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GDA Capital Acquires Omni3, Expands into Singapore with New Gaming Lead

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

This strategic move marks a significant milestone for GDA Capital as it extends its global footprint into the vibrant Asian market, with a dedicated commitment to establishing a full-time presence in Singapore.

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  • This strategic move marks a significant milestone for GDA Capital as it extends its global footprint into the vibrant Asian market, with a dedicated commitment to establishing a full-time presence in Singapore.
  • Nicholas Seah, the esteemed founder of Omni3, will be joining the GDA Capital team as the Gaming Lead, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
  • This acquisition is a pivotal step towards our expansion in Asia and strengthens our capabilities in the capital markets advisory domain," said Michael Gord, CEO of GDA Capital.
  • I am excited to lead our expansion in Singapore, leveraging my experience and network to build a strong foundation for GDA Capital in this dynamic market."

Technology Holdings advises Leonardo, a leading Australian Automation, BPM & Business Process Transformation Specialist, on its strategic sale to UST, a Temasek portfolio company

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Leonardo, a trusted partner of UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Red Hat, Software AG, and Workato, excels at driving comprehensive intelligent process improvements using cutting-edge technology.

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  • Leonardo, a trusted partner of UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Red Hat, Software AG, and Workato, excels at driving comprehensive intelligent process improvements using cutting-edge technology.
  • Leonardo helps clients rebuild their processes for the digital age by combining process-centric strategic thinking with the rigour and precision of enabling technologies that support their transformation.
  • “Leonardo engaged Technology Holdings to run a process for the shareholders to achieve a liquidity event, and for our staff to have enhanced career opportunities.
  • Through the ups and downs of the transaction process, Technology Holdings always providing a solid commercial sounding board that helped the shareholders of Leonardo achieve the outcome they desired.

Antora Energy Raises $150 Million to Slash Industrial Emissions and Spur U.S. Manufacturing

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

This financing round will enable Antora to ramp production of its factory-made thermal batteries to deliver billions of dollars of zero-emissions energy to industrial customers.

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  • This financing round will enable Antora to ramp production of its factory-made thermal batteries to deliver billions of dollars of zero-emissions energy to industrial customers.
  • Antora is unlocking zero-emissions industrial energy, cheaper than fossil fuels.
  • Antora bridges the gap between renewable energy and industrial manufacturing, supplying zero-emissions heat and power to factories with batteries made in America.
  • Opening a landmark U.S.-based thermal battery manufacturing facility , where Antora will produce its thermal battery modules for the company’s first major commercial projects.

Ascend Elements Raises Additional $162 Million to Build Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery Materials in United States

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a follow up to one of last year's largest cleantech private equity placements, Ascend Elements today announced it has raised $162 million in new equity investments. Major investors include Just Climate, Clearvision Ventures, and IRONGREY. The new equity financing brings the company's 12-month funding total to $704 million, including the $542 million funding round led by Decarbonization Partners, Temasek and Qatar Investment Authority in September 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "I'd like to thank our new and existing partners for investing in North America's critical EV battery infrastructure," said CEO Mike O'Kronley of Ascend Elements.
  • By recycling lithium-ion batteries and making new, engineered battery materials with lower carbon emissions, Ascend Elements is accelerating the global transition to zero carbon emissions."
  • "Ascend Elements' Hydro-to-Cathode® technology provides a sustainable option for production of critical battery materials, championing circularity in an industry that is poised to scale significantly.
  • Several peer-reviewed studies have shown Ascend Elements' recycled battery materials perform as well as similar materials made from primary (mined) sources.

Ascend Elements Raises Additional $162 Million to Build Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery Materials in United States

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a follow up to one of last year's largest cleantech private equity placements, Ascend Elements today announced it has raised $162 million in new equity investments. Major investors include Just Climate, Clearvision Ventures, and IRONGREY. The new equity financing brings the company's 12-month funding total to $704 million, including the $542 million funding round led by Decarbonization Partners, Temasek and Qatar Investment Authority in September 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "I'd like to thank our new and existing partners for investing in North America's critical EV battery infrastructure," said CEO Mike O'Kronley of Ascend Elements.
  • By recycling lithium-ion batteries and making new, engineered battery materials with lower carbon emissions, Ascend Elements is accelerating the global transition to zero carbon emissions."
  • "Ascend Elements' Hydro-to-Cathode® technology provides a sustainable option for production of critical battery materials, championing circularity in an industry that is poised to scale significantly.
  • Several peer-reviewed studies have shown Ascend Elements' recycled battery materials perform as well as similar materials made from primary (mined) sources.

PittMoss Announces Appointment of Micki Seibel to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PittMoss, manufacturer of revolutionary peat-free products made in America from organic, recycled paper and cardboard, today announces the appointment of Micki Seibel to the company's advisory board. 

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PittMoss , manufacturer of revolutionary peat-free products made in America from organic, recycled paper and cardboard, today announces the appointment of Micki Seibel to the company's advisory board.
  • "On behalf of all of us at PittMoss, including our broad investor community, we are excited about Ms. Seibel joining our team," said Scott.
  • Previously, Seibel served as a member of the board of directors at Boost Biomes, a biotechnology company, which leverages microbiome data to create novel solutions for agriculture.
  • In 2021, Seibel – a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University – was named Digital Transformation Leader of the Year by Women in Tech Network.

Allied Climate Partners Makes Inaugural Catalytic Investment, Anchors SEACEF II First Close

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Monday, January 22, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Climate Partners (ACP), the innovative philanthropic investment organization recently launched at COP28 , today celebrated the first close of the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Climate Partners (ACP), the innovative philanthropic investment organization recently launched at COP28 , today celebrated the first close of the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital .
  • "Managed by Clime Capital, SEACEF II will provide the catalytic capital required for early-stage developers and businesses to deliver renewable energy, energy efficiency, and grid solutions across the region.
  • Allied Climate Partners is proud to be the anchor junior equity investor in SEACEF II, providing SEACEF II with catalytic, first-loss, capital and working alongside Clime Capital to mobilize other investors to participate.
  • As with SEACEF II, ACP anticipates providing catalytic, junior equity to initial investment managers in Africa, the Caribbean & Central America, and India.

Kaltura Announces CFO Transition

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaltura (“Kaltura” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KLTR), the Video Experience Cloud, today announced the appointment of John Doherty as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2024, succeeding Yaron Garmazi in the role.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaltura (“Kaltura” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KLTR), the Video Experience Cloud, today announced the appointment of John Doherty as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2024, succeeding Yaron Garmazi in the role.
  • Mr. Doherty will join Kaltura on February 1, 2024, and Mr. Garmazi will continue to support him and the Company throughout the second quarter of 2024 as well to provide a smooth transition.
  • Mr. Doherty brings more than three decades of financial and operational experience.
  • “I would like to thank Yaron for his partnership and significant contribution over the past seven years, including transitioning Kaltura to a public company,” said Ron Yekutiel, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Kaltura.

Robin AI Raises $26 million as Legal Sector Embraces AI

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

LONDON and NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As demand for generative AI in the legal sector explodes, Robin AI, the AI-powered legal copilot, today announces that it has raised $26 million in new funding. The Series B round is led by Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. Other investors include QuantumLight, Plural and AFG Partners.

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    Investment will be used to accelerate US expansion, launch in Asia Pacific and hire more AI engineers
    LONDON and NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As demand for generative AI in the legal sector explodes, Robin AI, the AI-powered legal copilot, today announces that it has raised $26 million in new funding.
  • Robin AI was founded in 2019 by Richard Robinson, a lawyer at Clifford Chance, and James Clough, a machine learning research scientist at Imperial College.
  • Robin AI places quality and accuracy at the heart of its approach.
  • We are building the AI platform for the legal sector - a service that deeply understands every aspect of the legal function, from drafting contracts, researching case law to explaining legal concepts - our AI will help people tackle every legal task.

Robin AI Raises $26 million as Legal Sector Embraces AI

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

LONDON and NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As demand for generative AI in the legal sector explodes, Robin AI, the AI-powered legal copilot, today announces that it has raised $26 million in new funding. The Series B round is led by Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. Other investors include QuantumLight, Plural and AFG Partners.

Key Points: 
  • Brands
    Investment will be used to accelerate US expansion, launch in Asia Pacific and hire more AI engineers
    LONDON and NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As demand for generative AI in the legal sector explodes, Robin AI, the AI-powered legal copilot, today announces that it has raised $26 million in new funding.
  • Robin AI was founded in 2019 by Richard Robinson, a lawyer at Clifford Chance, and James Clough, a machine learning research scientist at Imperial College.
  • Robin AI places quality and accuracy at the heart of its approach.
  • We are building the AI platform for the legal sector - a service that deeply understands every aspect of the legal function, from drafting contracts, researching case law to explaining legal concepts - our AI will help people tackle every legal task.