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Digital Wildcatters Secures $2.5 Million in Funding to Revolutionize the Energy Industry

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Wildcatters, a pioneering community platform for the next generation of energy professionals, announced today that it has successfully closed its seed plus funding round, raising $2.5 million.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Wildcatters, a pioneering community platform for the next generation of energy professionals, announced today that it has successfully closed its seed plus funding round, raising $2.5 million.
  • This milestone underscores the company's commitment to transforming the energy industry through innovative technology, community engagement, and pizza parties.
  • Digital Wildcatters will channel these funds into further developing and commercializing 'Collide,' their professional networking app designed to revolutionize the energy industry.
  • "Our mission is to empower the next generation of energy professionals to advance their careers and collaboratively address the global energy crisis," said Collin McLelland, Co-founder and CEO of Digital Wildcatters.

Collide Capital Announces Close of $66M Fund I, the First VC Fund Simultaneously Backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collide Capital, one of the largest Black-owned first time funds, is supporting intersectional founders solving the next generation of global challenges. Today, Collide Capital announced the close of its $66M Fund I. To date, Collide has backed over 40 companies, of which more than 80% are led by Black, Latinx, or Female Founders.

Key Points: 
  • Collide is the first venture fund to be simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter, and is also anchored by the University of California Endowment.
  • This Fund I is just the beginning for Collide Capital, and we're excited to see what the future holds for them."
  • Collide Capital is anchored by the University of California Endowment, and the first fund to be simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter.
  • To date, Collide Capital has backed over 40 companies, of which 80%+ are led by Black, Latinx, or Female Founders.

Amazon to Invest $150 Million in Funds That Provide Underrepresented Entrepreneurs with Access to Capital

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced Amazon Catalytic Capital, a new initiative to invest $150 million in venture capital (VC) funds, accelerators, incubators, and venture studios that provide funding to entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, primarily at the pre-seed/seed stage of venture capital funding.

Key Points: 
  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced Amazon Catalytic Capital, a new initiative to invest $150 million in venture capital (VC) funds, accelerators, incubators, and venture studios that provide funding to entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, primarily at the pre-seed/seed stage of venture capital funding.
  • In addition to capital, the companies in the funds portfolios will receive mentorship from Amazon executives and gain access to resources to support their business and technical strategy.
  • Historically, underrepresented founders have had less access to startup venture capital and greater difficulties in securing funding to bring ideas to fruition.
  • Amazon Catalytic Capital is the latest in a series of Amazon-sponsored initiatives to boost and support early stage, underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Double JACKs jack the World! World Top DJ "Afrojack" swoop down on DiscoverFeed Metaverse!!

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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It's Afrojack and I cannot wait to party with you on DiscoverFeed Oriental Jack, it's gonna be INSANE Let's go!

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  • It's Afrojack and I cannot wait to party with you on DiscoverFeed Oriental Jack, it's gonna be INSANE Let's go!
  • He is regularly included in DJ Mag's annual Top 100 DJs list, and is also listed in Forbes magazine's "DJ Annual Revenue Ranking".
  • Starting with Oriental Jack, DiscoverFeed will create global night club metaverse and network them around the world.
  • Comprehensive entertainment company that operates DJ schools, DJ events, and a DJ ranking website, centered on the development of "DiscoverFeed," a metaverse platform specializing in dance music.

Bring Home The Heartwarming, Inspirational Family Film Tyson's Run Today

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Tyson's Run, the story of an autistic high school student that strives to pursue his dreams of running the marathon, is available on DVD, Digital, and Video On Demand, starting today. Starring Major Dodson who plays Tyson Hollerman, Rory Cochrane, Amy Smart, and Barkhad Abdi, "Tyson's Run" is about a fifteen-year-old boy, living with autism, who tries to heal the rift between his parents and the emotional distance from his father by giving his unfulfilled father purpose and giving father and son a second chance to put their family bond first.

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  • Mr. Bass, a former staff writer on the sketch comedy series In Living Color and creator of primetime family series Sister, Sister, and Kenan & Kel, created this feel-good, family drama.
  • Now that Universal Pictures Content Group has enthusiastically agreed to bring the film to your home, I am grateful."
  • The film is available to Consumers who will be able to purchase or rent "Tyson's Run."
  • The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango, and DreamWorks Animation Film and Television.

Actor Major Dodson Partners with United Nations for National Autism Awareness Month

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- April is National Autism Awareness Month and Major Dodson, the main character in the new film Tyson's Run produced by Planet 9 Productions tells the story of autistic high school student Tyson Hollerman. Major plays Tyson, an unathletic boy with autism who strives to become an unlikely marathon champion, giving his unfulfilled father purpose and giving father and son a second chance to put their family bond first. Dodson, who has autism, will be using his platform to partner with the United Nations for their World Autism Awareness Day initiative on April 2nd. This year's theme is "Inclusive Quality Education for All" and will be pre-recorded and streamed on the UN's platforms (UNWebTV, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and cable TV) on April 8th.

Key Points: 
  • Dodson, who has autism, will be using his platform to partner with the United Nations for their W orld Autism Awareness Day initiative on April 2nd.
  • National Autism Awareness Month is very important to Major Dodson as he lives with Autism and strives to use his platform to spread awareness.
  • Major Dodson was diagnosed with autism at a very young age and has many accomplishments as an actor including starring as Sam in the "Walking Dead."
  • First introduced in 1972 by the Autism Society, Autism Awareness Month emphasizes the need for public awareness to be more inclusive of autistic individuals among us.

Vinylly Dating App Featured in New TyDi and JES Music Video

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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PHOENIX, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinylly, the dating app that matches users based on music compatibility, was the focus for EDM duo TyDi and JES' music video for their new song Just Believe, which was released on Jan. 14.

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinylly, the dating app that matches users based on music compatibility, was the focus for EDM duo TyDi and JES' music video for their new song Just Believe, which was released on Jan. 14.
  • The music video addresses the obstacles and pitfalls that many singles face as they stumble through the dating world.
  • Just Believeuses Vinylly to make a statement about the impact technology and music play in the modern dating era.
  • tyDi has also collaborated with the Grammy-nominated singer JES, trance music legend Andy Moor, producer Matt Fax and many more.