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Whimstay Bookings up 400% in 2023 Defying Market Trends

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whimstay, Inc., the online travel site where guests find the best deals on last-minute vacation rentals, announced bookings will be up 400% in 2023 vs. 2022. Whimstay has significantly outperformed other online travel agencies and booking sites, emerging as the marketplace leader for bookings made within 30 days of check-in.

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  • Whimstay has significantly outperformed other online travel agencies and booking sites, emerging as the marketplace leader for bookings made within 30 days of check-in.
  • Whimstay's focus on generating savings for travelers based on total trip cost has been a key contributor to growth in 2023.
  • Over 1.2 million unique users in all age groups have visited Whimstay this year, searching for the best deals on vacation rentals.
  • Visit www.whimstay.com or download the Whimstay app to book your next memorable trip at the best price.

AI21 Appoints Former Ambassador Tom Nides as First Independent Board Member

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI21, a leader in AI systems for enterprise, announced today the appointment of Former US Ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides as a Board Member. In his role, Nides will advise on the company's continued expansion into the enterprise market in North America. He brings decades of experience in US government and leadership at top financial firms, including Morgan Stanley.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI21 , a leader in AI systems for enterprise, announced today the appointment of Former US Ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides as a Board Member.
  • In his role, Nides will advise on the company's continued expansion into the enterprise market in North America.
  • AI21 goes beyond the initial AI hype to create reliable and scalable tools for real-world applications," said Nides.
  • "I am looking forward to bringing a unique perspective to the executive board as AI21 helps our customers and partners advance using state-of-the-art large language models."

Flashpoint Announces New Joint Venture Fund Targeting $150 Million to Invest in Direct Secondaries

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Flashpoint announces its partnership with renowned growth investor, Roman Ivaniuk through the establishment of a joint venture fund to invest in direct secondary opportunities in growth stage companies in Europe.

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  • Flashpoint announces its partnership with renowned growth investor, Roman Ivaniuk through the establishment of a joint venture fund to invest in direct secondary opportunities in growth stage companies in Europe.
  • This is the second Flashpoint fund investing in direct secondaries: the predecessor, Flashpoint Secondary Fund I (“FSF I”), was launched in 2020 and was anchored by the Scheinberg family office.
  • Flashpoint manages five funds: 3 VC funds, 1 Growth Debt Fund, and 1 Direct Secondaries Fund.
  • Michael Szalontay, General Partner at Flashpoint, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Roman Ivaniuk on this innovative joint venture fund.

Mixmax Launches AI-Powered Sales Engagement Tools for Boosting Revenue

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mixmax, the easiest-to-use sales engagement platform, today unveiled AI Compose. This feature leverages cutting-edge generative AI technology to empower sales professionals in creating highly effective and personalized sales emails in a fraction of the time.

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  • Mixmax AI Compose powered by generative AI is now available, offering revenue teams a faster way to craft high-performing sales emails
    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mixmax, the easiest-to-use sales engagement platform, today unveiled AI Compose.
  • "Mixmax AI is a game-changer for revenue teams," says Olof Mathé, CEO & co-founder of Mixmax.
  • "Mixmax AI is a game-changer for revenue teams," says Olof Mathé, CEO & co-founder of Mixmax.
  • Mixmax AI Compose is now available for revenue teams looking to elevate their sales engagement strategies.

Guesty Chooses AU10TIX for Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AU10TIX, a global technology leader in identity verification and management, today announced that Guesty, the leading property management platform for the short-term rental and hospitality industry, has selected AU10TIX's fully automated identity verification (IDV) solution to help meet global regulatory requirements and minimize fraud risk.

Key Points: 
  • AU10TIX will empower Guesty to automate its IDV processes, eliminating manual procedures and reducing fraud risk.
  • Guesty offers a complete solution to manage the complex needs of property managers and hospitality professionals in all category segments.
  • "AU10TIX is the go-to identity verification solution for the hospitality industry, with a client base that includes the biggest names in the sector," said Ben Sand, VP of Global Operations, Guesty.
  • AU10TIX's extensive identity verification expertise stems from its legacy in airport security and border control, dating back to the 1980s.

AI21 Labs Raises $155 Million to Bring Reliable AI to the Enterprise

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI21 Labs, a leader in AI and large language models (LLMs), announced today the closing of $155 million in Series C funding to accelerate the growth of its highly accurate text-based generative AI services for enterprises. Investors include Walden Catalyst, Pitango, SCB10X, b2venture, Samsung Next and Prof. Amnon Shashua with participation from Google and NVIDIA. The new funding brings the company's total capital raised to $283 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion, further strengthening AI21 Labs as a leader among generative AI unicorns.

Key Points: 
  • The new funding brings the company's total capital raised to $283 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion, further strengthening AI21 Labs as a leader among generative AI unicorns.
  • Founded in 2017 by AI luminaries Prof. Amnon Shasuha, Prof. Yoav Shoham, and Ori Goshen, AI21 Labs was one of the first to bring generative AI to the masses.
  • We believe that the impact of AI21 Labs growth plans would be of a global scale and quite soon."
  • "The innovative work by the AI21 Labs team will help enterprises accelerate productivity and efficiency with generative AI-based systems that are accurate, trustworthy, and reliable."

INTO and Angel Host Join Forces to Launch INTO GUESTY: The AI-Powered Customer Service Solution for Short-Term Rentals

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Effortless Responses: By generating accurate, well-formulated answers to guest inquiries directly from the Guesty inbox, saving time and providing comprehensive support.

Key Points: 
  • Effortless Responses: By generating accurate, well-formulated answers to guest inquiries directly from the Guesty inbox, saving time and providing comprehensive support.
  • Multilingual Mastery: Overcoming language barriers, by communicating with guests in their preferred language, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.
  • As both a distributor and an active user of INTO GUESTY, Angel Host is delighted to deliver this game-changing solution to property managers around the world.
  • INTO GUESTY represents a significant advancement in AI-powered solutions for short-term rentals, enabling property managers to maximize their revenue potential while providing exceptional service.

INTO and Angel Host Join Forces to Launch INTO GUESTY: The AI-Powered Customer Service Solution for Short-Term Rentals

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Effortless Responses: By generating accurate, well-formulated answers to guest inquiries directly from the Guesty inbox, saving time and providing comprehensive support.

Key Points: 
  • Effortless Responses: By generating accurate, well-formulated answers to guest inquiries directly from the Guesty inbox, saving time and providing comprehensive support.
  • Multilingual Mastery: Overcoming language barriers, by communicating with guests in their preferred language, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.
  • As both a distributor and an active user of INTO GUESTY, Angel Host is delighted to deliver this game-changing solution to property managers around the world.
  • INTO GUESTY represents a significant advancement in AI-powered solutions for short-term rentals, enabling property managers to maximize their revenue potential while providing exceptional service.

BabyQuip Strategically Partners with SlumberPod and Celebrates Second Annual Quality Provider Month

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

BabyQuip is also hosting a lineup of events and perks for its Quality Provider community throughout October as part of its annual Quality Provider Month.

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  • BabyQuip is also hosting a lineup of events and perks for its Quality Provider community throughout October as part of its annual Quality Provider Month.
  • In addition, the brand will treat Quality Providers to an exclusive demonstration of its latest product innovation, the SlumberPod 3.0.
  • In appreciation of its Quality Provider community, Baby Quip has designated October as Quality Provider Month.
  • Proceeds from BabyQuips limited-edition Quality Provider Month 2022 apparel line will benefit the National Diaper Bank Network.

Flashpoint Venture Capital Launches an Office in New York to Support Its US Activity

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Flashpoints New York office will be managed by Tony Fedorov , Partner at Flashpoint, who has been managing Flashpoints operations in Israel.

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  • Flashpoints New York office will be managed by Tony Fedorov , Partner at Flashpoint, who has been managing Flashpoints operations in Israel.
  • Alex Konoplyasty, General Partner at Flashpoint commented: The opening of our New York office is a very natural step in our growth plans.
  • This latest investment office opening in New York increases Flashpoint presence to 7 cities, complementing existing offices in London, Warsaw, Budapest, Riga, Tel-Aviv and Nicosia.
  • Flashpoint manages six venture funds: four VC funds, a Venture Debt Fund, and a Secondary Fund.