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VentureLab Announces Third Annual "Ready, Set, Startup!" Gala to Launch K-12 Girls into Entrepreneurship

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, VentureLab announced its third annual gala, "Ready, Set, Startup!" will take place the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the new Atlassian campus in East Austin, in support of VentureLab's mission to create the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers by making entrepreneurial education accessible to all youth.

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VentureLab announced its third annual gala, "Ready, Set, Startup!"
will take place the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the new Atlassian campus in East Austin.
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, VentureLab announced its third annual gala, " Ready, Set, Startup! "
"Encouraging girls and underrepresented youth to pursue entrepreneurship is a cause very near and dear to us, our family and our broader community."

Academy Award-winning Actress and Activist Laura Dern Joins Forces with UNest to Support How Parents Save and Invest for Their Children

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

UNest , a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future, has announced its partnership with Academy Award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern.

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UNest , a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future, has announced its partnership with Academy Award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern.
UNest has added over 650,000 parents and children to its platform since launching its iOS and Android apps in 2020.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622310559/en/
Academy Award-winning Actress and Activist Laura Dern (Photo: Business Wire)
As a proud mother and advocate for children's well-being, Laura Dern is passionate about promoting solutions that address the financial challenges faced by parents.
Recognizing UNest's mission to democratize access to simple, cost-effective financial solutions, Dern was immediately drawn to the company's mission.

American Banker announces finalists for The Most Influential Women in Fintech award, celebrating female founders and thought leaders in financial technology

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Banker, Arizent's essential resource for senior executives in financial services, has released the list of finalists for the new recognition program, The Most Influential Women in Fintech.

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The award honors women leaders in the fintech community who are paving the way for the industry's future while championing critical issues like diversity, inclusion and mentorship.
The inaugural list of finalists includes 20 women leaders from organizations that vary in size and business concentration.
"It's no secret that women are underrepresented in the C-suites of financial technology companies, so we're shining a spotlight on standout women in the sector," says Penny Crosman, Executive Editor, Technology at American Banker.
"These are incredible leaders driving innovation and creating a more diverse, inclusive industry, and they should be recognized for their achievements."

UNest Partners with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation for Holiday Giving Campaign

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

UNest , a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids future, today announced a charitable initiative in partnership with The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation .

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UNest , a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids future, today announced a charitable initiative in partnership with The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation .
Established by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, the Foundations mission is to create pathways for underserved youth to achieve their full potential.
Every child deserves equal opportunities for success, which is a core mission for both UNest and The Shaquille ONeal Foundation, said UNest founder and CEO Ksenia Yudina, CFA.
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation creates pathways for underserved youth, helping them achieve their full potential.

Hello Divorce Closes $3.25M in Oversubscribed Seed Round to Disrupt the Broken Divorce Process

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Divorce, the leading legal fintech platform for affordable, less-stressful divorces, today announced a seed investment of $3.25 million led by The Artemis Fund, which invests in female founders that are modernizing and diversifying wealth. The round includes capital from existing pre-seed investors Lightbank, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Gaingels, CEAS Investments and Jack Newton, the CEO and Co-Founder of Clio, and new investors CMFG Ventures Discovery Fund, Pitbull Ventures, Chaos Ventures, and Sand Hill Angels. With this round of funding, Hello Divorce will develop its modular platform to scale to a broader range of customers and innovate tech in key areas of opportunity in the family law space to solve problems throughout the lifecycle of divorce.

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With this round of funding, Hello Divorce will develop its modular platform to scale to a broader range of customers and innovate tech in key areas of opportunity in the family law space to solve problems throughout the lifecycle of divorce.
"At its core, Hello Divorce allows people to take better care of themselves and their families during and after a divorce, regardless of income.
With this funding, we will expand access to an easier, kinder, and less expensive pathway to divorce one that's rooted in fairness."
Hello Divorce is fixing the broken and expensive divorce process with a combination of software and accessible, easy-to-understand, affordable legal services.

CNote Closes Series A Investment, Cementing the Women-Led Impact Platform's Leadership in Closing the US Wealth Gap Through Financial Innovation

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Monday, September 19, 2022

"By pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into undercapitalized communities, CNote is activating corporate dollars for systemic change while minimizing risk."

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"By pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into undercapitalized communities, CNote is activating corporate dollars for systemic change while minimizing risk."
The Series A investment will enable CNote to advance its technology, expand its sales team and deepen its network of community financial institutions.
We are thrilled to partner with Catherine and Yuliya [Tarasava, CNote co-founder] in leading the Series A round for CNote."
CNote , co-founded by Catherine Berman and Yuliya Tarasava, is a women-led impact platform on a mission to close the wealth gap through financial innovation.

UNest Launches First of its Kind Crypto Solution for Families

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

In addition to the companys existing lineup of managed portfolios, parents can now add crypto to their childs UNest account.

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In addition to the companys existing lineup of managed portfolios, parents can now add crypto to their childs UNest account.
Additionally, more than half indicated that they would like to incorporate crypto into their childs portfolio alongside traditional assets such as ETFs.
We know from speaking with our community that Millennials and younger generations are bullish on crypto, said UNest Founder and CEO, Ksenia Yudina.
With the addition of UNest Crypto, parents now have the opportunity to incorporate digital assets as part of a holistic financial plan.

Naborforce Closes $9M Series A Financing Round Led by Translink Capital to Support Independent Living for Older Adults

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Monday, August 15, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Naborforce, a high-growth elder tech company that connects older adults to a network of trusted "Nabors" for on-demand support and social engagement, today announced the closing of a $9 million Series A financing round led by Translink Capital.

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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Naborforce, a high-growth elder tech company that connects older adults to a network of trusted "Nabors" for on-demand support and social engagement, today announced the closing of a $9 million Series A financing round led by Translink Capital.
Translink Capital, a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, is joined by existing investors Claritas Capital, The Artemis Fund, and TechStars.
"We are excited to have Translink Capital as our partner during this next phase of Naborforce's growth," said Paige Wilson, CEO and founder of Naborforce.
"Translink Capital firmly believes in the power of connection to address some of the world's most pressing challenges," said Eric Hsia, Managing Director of Translink Capital.

Payverse Inc Announces the Opening of its Seed Round of Funding

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Monday, July 11, 2022

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SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Payverse, a leading payment processor focusing on enabling global commerce via emerging technologies, today announced a new funding round led by The Artemis Fund with Alpha Ascent Ventures, Frank Mastrangelo, Mary Wieler, and Jonathan Palmer. "The Artemis Fund invests in phenomenal female talent modernizing and diversifying wealth. Payverse is poised to transform the payments industry by making it easier and more cost-effective for businesses and consumers to transact globally. We are proud to lead the company's seed round which includes other top FinTech experts and industry leaders," said Stephanie Campbell, General Partner at The Artemis Fund.

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Payverse announces its seed funding round led by The Artemis Fund.
Payverse is poised to transform the payments industry by making it easier and more cost-effective for businesses and consumers to transact globally.
We are proud to lead the company's seed round which includes other top FinTech experts and industry leaders," said Stephanie Campbell, General Partner at The Artemis Fund.
We will continue to enable untapped markets and emerging technologies for businesses and consumers," said Sandra Blair, CEO of Payverse.

UNest Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

We are extremely excited to welcome Mike to the UNest family, said Ksenia Yudina, Founder and CEO of UNest.

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We are extremely excited to welcome Mike to the UNest family, said Ksenia Yudina, Founder and CEO of UNest.
As part of his responsibilities at UNest, Doniger will be assuming the role of Managing Director of UNest Securities, the companys broker-dealer arm.
He joins from Truebill, where he oversaw digital media buying and helped implement key creative production and data analytics processes for the growth team.
UNest leadership team includes senior team members from Acorns, Marqeta, and Capital Group.