Sovereign wealth fund

Monumental Gathering of Wealth at the Historic Guildhall & House of Commons Parliament: SWFI Global Wealth Conference 2023

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

In the heart of Britain's historic capital, the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute® (SWFI®), esteemed as the global oracle on institutional investors and capital flows, will be hosting the monumental Global Wealth Conference.

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  • In the heart of Britain's historic capital, the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute® (SWFI®), esteemed as the global oracle on institutional investors and capital flows, will be hosting the monumental Global Wealth Conference.
  • An astounding $5 Trillion USD AUM from Global SWFs and asset managers will coalesce at the Global Wealth Conference, in an unprecedented display of global financial clout.
  • "The Global Wealth Conference serves as an extraordinary beacon of business prospects.
  • To make the most of this opportunity, the Global Wealth Conference is set to be a riveting affair.

Government of St Kitts and Nevis have their evolutionary CBI Programme reaffirmed by the 2023 IMF Report

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Basseterre, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report that was released in January 2023, indicates a projected growth of 4.5 per cent for the nation of St Kitts and Nevis this year.

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  • Basseterre, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report that was released in January 2023, indicates a projected growth of 4.5 per cent for the nation of St Kitts and Nevis this year.
  • The report also found that the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme also played a role in supporting the Twin Federation’s growth.
  • The expected growth in St Kitts and Nevis’ real GDP is 5.9 per cent for 2023.
  • The Prime Minister emphasised the significance and benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis’ CBI Programme and the importance of due diligence in ensuring that the country’s programme remains reputable globally.

Centerview Partners Welcomes Fabio Gallia as Senior Advisor

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that Fabio Gallia has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor based in Paris.

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  • Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that Fabio Gallia has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor based in Paris.
  • Most recently, Gallia served as General Manager of Fincantieri, the world’s leading shipbuilding company with €7 billion of revenue and approximately 20,000 employees.
  • Gallia was senior advisor in Italy for Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) and was on the firm’s Board of European Business Heads.
  • Gallia has also served in senior leadership roles at Capitalia Group and Ersel Asset Management.

St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew highlights six sectors for diversification in 2023

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

“Our government has adopted a clear agenda to transform St Kitts and Nevis into a sustainable island state.

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  • “Our government has adopted a clear agenda to transform St Kitts and Nevis into a sustainable island state.
  • “We are seeking to ensure that our CBI Programme is mutually beneficial for all stakeholders, the people of St Kitts and Nevis, investors, developers, local service providers, and international marketing agents, added the Prime Minister.
  • In 2023 and beyond, our CBI Programme’s profits will work for all Kittitians and Nevisians,” announced the Prime Minister.
  • A revamped Medicinal Cannabis Authority has been established to regulate the Medicinal Cannabis Industry in St Kitts and Nevis.

Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute Names Lakshmi Narayanan as Chairman of the Board

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), the world's most popular and trusted source on institutional investors and global capital, today announced it has appointed impact investor and entrepreneur Lakshmi Narayanan as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), the world's most popular and trusted source on institutional investors and global capital, today announced it has appointed impact investor and entrepreneur Lakshmi Narayanan as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.
  • The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute is a global organization designed to study sovereign wealth funds, public pensions, central banks and other long-term public investors in the areas of investing, asset allocation, risk, governance, economics, policy, trade and other relevant issues.
  • The Sovereign Wealth Funds Institute delivers information and insights on current issues and trends related to sovereign wealth.
  • In addition, the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute facilitates sovereign fund events around the world.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs Blue World Technologies by joining its €37 million series-B

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

AALBORG, Denmark, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Blue World Technologies announced that the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) enters as an investor in Blue World Technologies alongside Vaekstfonden (The Sovereign Investment Fund of Denmark), DEUTZ AG, and existing investors who invested back in December 2021 to complete the company's €37 million series B round. In connection with the investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures – partly funded by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E) – Blue World Technologies welcomes Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, a highly skilled and experienced investment professional to their Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • AALBORG, Denmark, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Blue World Technologies announced that the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) enters as an investor in Blue World Technologies alongside Vaekstfonden (The Sovereign Investment Fund of Denmark), DEUTZ AG, and existing investors who invested back in December 2021 to complete the company's 37 million series B round.
  • In connection with the investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures partly funded by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E) Blue World Technologies welcomes Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, a highly skilled and experienced investment professional to their Board of Directors.
  • "Being a world-leading venture fund within innovation and green technologies, we are honoured to bring Breakthrough Energy Ventures on board as a shareholder.
  • We welcome the investment by Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe in Blue World Technologies to develop methanol-driven fuel cell applications for the maritime sector.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs Blue World Technologies by joining its €37 million series-B

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

AALBORG, Denmark, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Blue World Technologies announced that the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) enters as an investor in Blue World Technologies alongside Vaekstfonden (The Sovereign Investment Fund of Denmark), DEUTZ AG, and existing investors who invested back in December 2021 to complete the company's €37 million series B round. In connection with the investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures – partly funded by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E) – Blue World Technologies welcomes Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, a highly skilled and experienced investment professional to their Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • AALBORG, Denmark, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Blue World Technologies announced that the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) enters as an investor in Blue World Technologies alongside Vaekstfonden (The Sovereign Investment Fund of Denmark), DEUTZ AG, and existing investors who invested back in December 2021 to complete the company's 37 million series B round.
  • In connection with the investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures partly funded by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E) Blue World Technologies welcomes Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, a highly skilled and experienced investment professional to their Board of Directors.
  • "Being a world-leading venture fund within innovation and green technologies, we are honoured to bring Breakthrough Energy Ventures on board as a shareholder.
  • We welcome the investment by Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe in Blue World Technologies to develop methanol-driven fuel cell applications for the maritime sector.

Convergence Launches Digital Asset Product Suite for Advisors, Allocators and Investors

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Convergence Inc. Announces the Launch of its Digital Asset Product Suite Convergence Inc., a leading data firm focused on data, research, and insights on the asset management industry announces the launch of a new Digital Asset product suite.

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  • The product suite will focus on regulatory developments, the growth of digital asset funds, capital movement, and service providers in the Digital Asset ecosystem.
  • Announces the Launch of its Digital Asset Product Suite
    Convergence Inc., a leading data firm focused on data, research, and insights on the asset management industry announces the launch of a new Digital Asset product suite.
  • Convergence, a Data as a Service firm covering the asset management industry has launched a Digital Asset research product suite.
  • The product suite will focus on regulatory developments, the growth of digital asset funds, capital movement, and service providers in the Digital Asset ecosystem.

Powin Announces $135M Growth Equity Investment from GIC, Trilantic Energy Partners North America, and Energy Impact Partners

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Powin LLC (Powin), a global leader in energy storage solutions, announced a $135 million growth equity investment led by GIC, Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Fund (GIC) , with participation from existing lead investors Trilantic Energy Partners North America (Trilantic North America) and Energy Impact Partners (EIP).

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Powin LLC (Powin), a global leader in energy storage solutions, announced a $135 million growth equity investment led by GIC, Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Fund (GIC) , with participation from existing lead investors Trilantic Energy Partners North America (Trilantic North America) and Energy Impact Partners (EIP).
  • Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC Leads $135M+ Investment in Powin Energy, Accelerating Global Expansion
    "We are grateful for this investment from GIC, Trilantic North America, and EIP.
  • Trilantic Capital Management L.P. ("Trilantic North America") is a middle market private equity firm focused on control and significant minority investments in North America.
  • The Greenbelt investment team recently spun out of Trilantic North America and continues to serve as advisors to Trilantic North America and its managed funds.

Crane Venture Partners Raises $140 Million for its Second Fund to Empower the Builders of the World's Digital Infrastructure

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

LONDON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crane Venture Partners, the London based firm leading the industry in graduation rates from seed to Series A, today announced it has raised $140 million in its second fund to back early-stage founders building the platforms and tools that will become tomorrow's software infrastructure. The fund focuses on the open source, artificial intelligence, data and developer tools being used to build the world's digital foundations. Across both funds, Crane now has more than 50 portfolio companies, making the venture capital firm one of the deepest specialists in Europe.

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  • The fund focuses on the open source, artificial intelligence, data and developer tools being used to build the world's digital foundations.
  • Across both funds, Crane now has more than 50 portfolio companies, making the venture capital firm one of the deepest specialists in Europe.
  • It is the success of this approach and its focus on people that are attracting both LPs and founders to Crane.
  • Crane Venture Partners was founded in 2015 and raised $90 million for its first fund in 2019 and $140 million in its second fund in 2022.