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Alate Partners Promotes Courtney Cooper to Partner

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Toronto, ON, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alate Partners , a leading early-stage venture capital fund specializing in real estate technology, is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Cooper as Partner.

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  • Toronto, ON, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alate Partners , a leading early-stage venture capital fund specializing in real estate technology, is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Cooper as Partner.
  • Alate was initially launched as a partnership between Relay Ventures and Dream in 2018. Cooper joined the firm soon after as the Director of Corporate Development and quickly climbed the ranks to Principal before being named Partner.
  • “I am proud of what we have built to date, and I am honoured to take on this role as we collectively work to propel the real estate industry forward,” says Courtney Cooper, Partner, Alate Partners.
  • “Courtney’s outstanding leadership and her track record of success in real estate technology investing is unparalleled,” says John Albright, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Relay Ventures.

The Commonwealth of Dominica offers South African viable growth opportunities

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Friday, September 29, 2023

The Commonwealth of Dominica offers a Programme for South African businesspersons to grow and succeed.

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  • The Commonwealth of Dominica offers a Programme for South African businesspersons to grow and succeed.
  • South African entrepreneur Athi Rwexu's journey from local startup founder to global success story highlights the challenges faced by small businesses in South Africa.
  • South Africa's tax policies and business regulations often hinder the growth of startups, pushing them to explore more conducive environments abroad.
  • CBI programmes, commonly offered by several Caribbean nations, present an appealing opportunity for South African small business owners seeking stability and growth.

"Think Business, Think Hong Kong" drives French businesses to tap Asian opportunities via Hong Kong

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

HONG KONG, Sept 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) mega promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was held on 19 September in Paris, France.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) mega promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was held on 19 September in Paris, France.
  • They discussed the global economic outlook, advantages Hong Kong offers international businesses to achieve global success and how businesses can tap Asian opportunities via Hong Kong.
  • Supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a Hong Kong Cafe was set up at the symposium, offering participants a taste of Hong Kong.
  • It was attended by some 300 prominent business leaders, government officials and representatives from the Hong Kong and French business communities.

Artemis Announces Two Key Strategic Hires

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Welcoming Darcey O'Halloran as the new Talent Operating Partner and Cheryl Xiang as a member of the Investment team, Artemis continues its commitment to drive value and innovation in the Industrial Tech sector.

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  • Welcoming Darcey O'Halloran as the new Talent Operating Partner and Cheryl Xiang as a member of the Investment team, Artemis continues its commitment to drive value and innovation in the Industrial Tech sector.
  • Darcey O'Halloran, with her seasoned expertise in strategy, talent, and leadership consultation, will be stepping into the role of Talent Operating Partner.
  • O'Halloran's broad spectrum of experience makes her an invaluable asset to the Artemis team.
  • With the addition of O'Halloran and Xiang, Artemis is poised to bolster its position further in the market.

Finquest Welcomes Alain Vincent Fontaine as Chairman of the Board

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

LONDON, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finquest, a fintech company that sources proprietary deals for Private Equity and Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions in the lower- and mid-market, announced today that Alain Vincent Fontaine has been elected as the Chairman of the Board. Alain has been a director on the board since 2018 and brings over 30 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and corporate governance.

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  • LONDON, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finquest , a fintech company that sources proprietary deals for Private Equity and Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions in the lower- and mid-market, announced today that Alain Vincent Fontaine has been elected as the Chairman of the Board.
  • Alain has been a director on the board since 2018 and brings over 30 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and corporate governance.
  • "I am honoured to have been elected as the Chairman of the Finquest Board.
  • Tanguy Lesselin, co-founder and CEO of Finquest, said: "We are delighted to welcome Alain as our new Chairman.

Team True North Expands Roster of Canada’s Top-Performing Tech Companies

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Friday, October 14, 2022

The talent, trust, and technological innovation exemplified by True North companies is a significant competitive advantage.

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  • The talent, trust, and technological innovation exemplified by True North companies is a significant competitive advantage.
  • Team True North is a key pillar of Communitechs refreshed mission and vision recently reshared at its 2022 annual general meeting.
  • Updates to the roster of tech firms on Team True North will be published yearly and include companies that work with innovation hubs across Canadas Tech Network, including MaRS, Invest Ottawa, Platform Calgary, BC Tech Association, Edmonton Unlimited, Tech Alliance, VIATEC and ventureLAB.
  • For more information on Team True North: Canadas top-performing tech companies, please visit communitech.ca/teamtruenorth .

Pantheon Spearheads Initiative Climat International Chapter Launch as It Continues Global Drive for Climate Action

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Pantheon, a leading global private markets investor, is delighted to have led the launch of the new Asia-Pacific chapter of Initiative Climat International (iCI), the global initiative that seeks to harness the collective efforts of private market participants to address climate change and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon global economy.

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  • Pantheon, a leading global private markets investor, is delighted to have led the launch of the new Asia-Pacific chapter of Initiative Climat International (iCI), the global initiative that seeks to harness the collective efforts of private market participants to address climate change and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon global economy.
  • Jie Gong, Pantheon Partner and Co-Chair of its ESG Committee, will chair the Asia-Pacific chapter of the iCI.
  • The launch of iCIs Asia-Pacific chapter was further supported by Eimear Palmer, who joined Pantheon during August as Partner and the firms first Global Head of ESG .
  • Pantheon Ventures (Guernsey) Ltd and a number of other Pantheon entities incorporated in Guernsey are regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

Clearlake Capital Group Announces Senior Promotions and New Additions

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Friday, July 15, 2022

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake"), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced several senior executive promotions and new additions to the Clearlake team.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake"), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced several senior executive promotions and new additions to the Clearlake team.
  • Clearlake recently announced the closing of Clearlake Capital Partners VII with more than $14.1 billion in commitments.
  • Clearlake also announced the following new additions to Clearlake:
    Neeka Choobineh, Senior Associate, joined Clearlake in 2021.
  • Prior to joining Clearlake, she was the Corporate Controller at Saban Capital Group, a private investment firm.

Hywin Holdings Appoints New Independent Director

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Monday, June 27, 2022

SHANGHAI, China, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hywin Holdings Ltd. ("Hywin Wealth", Hywin, or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HYW), a leading independent wealth management service provider in China, today announced that Mr. Vincent Chun Hung Chan has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective June 27, 2022.

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  • SHANGHAI, China, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hywin Holdings Ltd. ("Hywin Wealth", Hywin, or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HYW), a leading independent wealth management service provider in China, today announced that Mr. Vincent Chun Hung Chan has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective June 27, 2022.
  • Mr. Vincent Chun Hung Chan will be serving as an independent non-executive director of the Company.
  • Mr. Chan is currently the President and an Executive Director of the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.
  • Hywin (NASDAQ: HYW) is a leading independent wealth management service provider in China focused on providing asset allocation advisory services and comprehensive financial products to high-net-worth clients.

Team True North: Canada’s Top-Performing Tech Companies

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Team True North exemplifies just how diverse and comprehensive Canadas technology sector is, and it signals to global technology leaders the growing momentum Canadas tech companies are creating across the industry worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Team True North exemplifies just how diverse and comprehensive Canadas technology sector is, and it signals to global technology leaders the growing momentum Canadas tech companies are creating across the industry worldwide.
  • Team True North is a key pillar of Communitechs refreshed mission and vision previously shared at its 2021 annual general meeting.
  • Updates to the roster of tech firms on Team True North will be published regularly and include companies that work with innovation hubs across Canadas Tech Network, including MaRS, Invest Ottawa, Platform Calgary, BC Tech Association, Innovate Edmonton, TechAlliance, Viatec and ventureLAB.
  • For more information on Team True North: Canadas top-performing tech companies, please visit communitech.ca/teamtruenorth .