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Bending Spoons Raises $340 Million in Financing as Global Demand for Mobile-First Creator Tools Soars

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tisdag, september 27, 2022

Bending Spoons , the Italy-based technology powerhouse unlocking the creative potential of over 90 million content creators worldwide, today announced it has raised $340 million in financing from global investors.

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  • Bending Spoons , the Italy-based technology powerhouse unlocking the creative potential of over 90 million content creators worldwide, today announced it has raised $340 million in financing from global investors.
  • Our mission at Bending Spoons is to make an enduring positive impact on our customers, on our teammates, and on society at large.
  • Luca Ferrari, CEO and co-founder of Bending Spoons
    Bending Spoons delivers pro-grade creative capabilities through apps that are incredibly intuitive and easy to use.
  • As one of the worlds largest mobile app developers, Bending Spoons is at the forefront of building whats next for the creator economy.

5StarWines & Wine Without Walls 2022: the 6th edition of the event to be held immediately prior to Vinitaly exhibition

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onsdag, december 22, 2021

5StarWines & Wine Without Walls 2021 took place from June 16th to 18th, an unusual timing for this extraordinary edition, which typically takes place in April.

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  • 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls 2021 took place from June 16th to 18th, an unusual timing for this extraordinary edition, which typically takes place in April.
  • For 2022, the selection will take place immediately preceding Vinitaly, the most important international wine fair trade in the world.
  • The Throphies of 5StarWines are: Winery of the Year Grand Vinitaly, Best Italian Wine Banco BPM, Best White Wine, Best Ros Wine, Best Red Wine, Best Semi-Sparkling Wine, Best Sparkling Wine, Best Sweet Wine, and Best Fortified Wine.
  • The Throphies of Wine Without Walls (the section dedicated to wine certified organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wines), are: Best Winery Wine Without Walls, Best Biodynamic Wine, Best Organic Wine, and Best Sustainable Wine.

Nice Strengthens Global Smart Home & Building Automation Leadership Position with Nortek Security & Control LLC Acquisition

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tisdag, oktober 5, 2021

Nice , a global manufacturer of Smart Home, Security, and Home & Building Automation solutions, announced today it has acquired Nortek Security & Control, LLC from Melrose Industries.

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  • Nice , a global manufacturer of Smart Home, Security, and Home & Building Automation solutions, announced today it has acquired Nortek Security & Control, LLC from Melrose Industries.
  • Nortek Security & Control is a leading developer of technology for security, home automation, control, power, AV and entertainment, access control, health, and artificial intelligence (AI) systems for residential and commercial markets.
  • In March, Nortek Security & Control released the 2GIG EDGE Security and Automation Panel with AI and edge analytics, winning several industry awards.
  • The acquisition instantly increases reach and scales growth through existing Nice distribution channels and with those of Nortek Security & Control.

Italy: €1 billion for SMEs and mid-caps from EIB Group and Alba Leasing

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måndag, oktober 19, 2020

1billion in new financial resources will be made available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps thanks to an agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Alba Leasing.

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  • 1billion in new financial resources will be made available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps thanks to an agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Alba Leasing.
  • The EIB and its subsidiary the European Investment Fund (EIF) have provided the corporate leasing specialist with 490million via a securitisation financing operation.
  • In concrete terms, the securitisation operation concerns a portfolio of performing loans held by Alba Leasing, for which the EIB Group has subscribed senior and mezzanine securities totalling 490million (EIB 440million, EIF 50million).
  • Alba Leasing is a leasing finance specialist owned by Banco BPM S.p.A. (39.19%), BPER Banca S.p.A. (33.50%), Banca Popolare di Sondrio S.c.p.a.