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Ray Carey Joins Level Equity as Head of NextLevel Operations

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Level Equity, a private investment firm focused on providing capital to rapidly growing software and technology-driven businesses, announced today that Ray Carey, former Chief Executive Officer of Optimere, has joined Level Equity as Head of the firm's Operating Partner team, known as NextLevel Operations. Mr. Carey's primary role will be to accelerate portfolio company growth by leveraging Level Equity's team of Operating Partner experts and supporting their CEOs. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Level Equity, a private investment firm focused on providing capital to rapidly growing software and technology-driven businesses, announced today that Ray Carey, former Chief Executive Officer of Optimere, has joined Level Equity as Head of the firm's Operating Partner team, known as NextLevel Operations.
  • Mr. Carey's primary role will be to accelerate portfolio company growth by leveraging Level Equity's team of Operating Partner experts and supporting their CEOs.
  • "I'm delighted that Ray has joined Level Equity," said Ben Levin, Co-Founder and CEO.
  • "I am honored to be leading the NextLevel Operations team to carry on the work of building value at a larger scale across the entire Level Equity portfolio."

Chairish Accelerates International Expansion With Launch Of Shipping To Canada and Partnership With UK-Marketplace, The Kairos Collective

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chairish Inc., the San Francisco-based parent company of Chairish and Pamono, the design industry's leading luxury online marketplaces for chic and unique home furnishings, announced today that Canadian shoppers now have access to Chairish's inventory, including furniture, art, rugs, lighting, decor and more. The launch debuts with an exclusive shoppable collection which features an extensive vintage and contemporary assortment.

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  • The launch debuts with an exclusive shoppable collection which features an extensive vintage and contemporary assortment.
  • Additionally, Chairish announced that it is partnering with The Kairos Collective , a UK-based marketplace for vintage and antique furniture and art.
  • "The launch of shipping to Canada plus the additional inventory of The Kairos Collective increases our footprint as the global leader in the online resale industry.
  • The Kairos Collective will redirect to Pamono on November 1, and Canadian shoppers can begin purchasing items on Chairish today.

Workforce Management Platform Voilà! Raises $13 Million Series A To Help Combat Labor Shortage

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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This funding round will allow the company to further its mission to help businesses combat labor shortages.

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  • This funding round will allow the company to further its mission to help businesses combat labor shortages.
  • delivers workforce optimization tools to simplify schedule management, staff replacements, as well as time and attendance tracking.
  • The platform also leverages increased workforce mobility to enable managers to fill as many work shifts as possible.
  • is a SaaS platform that helps flex-time businesses adapt their workforce management to the new realities of the workplace.

The Chairish Second Annual Resale Report Reveals Vintage Home Furnishings Are The New Norm

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chairish, the beloved online destination for chic and unique home furnishings, today released the Chairish 2022 Home Furnishings Resale Report, marking the brand's second annual study on the state of recommerce in the home furnishings industry. The report reveals the continued supercharged growth of the resale home furnishings market. Given ongoing global supply chain, inflation, and environmental issues, consumers across all ages and income levels have embraced resale and vintage furniture. Buying resale furnishings for the home is here to stay.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chairish , the beloved online destination for chic and unique home furnishings, today released the Chairish 2022 Home Furnishings Resale Report , marking the brand's second annual study on the state of recommerce in the home furnishings industry.
  • The report reveals the continued supercharged growth of the resale home furnishings market.
  • Given ongoing global supply chain, inflation, and environmental issues, consumers across all ages and income levels have embraced resale and vintage furniture.
  • "When we started Chairish, our focus on vintage and antique furnishings was motivated by our own personal passion for great, one-of-a-kind style.

QuoteToMe Launches Procore Integration

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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QuoteToMe's integration with Procore will help increase efficiency for contractor businesses looking to improve their procurement processes.

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  • QuoteToMe's integration with Procore will help increase efficiency for contractor businesses looking to improve their procurement processes.
  • The integration between QuoteToMe and Procore helps effectively eliminate data entry and frees time for project managers and site supervisors.
  • Today, we welcome QuoteToMe to a global ecosystem of over 300 Procore App Marketplace Partners, said Jas Saraw, VP Canada, Procore .
  • QuoteToMe syncs and makes Procore project, supplier, and cost code data available to users on-site or in the office through our web and mobile app.

Empowerly Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Empowerly, a data-driven education technology company that provides personalized college admissions counseling and career guidance to students and their families, announced today they were named to Inc. Magazine's list of the 5000 fastest growing private companies in America. Empowerly ranked 995 overall, 19 in the education industry, 156 in California, and 43 in San Francisco, where the company is headquartered.

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  • Empowerly ranked 995 overall, 19 in the education industry, 156 in California, and 43 in San Francisco, where the company is headquartered.
  • Each year, Inc. recognizes the 5000 fastest growing private companies in the United States over a three year growth period.
  • Empowerly is a data-driven education technology company that provides personalized college and career guidance to students and their families.
  • From college preparation, landing internships, and beyond, Empowerly supports students in achieving their academic and career goals.

QuoteToMe Welcomes BuildingConnected Founder Dustin DeVan to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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QuoteToMe , a digital leader in construction procurement workflow automation, today announced that Dustin DeVan has joined the Board of Directors.

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  • QuoteToMe , a digital leader in construction procurement workflow automation, today announced that Dustin DeVan has joined the Board of Directors.
  • DeVan grew BuildingConnected to a network of more than one million construction professionals, through to an acquisition of $275 million by AutoDesk in 2019.
  • We are excited to have Dustin join the Board of Directors of QuoteToMe given his extensive operating experience with BuildingConnected and inside AutoDesk.
  • Thats why I am excited about QuoteToMe's opportunity for the industry, said Dustin DeVan, Chief Executive Officer of Awair and Founder of BuildingConnected.

Clutch Report: Canadians Want an Easier and More Transparent Vehicle Purchasing Experience

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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"A car is the second largest purchase that most people will make in their lifetime, yet so many Canadians dislike the car purchasing experience."

Key Points: 
  • "A car is the second largest purchase that most people will make in their lifetime, yet so many Canadians dislike the car purchasing experience."
  • Only 12 per cent of recent car purchasers state that nothing needs to be changed, that the current dealership experience makes sense.
  • "It's clear that Canadians are ready for an improved car-buying process that no longer leaves them feeling taken advantage of," says Park.
  • Clutch aims to provide an incredible car buying experience for its customers by bringing a best-in-class ecommerce experience to the Canadian pre-owned car industry.

Chairish's Annual Designer Survey Finds 70% of Interior Designers Are Buying More Vintage Today Than a Year Ago

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chairish, the leading online destination for chic and unique home furnishings, today announced the results of its annual Interior Designer Survey. With over 2,000 respondents, the survey results indicate a transformational shift in designer buying habits towards vintage home furnishings.

Key Points: 
  • With over 2,000 respondents, the survey results indicate a transformational shift in designer buying habits towards vintage home furnishings.
  • Seventy percent of designers surveyed said they are buying more vintage products today than they were at the same time in 2021.
  • The popularity of vintage exploded in the past year with 98% of designers using vintage furniture and art in their projects, according to the survey.
  • Of particular note is the insatiable vintage habit among designers in the Southeastern U.S., with 80% of local designers reporting they are buying more vintage today than a year ago.

CLUTCH AND THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Clutch, a vertically-integrated online car retailer for pre-owned vehicles in Canada, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multiyear Canadian partnership, naming Clutch the Official Online Pre-Owned Car Retailer of the NHL in Canada.

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  • NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Clutch, a vertically-integrated online car retailer for pre-owned vehicles in Canada, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multiyear Canadian partnership, naming Clutch the Official Online Pre-Owned Car Retailer of the NHL in Canada.
  • This Friday, Clutch will launch the "2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Clutch Giveaway" contest.
  • "We're so excited to be kicking off this incredible partnership with the National Hockey League," said Whitney Bell,Vice President of Marketing at Clutch.
  • The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs.