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Team Visa Goes for Gold: Largest and Most Diverse Athlete Roster Unveiled for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Professional services, Sports, Other Sports, Finance, General Sports, Banking, Payment cards, Paralympic Games, Summer Olympics, Visa Inc., Summer Paralympic Games, Money, Economy of California, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Paralympic symbols

With less than 30 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Visa (NYSE:V), the Official Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, is unveiling its full Tokyo Team Visa athlete program roster as it prepares to support and celebrate Visas largest group of Olympic and Paralympic athletes to-date.

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  • With less than 30 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Visa (NYSE:V), the Official Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, is unveiling its full Tokyo Team Visa athlete program roster as it prepares to support and celebrate Visas largest group of Olympic and Paralympic athletes to-date.
  • Largest and most diverse athlete
    roster unveiled for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, comprised of 102 athletes, spanning 54 markets and 28 sports.
  • Sky Brown (Skateboarding, Great Britain), Team Visas youngest Olympian at age 12, is an unmatched source of optimism and strength on social.
  • To learn more about Visas ongoing support of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls, visit Visas Olympic and Paralympic Partnership page.

Acceleprise Closes $30M Across Two New Funds, Rebrands to Forum Ventures

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Finance, Software, Consulting, Andreessen Horowitz, Andreessen, Menlo Ventures, Service companies, Silicon Valley, Economy of California, OpenGov

They have already made 16 investments out of this new seed fund, including Firstbase , which recently announced their Series A from Andreessen Horowitz.

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  • They have already made 16 investments out of this new seed fund, including Firstbase , which recently announced their Series A from Andreessen Horowitz.
  • Co-investors include Bessemer, First Round Capital, Craft Ventures, Backstage Capital, MaC Venture Capital and more.
  • As a way to reflect their new funds, expanding offering and growing community, Acceleprise has rebranded to Forum Ventures: a place to connect, exchange new ideas, learn, grow and innovate.
  • With over 200 portfolio companies, Forum founders have gone on to raise from Andreessen Horowitz, NEA , Uncork Capital , 8VC , Founders Fund , Menlo Ventures , Canaan , Bowery Capital , Susa Ventures , Salesforce Ventures , SV Angel , True Ventures and hundreds more.

Theta Lake Joins the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Technology, Finance, Security, Banking, Professional services, Software, Networks, Internet, Data management, Financial District, San Francisco, Economy of California, Wells Fargo, Banks, Companies, Fargo, Accelerator, Theta Lake, Wells Fargo, THETA LAKE, WELLS FARGO

Theta Lake , a leader in modern collaboration security and compliance solutions, today announced with Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) that Theta Lake has joined the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator , a portfolio of startup companies that develop solutions across a broad set of domains including customer experience, payments, marketing, risk and regulation, climate change, and security.

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  • Theta Lake , a leader in modern collaboration security and compliance solutions, today announced with Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) that Theta Lake has joined the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator , a portfolio of startup companies that develop solutions across a broad set of domains including customer experience, payments, marketing, risk and regulation, climate change, and security.
  • Having a game changing compliance disruptor like Theta Lake join the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator gives them access to the expertise and scale of Wells Fargo to drive effective innovation to businesses, said John Bradford, Global Head of Enterprise Collaboration, Wells Fargo.
  • We look forward to collaborating with Theta Lake and we welcome them to the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator.
  • Were excited to work with the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator team to more broadly bring our innovative security and compliance solution to the market, said Devin Redmond, CEO and co-Founder of Theta Lake.

HyperX Named Official Gaming Microphone Partner of FaZe Clan

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Online, Sports, Entertainment, Internet, General Sports, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Technology, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Audio, Video, Licensing (Entertainment), Electronic Games, Faze, Kingston Technology, FaZe Clan, eSports, Economy of California, California, HyperX, FaZe Clan, HYPERX, FAZE CLAN

HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it is the Official Gaming Microphone Partner of esports and gaming lifestyle organization FaZe Clan.

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  • HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it is the Official Gaming Microphone Partner of esports and gaming lifestyle organization FaZe Clan.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210629005023/en/
    HyperX Named Official Gaming Microphone Partner of FaZe Clan (Graphic: Business Wire)
    As gaming industry leaders, this initiative supports and highlights the shared missions of FaZe Clan and HyperX in creating impactful, culture-shaping moments for the gaming community.
  • The collaboration with HyperX will support FaZe Clans diverse personalities such as FaZe Apex, FaZe Sway, FaZe Pamaj, and winners from the recent #FAZE5 Challenge.
  • We are thrilled to partner with HyperX as the Official Gaming Microphone Partner of FaZe Clan, said FaZe Clan CRO Jeff Pabst.

Felix Biotechnology announces initiation of research collaboration with Biocogent, the leading provider of high technology products to personal care and cosmetic industries.

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Point72 Asset Management, Illumina, Inc., Y Combinator, Accelerator, Economy of California, Finance, Economy of the United States

Felix Biotechnology to develop novel chemical free and targeted ingredients for Biocogent skin care applications.

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  • Felix Biotechnology to develop novel chemical free and targeted ingredients for Biocogent skin care applications.
  • Biocogent, LLC is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the personal care and cosmetic industries.
  • Biocogent utilizes pioneering technology in research, development, and manufacturing to provide innovative value-driven functional ingredients and services to its customers.
  • Felix is a seed stage company funded by multiple investors, including Y Combinator, Illumina Accelerator and Point72 Ventures.

Vietnam Veteran and 9/11 Survivor Awarded Free Solar Panel System by California Solar Company

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Solar energy in California, Photovoltaics, Grid energy storage, Tesla Powerwall, Energy, Semper Solaris, Solar panel, SOLAR, Economy of California, California

Mr. Autry will be receiving solar panels free of cost, drastically reducing his electricity bills for life.

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  • Mr. Autry will be receiving solar panels free of cost, drastically reducing his electricity bills for life.
  • His prior experience in Law Enforcement and as a US Army Veteran led Bruce to become a Federal Investigator within the EEOC.
  • This Independence Day, Semper Solaris is honored to provide a full solar panel system and installation for Bruce Autry and his family!
  • Semper Solaris is a veteran owned company based in California that performs energy and conservation services such as solar panel + battery storage installation like the Tesla Powerwall .

Hustler Turf Awarded New Sourcewell Contract, Marks Second Four-Year Agreement

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Larry Flynt Publications, Hesston, Kansas, Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area, Hesston, Hustler, Economy of California, California, Magazines

Contract #HTE031121 marks the second time Hustler Turf received a four-year contract from Sourcewell, formally known as National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).

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  • Contract #HTE031121 marks the second time Hustler Turf received a four-year contract from Sourcewell, formally known as National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).
  • We want to make it as easy as possible for our school, municipal and government customers to purchase Hustler Turf products and the Sourcewell contract streamlines the procurement process, said Brian ODonnell, government sales manager for Hustler Turf.
  • To learn more about Hustler Turf and its products, or to locate your local Hustler dealer, visit www.hustlerturf.com .
  • Hustler Turf and its sister brand BigDog Mower Co. are manufactured by Excel Industries in Hesston, Kansas.

HyperX Adds Pink Colorway to Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Line

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Entertainment, Consumer electronics, Technology, Online, Electronic Games, Hardware, Fountain Valley, California, Kingston Technology, Sound cards, Headset, Economy of California, Stinger, California, Technology, HyperX, HP, HYPERX, HP

The latest Cloud Stinger gaming headset combines a fresh new pink color scheme with signature HyperX comfort, optimal audio performance and gaming-grade sound quality.

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  • The latest Cloud Stinger gaming headset combines a fresh new pink color scheme with signature HyperX comfort, optimal audio performance and gaming-grade sound quality.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210621005019/en/
    HyperX Adds Pink Colorway to Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Line (Photo: Business Wire)
    Weighing just 275 grams, Cloud Stinger brings gamers a stylish, lightweight headset with convenient features, including 90-degree rotating ear cups to provide an adaptive fit.
  • HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset in pink colorway is available for $49.99 MSRP in the U.S. through HyperXs Online Shop .
  • For more information on the HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset in pink colorway availability, please visit the HyperX Cloud Stinger product page .

With Extreme Heat Wave Impacting California and the West, State Grid Operator Warns that Rotating Power Outages Might Be Needed

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Energy in California, Electric power, Energy, Economy of California, Financial District, San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California Independent System Operator, Electrical grid, Electric power transmission, European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, California power shutoffs, Power outage

If demand exceeds supply, at the direction of the states grid operator, PG&E and other energy companies in the state could be asked to turn off power in order to help prevent larger outages to the grid.

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  • If demand exceeds supply, at the direction of the states grid operator, PG&E and other energy companies in the state could be asked to turn off power in order to help prevent larger outages to the grid.
  • If the CAISO indicates that power needs to be turned off, power could be out for about one to two hours for each block.
  • Rotating outages are not Public Safety Power Shutoffs, which are conducted during specific high fire-threat conditions.
  • PG&E is notifying customers who might experience these potential rotating outages, which would occur across PG&E's service area.

Moonshot Brands, Backed by Y Combinator & Others, Raises $160M to Build A Founder-First, Multi-Brand E-Commerce Platform

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Moonshot, Dalton Caldwell, Mergers and acquisitions, Y Combinator, Economy of California, Economy, Business

"That's why we're acquiring companies in growth CPG verticals and building a multi-brand platform that empowers founders to take advantage of larger opportunities.

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  • "That's why we're acquiring companies in growth CPG verticals and building a multi-brand platform that empowers founders to take advantage of larger opportunities.
  • Unlike others that apply a templated partnership approach, Moonshot Brands forges seller-specific partnerships from equity deals to full-blown acquisitions.
  • "Moonshot was founded by experienced veterans from the startup world," added Dalton Caldwell, Architect and Group Partner at Y Combinator.
  • Moonshot Brands is on a mission to buy, launch and grow the most loved e-commerce brands of the future.