Partners Capital

LifeMine Therapeutics Announces $175 Million Series C Financing

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

LifeMine Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company reinventing drug discovery by mining genetically-encoded small molecules (GEMs) from the biosphere, today announced the completion of a $175 million Series C financing.

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  • LifeMine Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company reinventing drug discovery by mining genetically-encoded small molecules (GEMs) from the biosphere, today announced the completion of a $175 million Series C financing.
  • Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance LifeMines proprietary, evolutionarily-derived genomic drug discovery platform, Avatar-Rx.
  • LifeMine Therapeutics is reinventing drug discovery by mining genetically-encoded small molecules (GEMs) from the biosphere.
  • Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., and with a second site at Gloucester Harbor, Mass., LifeMine has raised more than $295 million from leading life science investors.

Blue Owl Capital Hires Pak-Seng Lai as Head of Private Wealth Distribution in APAC

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Friday, February 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, has hired Pak-Seng Lai as Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Distribution in APAC.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, has hired Pak-Seng Lai as Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Distribution in APAC.
  • In this role, Lai will spearhead the expansion of Blue Owl's private wealthbusiness across APAC markets.
  • Lai will be located in the firm's Hong Kong office and will report to Blue Owl Securities CEO Derek O'Leary.
  • "I am excited to join Blue Owl and help bring its private wealth business to the APAC region," said Lai.

Paul Dimitruk joins Hakluyt's board of directors

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

LONDON, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, is delighted to announce that Paul Dimitruk is joining its board of directors.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, is delighted to announce that Paul Dimitruk is joining its board of directors.
  • The board is chaired by Lord Paul Deighton KBE, who is also chairman of Heathrow Airport and The Economist Group.
  • Varun Chandra, Hakluyt's managing partner, said: "I am extremely proud that Paul Dimitruk is joining our board of directors.
  • Paul Dimitruk commented: "I'm delighted to be joining Hakluyt's board of directors at such an exciting time for the business, as it expands globally.

Paul Dimitruk joins Hakluyt's board of directors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 3, 2022

LONDON, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, is delighted to announce that Paul Dimitruk is joining its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, is delighted to announce that Paul Dimitruk is joining its board of directors.
  • The board is chaired by Lord Paul Deighton KBE, who is also chairman of Heathrow Airport and The Economist Group.
  • Varun Chandra, Hakluyt's managing partner, said: "I am extremely proud that Paul Dimitruk is joining our board of directors.
  • Paul Dimitruk commented: "I'm delighted to be joining Hakluyt's board of directors at such an exciting time for the business, as it expands globally.

Partners Capital Continues Expansion of Senior Leadership with Five Promotions and Three New Senior Hires

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partners Capital Investment Group announced the promotion of five senior executives, including three new Partners and two new Managing Directors, as well as three new senior hires.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partners Capital Investment Group announced the promotion of five senior executives, including three new Partners and two new Managing Directors, as well as three new senior hires.
  • Adam joined Partners Capital initially in London in 2009 before relocating to Hong Kong in 2013 to help establish the firm's Asia presence.
  • In its New York Office, Partners Capital saw two promotions to Partner in Elizabeth Trotta and Adam Spence .
  • The promotions and new hires highlight the continued success of Partners Capital's global strategic development under its next generation of leadership.

Partners Capital Continues Expansion of Senior Leadership with Five Promotions and Three New Senior Hires

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partners Capital Investment Group announced the promotion of five senior executives, including three new Partners and two new Managing Directors, as well as three new senior hires.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partners Capital Investment Group announced the promotion of five senior executives, including three new Partners and two new Managing Directors, as well as three new senior hires.
  • Adam joined Partners Capital initially in London in 2009 before relocating to Hong Kong in 2013 to help establish the firm's Asia presence.
  • In its New York Office, Partners Capital saw two promotions to Partner in Elizabeth Trotta and Adam Spence .
  • The promotions and new hires highlight the continued success of Partners Capital's global strategic development under its next generation of leadership.

Bigtincan Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Brainshark

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Monday, August 23, 2021

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigtincan (ASX:BTH), the global leader in sales enablement automation, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Brainshark, Inc. ("Brainshark"). The deal combines two of the leading providers of sales readiness solutions for training, coaching and onboarding, adding enterprise-grade capabilities to create the most complete Sales Enablement Platform in the market.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigtincan (ASX:BTH), the global leader in sales enablement automation, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Brainshark, Inc. ("Brainshark").
  • Combining Brainshark with Bigtincan's sales enablement platform will be transformative for customers and their customer-facing teams.
  • Acquiring Brainshark is a strategic move to position Bigtincan well in the overall Sales Enablement/Readiness market," said Jim Lundy, Founder and CEO, Aragon Research.
  • Bigtincan was advised by LionTree Advisors and Brainshark was advised by Sparring Partners Capital.

Bigtincan Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Brainshark

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 23, 2021

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigtincan (ASX:BTH), the global leader in sales enablement automation, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Brainshark, Inc. ("Brainshark"). The deal combines two of the leading providers of sales readiness solutions for training, coaching and onboarding, adding enterprise-grade capabilities to create the most complete Sales Enablement Platform in the market.

Key Points: 
  • WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigtincan (ASX:BTH), the global leader in sales enablement automation, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Brainshark, Inc. ("Brainshark").
  • Combining Brainshark with Bigtincan's sales enablement platform will be transformative for customers and their customer-facing teams.
  • Acquiring Brainshark is a strategic move to position Bigtincan well in the overall Sales Enablement/Readiness market," said Jim Lundy, Founder and CEO, Aragon Research.
  • Bigtincan was advised by LionTree Advisors and Brainshark was advised by Sparring Partners Capital.

Partners Capital Selects Yardi for Investment and Property Management

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The company will replace multiple disparate, disconnected systems for managing investment accounting, property management and more with the Yardi Investment Suite and the Yardi Elevate Suite .

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  • The company will replace multiple disparate, disconnected systems for managing investment accounting, property management and more with the Yardi Investment Suite and the Yardi Elevate Suite .
  • The Yardi solution rollout will comprise a complete technology platform for Partners Capital's expanding enterprise that includes core property management, investment accounting, construction project oversight, budgeting, deal management, online tenant services, investor communication and document management.
  • "The Yardi Investment Suite and Yardi Elevate will help Partners Capital direct more of its resources to activities that add value for investors and tenants."
  • Yardi develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies.

Partners Capital Adds to its Board of Directors with the Appointment of Four Global Investment Executives

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Sanjiv's appointment brings valuable experience and insight on Asian markets as Partners Capital look to deepen its investments business in the region.

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  • Sanjiv's appointment brings valuable experience and insight on Asian markets as Partners Capital look to deepen its investments business in the region.
  • Other members of Partners Capital's Board of Directors include independent directors Rosalind Hewsenian (CIO, Helmsley Charitable Trust), Rich DeMartini (Vice Chairman, Crestview) and Board Adviser Jeremy Sillem (Managing Partner, Spencer House Partners).
  • Founded in 2001, Partners Capital is an independent Outsourced Investment Office (OCIO) primarily serving sophisticated institutions and senior investment professionals in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
  • The firm oversees assets in excess of $40 billion.1 Additional information on Partners Capital may be found at http://www.partners-cap.com .