Capital Group Companies

Nektar.ai closes a seed round of US$8.1 million as it aims to enable data-driven smart work for B2B SaaS revenue teams

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Software, Business models, Cloud applications, Computing, As a service, Software as a service, Software distribution, Software industry

Several prominent Go To Market leaders in the US-Asia cross border SaaS ecosystem also participated in the round.

Key Points: 
  • Several prominent Go To Market leaders in the US-Asia cross border SaaS ecosystem also participated in the round.
  • The latest round of funding takes the total seed amount raised by the company to US $8.1Mn, making it one of the biggest seed rounds for a B2B SaaS company in the US-Asia corridor.
  • Additionally, it also surfaces these insights into workflow tools like email, Slack, Zoom and Microsoft Teams for seamless collaboration across customer-facing revenue teams.
  • We want to enable growing SaaS sales teams to execute a scalable revenue engine and unlock their growth flywheel faster," says Abhijeet Vijayvergiya, Co-founder & CEO.

Hertz Announces Appointment Of Jennifer Feikin To Its Board Of Directors

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Monday, August 2, 2021
OpenTravel Alliance, Park Ridge, New Jersey, Ford Motor Company, Lee County, Florida, The Hertz Corporation, Financial markets, Companies

ESTERO, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZZ) ("Hertz" or the "Company") announced today that Jennifer Feikin has joined its Board of Directors, effective July 29, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • ESTERO, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZZ) ("Hertz" or the "Company") announced today that Jennifer Feikin has joined its Board of Directors, effective July 29, 2021.
  • Ms. Feikin is an independent board member of several American Funds and Capital Group Companies mutual funds.
  • Greg O'Hara, Chairman of the Board said, "We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Feikin to our Board of Directors as we embark on a new and exciting chapter for Hertz.
  • With the appointment, Hertz's Board of Directors now comprises 9 directors.

Nektar.ai closes a seed round of US$8.1 million as it aims to enable data-driven smart work for B2B SaaS revenue teams

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Software, Business models, Cloud applications, Computing, As a service, Software as a service, Software distribution, Software industry

Several prominent Go To Market leaders in the US-Asia cross border SaaS ecosystem also participated in the round.

Key Points: 
  • Several prominent Go To Market leaders in the US-Asia cross border SaaS ecosystem also participated in the round.
  • The latest round of funding takes the total seed amount raised by the company to US $8.1Mn, making it one of the biggest seed rounds for a B2B SaaS company in the US-Asia corridor.
  • Additionally, it also surfaces these insights into workflow tools like email, Slack, Zoom and Microsoft Teams for seamless collaboration across customer-facing revenue teams.
  • We want to enable growing SaaS sales teams to execute a scalable revenue engine and unlock their growth flywheel faster," says Abhijeet Vijayvergiya, Co-founder & CEO.

Capital Group Joins the United Nations Global Compact

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Economy, Ethical investment, Finance, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Ethical banking, Sustainable Development Goals, Millennium Development Goals, United Nations Global Compact, RepRisk

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Group, home of the American Funds and one of the world's largest investment management firms, has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Group, home of the American Funds and one of the world's largest investment management firms, has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices.
  • These are embodied in its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which address many of the world's most pressing needs and apply to all nations.
  • "The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are a critical framework for asset managers and the companies we invest in to quantify their impact," said Jessica Ground, Capital Group's Global Head of ESG.
  • We are committed to providing more transparency on our processes around ESG integration," said Robert W Lovelace, Vice Chairman and President of The Capital Group Companies.

ZCG Promotes Two Senior Members of Credit Investment Team

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Corporate finance, Investment, Private equity, High-yield debt

("ZCG" or "the Firm"), a leading privately-held asset manager, today announced the following promotions of two senior professionals on Z Capital Credit Partners' ("ZCCP") Investment Team:

Key Points: 
  • ("ZCG" or "the Firm"), a leading privately-held asset manager, today announced the following promotions of two senior professionals on Z Capital Credit Partners' ("ZCCP") Investment Team:
    Shahid Khoja, has been promoted to Managing Director and will be leading ZCCP's Investment Team going forward.
  • Since joining ZCG in 2020, Mr. Khoja has served as a senior member of ZCCP's Investment Team and is responsible for overseeing research, trading and portfolio management across various funds focused on leveraged loans, high yield bonds, stressed, distressed investments and middle market credit.
  • Prior to joining ZCG, Mr. Khoja was a Director at Garrison Investment Group, a multi-strategy credit-oriented firm, where he served as a senior credit analyst on the corporate credit investment team.
  • ZCG is a leading, privately held, New York based investment firm with approximately $4.0 billion of assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses.

Archer Chooses Kristin Kearney Massimino to Lead Marketing & Investor Relations

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Marketing, Business process, Digital marketing, Kearney, Product marketing, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Archer, a data-driven real estate investment firm, has hired Kristin Kearney Massimino as Head of Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Archer, a data-driven real estate investment firm, has hired Kristin Kearney Massimino as Head of Marketing.
  • In Massimino's new role, she will be responsible for leading all of Archer's marketing efforts including brand management, advertising, digital marketing, content development, and product go-to-market strategy.
  • She will also direct the firm's investor relations program and public relations outreach.
  • "Kristin brings a wealth of diverse marketing and investment management experience from her time at TIAA and Capital Group that is necessary to take Archer to the next level," says Thomas Foley, Archer co-founder and CEO.

Capital Group hires Deanne Harington as Head of Marketing in Canada

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Capital Group Companies, Finance, Investment

TORONTO, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment management firms, announced that Deanne Harington has joined the company as head of marketing in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment management firms, announced that Deanne Harington has joined the company as head of marketing in Canada.
  • Harington will be based in Toronto and report to Rick Headrick, president of Capital Group in Canada.
  • "I am excited to be joining Capital Group to lead the firm's marketing efforts in Canada," said Harington.
  • Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc. is part of Capital Group, a global investment management firm originating in Los Angeles, California.

SEI American Funds Strategies Expands with U.S.-Focused Offerings

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Capital Group Companies

OAKS, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Capital Group , home of American Funds, adding U.S.-focused strategies to the SEI American Funds Strategies family.

Key Points: 
  • OAKS, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Capital Group , home of American Funds, adding U.S.-focused strategies to the SEI American Funds Strategies family.
  • "We're excited to enhance the SEI American Funds Strategies, pairing Capital Groups' goals-based investment approach with our investment philosophy and end-to-end advisor technology Platform.
  • They use a core selection of American Funds accessed through low-cost F-3 shares and are securely held in the SEI Private Trust Company.
  • SIMC is the manager of the SEI American Funds Strategies.

NCP Advises on Combination of Impact Investing Pioneer, Cornerstone Capital, with Pathstone

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Finance, Economy, Money, Investment, Erika Karp, Impact investing, Capital Group Companies, Financial adviser

1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nesvold Capital Partners ("NCP"), a merchant bank that specializes in the financial services industry, is pleased to have served as exclusive financial advisor on Cornerstone Capital Group's ("Cornerstone") combination with Pathstone ("Pathstone").

Key Points: 
  • 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nesvold Capital Partners ("NCP"), a merchant bank that specializes in the financial services industry, is pleased to have served as exclusive financial advisor on Cornerstone Capital Group's ("Cornerstone") combination with Pathstone ("Pathstone").
  • Pathstone is an independently operated, partner-owned advisory firm offering families, family offices, and select nonprofit institutions comprehensive family office services and customized investment advice.
  • With this combination, Pathstone will have offices in 13 cities and nearly $25 billion in total advisory assets.
  • Cornerstone, led by impact investing pioneer Erika Karp, is an SEC registered investment advisor whose mission is to help investors achieve targeted environmental and social impact goals without sacrificing investment performance.

Marta Zarraga Joins Capital Group as Chief Information Officer

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
British brands, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, Vodafone, Aviva, Capital Group Companies, Investment management

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Group, home of American Funds and one of the world's largest investment management firms, announced that Marta Zarraga has joined the firm as Global Chief Information Officer overseeing technology and cyber security.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Group, home of American Funds and one of the world's largest investment management firms, announced that Marta Zarraga has joined the firm as Global Chief Information Officer overseeing technology and cyber security.
  • Zarraga has 25 years of industry experience and previously served as global Chief Information Officer for Aviva.
  • She also served as Chief Information Officer at Vodafone and British Telecom.
  • As of December 31, 2020, Capital Group manages more than $2.3 trillion in equity and fixed income assets for millions of individual and institutional investors around the world.