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Voyager Ventures Closes Select Fund I to Invest in the Next Generation of Climate Tech

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Ventures, the VC firm investing in early-stage climate technology companies in North America and Europe, today announced the close of Voyager Partners Select I, LP at $100 million. This announcement follows Voyager's $100M Fund I in April 2022, landing a total of $200M to date to fund the future of a decarbonized global economy. While investment in climate tech decreased in 2023, Voyager's new fund signals ongoing interest from limited partners (LPs) in backing climate tech startups, solidifying Voyager's standing and expertise in partnering with ambitious founders building the future of energy, transportation, materials and carbon removal. Notably, both Voyager's Fund I and Select I were oversubscribed, emphasizing the demand for climate investment opportunities.

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  • Notably, both Voyager's Fund I and Select I were oversubscribed, emphasizing the demand for climate investment opportunities.
  • "We are excited to put the Select I fund to work in accelerating the commercial scale of climate tech companies poised for market dominance.
  • The energy transition is a generational opportunity and forward-thinking investors recognize the potential for robust returns in climate tech," said Sierra Peterson, Founding Partner at Voyager.
  • "Participating in Voyager Ventures' Select I Fund, and working with Sarah and Sierra, is a strategic move toward smart business.

The Journey Venture Studio Appoints First Four Board Members

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Monday, July 24, 2023

PHOENIX, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Journey Venture Studio announced today the appointment of the first four members to its board of directors. Each board member was sought out as a mission-aligned partner as the studio prepares to launch its first Founder in Residence Cohort.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Journey Venture Studio announced today the appointment of the first four members to its board of directors.
  • The first four board members include:
    Justin Bayless, Former CEO of Bayless Integrated Healthcare, Founder & CEO of Ten Figures, and Founder & President of The Journey Venture Studio
    All board members have extensive knowledge of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and healthcare.
  • "With the support of these experienced board members we are able to hit the ground running and quickly grow the scale and impact of The Journey Venture Studio," said Mark Moeremans, Managing Director of The Journey.
  • The Journey Venture Studio is a mission-driven venture studio building disruptive healthcare companies in partnership with the next generation of diverse founders.

XSOLIS to Speak at the 2022 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference in New Orleans

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XSOLIS, the artificial intelligence (AI) technology company creating a more efficient healthcare system, announced today that Chief Medical Officer Heather Bassett, M.D. will speak at the 2022 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference (LPAC), November 16-18, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bassett will be joined by Dr. Ariana Peters, medical director, care management physician advisor at Mayo Clinic, to explore the impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery and operations and how AI can be harnessed to streamline workflows and improve communication with payers.

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  • will speak at the 2022 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference (LPAC), November 16-18, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • As a platinum sponsor, XSOLIS is hosting a number of activities throughout the three-day event.
  • Additionally, XSOLIS is hosting a happy hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 17,at the Hyatt Regency Club.
  • To learn about additional opportunities to connect with XSOLIS at the 2022 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference, visit https://www.xsolis.com/lpac-2022 .

 Family Life Academy Charter Schools Add PowerSchool Solutions to Amplify Blended and Social-Emotional Learning Capabilities

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Friday, April 22, 2022

While we adopted PowerSchool SIS to streamline our student information and data collection, this decision has helped us explore ways to leverage technology more effectively throughout our network, said Renee Willemsen-Goode, Chief Academic Officer, Family Life Academy Charter Schools.

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  • While we adopted PowerSchool SIS to streamline our student information and data collection, this decision has helped us explore ways to leverage technology more effectively throughout our network, said Renee Willemsen-Goode, Chief Academic Officer, Family Life Academy Charter Schools.
  • Family Life Academy Charter Schools is a prime example of an organization that realized the multiplicative force of combining PowerSchool solutions to leverage their ability to integrate with one another, said Craig Greenseid, Chief Revenue Officer, PowerSchool.
  • We are delighted our solutions are continuing to help them improve student achievement, behavior, and the overall academic process, and look forward to supporting Family Life Academy Charter Schools for years to come.
  • PowerSchool.

AGF Announces Extension of its Private Alternatives Platform

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

We continue to look to strategically deploy our capital and diversify our relationships within the private marketplace, and with First Ascent we are expanding our private alternatives platform to include private equity and venture capital opportunities focused on the venture growth, and growth equity segments.

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  • We continue to look to strategically deploy our capital and diversify our relationships within the private marketplace, and with First Ascent we are expanding our private alternatives platform to include private equity and venture capital opportunities focused on the venture growth, and growth equity segments.
  • Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm.
  • AGF has investment operations and client servicing teams on the ground in North America, Europe and Asia.
  • With over $42 billion in total assets under management and fee-earning assets, AGF serves more than 700,000 investors.

Star Mountain Capital Closes its Oversubscribed SBIC Fund at $290 Million Including SBA Leverage

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

This fund provides Star Mountain with additional capital to make value-added debt and equity investments in established U.S. small and medium-size businesses that generally have between $15 million and $250 million in annual revenues.

Key Points: 
  • This fund provides Star Mountain with additional capital to make value-added debt and equity investments in established U.S. small and medium-size businesses that generally have between $15 million and $250 million in annual revenues.
  • We are honored and delighted to have such strategic and high caliber investors to partner with us and the SBA in our SBIC fund, said Brett Hickey, Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO.
  • Our team at Magnetar has known the Star Mountain team for many years and we are delighted to make this strategic investment with them.
  • Star Mountain and the SBIC program is a winning combination for investors, businesses owners, and the US economy.