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Revenue-based financing platform a55 receives R$92.8 million Series B investment led by Movile to accelerate growth

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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With the new Series B investment, a55 will dedicate more resources to advance its technology and recruit more talent, with the goal of accelerating its expansion in Brazil and Mexico.

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  • With the new Series B investment, a55 will dedicate more resources to advance its technology and recruit more talent, with the goal of accelerating its expansion in Brazil and Mexico.
  • a55 plans to enhance its existing open-finance platform, develop new data-science and blockchain-based technologies, and continue its international expansion.
  • According to Mathecowitsch, a55 is still in the beginning of its journey to address the huge opportunity in Latin America.
  • With the investment in a55, Movile expands its portfolio in the fintech sector, which already includes Zoop and MovilePay.

Award-Winning Sci-Fi Writers Featured in LibraryBub Selection for January

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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An industry first, it is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.

Key Points: 
  • An industry first, it is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • Offering an extensive range of outreach and output, Rutkowska enables thousands of emerging authors to achieve publishing success.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.

Award-Winning Sci-Fi Writers Featured in LibraryBub Selection for January

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Monday, January 3, 2022
Book, Librarian, Chain, Devil, Putney, Rutkowski, Volume, Research, Poetry, Publication, Magic, Renegade, The Concise Guide to Sounding Smart at Parties, Hugo, Library, Time, ASAP, A Good House, Reading, Amazon, Industry, Publishing

An industry first, it is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.

Key Points: 
  • An industry first, it is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • Offering an extensive range of outreach and output, Rutkowska enables thousands of emerging authors to achieve publishing success.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.

The International Union of Writers: IV Major Online Project - School of Excellence

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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LONDON, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IV Major Online Project was held from November 26 to 28, 2021, summarizing the results of six international literary contests.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IV Major Online Project was held from November 26 to 28, 2021, summarizing the results of six international literary contests.
  • More than thirty different open and closed literary events were hosted.
  • The lectures "The main character as a clinical record" ( in Russian) by Aleksandr Gritsenko, writer, literary producer and chairman of the International Union of Writers, as well as "Typical mistakes in creating a fantastic story.
  • The International Union of Writers congratulates the winners on their well-deserved victory and wishes them further creative achievements.

The International Union of Writers: IV Major Online Project - School of Excellence

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Online, Sola, Dark, Hugo, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Fantasy, Knight, Speech, Science, International union, Entertainment, Book, Film, Aelita, Nebula, Writer

LONDON, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IV Major Online Project was held from November 26 to 28, 2021, summarizing the results of six international literary contests.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IV Major Online Project was held from November 26 to 28, 2021, summarizing the results of six international literary contests.
  • More than thirty different open and closed literary events were hosted.
  • The lectures "The main character as a clinical record" ( in Russian) by Aleksandr Gritsenko, writer, literary producer and chairman of the International Union of Writers, as well as "Typical mistakes in creating a fantastic story.
  • The International Union of Writers congratulates the winners on their well-deserved victory and wishes them further creative achievements.

Chengdu Wins the Bid to Host 79th World Science Fiction Convention (2023 Worldcon)

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Chengdu, China won the bid to host the 79th World Science Fiction Convention (the 2023 Worldcon) at DisCon III, the 2021 Worldcon in Washington DC on December 18, 2021 (Beijing time).

Key Points: 
  • Chengdu, China won the bid to host the 79th World Science Fiction Convention (the 2023 Worldcon) at DisCon III, the 2021 Worldcon in Washington DC on December 18, 2021 (Beijing time).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211219005052/en/
    Chengdu Wins the Bid to Host 79th World Science Fiction Convention (2023 Worldcon) (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Worldcon is the top sci-fi cultural event around the globe.
  • In China, Chengdu is regarded as the capital of science and fiction and a mecca for all sci-fi fans in the country, because it is home to the Science Fiction World magazine, the worlds best-selling science and fiction periodical.
  • Now, Chengdu is looking forward to a chance to welcome sci-fi fans from all over the world, stated Chengdu Science Fiction Society (CSFS) in its bid filing to the Worldcon.

Medtronic Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system receives Health Canada licence, further enabling access to robotic-assisted surgery in Canada

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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It can help optimize our precious healthcare human resources when patients spend less time in and out of the hospital, " said Neil Fraser, president of Medtronic Canada.

Key Points: 
  • It can help optimize our precious healthcare human resources when patients spend less time in and out of the hospital, " said Neil Fraser, president of Medtronic Canada.
  • In Canada, the Hugo RAS system has a Health Canada licence.
  • In the U.S., the Hugo RAS system is an investigational device not for sale.
  • Touch Surgery Enterprise is not intended to direct surgery, or aid in diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition.

Studio 2022 New Year's Party Is All Weekend Long at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211129005714/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211129005714/en/
    Rivers Casino Philadelphia's Studio 2022 New Year's Party runs Dec. 30-Jan. 2 and includes a Gloria Gaynor concert.
  • "It'll be a five-day party at Rivers Casino this New Year's Eve," said Justin Moore, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
  • In addition to a weekend filled with surprises and delightful moments, guests can celebrate the new year on mini lighted dance floors throughout the casino.
  • The New Year's Eve Party in The Event Center Friday, Dec. 31, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DGAP-News: Delivery Hero continues strong growth trajectory in Q3 2021 and strengthens leadership position in quick commerce with accelerated Dmart roll-out

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Niklas stberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Delivery Hero, said: "During Q3 2021, we have reached remarkable milestones globally.

Key Points: 
  • Niklas stberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Delivery Hero, said: "During Q3 2021, we have reached remarkable milestones globally.
  • Emmanuel Thomassin, CFO of Delivery Hero, said: "We maintained strong financial metrics throughout Q3 2021 and were able to move our full-year guidance.
  • Looking ahead, Delivery Hero will continue to focus on sustainable long-term growth by consolidating our presence in key markets and strengthening our global leadership position."
  • Delivery Hero made multiple targeted investments in the quick commerce space, including the acquisition of Marketyo, a Turkish online platform with a large network of supermarket partners.

1982 Ventures invests in Lista, the MSME book-keeping app for the Philippines

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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MANILA, Nov 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Lista is a bookkeeping app for MSMEs based in the Philippines.

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  • MANILA, Nov 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Lista is a bookkeeping app for MSMEs based in the Philippines.
  • Since its launch in September, Lista has helped collect close to US$1.5 million in receivables of MSMEs all over the Philippines.
  • Herston Elton Powers, Managing Partner of 1982 Ventures stated, "Lista is empowering millions of MSME businesses in the Philippines move from pen and paper to digital.
  • (Philippines)
    -- PINA is a personal finance app which helps people to manage and grow their money by providing automated money management and investing solutions in a single app.