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Syncell Appoints Life Science Industry Leaders Dr. Martin Madaus and Dr. Don Kania as Business Strategic Advisors

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Syncell, a life science technology company developing tools for next-generation proteome research, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Martin Madaus and Dr. Don Kania as the new Business Strategic Advisors of the company.

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  • Syncell, a life science technology company developing tools for next-generation proteome research, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Martin Madaus and Dr. Don Kania as the new Business Strategic Advisors of the company.
  • With their extensive backgrounds in the life science industry, both Dr. Madaus and Dr. Kania will guide Syncell's growth and innovation, helping the company become a major player in the spatial proteomics industry.
  • Dr. Madaus shared enthusiasm about his new role: “Syncell is pushing the boundaries of spatial proteomics with its innovative Microscoop technology.
  • As strategic business advisors, Dr. Madaus and Dr. Kania will provide guidance and collaborate with Syncell on various aspects of its operations, including business strategy, commercialization planning, product development, and fundraising efforts.

By the Numbers: How Private Equity Scores on Sustainability

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Monday, October 23, 2023

BCG's First Annual Sustainability in Private Equity Report Examines How Private Equity-Owned Firms Measure Up When It Comes to Decarbonization, Renewable Energy Use, and Social Impact

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  • BCG's First Annual Sustainability in Private Equity Report Examines How Private Equity-Owned Firms Measure Up When It Comes to Decarbonization, Renewable Energy Use, and Social Impact
    BOSTON, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability remains a key point of discussion within the private equity industry.
  • Even as some critics accuse the industry of greenwashing, others express concerns about whether PE firms are prioritizing sustainability objectives over financial returns.
  • In hopes of shedding light on the real status of sustainability in the industry, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today releases its first annual Sustainability in Private Equity report.
  • The initiative's mission is to drive convergence around meaningful metrics for the private markets and generate useful, comparable, performance-based data.

Teleo Announces Customer Launch of Autonomous Capabilities for Heavy Construction Equipment, Adds New Customers, and Signs Orders for 42 Machines

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

In addition, Teleo announced deals with eight new construction customers, including Florida-based Ajax Paving Industries of FL, LLC .

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  • In addition, Teleo announced deals with eight new construction customers, including Florida-based Ajax Paving Industries of FL, LLC .
  • "Construction companies are facing historic labor shortages and incurring significant costs as their machines sit idle," said Vinay Shet, Co-founder and CEO, Teleo.
  • The initial autonomous capability being launched by Teleo is tramming, or autonomous hauling materials from one point to another.
  • The autonomous feature introduction will begin on three machines and roll out to 12 machines over the course of a few months.

Life sciences leaders discuss the future of commercialization at Indegene Digital Summit | September 21-22, 2023 | Virtual-only

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indegene, a digital-first, life sciences commercialization company, announced the fifth edition of Indegene Digital Summit, the annual flagship event for global life sciences leaders, on September 21 - 22, 2023.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indegene, a digital-first, life sciences commercialization company, announced the fifth edition of Indegene Digital Summit, the annual flagship event for global life sciences leaders, on September 21 - 22, 2023.
  • This exclusive thought leadership virtual event will see thought-provoking strategic discussions pertinent to the commercialization functions of the life sciences value chain.
  • The summit brings a power-packed lineup of thought leaders from within and beyond the life sciences industry on a single platform to exchange views on the future of commercialization.
  • The leaders will discuss the role of technology paradigms such as Generative AI in transforming traditional commercialization models.

Claritas Acquires ArtsAI, the Fastest Growing AI Company in the Ad Technology Sector

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The acquisition, which will integrate ArtsAI’s patented, performance-enhancing technology into Claritas’ all-in-one marketing solution will accelerate client success by enhancing users’ ability to predictably drive highly personalized and profitable campaigns.

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  • The acquisition, which will integrate ArtsAI’s patented, performance-enhancing technology into Claritas’ all-in-one marketing solution will accelerate client success by enhancing users’ ability to predictably drive highly personalized and profitable campaigns.
  • Claritas’ acquisition of ArtsAI is the fourth in a series the company has made during its mission-based, five-year transformation to become the top closed-loop service provider in the industry.
  • “We’ve spent the last five years transforming the Claritas business to expand and enhance our value proposition to better meet our customers’ evolving needs”, said Claritas CEO Mike Nazzaro.
  • “Claritas’ acquisition of ArtsAI adds another layer of expertise & insights that we can leverage on behalf of our clients.

CAIS Expands Strategies of Leading Alternative Asset Managers Amid Accelerated Demand from Independent Advisors

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, today announced an expanded menu of strategies from twelve leading alternative asset managers, underscoring their commitment to the independent wealth channel.

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  • CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, today announced an expanded menu of strategies from twelve leading alternative asset managers, underscoring their commitment to the independent wealth channel.
  • Apollo Global Management, Ares Management Corporation, Bain Capital, Blue Owl Capital, The Carlyle Group, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton, KKR, Neuberger Berman, Nuveen, Partners Group, and StepStone Group are among the alternative asset managers launching or expanding wealth-centric strategies on the CAIS platform.
  • “With nearly 9 in 10 financial advisors set to increase their allocations to alternatives by 2025, asset managers recognize the opportunity within independent wealth management to grow and diversify their investor base,” said Matt Brown, Founder and CEO, CAIS.
  • Asset managers also benefit from CAIS’ robust array of features enhancing the alternative investing experience, including pre-trade, trade, and post-trade technology, a custom online education offering (CAIS IQ), digital marketing support, and integrations with leading custodians, reporting providers, fund administrators, and transfer agents.

Paul, Weiss Enhances Private Equity Capabilities With Arrival of Market-Leading Transactional Teams in London, New York and Los Angeles

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Paul, Weiss announced today that 13 prominent private equity transactional partners are joining the firm to significantly expand its global private equity practices, led by Neel V. Sachdev and Roger Johnson in London and Eric J. Wedel in New York and Los Angeles.

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  • Paul, Weiss announced today that 13 prominent private equity transactional partners are joining the firm to significantly expand its global private equity practices, led by Neel V. Sachdev and Roger Johnson in London and Eric J. Wedel in New York and Los Angeles.
  • Roger has long advised global private equity firms and financial sponsor clients on all forms of cross-border leveraged M&A and portfolio assistance, including restructuring advice.
  • Will regularly advises on the most complex cross-border private equity transactions in the region, including private M&A, buyouts, carve-outs, co-investments, consortium deals and distressed acquisitions.
  • His clients include TDR Capital, Hillhouse Investment, I Squared Capital, and numerous other major private equity firms.

O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Myke Amany

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Monday, September 11, 2023

O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) announced today that it has appointed Myke Amany as the firm’s newest Associate.

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  • O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) announced today that it has appointed Myke Amany as the firm’s newest Associate.
  • Luke Plumpton, Managing Partner, announced the addition saying, “Myke brings substantial investment and transaction experience across sectors, and we are pleased to welcome him to the O2 team.
  • Myke joins O2 from The Carlyle Group in New York, where he covered private equity co-investments and participated in all aspects of the investment process.
  • Before working at Carlyle, Myke was an Investment Banking Analyst at Deutsche Bank, where he covered Industrials M&A.

Comvest Partners Announces Hiring of Lee Landrum as Partner, Head of Investor Relations

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Comvest Partners (“Comvest”), an operationally-focused middle-market private investment firm, today announced that private credit investment veteran Lee Landrum has joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Investor Relations.

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  • Comvest Partners (“Comvest”), an operationally-focused middle-market private investment firm, today announced that private credit investment veteran Lee Landrum has joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Investor Relations.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Lee to Comvest’s leadership team,” said Michael Falk, Comvest’s founder and Chief Executive Officer.
  • He joins Comvest from Tennenbaum Capital Partners’ successor organization (BlackRock), where he most recently was a Managing Director on the U.S.
  • Private Credit Team of BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Before that, Mr. Landrum was a Managing Partner of Tennenbaum Capital Partners, where he also led the Global Investor Relations function.

Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer Named by Virginia Business to 2023 Power List

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health, a Virginia-based company dedicated to helping government healthcare agencies accelerate better health outcomes through innovative technology solutions and services, announced today that Virginia Business magazine has named CEO Todd Stottlemyer to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List .

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health, a Virginia-based company dedicated to helping government healthcare agencies accelerate better health outcomes through innovative technology solutions and services, announced today that Virginia Business magazine has named CEO Todd Stottlemyer to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List .
  • This is the second year in a row he has been named to the Power List.
  • “I am humbled to be recognized by Virginia Business and be included among such talented Virginia business community leaders in the magazine’s 2023 Power List,” said Stottlemyer.
  • Prior to Acentra Health, he served in leadership roles at multiple Virginia-based businesses in the technology and healthcare sectors.