Koenigsegg Agera

Emerging European embedded finance leader Swan opens office in Amsterdam and launches localized Dutch accounts  

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Ecosystem, Carrefour, SWAN, API, Small business, Workforce, Appetite, Software, Mobile phone, Security (finance), Koenigsegg Agera

Amsterdam, November 9, 2023: Swan , the emerging European leader in embedded finance, today opens its first office in the Netherlands, and launches localized Dutch accounts, as part of its continued European expansion.

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  • Amsterdam, November 9, 2023: Swan , the emerging European leader in embedded finance, today opens its first office in the Netherlands, and launches localized Dutch accounts, as part of its continued European expansion.
  • The launch is part of the company's European hyperlocalization strategy, following a successful launch in Spain earlier in the year.
  • The launch will enable Swan’s Dutch customers to issue NL IBANs, and ensure all activities including compliance, legal, and product, are thoroughly localized.
  • In the past three weeks, three companies have already opened hundreds of Dutch accounts for their customers through Swan’s embedded banking platform, demonstrating a strong appetite for its services in the Netherlands.

Emerging European Embedded Finance Leader Swan Opens Office in Amsterdam and Launches Localized Dutch Accounts

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Banking, Fintech, Professional Services, Finance, Small business, Workforce, Software, Multimedia, API, SWAN, Ecosystem, NL, HR, Carrefour, Appetite, Mobile phone, Security (finance), Koenigsegg Agera

Swan , the emerging European leader in embedded finance, today opens its first office in the Netherlands, and launches localized Dutch accounts, as part of its continued European expansion.

Key Points: 
  • Swan , the emerging European leader in embedded finance, today opens its first office in the Netherlands, and launches localized Dutch accounts, as part of its continued European expansion.
  • The launch is part of the company's European hyperlocalization strategy, following a successful launch in Spain earlier in the year.
  • The launch will enable Swan’s Dutch customers to issue NL IBANs, and ensure all activities including compliance, legal, and product, are thoroughly localized.
  • They recently released Dutch IBANs in their Dutch accounting software, onboarding hundreds of customers in the first weeks.

Ageras Launches Small-Biz Inflation Tracker, Finds Inflation Rates Outpacing Prices Charged by Europe’s Smallest Businesses

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Professional Services, Small Business, Technology, Software, Fintech, Banking, Accounting, Data, Small business, United Kingdom, Internet, Ecosystem, Software, CPI, SME, Consumer, Accounting, Mobile phone, Cryptocurrency, Rail transport, Video game, Lithium, Q3, Koenigsegg Agera, Tellow

Ageras’ index focused on seven European economies--Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It chose these countries because Ageras’ software suite is most heavily used there, and its dataset is strongest. Ageras’ future index reports will expand the countries it studies.

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  • Our data in this inaugural report show that inflation left small business owners worse off in every country we studied.
  • It chose these countries because Ageras software suite is most heavily used there, and its dataset is strongest.
  • In Europes largest economies, the CPI rose between 2% to 3% faster than price hikes by small businesses.
  • Ageras data show small business owners in Germany raised their prices by 5.9% in Q3 2022 compared to last year.

CIBC Innovation Banking Provides €35M in Growth Capital Financing to Ageras

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
Banking, Professional Services, Venture Capital, Finance, Rabobank, SME, Industry, Accounting, Investcorp, Ecosystem, Small business, Innovation, Software, Solution, Internet, IPO, CIBC, Online shopping, Koenigsegg Agera

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided 35 million in growth capital financing to Ageras to accelerate the Copenhagen-based companys strategic acquisitions pipeline and to expand its suite of software tailored to the demands of small businesses.

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  • CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided 35 million in growth capital financing to Ageras to accelerate the Copenhagen-based companys strategic acquisitions pipeline and to expand its suite of software tailored to the demands of small businesses.
  • Something like a financial cockpit for small businesses, Ageras product line includes SME banking, accounting, invoicing, and payroll software trusted by over 100,000 paying customers.
  • "We are delighted to be supporting Ageras as they evolve and acquire, said Sean Duffy, Managing Director of CIBC Innovation Bankings London, UK office.
  • Ageras is also backed by Investcorp, Rabo Frontier Ventures (Rabobank), and Lugard Road Capital (Luxor Capital), among others.

Ageras Pushes Into Europe’s Largest Market, Buying German Neo-Bank Kontist

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Venture Capital, Software, Banking, Small Business, Accounting, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Rabobank, Group, Acquisition, Investcorp, Solution, Software, File, Small business, Science and technology in Asia, Internet, SME, Ecosystem, Accounting, Tax, Communication, Koenigsegg Agera, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy

This acquisition is a critical step in Ageras growth, said Ageras Co-founder and CEO Rico Andersen.

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  • This acquisition is a critical step in Ageras growth, said Ageras Co-founder and CEO Rico Andersen.
  • Kontist has created the best product in Europes largest market.
  • Kontist Founder and Co-CEO Christopher Plantener will continue working for Kontist under Ageras.
  • Andersen added: Buying Kontist not only gives us the strongest product in Germany but also fits into our long-term plan.

Ageras Group Raises $34M to Fuel Expansion of Its One-and-Done Financial Cockpit for Small Businesses

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Technology, Finance, Venture Capital, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Software, Small Business, Internet, Data Management, Ecosystem, SME, Solution, Zervant, Acquisition, Software, Accounting, Growth, Science and technology in Asia, Small business, Traction, Internet, CMO, Online shopping, Cryptocurrency, Rabobank, Koenigsegg Agera

The Ageras Group announced today that it closed a 30-million ($34-million) round raised from a group of European and American investors.

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  • The Ageras Group announced today that it closed a 30-million ($34-million) round raised from a group of European and American investors.
  • The capital will help Ageras accelerate the expansion of its small business-focused financial services software and accounting marketplace.
  • This is a big milestone for us, but its not our destination, said Ageras Group CEO and Co-founder Rico Andersen.
  • Ageras Groups solutions have been used by more than 1 million small businesses across Europe and the U.S.
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SDRL - Seadrill Limited Board Changes

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Companies, Seadrill, Shipping companies, Vartdal, Bjarte, BW Offshore, Audit committee, Koenigsegg Agera, Business

HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Bjarte Be will join the Board from April 21, 2020, replacing Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal who will step down following her recent appointment as Executive Vice President of European Wind and Solar at Statkraft.

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  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Bjarte Be will join the Board from April 21, 2020, replacing Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal who will step down following her recent appointment as Executive Vice President of European Wind and Solar at Statkraft.
  • Mr Be sits on the Board of Agera Venture, a Norwegian Venture Capital company, and is a member of the Nomination Committee of BW Offshore Ltd.
  • Glen Ole Rdland, Chairman commented:"I would like to sincerely thank Birgitte for the valuable insight, experience and contribution she has brought to the Board and Audit Committee of Seadrill since taking up these roles in 2018 following our restructuring.
  • "We warmly welcome Bjarte to the Seadrill Board.His significant career in the financial sector, together with his public company directorship and board committee experience, complement a board and management focused on further developing Seadrill's position as the leading offshore driller."

SDRL - Seadrill Limited Board Changes

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Companies, Seadrill, Shipping companies, Vartdal, Bjarte, BW Offshore, Audit committee, Koenigsegg Agera, Business

HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Bjarte Be will join the Board from April 21, 2020, replacing Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal who will step down following her recent appointment as Executive Vice President of European Wind and Solar at Statkraft.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Bjarte Be will join the Board from April 21, 2020, replacing Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal who will step down following her recent appointment as Executive Vice President of European Wind and Solar at Statkraft.
  • Mr Be sits on the Board of Agera Venture, a Norwegian Venture Capital company, and is a member of the Nomination Committee of BW Offshore Ltd.
  • Glen Ole Rdland, Chairman commented:"I would like to sincerely thank Birgitte for the valuable insight, experience and contribution she has brought to the Board and Audit Committee of Seadrill since taking up these roles in 2018 following our restructuring.
  • "We warmly welcome Bjarte to the Seadrill Board.His significant career in the financial sector, together with his public company directorship and board committee experience, complement a board and management focused on further developing Seadrill's position as the leading offshore driller."

Agera Energy, LLC Files Chapter 11 Protection, Enters Into Agreement to Sell Its Retail Assets to Constellation

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative energy, Energy, Constellation, Exelon, Koenigsegg Agera, Energy, Motor vehicles, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy policy, Agera Energy, Constellation

If approved by the bankruptcy court, the majority of Ageras existing customers will be transferred to Constellation upon completion of the sale.

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  • If approved by the bankruptcy court, the majority of Ageras existing customers will be transferred to Constellation upon completion of the sale.
  • Headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, New York, Agera Energy provides retail electricity and natural gas to commercial, industrial, and residential customers.
  • Established in 2014, Agera Energy is a retail energy supplier offering a one-stop-shop for energy supply, efficiency and audit services.
  • With best-in-class energy solutions, Agera Energy focuses on its customers so they can focus on their homes and businesses.

Qt Brings Digital Cockpit to Koenigsegg Hypercars

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Car classifications, Cars, Flagship vehicles, Sports cars, Koenigsegg Agera, Koenigsegg, QT, Hypercar, Jesko, QT, Supercar, Production car speed record

SmartCenter and SmartWheel are used in the Jesko hypercar, whereas SmartCenter and SmartCluster products are used in Koenigsegg's Agera RS and Regera hypercars.

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  • SmartCenter and SmartWheel are used in the Jesko hypercar, whereas SmartCenter and SmartCluster products are used in Koenigsegg's Agera RS and Regera hypercars.
  • Qt's framework enables Koenigsegg to optimize the development and production of its next-generation premium IVI systems.
  • Qt provides a streamlined development workflow from graphic designer to software developer, significantly reducing time-to-market, as well as the number of mock-up prototype iterations.
  • "Koenigsegg has been a long-standing leader in automotive innovation, and Qt is eager to support them in building a digital cockpit befitting of the fastest production cars on Earth," said Juhapekka Niemi, Executive Vice President, Sales, The Qt Company.