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Oro Raises $13M Strategic Growth Round to Revolutionize Digital Commerce

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oro, Inc., the eCommerce leader behind OroCommerce, the No.1 open-source B2B digital commerce solution, today announced closing a $13 million strategic growth funding round led by private equity firm Zubr Capital, with participation from existing investor Highland Europe. The announcement comes as Oro celebrates its 10th year as a developer of industry-defining digital commerce applications, and affirms its commitment to evolving its offerings and expanding into new markets.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement comes as Oro celebrates its 10th year as a developer of industry-defining digital commerce applications, and affirms its commitment to evolving its offerings and expanding into new markets.
  • The strategic fundraising round comes more than six years after Oro's previous funding round, highlighting the company's capital-efficient operations and consistent revenue growth.
  • In recent months Oro has received a slew of industry honors, including being recognized as a top B2B Commerce leader in both Gartner's 2021 and 2022 Critical Capabilities for Digital Commerce Platforms reports.
  • Oro also held the inaugural Oro Brilliance Awards last year, recognizing top brands for growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and this month staged the OroVibe conference in Paris, cementing the company's position as a pacesetter for global digital commerce.

Xage Announces Middle East Expansion, Bringing Zero Trust Cybersecurity to the Global Energy Hub

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xage Security, the zero trust real-world cybersecurity company, today unveiled its expansion to secure and transform critical infrastructure operations throughout the Middle East—the top energy producing region in the world. Xage has opened offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while appointing Ray Kafity as Vice President to lead the regional team and spearhead the strategic expansion. To accelerate adoption across the Middle East, Xage has also partnered with Dubai-based CyberKnight, the leading zero trust cybersecurity distributor.

Key Points: 
  • To accelerate adoption across the Middle East, Xage has also partnered with Dubai-based CyberKnight , the leading zero trust cybersecurity distributor.
  • "The region's oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, chemical production, transportation, retail, and manufacturing enterprises have a heightened need for proactive cybersecurity measures.
  • CyberKnight has a long track record of implementing zero trust security frameworks for IT and operations throughout the Middle East.
  • "Xage has successfully helped critical industries introduce zero trust cybersecurity to their operations.

Xage Announces Middle East Expansion, Bringing Zero Trust Cybersecurity to the Global Energy Hub

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xage Security, the zero trust real-world cybersecurity company, today unveiled its expansion to secure and transform critical infrastructure operations throughout the Middle East—the top energy producing region in the world. Xage has opened offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while appointing Ray Kafity as Vice President to lead the regional team and spearhead the strategic expansion. To accelerate adoption across the Middle East, Xage has also partnered with Dubai-based CyberKnight, the leading zero trust cybersecurity distributor.

Key Points: 
  • To accelerate adoption across the Middle East, Xage has also partnered with Dubai-based CyberKnight , the leading zero trust cybersecurity distributor.
  • "The region's oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, chemical production, transportation, retail, and manufacturing enterprises have a heightened need for proactive cybersecurity measures.
  • CyberKnight has a long track record of implementing zero trust security frameworks for IT and operations throughout the Middle East.
  • "Xage has successfully helped critical industries introduce zero trust cybersecurity to their operations.

Seniors Housing and Care M&A Activity Hits Record in 2022, According to Data From LevinPro LTC

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NEW CANAAN, Conn., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The number of publicly announced seniors housing and care acquisitions in 2022 rose to 527 deals, based on new acquisition data from LevinPro LTC. This represents a 17% increase from the 450 transactions disclosed in 2021. However, the $14.02 billion spent on 2022 transactions fell by 27% from the $19.32 billion spent on 2021 transactions, based on disclosed prices.

Key Points: 
  • Seniors housing and care M&A activity hit an all-time high in 2022 with 527 transactions, according to data from LevinPro LTC.
  • NEW CANAAN, Conn., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The number of publicly announced seniors housing and care acquisitions in 2022 rose to 527 deals, based on new acquisition data from LevinPro LTC.
  • In addition, annual results of the seniors housing and care acquisition markets will be published this year in the 28th Edition of The Senior Care Acquisition Report.
  • The company publishes research reports and newsletters, and maintains databases on the healthcare and seniors housing M&A markets.

Baloise invests in mobility platform Vianova

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Baloise is acquiring a stake in mobility platform Vianova, the leading collaborative mobility data platform unlocking the future of safer, connected, sustainable urban transport for all.

Key Points: 
  • Baloise is acquiring a stake in mobility platform Vianova, the leading collaborative mobility data platform unlocking the future of safer, connected, sustainable urban transport for all.
  • As part of its Simply Safe strategy, Baloise is continuing to expand its Mobility ecosystem by investing in Vianova.
  • “Vianova has the potential to be a key enabler and multiplier in our Mobility ecosystem.
  • Alongside Baloise and existing investors RATP Capital Innovation and Ponooc , XAnge’s La Poste Ventures now has a stake in Vianova too.

Recognizing First Year of the Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group – United States (ICSWG-US)

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Monday, December 5, 2022

The Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group - United States (ICSWG-US) launched in May 2021 with 14 founding member organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group - United States (ICSWG-US) launched in May 2021 with 14 founding member organizations.
  • Looking ahead, the ICSWG-US will continue to advance leading industry practices and education across sustainability reporting and disclosures, investor stewardship practices, and regulatory engagement.
  • About ICSWG-US ( www.ICSWG-US.org ; Contact: [email protected] )
    The Investment Consultants Sustainable Working Group - United States (ICSWG-US) is a collaboration among investment consulting firms to engage with its collective stakeholders and empower asset owners and their ultimate beneficiaries to advance sustainable investment practices across the investment industry.
  • The ICSWG-US aims to support sustainable investment practices across institutional asset owners and asset managers.

Belgian Company Minze Health Raises €3.9m to Further Scale Its Digital Health Solutions for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Problems

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005062/en/
    Minze Diary, a novel and automated bladder diary enabling quicker and better treatment of LUTS.
  • (Photo: Minze Diary)
    Minze Health is a digital healthcare scale-up that enables better care for 2.3 billion people with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS).
  • Most common symptoms are urinary incontinence, a weak urine stream due to an enlarged prostate, frequent voiding and night voiding.
  • Tine Bekaert, Senior Investment Manager at PMV: Minze Healths solutions to often unspoken social problems, represent enormous international potential.

Jason Howard Joins Sage Mountain as Senior Investment Associate

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Sage Mountain Advisors LLC (Sage Mountain), an all-inclusive, independent wealth management firm, today announced it has hired Jason Howard as Senior Investment Associate.

Key Points: 
  • Sage Mountain Advisors LLC (Sage Mountain), an all-inclusive, independent wealth management firm, today announced it has hired Jason Howard as Senior Investment Associate.
  • He joins the investment research team, specializing in constructing customized portfolios and conducting alternative investment research and due diligence.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115005749/en/
    Jason Howard, Senior Investment Associate at Sage Mountain (Photo: Business Wire)
    Previously, Jason worked for the Atlanta-based wealth advisor, Balentine, where he advised ultra-high net worth families.
  • Disclosure: Sage Mountain Advisors, LLC (SMA) is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

LifeArc Ventures invests in Surgery Hero, world's first digital coaching clinic for patients

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Headquartered in London, Surgery Hero is a digital clinic that helps people prepare for and recover from surgery at home.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in London, Surgery Hero is a digital clinic that helps people prepare for and recover from surgery at home.
  • In addition to LifeArc Ventures, the latest round of funding welcomes new investors Crista Galli Ventures and Clarendon Fund Managers, with pre-seed investors SFC Capital following on.
  • Damien Lane (founding partner of Episode 1 Ventures) and Imran Hamid (former surgeon and Senior Investment Principal at LifeArc Ventures) both join the board.
  • "Surgery Hero has the potential to significantly improve clinical outcomes and experience for patients undergoing surgery," said Dr Imran Hamid, Senior Investment Principal at LifeArc Ventures.

LifeArc Ventures invests in Surgery Hero, world's first digital coaching clinic for patients

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Headquartered in London, Surgery Hero is a digital clinic that helps people prepare for and recover from surgery at home.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in London, Surgery Hero is a digital clinic that helps people prepare for and recover from surgery at home.
  • In addition to LifeArc Ventures, the latest round of funding welcomes new investors Crista Galli Ventures and Clarendon Fund Managers, with pre-seed investors SFC Capital following on.
  • Damien Lane (founding partner of Episode 1 Ventures) and Imran Hamid (former surgeon and Senior Investment Principal at LifeArc Ventures) both join the board.
  • "Surgery Hero has the potential to significantly improve clinical outcomes and experience for patients undergoing surgery," said Dr Imran Hamid, Senior Investment Principal at LifeArc Ventures.