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Breakthrough Battery Technology Company Ionobell Raises $7.3M Total Seed Funding

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ionobell, the breakthrough silicon battery technology company, announced that they have raised a recent seed extension round of $3.9M led by Dynamo Ventures and Trucks VC bringing the total amount funding to $7.3M in seed investment fundraising. The initial equity round was led by Trucks VC, with participation from Dynamo Ventures and Alumni Ventures. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ionobell , the breakthrough silicon battery technology company, announced that they have raised a recent seed extension round of $3.9M led by Dynamo Ventures and Trucks VC bringing the total amount funding to $7.3M in seed investment fundraising.
  • Ionobell has expertise in battery material and cell development, alongside several decades of energy storage, Li-ion, and fabrication knowledge and experience are used to build battery technology that will help automotive clients save up to $1,200 per vehicle.
  • Many battery companies in the space are unable to reach production scale because of the costs of building their batteries.
  • "Ionobell's novel battery technology from reused materials that can power the technology in our everyday lives.

Atlanta Marketing Agency Yalo Acquires Media Agency DB Dynamo

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, full-service marketing agency Yalo announces its acquisition of media strategy, planning and buying agency, DB Dynamo .

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, full-service marketing agency Yalo announces its acquisition of media strategy, planning and buying agency, DB Dynamo .
  • Since 2016, Miami-based DB Dynamo has delivered successful media solutions for clients such as PetMeds, BMW, McCormick Spices, Keen Footwear, Fisher Price, and the University of Miami.
  • Prior to joining forces, Yalo and DB Dynamo partnered to support multiple clients together.
  • DB Dynamo delivers data driven strategies and quantitative results through a unique blend of capabilities that includes research, paid media, social media, influencer management, and analytics.

Ed can Help, a Breakthrough App to Help Heal Anxiety and Trauma, Announces US Expansion after UK Launch

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Ed can Help, a breakthrough App to heal anxiety and trauma, is expanding in the US.

Key Points: 
  • Ed can Help, a breakthrough App to heal anxiety and trauma, is expanding in the US.
  • With just one sound, Ed can Help is set to redefine mental health care by incorporating cutting-edge sound therapy techniques into a user-friendly mobile application.
  • He talks through the past five years and how Ed essentially saved his life by introducing him to sound therapy.
  • Ed, a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist (and app founder) on his own mental health journey, developed a clinically proven sound-based therapy.

Dynamo Software Named Best Fund Accounting and Reporting Software

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Alternative investments FinTech Dynamo Software has been recognized as the “Best Alternative Fund Accounting and Reporting Software” as part of the annual Hedgeweek and Private Equity Wire European Credit Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Alternative investments FinTech Dynamo Software has been recognized as the “Best Alternative Fund Accounting and Reporting Software” as part of the annual Hedgeweek and Private Equity Wire European Credit Awards.
  • Dynamo was nominated for the honor after a widespread survey of more than 100 credit fund managers and other key industry professionals.
  • Amid this growth, there is an increased need for fund accounting teams to leverage FinTech that addresses the increasing complexity, compressed deadlines, expanded fund structures, and tighter staffing budgets they face.
  • We will also continue to actively listen to client feedback and enhance Dynamo Accounting to ensure we retain our moniker as the ‘Best Fund Accounting and Reporting Software.’”

New Survey Shows Fragmented Viewpoints Among ALTS Investors on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Strategies and Priorities; Both Greenwashing and AI Noted as Challenges

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

In Dynamo’s survey, participants showed some reticence around ESG investment performance.

Key Points: 
  • In Dynamo’s survey, participants showed some reticence around ESG investment performance.
  • Respondents were evenly split on believing ESG-focused investments perform better (45%) and perform the same (44%) as non-ESG investments.
  • Some frameworks that are gaining traction are SASB, GRI, TCFD, and the closely-related SFDR, WDI, but it is still early.
  • “Our survey findings are likely a reflection of the still-nebulous nature of DEI strategy, and how it ties to ROI.

Dynamo Marks Full Year of Expanded EMEA Presence With Exhibit at "SuperReturn Middle East 2023" in Dubai

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives with alternative investment FinTech Dynamo Software will cap off the firm's first year of expanded services to the EMEA region with an exhibit at the SuperReturn Middle East 2023 Conference in Dubai. Scheduled for Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2023, the annual private capital conference offers 400+ attendees an opportunity to connect with thought leaders in technology, venture capital, value creation, and sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • "Regardless of the different routes, reroutes, and detours firms take throughout the year, everyone is eager to regroup at the hub of SuperReturn.
  • It's a proven space to level-set before embarking on the next big, and inevitably complex, journey in private capital."
  • Demand for Dynamo's end-to-end cloud-based platform has accelerated exponentially and especially in the EMEA region, which continues to see increasing alternative investment activity.
  • Both need transparency and fast decision making to achieve their aims, and data is the fuel that drives those engines.

Houston Dynamo Football Club and Verizon partner for Fan Appreciation Week

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) today announced that Verizon will serve as the official 5G partner of both Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash. Both organizations will collaborate on enhancing the fan experience at Shell Energy Stadium and Verizon will serve as the presenting sponsor for Fan Appreciation Week, beginning on Sept. 30.

Key Points: 
  • Verizon will serve as the presenting sponsor for HDFC’s Fan Appreciation Week, a special week of activations to thank fans for their support throughout the year, featuring a postgame concert following the Houston Dash game on Oct. 8 featuring Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, and Rob Base at Shell Energy Stadium
    The partnership will also feature a pre-match party celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month prior to the Houston Dynamo match on Sept. 30 and exclusive experiences for sweepstakes winners at Shell Energy Stadium on Fan Appreciation Weekend
    HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) today announced that Verizon will serve as the official 5G partner of both Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash.
  • Both organizations will collaborate on enhancing the fan experience at Shell Energy Stadium and Verizon will serve as the presenting sponsor for Fan Appreciation Week, beginning on Sept. 30.
  • “Verizon is thrilled to team up with the Houston Dynamo Football Club to present what is sure to be a fun-filled, memorable Fan Appreciation Week and support a strong finish to the regular season and beyond,” said Michelle R. Miller, Coastal Plains market president for Verizon.
  • Verizon will also serve as the presenting sponsor for two sweepstakes that will give fans exclusive experiences at Shell Energy Stadium as part of Fan Appreciation Week in October.

Limited Partners Survey: Investors Lean in on Alternatives, Fintech Automation to Optimize Returns

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The survey findings are contextualized in the latest Dynamo Frontline Insight Report, as well as during a 30-minute Sept. 27 webinar .

Key Points: 
  • The survey findings are contextualized in the latest Dynamo Frontline Insight Report, as well as during a 30-minute Sept. 27 webinar .
  • Among the takeaways:
    Moving into 2024, alternative investments are expected to remain a key strategy for LPs and asset allocators.
  • Ninety-three percent of decision-makers participating in the survey said they will either increase (56%) or maintain (37%) their allocation to alternatives.
  • The survey data also supports the assertion of some private equity industry observers who believe the availability of PE funds has been underestimated.

The opportunity within the DNA Encoded Library Market to grow at 16% CAGR till 2035, according to a market research report by Roots Analysis

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roots Analysis has announced the addition of "DNA Encoded Library Market, 2023-2035" report to its list of offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Owing to its access to the largest chemical space available in the market, DNA encoded chemical library platforms are a natural fit for big data analytics and modeling technologies offered by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Insitro made the acquisition to leverage Haystack Sciences DNA sequencing technology to enhance its machine learning based drug discovery capability.
  • Additionally, Google Research also collaborated with X-Chem in 2020 to develop an effective method for finding biologically active molecules using physical and virtual screening.
  • Further, in 2021, Relay Therapeutics acquired ZebiAI for USD 85 million upfront, allowing them to incorporate the machine learning based DNA encoded chemical library technology into their protein targeting platform, Dynamo.

The opportunity within the DNA Encoded Library Market to grow at 16% CAGR till 2035, according to a market research report by Roots Analysis

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roots Analysis has announced the addition of "DNA Encoded Library Market, 2023-2035" report to its list of offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Owing to its access to the largest chemical space available in the market, DNA encoded chemical library platforms are a natural fit for big data analytics and modeling technologies offered by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Insitro made the acquisition to leverage Haystack Sciences DNA sequencing technology to enhance its machine learning based drug discovery capability.
  • Additionally, Google Research also collaborated with X-Chem in 2020 to develop an effective method for finding biologically active molecules using physical and virtual screening.
  • Further, in 2021, Relay Therapeutics acquired ZebiAI for USD 85 million upfront, allowing them to incorporate the machine learning based DNA encoded chemical library technology into their protein targeting platform, Dynamo.