and closed at $325 million of commitments, far exceeding its original $250 million target.
  • In addition to the Fund's closing, GEF Capital announced today the addition of two new leaders to its U.S. investment team.
  • Bluesource was a portfolio investment made by the GEF Capital US Climate Solutions Fund I in 2018.

ONE ROCK CAPITAL PARTNERS EXPANDS OPERATING PARTNER TEAM WITH ADDITION OF SUDEEP SHETTY

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
Britvic, Jack Wills, Partner, Selfridges, Information technology, Operating partner, Project, Transformation, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Rock Capital Partners, LLC ("One Rock" or the "Firm"), a value-oriented, operationally focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sudeep Shetty to its team of Operating Partners.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Rock Capital Partners, LLC ("One Rock" or the "Firm"), a value-oriented, operationally focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sudeep Shetty to its team of Operating Partners.
  • Mr. Shetty comes to One Rock with nearly 20 years' experience leading teams and initiatives focused on information technology and business transformation.
  • Leveraging the expertise of its Operating Partners has been an integral part of One Rock's strategy since its inception.
  • Sudeep Shetty joins a growing team, which now includes 29 Operating Partners.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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torsdag, april 11, 2024
Education, News, Partnership, Growth, Harvard Business School, GeekWire, University, Operating partner, Internet celebrity, LeapFrog Enterprises, ASU, TPG Inc., Puget Sound Business Journal, Learning, Corner, Conference, The New York Times, TED (conference), K-12, NPR, Corner office, SAN, Chair, Aspen Institute, Aspen, Publication, Business Insider, Blackboard, College Board, Student, Discovery, Inc., Partner, Quizlet, MBA, Dreambox, Management

Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

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  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.