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Transphorm Announces Low-Cost Driver Solution for SuperGaN FETs

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Transphorm, Inc. (Nasdaq: TGAN)—a global leader in GaN, the future of next generation power systems—released details on a high-performance, low-cost driver solution .

Key Points: 
  • Transphorm, Inc. (Nasdaq: TGAN)—a global leader in GaN, the future of next generation power systems—released details on a high-performance, low-cost driver solution .
  • Unlike competing e-mode GaN solutions that require custom drivers or level shifting circuitry with gate protection devices, Transphorm’s SuperGaN® FETs are known for easy drivability given they pair with off-the-shelf drivers.
  • The newly defined solution uses a high-speed, non-isolated, high-voltage half-bridge gate driver that further reduces total system cost without affecting the GaN FET’s or system’s performance.
  • For more details about the above solution, download the AN0014 application note titled Low Cost, High Density, High Voltage Silicon Driver for Low- to Mid-Power GaN FET Applications here: https://bit.ly/3MTfQtB .

Inaugural Compassionate Counsel Awards Recognize Civil Justice Innovators

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Milestone Charitable Foundation announces the launch of Compassionate Counsel, a distinction awarded annually to a select group of trial lawyers who are innovative in their pursuit of justice. Four exceptional individuals have been named to the award's inaugural 2023 class.

Key Points: 
  • Compassionate Counsel recipients are selected by The Milestone Foundation's board for their unwavering commitment to the tenets of the Seventh Amendment and belief in the fundamental right to justice.
  • As such, the 2023 Compassionate Counsel distinction is awarded to Ben Whitley of Whitley Law Firm, Kim Dougherty of Justice Law Collaborative, LLC, Anna Rol of Baron & Budd, P.C.
  • "Their commitment to their clients and our civil justice system as a whole is admirable, and we could not be more honored to have them make up our inaugural Compassionate Counsel class."
  • For more information about The Milestone Foundation or to nominate someone for next year's Compassionate Counsel awards, visit https://themilestonefoundation.org/compassionate-counsel/ .

Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Awarded Development and Production Support Contract for 15 Additional HawkEye 360 Radio Frequency Geolocation Microsatellites

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Monday, November 14, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has been contracted to support development of Clusters 7 through 11 in the HawkEye 360 radio frequency (RF) geolocation microsatellite constellation. Under the Flex Production program, SFL is designing, assembling, and integrating Cluster 9 at its Toronto headquarters and is providing technical support for the integration of Clusters 7, 8, 10 and 11 at HawkEye 360's new manufacturing facility in Virginia. Each cluster includes three microsatellites.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has been contracted to support development of Clusters 7 through 11 in the HawkEye 360 radio frequency (RF) geolocation microsatellite constellation.
  • SFL then assists the customer in setting up subsequent mass production at their own site or another site.
  • However, development can shift back to SFL when a new spacecraft design or technology update is needed.
  • These missions relate to Earth observation, atmospheric monitoring, ship tracking, communication, radio frequency (RF) geolocation, technology demonstration, space astronomy, solar physics, space plasma, and other scientific research.

International companies join forces to tackle climate change and the degradation of ecosystems on a global scale

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Elaine Ingham, PhDand a network of qualified soil scientists and farmers from around the world .

Key Points: 
  • Elaine Ingham, PhDand a network of qualified soil scientists and farmers from around the world .
  • Their initial project proposal is for a 100-hectare patch of desert land in Nyeri, Kenya.
  • Here, they will create the first"Regenerative Agri-Solar Carbon Farm"designed to regenerate desert sand into healthy, productive soil.
  • Officially launched on Earth Day 2021 (the same day Carbon Capture Shield, Inc was founded), XPRIZE Carbon Removal is a four year global competition.

Aphelion Aerospace welcomes the general public in joining the booming space industry and raises $150K+ on StartEngine

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Aphelion Aerospace is establishing itself as the one-stop-shop for on-demand, low-cost small satellite launch services.

Key Points: 
  • Aphelion Aerospace is establishing itself as the one-stop-shop for on-demand, low-cost small satellite launch services.
  • The founders of Aphelion Aerospace seem to be well aware of the presumably stiff competition and saturated space launch market.
  • Aphelion Aerospace products and the company's launch operations model seem to be well received by their potential US and international customers.
  • With the space industry poised for exponential growth over the coming years, now seems to be the time to be investing in space.

Veritex Holdings, Inc. Announces Acquisition of interLINK, a Technology-Enabled Deposit Gathering and Processing Platform

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

DALLAS, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX) (“Veritex” or the “Company”), the parent holding company for Veritex Community Bank, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire StoneCastle Cash Insured Sweep, LLC (d/b/a as interLINK), a subsidiary of StoneCastle Partners, LLC (“StoneCastle”), primarily for Veritex common stock and cash in a transaction valued at approximately $91 million.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Veritex and interLINK are the perfect fit combining a high-growth commercial bank with a tech-enabled core deposit gathering platform.
  • This core deposit base creates capacity to reliably fund significant multi-year loan growth and optimize overall funding mix over time.
  • Subsequent to the acquisition, Veritex will be able to provide broker/dealers with a range of added services, including private banking, securities lending, and other credit or banking services.
  • Upon close of the transaction, StoneCastle will recognize a taxable sale and will hold a minority stake of approximately 4% in Veritex.

Product Recall: 200 mL Bottles of PC® Black Label Lemon & Ginger Sicilian Soda

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Friday, February 4, 2022

BRAMPTON, ON, Feb. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Out an of an abundance of caution, Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling 200 mL bottles of PC Black Label Lemon & Ginger Sicilian Soda with UPC: 060383021573and best before code of 2023 SE 24, due to the possibility of glass.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, Feb. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Out an of an abundance of caution, Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling 200 mL bottles of PC Black Label Lemon & Ginger Sicilian Soda with UPC: 060383021573and best before code of 2023 SE 24, due to the possibility of glass.
  • The product was sold between September 29, 2021 and February 3, 2022 across Canada at the following stores: Superstore, Fortinos, Loblaw, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Nofrills, Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, ProvigoMC, MaxiMC, AxepMC, IntermarcheMC, Extra Foods, Real Canadian Wholesale Club.
  • Customers can return the product to the place of purchase and the customer service desk will provide a full refund.
  • We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may have caused.

GRID closes $1.3m oversubscribed seed round to unleash the power of no code for video games

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Friday, January 14, 2022

The team is building Breshna , a platform that empowers users to create their own purposeful video games without writing a single line of code.

Key Points: 
  • The team is building Breshna , a platform that empowers users to create their own purposeful video games without writing a single line of code.
  • "Breshna operates at the intersection of 3 exploding tech trends; no-code content creation, serious games and NFTs," said Mariam Nusrat , Founder & CEO of GRID.
  • "Video games are powerful communication tools, but their use has been limited to entertainment due to the cost, skills and time barriers associated with video game creation.
  • Breshna breaks these barriers and empowers a non-tech audience to create purposeful video games at low-cost, with no-code, and at lightning speed.

Plantish Unveils Whole-cut Plant-based Salmon Fillets

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

REHOVOT, Israel, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Israeli foodtech start-up Plantish is giving consumers a first look at its flagship product, a 100% plant-based whole-cut salmon fillet, which mimics cooked salmon in texture, taste, appearance, and structure.

Key Points: 
  • REHOVOT, Israel, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Israeli foodtech start-up Plantish is giving consumers a first look at its flagship product, a 100% plant-based whole-cut salmon fillet, which mimics cooked salmon in texture, taste, appearance, and structure.
  • The first product that Plantish is launching is Plantish Salmon, a fully structured, boneless salmon fillet.
  • Plantish Salmon has the same nutritional value as conventional salmon, and is high in protein, Omega-3s, Omega-6s, and B vitamins.
  • Plantish Salmon will be launching in select pop-up locations by the end of the year.

DreamBox Learning® Readies for Next Phase of Growth with Acquisition by Evergreen Coast Capital

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Monday, November 8, 2021

DreamBox Learning , the leading education technology provider that pioneered intelligent adaptive learning, and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. (Evergreen), investors in software and technology businesses seeking growth and scale, have signed a definitive agreement for Evergreen to acquire a majority stake in DreamBox.

Key Points: 
  • DreamBox Learning , the leading education technology provider that pioneered intelligent adaptive learning, and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. (Evergreen), investors in software and technology businesses seeking growth and scale, have signed a definitive agreement for Evergreen to acquire a majority stake in DreamBox.
  • The deal follows a record year for DreamBox, on target for over $100 million in revenue and nearly 40% growth as K-12 schools accelerate adoption of proven-effective blended learning solutions.
  • SVB Technology Investment Banking is acting as financial advisor to Evergreen Coast Capital Corp.
    To learn more about DreamBox, visit https://www.dreambox.com/ .
  • This investment is being led out of Evergreen Coast Capital Corp., Elliotts Menlo Park affiliate, which focuses on technology investing.