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JV Article: Precious metals producer Steppe Gold is set for growth as Mongolia is back on investors' radars

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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STEPPE GOLD

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  • STEPPE GOLD
    Bataa Tumur-Ochir, co-founder and CEO and chairman of Steppe Gold.
  • STEPPE GOLD
    Steppe Gold is the only TSX-listed precious metals producer in Mongolia after Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO; ASX: RIO) acquired Turquoise Hill Resources for US$3.3 billion to simplify its ownership in the world-class Oyu Tolgoi mine.
  • In June, Steppe Gold closed the acquisition of Canadian miner Anacortes Mining Corp. and its Tres Cruces gold project in Peru.
  • While Steppe Gold isn't planning any further expansion into South America in the near future, it does plan to invest in Mongolia.

Torch Capital Announces Over $200M In New Funding To Continue Investing in Consumer Technology Companies

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Torch Capital , the NYC-based early-stage VC fund, announced the closing of over $200M in new capital to continue investing in the next generation of disruptive tech-enabled brands and platforms shifting consumer behavior and powering the consumer ecosystem.

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  • Torch Capital , the NYC-based early-stage VC fund, announced the closing of over $200M in new capital to continue investing in the next generation of disruptive tech-enabled brands and platforms shifting consumer behavior and powering the consumer ecosystem.
  • As technology evolves, consumer behavior is constantly shifting, creating huge opportunities to build value in more parts of their lives than ever before.
  • We back companies transforming entire consumer verticals, using technology to make products and services more accessible, transparent, and affordable,” said Torch Founder and Managing Partner, Jonathan Keidan.
  • Sam Jones (Partner) was named as one of the Top 5 Investment Professionals Originating from the UK in Both Consumer and Fintech.

RAKUTEN ANNOUNCES "SLEIGH YOUR SHOPPING" EVENT, ITS FIRST-EVER IN-PERSON HOLIDAY SHOPPING POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK CITY

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten, the leading shopping destination that offers Cash Back and rewards, has announced its first-ever in-person immersive shopping pop-up experience: Rakuten's "Sleigh Your Shopping," the holiday pop-up that pays you to shop. Located in New York City's Noho neighborhood at 666 Broadway, the two-day pop-up will run from Saturday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 13, showcasing Rakuten's breadth of retailers across beauty, fashion, wellness and more. Consumers are able to shop their favorite brands including INBLOOM, JVN Hair, Patrick Ta Beauty, Favorite Daughter, UGG, Naadam, Eberjey, Quay and Aurate, scoring 10% Cash Back in-person at the event as well as an additional 10% directly to their Rakuten account (Terms apply.)

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  • "Consumers haveweathereda lot these last couple of holiday seasons last year with supply chain issues and this year with inflation.
  • Rakuten wanted to inspire shoppers by creating a holiday shopping destinationwith impactful rewards.
  • We are thrilled to bring our online platform to life in New York City because we know seeing (or experiencing) is believing.
  • Rakuten's "Sleigh Your Shopping"pop-up experience will be located in New York City and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST on Nov. 12 and 13.

Cake Raises $8M in Series A Funding To Reinvent The Sex Aisle

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The oversubscribed round was completed entirely with existing investors who are betting on Cake to be the breakout brand to reinvent the sex aisle, including Lerer Hippeau, Bullish, Selva Ventures, and Finn Capital Partners.

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  • The oversubscribed round was completed entirely with existing investors who are betting on Cake to be the breakout brand to reinvent the sex aisle, including Lerer Hippeau, Bullish, Selva Ventures, and Finn Capital Partners.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220927005336/en/
    Total funding has now surpassed $16 million, making this approachable sexual wellness brand one of the highest-funded startups in its category.
  • When we originally launched Cake just over 2 years ago the plan was simple to make the world's most approachable sex brand that would reinvent the sex aisle for good, said Mitch Orkis, Co-Founder, and CMO of Cake.
  • Cake is a sexual wellness brand on a mission to help the world have more fun sex.

Rohrer Realty Partners Teams Up with Leap to Bring Five New Retailers to the DC Market

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Rohrer Realty Partners, LLC (Rohrer), a Virginia-based commercial real estate company, today announced the signing and upcoming opening of five popular retailers in the DC Market.

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  • Rohrer Realty Partners, LLC (Rohrer), a Virginia-based commercial real estate company, today announced the signing and upcoming opening of five popular retailers in the DC Market.
  • By partnering with Leap, a retail platform for modern brands, Rohrer Realty Partners is helping to bring some of the most well-known brands to Georgetown and Tysons.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005971/en/
    By partnering with Leap, a retail platform for modern brands, Rohrer Realty Partners is helping to bring some of the most well-known brands to Georgetown and Tysons.
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    We have been honored to work with Leap in their entry and rapid expansion into the DMV, said Tucker Crockett, Principal, Rohrer Realty Partners.

Salvo Health Secures $10.5 Million in Seed Funding To Scale Virtual Health Clinic for Chronic Conditions

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Salvo Health ( https://www.salvohealth.com/ ), the virtual health clinic focusing on specialty care for chronic gut conditions, today announced the close of a $10.5 million seed funding investment led by Threshold Ventures along with Torch Capital and Felicis.

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  • Salvo Health ( https://www.salvohealth.com/ ), the virtual health clinic focusing on specialty care for chronic gut conditions, today announced the close of a $10.5 million seed funding investment led by Threshold Ventures along with Torch Capital and Felicis.
  • Additional seed investors include founders from health transformers such as Ginger and Forward Health.
  • Salvo Health is the first digital healthcare clinic delivering comprehensive and continuous gastro care.
  • Salvo Health is the virtual health clinic for chronic conditions.

Government of Mongolia and UNESCO sign landmark Memorandum of Understanding

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Government of Mongolia and UNESCO to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Mongolia becoming a member of the organisation.

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  • ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Government of Mongolia and UNESCO to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Mongolia becoming a member of the organisation.
  • The MoU, which runs to 2029 and underlines the Government of Mongolia's and UNESCO's shared ambition on education, science, culture and digital transformation, was signed during a visit to Mongolia by UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay, who is currently in the country for the Naadam festival.
  • Naadam was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
  • Commenting, Mongolia's Minister of Culture, Nomin Chinbat, said: "This landmark partnership between the Government of Mongolia and UNESCO will help to better safeguard our country's cultural heritage whilst allowing Mongolians to take advantage of the opportunities of the future.

Leap's Store Network Expanding into Five Additional Domestic Markets

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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NEW YORK and CHICAGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap is today announcing the expansion of its store network into five more domestic markets, enabling brands to deploy omnichannel retail stores via its platform into premium locations in Boston, MA, Columbus, OH, Greenwich, CT, Philadelphia, PA and Washington, D.C. for the first time. As Leap continues to invest into its platform systems and operating capabilities while adding additional markets, its store network will continue to grow in all its existing markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Southern Florida, Dallas, Austin, Scottsdale, and San Francisco.

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  • As Leap continues to invest into its platform systems and operating capabilities while adding additional markets, its store network will continue to grow in all its existing markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Southern Florida, Dallas, Austin, Scottsdale, and San Francisco.
  • "We're excited to build on our platform's proven success and enable our brand customers to access premium locations in these five new US markets.
  • "Retail has always been fundamental to brand building, and, as brands face supply chain challenges and rising online customer acquisition costs, omnichannel retail has become even more important.
  • Leap is building the world's largest network of branded retail stores powered by data, technology, and scale.

Leap Announces $50 Million Capital Raise

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap , the retail platform for modern brands, announced its $50 million Series B financing.

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  • NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap , the retail platform for modern brands, announced its $50 million Series B financing.
  • The new capital will be used to accelerate growth through investments in the company's platform and store location network.
  • The Leap Platform enables brands to more rapidly deploy stores that work in concert with ecommerce and at significantly reduced cost and risk.
  • Stores powered by Leap bring modern brands to life with compelling, immersive customer experiences and data-driven operations.

Fly to an incredible 2022 with VistaJet's new Private World journeys

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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London, December 14, 2021: VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, announces its new 2022 shortlist of inspired journeys, exclusive escapes and preferred partners around the world.

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  • London, December 14, 2021: VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, announces its new 2022 shortlist of inspired journeys, exclusive escapes and preferred partners around the world.
  • The longest fjord in the world is East Greenlands Scoresby Sund (Kangertittivaq), a dendritic labyrinth of wilderness over 200 miles long.
  • VistaJets Private World continues to expand with more partners to more destinations around the world.
  • On its fleet of over 80 silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.