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NEA Welcomes Philip Chopin as Partner

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) announced today that Philip Chopin, a seasoned technology investor who most recently served as a partner at 83North, has joined the firm as its first European-based partner. Chopin will be focused on consumer, fintech and enterprise software investments.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Enterprise Associates , Inc. (NEA) announced today that Philip Chopin, a seasoned technology investor who most recently served as a partner at 83North, has joined the firm as its first European-based partner.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Philip to the team, and excited about the role he will play in expanding NEA's presence in Europe," said Scott Sandell, Managing General Partner, NEA.
  • As we deepen our commitment to accelerating innovation in this vibrant, rapidly growing market, we look forward to having Philip represent NEA in Europe."
  • Earlier in his career, Chopin worked at the Boston Consulting Group with a primary focus on technology and retail.

NEA Welcomes Philip Chopin as Partner

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) announced today that Philip Chopin, a seasoned technology investor who most recently served as a partner at 83North, has joined the firm as its first European-based partner. Chopin will be focused on consumer, fintech and enterprise software investments.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Enterprise Associates , Inc. (NEA) announced today that Philip Chopin, a seasoned technology investor who most recently served as a partner at 83North, has joined the firm as its first European-based partner.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Philip to the team, and excited about the role he will play in expanding NEA's presence in Europe," said Scott Sandell, Managing General Partner, NEA.
  • As we deepen our commitment to accelerating innovation in this vibrant, rapidly growing market, we look forward to having Philip represent NEA in Europe."
  • Earlier in his career, Chopin worked at the Boston Consulting Group with a primary focus on technology and retail.

LEVVELS Inc. introduces MOMENTICA, the future of fandom engagement around the globe through one-of-a-kind digital collectibles

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

MOMENTICA provides unique digital collectibles, called TAKE, which exist in image and video format.

Key Points: 
  • MOMENTICA provides unique digital collectibles, called TAKE, which exist in image and video format.
  • MOMENTICA is a novel platform where fans can collect original and one-of-a-kind digital collectibles of their favorite artists.
  • The platform allows fans to collect and browse their digital collectibles safely and securely.
  • MOMENTICA plans to provide new concepts for digital collectibles and expand the service features.

VAZIVA SAS: HALF YEAR RESULTS 2022: STRONG GROWTH IN SALES AND EARNINGS

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Monday, October 3, 2022

In the first half of 2022, Vaziva recorded strong growth in revenues.

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  • In the first half of 2022, Vaziva recorded strong growth in revenues.
  • As at 30 June 2022, Vaziva achieved a turnover of 6,921k, an increase of 162.2% compared to 31 July 2021.
  • Driven by the ramp-up of its 360-degree offer, Vaziva crossed its operating profitability threshold in the first half of 2022.
  • In the second half of 2022, Vaziva will also start rolling out its solution in Europe, with the Iberian Peninsula as its priority.

Finastra research points to open finance progress

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Monday, October 3, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra today revealed a sneak peek at its annual State of the Nation Financial Services research. Results point to the significant progress the industry has made around open finance and collaboration, despite the challenging market conditions of the last few years.

Key Points: 
  • Results point to the significant progress the industry has made around open finance and collaboration, despite the challenging market conditions of the last few years.
  • "In 2018 we declared that the future of finance is open.
  • And we weren't just talking about Open Banking, but true open finance disrupting and reshaping the foundation of financial services.
  • The encouraging research findings coincide with the launch of season two on Finastra Universe TV a new series of on-demand digital thought leadership videos exploring this world of open finance.

Finastra research points to open finance progress

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 3, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra today revealed a sneak peek at its annual State of the Nation Financial Services research. Results point to the significant progress the industry has made around open finance and collaboration, despite the challenging market conditions of the last few years.

Key Points: 
  • Results point to the significant progress the industry has made around open finance and collaboration, despite the challenging market conditions of the last few years.
  • "In 2018 we declared that the future of finance is open.
  • And we weren't just talking about Open Banking, but true open finance disrupting and reshaping the foundation of financial services.
  • The encouraging research findings coincide with the launch of season two on Finastra Universe TV a new series of on-demand digital thought leadership videos exploring this world of open finance.

Matt Homer, Cryptocurrency Investment Leader and Former Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Research and Innovation Division at the New York Department of Financial Services, Becomes Senior Advisor to Tusk Strategies’ Crypto + FinTech Practice

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Matt will advise on the rapidly developing state and federal political landscape impacting the crypto, blockchain, and the financial services ecosystem.

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  • Matt will advise on the rapidly developing state and federal political landscape impacting the crypto, blockchain, and the financial services ecosystem.
  • Prior to entering the venture capital space full-time, Matt founded and ran the Research and Innovation Division at the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), where he led efforts involving fintech, crypto, insurtech, and regtech.
  • Tusk Strategies also announced that Eric Soufer, the Head of the firms Crypto + FinTech Practice, has been promoted to partner.
  • Tusk Strategies was founded by venture capitalist, philanthropist and political strategist Bradley Tusk and is now led by CEO Chris Coffey.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Fintech Market is expected to display a steady growth by 2028 due to the Increasing Demand for Process Automation Among Financial Organizations |CAGR: ~30%| UnivDatos Market Insights

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Monday, October 3, 2022

This innovative report makes use of several analyses to get a closer outlook on the AI in fintech market.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative report makes use of several analyses to get a closer outlook on the AI in fintech market.
  • The AI in fintech market report offers a detailed analysis of the latest industry developments and trending factors in the market that are influencing the market growth.
  • Furthermore, this statistical market research repository examines and estimates the AI in fintech market at the global and regional levels.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fintech market is part of the data collection, analysis of the data, facilitating and securing transactions, providing customer-centric modules, and streamlining the process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Fintech Market is expected to display a steady growth by 2028 due to the Increasing Demand for Process Automation Among Financial Organizations |CAGR: ~30%| UnivDatos Market Insights

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 3, 2022

This innovative report makes use of several analyses to get a closer outlook on the AI in fintech market.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative report makes use of several analyses to get a closer outlook on the AI in fintech market.
  • The AI in fintech market report offers a detailed analysis of the latest industry developments and trending factors in the market that are influencing the market growth.
  • Furthermore, this statistical market research repository examines and estimates the AI in fintech market at the global and regional levels.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fintech market is part of the data collection, analysis of the data, facilitating and securing transactions, providing customer-centric modules, and streamlining the process.

Study.com Receives Tech & Learning Award of Excellence for Primary Education

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Monday, October 3, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Study.com, one of the most transformational companies in edtech, received the Primary Education award in Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2022 for its Keys to the Classroom education initiative.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Study.com , one of the most transformational companies in edtech, received the Primary Education award in Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2022 for its Keys to the Classroom education initiative.
  • Tech & Learning's Awards of Excellence: Back to School celebrates exceptional technology that supports educators, students, and parents as they head back to school.
  • "As we head into another uncertain year in education, technology will continue to be one of the key drivers for innovation," says Tech & Learning Group Publisher Christine Weiser.
  • In addition to Tech & Learning's award, Study.com was named to the GSV EdTech 150 , a list of the world's most transformative growth companies in digital learning.