Worldview

World View Expands into Indo-Pacific with $25M Strategic Investment

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Air, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, University of Melbourne, HAP, Partnership, Research, University, Engineering, Indo-Pacific, SNC, Multimedia, Worldview

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430194762/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430194762/en/
    World View's Stratollite system, a stratospheric high-altitude platform (HAP), is prepared to launch from Page, Arizona.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The strategic investment from Breakthrough Victoria will enable World View to establish a regional Indo-Pacific headquarters in Melbourne.
  • The Indo-Pacific business will operate as World View Indo-Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary that will allow World View to pursue new customers and access new markets while benefitting from local talent, technology and capital.
  • This investment is part of World View’s recently announced multi-close strategic Series D funding round, led by SNC, that saw participation from both new and existing investors.

World View Secures Strategic Series D Funding Led by SNC

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Defense, Other Defense, Finance, Professional Services, Homeland Security, Aerospace, Manufacturing, HAP, NOAA, Multimedia, United States Air Force, SNC, NASA, ISR, Aviation, IAS, Series, Boeing, Worldview, Security, Altitude, Partnership, Management

World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, announces the successful opening and initial funding of a Series D round.

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  • World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, announces the successful opening and initial funding of a Series D round.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This strategic investment builds upon the multi-year strategic partnership initiated in 2022 between World View and SNC.
  • As part of the Series D funding round, two notable individuals join the World View Board of Directors.
  • “SNC is committed to quality and excellence in performance, and we look forward to enhancing this much-needed capability in coordination with World View."

IMCO releases World View 2024

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
CHIPS, IRA, Artificial intelligence, Worldview, IMCO, Research, Cryptocurrency

IMCO releases World View 2024, charting a year of transformative developments, from shifting US-China relations to breakthroughs in AI technology and their implications for long-term investors

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  • IMCO releases World View 2024, charting a year of transformative developments, from shifting US-China relations to breakthroughs in AI technology and their implications for long-term investors
    TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2024 /CNW/ - The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario ("IMCO") today released its World View 2024, a report that pinpoints four key developments in a rapidly evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical environment that are shaping the investment landscape in the years ahead.
  • The IMCO World View 2024 builds on the foundational research laid out in its inaugural 2023 report , which defined the global trends that will most impact clients' assets and the accompanying implications for investors.
  • The year of artificial intelligence ("AI"): The rapid adoption and integration of AI technology across markets and industries signals a transformative era, creating new investment opportunities.
  • To learn more about why these developments are consequential for investors, including the potential opportunities investors might consider seizing, and risks they should mitigate, read the full IMCO World View 2024 .

Compugen Welcomes Kara Rudy as Vice President, Marketing

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Research, Worldview, Software as a service, Consultant, Cancer, Data, Acquisition, CMO, Marketing, Compugen, Growth

RICHMOND HILL, ON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compugen Inc., the nation's largest privately-owned and operated Technology Ally, is pleased to announce MarketDesign Consulting Founder + CMO Kara Rudy has officially joined Compugen Inc. as its new Vice President, Marketing, effective January 1.

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  • RICHMOND HILL, ON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compugen Inc., the nation's largest privately-owned and operated Technology Ally, is pleased to announce MarketDesign Consulting Founder + CMO Kara Rudy has officially joined Compugen Inc. as its new Vice President, Marketing, effective January 1.
  • Instrumental in the new brand, website, and World View portfolio refresh for Compugen Inc. that launched in late 2023, Kara and her team at MarketDesign have been consultants working closely with Compugen Inc. for two years.
  • I'm excited to continue to support Compugen Inc., and join the Compugen Group of Companies in an official capacity.
  • Reporting to Terry, Kara will foster connections across teams, departments, partners, and stakeholders with a focus on modern marketing and building data-driven go-to-market strategies.

Compugen Welcomes Kara Rudy as Vice President, Marketing

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Research, Worldview, Software as a service, Consultant, Cancer, Data, Acquisition, CMO, Marketing, Compugen, Growth

RICHMOND HILL, ON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compugen Inc., the nation's largest privately-owned and operated Technology Ally, is pleased to announce MarketDesign Consulting Founder + CMO Kara Rudy has officially joined Compugen Inc. as its new Vice President, Marketing, effective January 1.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND HILL, ON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compugen Inc., the nation's largest privately-owned and operated Technology Ally, is pleased to announce MarketDesign Consulting Founder + CMO Kara Rudy has officially joined Compugen Inc. as its new Vice President, Marketing, effective January 1.
  • Instrumental in the new brand, website, and World View portfolio refresh for Compugen Inc. that launched in late 2023, Kara and her team at MarketDesign have been consultants working closely with Compugen Inc. for two years.
  • I'm excited to continue to support Compugen Inc., and join the Compugen Group of Companies in an official capacity.
  • Reporting to Terry, Kara will foster connections across teams, departments, partners, and stakeholders with a focus on modern marketing and building data-driven go-to-market strategies.

World View and Leo Holdings Corp. II Intend to Mutually Agree to Terminate Business Combination Agreement

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Technology, Engineering, Transfer, New York Stock Exchange, Acquisition, NYSE, Combination, Worldview, LHC, Wind, Redemption, Leo, Trust, Finance Secretary (India), Accounting, Security (finance), Article

World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, and Leo Holdings Corp. II (NYSE: LHC) (“Leo”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”), announced today that they intend to mutually agree to terminate their previously announced business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”).

Key Points: 
  • World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, and Leo Holdings Corp. II (NYSE: LHC) (“Leo”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”), announced today that they intend to mutually agree to terminate their previously announced business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”).
  • Over the course of 2023, World View received strong interest from potential investors.
  • However, given challenging market conditions, World View and Leo jointly determined that it was the best course of action at this time to not proceed with their previously announced transaction.
  • In view of the expected termination of the Business Combination Agreement, Leo determined that it will not be able to consummate an initial business combination within the time period required by its amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (as amended, the “Articles”).

Capstone Asset Management Launches New Impact Investment Fund Aligned With Christian Values

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Investment company, Worldview, Poverty, Woman, Drug, Capstone

Capstone Holds Initial Close for Capstone Kinvest Impact Fund I Limited Partnership, as a First Step in the Firm's Impact Investing Journey

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  • Capstone Holds Initial Close for Capstone Kinvest Impact Fund I Limited Partnership, as a First Step in the Firm's Impact Investing Journey
    LANGLEY, BC, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Capstone Asset Management Inc. ("Capstone"), a boutique Canadian fund manager, is very pleased to announce the initial closing of the Capstone Kinvest Impact Fund I Limited Partnership ("Capstone Kinvest LP").
  • We are excited to offer investment solutions that have the potential to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while aligning with our Christian values.
  • We anticipate the Capstone Kinvest LP to have a profound and lasting positive impact on the lives of Rwandans."
  • Capstone is actively raising capital for the second and future closings of Capstone Kinvest LP, and expects this to be the first of multiple Capstone Kinvest investment vehicles that will be focused on African development.

World View Names New Chief Financial Officer and Appoints New Member to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Technology, Air, Transport, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Travel, Destinations, Travel, Astronaut, National Aeronautic Association, University, Worldview, Senior, NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, Agriculture, Policy, Risk management, General partnership, Independent director, MBA, Multimedia, Research, Air Line Pilots Association, International, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, International Space University, Former, Accounting, Government, Economics, Organization, Climate change, American Astronautical Society, NASA, Tuskegee University, CFO, Wideman, Management, Communications satellite, Accel, Woman

World View , a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, today announced Stephen Wideman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and former World View Exploration and Tourism Advisory Board (ExTAB) member Lori Garver to its Board of Directors.

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  • World View , a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, today announced Stephen Wideman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and former World View Exploration and Tourism Advisory Board (ExTAB) member Lori Garver to its Board of Directors.
  • Wideman brings three decades of expertise in the financial industry that will help ensure fiscal responsibility to support World View’s enterprise growth initiatives.
  • More recently, Wideman served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Erickson Incorporated, a leading provider of aviation services.
  • World View continues to bring its remote sensing capabilities to new industries and markets around the world.

 World View to Lead Panel on Space Tourism’s Role In Purposeful Travel at SXSW 2023

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Monday, March 13, 2023
Vacation, Other Travel, Transportation, Technology, Destinations, Travel, Other Transport, Satellite, Air, Transport, Other Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Astronaut, Woman, President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Executive, Worldview, United States Navy, Hubble Space Telescope, Amazon, Doctor of Philosophy, Conference, NASA, International Space Station programme, The Explorers Club, NOAA, Former, Multimedia, Challenger Deep, Aircraft, Space Shuttle, International Space Station, USAF, Timeline of the John F. Kennedy presidency (1961), SXSW, CDT, Tourism, Communications satellite, Management, Boeing, Science, Spacelab, Insitu

World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, will participate in a panel discussion at SXSW 2023 in collaboration with several authorities in exploration and space travel that explores space tourism as a medium for purposeful travel to experience our planet more fully.

Key Points: 
  • World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, will participate in a panel discussion at SXSW 2023 in collaboration with several authorities in exploration and space travel that explores space tourism as a medium for purposeful travel to experience our planet more fully.
  • The session, Exploring–and Experiencing–Earth via Space Tourism, will take place on Wednesday, March 15, at 4:00 p.m. CDT as part of the conference’s Travel & Leisure track.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005166/en/
    World View to Lead Panel on Space Tourism’s Role In Purposeful Travel at SXSW 2023 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Bringing together leaders at the forefront of space exploration and expedition travel, the panel invites attendees to learn about emerging capabilities in space tourism and the transformative power of the final frontier.
  • Ryan M. Hartman, President & Chief Executive Officer of World View: Ryan M. Hartman is the president and chief executive officer of World View.

Stratospheric Exploration Leader World View Names Ian Thomas As Chief Revenue Officer

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Monday, February 27, 2023
Robotics, Air, Technology, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Drones, LHC, Policy, NYSE, Worldview, United Kingdom, Boeing, Government, Pentagon, SPAC, Sale, Multimedia, Airline

World View , a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, today announced the appointment of Ian Thomas as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Key Points: 
  • World View , a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, today announced the appointment of Ian Thomas as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • “I’m honored to join the World View team during this exciting time of dynamic growth for the company and for the global remote sensing market,” said Thomas.
  • “World View’s technologies bring critical capability to a wide range of government and industry customers across an expanding field of use cases.
  • To learn more about World View’s expertise pioneering the stratospheric economy, visit worldview.space .