Harmonix

Harmonix Successfully Closes Second Fund Focused on the Leading Edge of Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Deep Tech

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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LA QUINTA, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonix Management LLC, a venture capital investment firm focused on investments in science-driven startups, announced today the successful close of Harmonix Fund I LP (the "Fund") with investments deployed across the healthcare, life sciences, deep tech, and space tech verticals.

Key Points: 
  • LA QUINTA, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonix Management LLC, a venture capital investment firm focused on investments in science-driven startups, announced today the successful close of Harmonix Fund I LP (the "Fund") with investments deployed across the healthcare, life sciences, deep tech, and space tech verticals.
  • The Fund's investments in healthcare and deep tech have empowered what Harmonix believes to be groundbreaking achievements, such as Insilico Medicine's world-first fully AI-designed drug in clinical trials.
  • This fund has allowed us to expand our impact within healthcare, life sciences, deep tech, and space, and we remain dedicated to supporting advancements in these exciting sectors."
  • Harmonix's first two funds have supported what the firm considers to be 10 major breakthroughs in less than five years.

Harmonix Launches Fundraising for its Third Fund to Elevate Impactful Innovations in Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Deep Tech

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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LA QUINTA, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonix Management LLC, a venture capital investment firm focused on investments in science-driven startups ("Harmonix" or the "Firm"), announced today the launch of fundraising for its third fund ("Fund III") to continue its investments in companies focused on groundbreaking developments in healthcare, life sciences, and deep tech.

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  • The new fund aims to support startups advancing engineering and scientific breakthroughs that Harmonix believes are poised to benefit humanity and create a more harmonious society.
  • "The inception of our third fund is a clear-eyed declaration of our unyielding commitment to the future," said Maximilian Winter, founder and general partner of Harmonix.
  • "We believe that within healthcare, life sciences, and deep tech lie the transformative solutions that can truly uplift humanity and create a more harmonious society.
  • The Firm also continues to harness the multidisciplinary expertise of its personnel and advisory board members across healthcare, life sciences, and deep tech to deploy investments that encourage collaboration and impactful breakthroughs.

Harmonix Appoints Anthony DeFeo as Managing Director of Marketing and Investor Relations

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonix, a leading VC firm focused on investments in science-driven startups, announced today the appointment of Anthony DeFeo as the firm's new Managing Director of Marketing and Investor Relations. With over 15 years of experience and $1 billion in capital raised, DeFeo will guide Harmonix's continued efforts to find investments in startups at the leading edge of science and engineering that are poised to radically improve life for all people.

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  • Before joining Harmonix, DeFeo led investor relations at CKC Capital, a corporate credit focused hedge fund.
  • He also served as a Marketing Associate at Exis Capital and as an Assistant Vice President Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    "We are elated to welcome Anthony DeFeo to our Harmonix family," said Maximilian Winter, Founder and General Partner at Harmonix.
  • "Anthony's track record speaks volumes about his prowess in investor relations and marketing.
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining the Harmonix team and to contribute to their vision of supporting world-changing startups," DeFeo said.

Metaverse Market size worth $ 824.53 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 39.1% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verified Market Research recently published a report, "Metaverse Market" By Product Type (Mobile Metaverse, Desktop Metaverse), By Applications (Game, Social, Conference, Content Creation, Online Shopping), and By Geography. According to Verified Market Research, the Metaverse Market size was valued at USD 27.21 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 824.53 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 39.1% from 2022 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verified Market Research recently published a report, " Metaverse Market " By Product Type (Mobile Metaverse, Desktop Metaverse), By Applications (Game, Social, Conference, Content Creation, Online Shopping), and By Geography.
  • According to Verified Market Research, the Metaverse Market size was valued at USD 27.21 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 824.53 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 39.1% from 2022 to 2030.
  • Metaverse is a well-known technology platform that has attracted a number of social media platforms, technological leaders, and online game creators to join and establish a presence in the market.
  • Verified Market Research has segmented the Global Metaverse Market On the basis of Product Type, Applications, and Geography.

Metaverse Market size worth $ 824.53 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 39.1% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verified Market Research recently published a report, "Metaverse Market" By Product Type (Mobile Metaverse, Desktop Metaverse), By Applications (Game, Social, Conference, Content Creation, Online Shopping), and By Geography. According to Verified Market Research, the Metaverse Market size was valued at USD 27.21 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 824.53 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 39.1% from 2022 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verified Market Research recently published a report, " Metaverse Market " By Product Type (Mobile Metaverse, Desktop Metaverse), By Applications (Game, Social, Conference, Content Creation, Online Shopping), and By Geography.
  • According to Verified Market Research, the Metaverse Market size was valued at USD 27.21 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 824.53 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 39.1% from 2022 to 2030.
  • Metaverse is a well-known technology platform that has attracted a number of social media platforms, technological leaders, and online game creators to join and establish a presence in the market.
  • Verified Market Research has segmented the Global Metaverse Market On the basis of Product Type, Applications, and Geography.

Blizzard Entertainment Acquires Boston-Based Studio Proletariat to Expand Development Pipeline for World of Warcraft ®

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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The extraordinary team at Proletariat will be a key component of our talent acquisition efforts, said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard.

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  • The extraordinary team at Proletariat will be a key component of our talent acquisition efforts, said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard.
  • We are incredibly excited to be joining Blizzard Entertainment, said Proletariat co-founder and CEO, Seth Sivak.
  • We are proud to be working with Proletariat as we further expand our development team and build towards welcoming more players into the Warcraft universe, said John Hight, general manager of the Warcraft franchise.
  • Proletariat began working with the World of Warcraft development team in May and will be fully integrated into Blizzard Entertainment over the coming months.

Metaverse Market Size Worth $678.8 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The global metaverse market size is predicted to attain USD 678.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The global metaverse market size is predicted to attain USD 678.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
  • The metaverse market is also growing due to the steady adoption of XR technologies to enhance user experience on various platforms.
  • The growing demand for metaverse to purchase digital assets using cryptocurrencies is expected to drive the market significantly.
  • During the forecast period, rising demand for blockchain-based metaverse networks and platforms for trading digital assets is expected to drive considerable market revenue growth.

Metaverse Market Size Worth $678.8 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The global metaverse market size is predicted to attain USD 678.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The global metaverse market size is predicted to attain USD 678.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
  • The metaverse market is also growing due to the steady adoption of XR technologies to enhance user experience on various platforms.
  • The growing demand for metaverse to purchase digital assets using cryptocurrencies is expected to drive the market significantly.
  • During the forecast period, rising demand for blockchain-based metaverse networks and platforms for trading digital assets is expected to drive considerable market revenue growth.

TheXPlace Sets Out to Transform the Future of Work in the Video Games Industry

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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The nature of work is changing, we believe there should be a better way to work and TheXPlace is the solution.

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  • The nature of work is changing, we believe there should be a better way to work and TheXPlace is the solution.
  • That's why I'm excited about TheXPlaces unique solution that caters to the needs of talent and companies alike and will shape the future of work for the video games industry.
  • A platform specifically designed for the video games industry that fosters talent and supports emerging work models is the future of this industry.
  • Founded in 2021 by Video Games industry veteran Maya Rand, TheXPlace team is globally distributed, celebrating diverse experiences in the Video Games Development and Publishing.

Digital Surgery Leader Caresyntax Extends Series C to Total Raise of $130 Million; BlackRock Funds and ProAssurance Join to Accelerate Growth

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Selected investors include funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, as well as ProAssurance, Harmonix, and existing investors such as the Relyens Group and IPF Partners.

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  • Selected investors include funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, as well as ProAssurance, Harmonix, and existing investors such as the Relyens Group and IPF Partners.
  • The additional investment brings the total Series C funding to $130 million, building on the first stage announced in April 2021.
  • The funding will be used to continue developing its platform as well as advance new data solutions that support value-based care providers.
  • Caresyntax also offers virtual, real-time access to outside experts, such as medical school instructors or medical device representatives, through its digital platform.