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Inaugural SuperBridge Summit ends on a high

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural edition of the SuperBridge Summit Dubai closed today at Dubai's iconic Museum of the Future, with a focus on the opportunity presented by large infrastructure projects needed across Africa, how venture capital funds are navigating the evolving investment landscape, and the burgeoning prominence of digital assets and their pivotal role in shaping the future of the financial landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Xu then looked ahead to the agenda for the second day of "cutting-edge conversations on digital assets, venture capital, and frontier technologies and geographies that have the potential to reshape global markets".
  • In a panel session titled 'Africa's Underrated Opportunity: Challenging Perceptions Through Partnerships', ministers from Africa discussed the transformation of cities.
  • Making life easier for everyday people across the continent was discussed by regional leaders, including H.E.
  • The date and location of the next SuperBridge Summit will be announced soon; please follow www.superbridgedubai.com for further updates.

Inaugural SuperBridge Summit ends on a high

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Cloud, 2020–2021 Xi Jinping Administration reform spree, Policy, Ethics, CNBC, Government, Investment, Multilateralism, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Museum of the Future, Dubai World Trade Centre, Communication, Summit, Digital economy, CIO, Sector, City, Partnership, Partner, Panel, CFO, International finance, VC, AI, Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, Peter Thiel, Digital transition, Management, Cryptocurrency, Bias lighting

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural edition of the SuperBridge Summit Dubai closed today at Dubai's iconic Museum of the Future, with a focus on the opportunity presented by large infrastructure projects needed across Africa, how venture capital funds are navigating the evolving investment landscape, and the burgeoning prominence of digital assets and their pivotal role in shaping the future of the financial landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Xu then looked ahead to the agenda for the second day of "cutting-edge conversations on digital assets, venture capital, and frontier technologies and geographies that have the potential to reshape global markets".
  • In a panel session titled 'Africa's Underrated Opportunity: Challenging Perceptions Through Partnerships', ministers from Africa discussed the transformation of cities.
  • Making life easier for everyday people across the continent was discussed by regional leaders, including H.E.
  • The date and location of the next SuperBridge Summit will be announced soon; please follow www.superbridgedubai.com for further updates.

Mental Health Provider, Heading Health, Secures $4.5M in Series A Extension

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance-based mental healthcare provider Heading, specializing in treating patients with depression and trauma has raised $4.5 million in a Series A extension round.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance-based mental healthcare provider Heading, specializing in treating patients with depression and trauma has raised $4.5 million in a Series A extension round.
  • This funding will empower Heading to scale into new markets and invest in its care delivery and analytics platform.
  • "A segregated and one-dimensional mental health system has failed patients, many who wait too long to experience care that offers real and lasting relief.
  • We're proud to have the support of like-minded investors who believe this needs to change," shared Heading CEO & Founder, Simon Tankel.

Recharge Capital Announces $200M Women’s Healthcare Investment Holdings Co. With a Novel Structure

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The vehicle will serve to optimize thematic-based investments and set the stage for transformative growth in the women’s healthcare industry.

Key Points: 
  • The vehicle will serve to optimize thematic-based investments and set the stage for transformative growth in the women’s healthcare industry.
  • In addition to women's healthcare, Recharge Capital is actively investing in sectors such as fintech democratization, digital assets, and semiconductor enablement.
  • Recharge Capital is a leading thematic-first private investment firm focused on driving innovation and impact across various sectors.
  • Recharge Capital operates from its offices in New York and Singapore, serving as a catalyst for positive change in the global investment landscape.

REGENT Names Aerospace Titans Dennis Muilenburg and David Neeleman to Board of Advisors

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The executives bring a broad set of aerospace technology and business development expertise to REGENT as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Key Points: 
  • The executives bring a broad set of aerospace technology and business development expertise to REGENT as the company enters its next phase of growth.
  • “Dennis and David bring decades of combined experience in technology development, global manufacturing and distribution, and commercial operations that will be invaluable as REGENT looks ahead to delivering our first Viceroy seagliders by mid-decade,” said Billy Thalheimer, co-founder and CEO of REGENT.
  • “Scaling global distribution and support of aerospace technologies is not easy, but I am supremely confident in this team.
  • REGENT has raised more than $50 million to date from investors including Thiel Capital, Y Combinator, Founders Fund, and Mark Cuban.

REGENT Announces Strategic Investment from Yamato Holdings

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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North Kingstown, R.I., March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT, creators of the category defining all-electric seagliders that connect coastal ports at speeds up to 180 MPH, today announced a strategic investment from Yamato Holdings, Japan’s largest parcel delivery and logistics company.

Key Points: 
  • North Kingstown, R.I., March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT, creators of the category defining all-electric seagliders that connect coastal ports at speeds up to 180 MPH, today announced a strategic investment from Yamato Holdings, Japan’s largest parcel delivery and logistics company.
  • The investment signifies the expansion of seaglider applications into a new vertical, further supports REGENT’s entry into the Japanese market following a recent investment by Japan Airlines Innovation Fund, and brings the company’s total investment to over $50 million.
  • ​​“We see a unique opportunity and potential in REGENT seagliders which shall dramatically transform how logistics services are to be offered,” says Takaaki Adachi, Senior Manager to Innovation at Yamato Holdings (Executive Officer to Innovation at Yamato Transport).
  • In addition to the investment, REGENT and Yamato Holdings plan to work together to bring seagliders to logistics markets in Japan and around the world.

PublicSq., a Leading Values-Aligned Marketplace, to Go Public via Combination with Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR)

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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PSQ Holdings, Inc. (“PublicSq.”), the nation’s largest values-aligned marketplace, and Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR) (“Colombier”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement.

Key Points: 
  • PSQ Holdings, Inc. (“PublicSq.”), the nation’s largest values-aligned marketplace, and Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR) (“Colombier”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement.
  • Colombier shares will continue to trade on the NYSE under the CLBR symbol until the closing of the transaction.
  • PublicSq.
  • Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP and Eversheds Sutherland LLP are serving as legal advisors to Colombier.

invisionAZ and AZ-VC to Host its 6th Annual Tech Innovation Summit at The WM Phoenix Open

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- invisionAZ, the Arizona-based organization focused on            fueling the state's technology ecosystem, and AZ-VC, the largest Arizona-centric venture capital firm, are proud to present the 6th Annual Tech Innovation Summit, taking place on February 8th, 2023, in the 17th Hole Skybox at the WM Phoenix Open.

Key Points: 
  • invisionAZ aims to accelerate the growth of Arizona's vibrant business tech ecosystem by creating, promoting, and developing the necessary frameworks to enable technology, innovation, and investment to flourish in the state.
  • Hassan Al Thawadi understands what goes into the growth of states and countries, as Qatar recently had their own victories when hosting the FIFA World cup.
  • "I'm excited to share everything that went into hosting the FIFA World Cup, and how it positively impacted my home country and the people of Qatar," said H.E.
  • Speaking at the WM Phoenix Open is fitting, because it is where sports play an important role in the growth of the broader Arizona community."

REGENT Secures Strategic Investment from Japan Airlines Innovation Fund

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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North Kingstown, R.I., Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT , the company pioneering electric seagliders for sustainable maritime transportation, today announced a strategic investment from Japan Airlines Innovation Fund, a strategic fund that is the venture arm of Japan Airlines (JAL), one of the world’s premier carriers.

Key Points: 
  • North Kingstown, R.I., Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT , the company pioneering electric seagliders for sustainable maritime transportation, today announced a strategic investment from Japan Airlines Innovation Fund, a strategic fund that is the venture arm of Japan Airlines (JAL), one of the world’s premier carriers.
  • With this investment, REGENT has raised over $45 million to date.
  • “This strategic investment speaks to the growing adoption of seaglider technology by major airlines,” said Billy Thalheimer, co-founder and CEO of REGENT.
  • “We are very pleased to make this investment in REGENT from our CVC, JAL Innovation Fund,” says Yasushi Noda, Executive Officer, Senior Vice President – Digital Innovation at Japan Airlines.

Jack Selby, Managing Director of Thiel Capital, Former PayPal Executive Joins Advisory Board of Tech Startup Spacee

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Selby is currently Managing Director of Thiel Capital, Managing Partner at AZ-VC and Managing Partner at High Frequency Entertainment.

Key Points: 
  • Selby is currently Managing Director of Thiel Capital, Managing Partner at AZ-VC and Managing Partner at High Frequency Entertainment.
  • He was one of the original employees at PayPal and later served as a Corporate Officer/Senior Vice President, overseeing the companys international and corporate operations.
  • He is also on the advisory board of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.
  • Spacee provides the best computer vision and AI solutions that help businesses drive new insights, improve efficiency and boost revenue.