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Sodexo announces the composition of Pluxee’s future Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Proposed Board members bring highly relevant leadership experience, acquired both in large publicly listed companies and start-ups.

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  • Proposed Board members bring highly relevant leadership experience, acquired both in large publicly listed companies and start-ups.
  • Issy-les-Moulineaux, December 13, 2023 - The future Board combines substantial global leadership experience, spanning from technology start-ups to major publicly listed companies, and strong expertise in areas such as digital, data management, cybersecurity, payment, and human resources.
  • The Executive Chair of the Board will be Didier Michaud-Daniel.
  • The Board will include four representatives of the Bellon family, as well as five independent directors, as follows:
    Sophie Bellon, Sodexo’s Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer;
    François-Xavier Bellon, Chairman of the Management Board of Bellon S.A.;
    Laszlo Szabo, Co-Founder and CEO of start-up Kiln.

New to The Street TV Features Five Corporate Guest Interviews, Episode 537 Airs on the FOX Business Network, Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:30 PM PT

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Grant provides a corporate overview and talks about organic growth as the Company consolidates all its subsidiaries as "OneFirm."

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  • Grant provides a corporate overview and talks about organic growth as the Company consolidates all its subsidiaries as "OneFirm."
  • What makes RELI different is that they acquire well-run agencies but allow them to maintain their successful business operations without disruptive and massive immediate changes.
  • Any data mining or reselling of information is a significant violation in Switzerland , the strictest privacy law in the world.
  • Viewers, please tune in next time for the newest cybersecurity topic on the "Sekur Privacy & Sekur Security– Weekly Hack" segment.

The 2nd edition of the IFE EdTech Summit returns as part of the IFE Conference 2024

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

MONTERREY, Mexico, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the success of last year's inaugural edition, the IFE EdTech Summit is back as part of the IFE Conference 2024, taking place on January 23, 24, and 25, 2024.

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  • MONTERREY, Mexico, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the success of last year's inaugural edition, the IFE EdTech Summit is back as part of the IFE Conference 2024, taking place on January 23, 24, and 25, 2024.
  • The IFE EdTech Summit experience will include:
    An introduction to over 20 EdTech ventures in the EdTech Park, along with exclusive content for the EdTech community and networking sessions.
  • The IFE EdTech Summit 2024 emerges as a comprehensive platform celebrating innovation and fostering collaboration and sustainable growth in educational technology in the region.
  • Graphic material for the IFE EdTech Summit can be found at: https://tec.rs/IFEConference24

New to The Street TV Announces Its Episode 536 Lineup, Five Corporate Guest Interviews, Broadcasted as Sponsored Program on Bloomberg TV, Tonight, Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 9:30 PM PT

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Grant provides a corporate overview and talks about organic growth as the Company consolidates all its subsidiaries as "OneFirm."

Key Points: 
  • Grant provides a corporate overview and talks about organic growth as the Company consolidates all its subsidiaries as "OneFirm."
  • Any data mining or reselling of information is a significant violation in Switzerland , the strictest privacy law in the world.
  • The Company is offering PROMO CODE: PRIVACY that gives 15% savings toward monthly and yearly subscriptions to any of its services.
  • Viewers, please tune in next time for the newest cybersecurity topic on the "Sekur Privacy & Sekur Security– Weekly Hack" segment.

Air Space Intelligence Secures $34M Series B Financing Led by a16z

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Space Intelligence (ASI), a modern aerospace company addressing the software crisis across commercial and government sectors, announces the completion of a $34 million Series B funding round.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Space Intelligence (ASI), a modern aerospace company addressing the software crisis across commercial and government sectors, announces the completion of a $34 million Series B funding round.
  • This significant financial injection, achieved in less than three weeks, reflects strong support from new investor Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and existing investors, including Bloomberg Beta, Renegade Partners, and Spark Capital.
  • The allocated funds will strategically support the company's continuous growth, foster innovation, and solidify its presence in the government sector.
  • “Over the past three years, ASI has made significant progress by deploying their software to some of the most complex and critical air operations,” stated David Ulevitch, General Partner at a16z.

Canada’s largest climate tech seed fund launches $120M third fund with over $70M in commitments

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Active Impact Investments, Canada’s largest climate tech seed fund, today announced that it has raised more than $70M in commitments for its third fund — moving towards the ultimate fund goal of $120M.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Active Impact Investments, Canada’s largest climate tech seed fund, today announced that it has raised more than $70M in commitments for its third fund — moving towards the ultimate fund goal of $120M.
  • Fondaction labour-sponsored fund returns as a co-anchor and the University of Victoria re-ups for Fund III.
  • Climate change is accelerating faster than ever and continuing to fund solutions is both necessary, and a huge wealth creation opportunity.
  • If you are an accredited investor and want to join Active Impact Investment’s third fund, visit www.activeimpactinvestments.com/investor-signup .

knownwell Raises $20M Series A From A16Z to Scale the First Patient-Centered Healthcare Home For Those With Overweight and Obesity

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

knownwell is founded by Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, who has had lifelong obesity, and Dr. Angela Fitch, the President of the Obesity Medicine Association.

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  • knownwell is founded by Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, who has had lifelong obesity, and Dr. Angela Fitch, the President of the Obesity Medicine Association.
  • "Obesity is perhaps our country's greatest healthcare challenge, from both a clinical and cost perspective,” said Vineeta Agarwala, General Partner at A16Z.
  • “Patients with overweight and obesity know how hard it is to find comprehensive, insurance-based, non-stigmatizing and clinically-based healthcare.
  • knownwell makes weight-inclusive healthcare more accessible by accepting patient insurance to provide full suite care without membership fees.

University of Phoenix Supports Arizona Diamondbacks® Winter Classic Celebration

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

University of Phoenix is proud to support the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Winter Classic event each year with employee volunteers and as the presenting partner.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to support the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Winter Classic event each year with employee volunteers and as the presenting partner.
  • The 26th annual D-backs Winter Classic, presented by University of Phoenix, took place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13.
  • Event coordinators estimate 120 University of Phoenix, Phoenix-based employees volunteered alongside D-backs players, coaches and staff for the celebration.
  • “The University of Phoenix takes great pride in continuing our commitment to the Winter Classic for yet another year," shared John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer.

Lightmatter Accelerates Growth and Expands Photonic Chip Deployments With $155M in New Funding; Now Valued at $1.2B

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

With this round, Lightmatter has raised over $420 million to date and is now valued at over $1.2B.

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  • With this round, Lightmatter has raised over $420 million to date and is now valued at over $1.2B.
  • This new financing allows the company to expedite growth to meet the increasing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) from AI innovators.
  • Lightmatter plans to expand its world-class team and office footprint, while accelerating its ability to provide customers increased performance on the most advanced AI workloads.
  • He brings over 20 years of semiconductor industry experience to Lightmatter and was most recently Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Dialog Semiconductor.

Elwood Appoints Chris Lawn CEO

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elwood Technologies ("Elwood" or "the Company"), a leading platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset markets and liquidity venues, today announced that Chris Lawn has been appointed CEO.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elwood Technologies ("Elwood" or "the Company"), a leading platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset markets and liquidity venues, today announced that Chris Lawn has been appointed CEO.
  • Chris is taking over from outgoing CEO James Stickland, who led the company through its $70m Series A funding round in 2022.
  • Chris Lawn said: "I am honoured to be appointed as the new CEO of Elwood.
  • James Stickland said: "It has been a privilege to lead Elwood through its startup phase, and I am excited to welcome Chris as the new CEO.