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NACO Launches National Women’s Initiative with Organizations Supporting Women Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today announced the launch of the National Women’s Initiative , a groundbreaking series of projects that will leverage a national network of partner organizations to provide support and education to women entrepreneurs across Canada.

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  • The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today announced the launch of the National Women’s Initiative , a groundbreaking series of projects that will leverage a national network of partner organizations to provide support and education to women entrepreneurs across Canada.
  • The initiative will also provide a platform for educational materials designed to empower women entrepreneurs and investors with the know-how to succeed, as well as share investor and entrepreneur stories to amplify and inspire women in the ecosystem.
  • According to NACO's 2023 report , women now constitute 37% of Canada's angel community, marking a 50% increase from previous years.
  • The National Women's Initiative, powered by NACO, is launching new programs to combat these challenges and enhance capital and opportunities for women entrepreneurs nationwide.

Urban-Air Port® joins forces with NACO To accelerate vertiport integration into airports globally

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Collaboration bolsters Urban-Air Ports' efforts to deploy Next Gen Air One vertiport technology at regional and international airports around the world.

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  • Collaboration bolsters Urban-Air Ports' efforts to deploy Next Gen Air One vertiport technology at regional and international airports around the world.
  • NACO will further support UAP on airport land-use planning, regional vertiport network business modelling, eVTOL demand simulation and surface transport intermodal connectivity modelling.
  • NACO and UAP will also explore special systems for the integration of UAP vertiports to support regulatory pathways for the first use cases: eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) flights to/from airports.
  • NACO recognises UAP's pioneering AirOne vertiport technology, industry-leading experience and proprietary technology as pivotal to the success of the wider adoption of vertiports at airports.

Urban-Air Port® joins forces with NACO To accelerate vertiport integration into airports globally.

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Collaboration bolsters Urban-Air Ports' efforts to deploy Next Gen Air One vertiport technology at regional and international airports around the world.

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  • Collaboration bolsters Urban-Air Ports' efforts to deploy Next Gen Air One vertiport technology at regional and international airports around the world.
  • NACO will further support UAP on airport land-use planning, regional vertiport network business modelling, eVTOL demand simulation and surface transport intermodal connectivity modelling.
  • NACO and UAP will also explore special systems for the integration of UAP vertiports to support regulatory pathways for the first use cases: eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) flights to/from airports.
  • NACO recognises UAP's pioneering AirOne vertiport technology, industry-leading experience and proprietary technology as pivotal to the success of the wider adoption of vertiports at airports.

Christie to serve as official projection partner at the 2023 Australian International Movie Convention

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Annually hosted by NACO (National Association of Cinema Operators-Australasia), the AIMC stands as the exclusive whole-of-industry event on the Australian film industry calendar, offering a unique platform for networking with peers from various sectors, including cinema exhibition, as well as technology and cinema equipment suppliers all under one roof. The highly anticipated event will take place at The Star Gold Coast from October 31 to November 2.

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  • Christie®, the leader in inspiring exceptional experiences, is proud to announce its continuing collaboration with the 2023 Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC) by serving as the event's official projection partner.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with Christie to showcase their latest cinema projection system to the film industry at the AIMC," said Cameron Mitchell, executive director of NACO.
  • As the AIMC's official projection partner, Christie will showcase cutting-edge cinema technologies and solutions that deliver brilliant illumination, advanced electronics and unmatched cinematic performance.
  • At the forefront is the 35,000-lumen Christie CP4435-RGB pure laser cinema projector, illuminating a 12-meter-wide main screen with vivid, lifelike images.

€44M SECOND FUNDRAISING FOR TEHTRIS LED BY JOLT CAPITAL TO SUPPORT ITS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CYBER ATTACKS

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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This is a record breaking second fundraising for companies developing eXtended Detection and Response (XDR) technologies.

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  • This is a record breaking second fundraising for companies developing eXtended Detection and Response (XDR) technologies.
  • TEHTRIS develops and markets the TEHTRIS XDR Platform (eXtended Detection and Response) cyber defense solution that detects and neutralizes known and unknown cyber threats in real-time and without human action in companies and public administrations.
  • The objective is to help companies worldwide to fight against cyber-aggressions such as data hacking or ransomware.
  • TEHTRIS' innovative sensors support operated security service provider partners, who monitor millions of IP addresses and analyze tens of billions of events on systems, networks, and the cloud every week.

NACO, in collaboration with leading academics, investors, and entrepreneurs, releases 2022 Report on Angel Investing in Canada

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) released its Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada .

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) released its Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada .
  • This year's report analyzes Canadian angel investment totaling $262.1 million, a record recovery from 2020s pandemic low of $102.9 million.
  • With input from leading angel organizations and funds across the country, NACOs Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada tracks important investment trends and analyzes the evolution of angel investing within Canadas innovation economy to inform program and policy development.
  • More than 40 organizations and firms from across Canadas innovation ecosystem supported the data collection, development and review of this years report.

Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management Can Greatly Optimize Blood Bank Operations: Raj Chowdhury

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Saturday, September 17, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blood donation and transfusion are critical components in the medical supply chain system of any nation. Statistics suggest a person requires blood every 2 seconds, and one in seven entrants to the hospital needs a blood transfusion. HashCash Chief Raj Chowdhury highlights how blockchain's potential in streamlining supply chain operations can be applied to improving the operational efficiency of blood banks in nations around the world.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blood donation and transfusion are critical components in the medical supply chain system of any nation.
  • Statistics suggest a person requires blood every 2 seconds, and one in seven entrants to the hospital needs a blood transfusion.
  • HashCash Chief Raj Chowdhury highlights how blockchain's potential in streamlining supply chain operations can be applied to improving the operational efficiency of blood banks in nations around the world.
  • The accumulated blood reaches patients through complex blood supply chain networks, often spanning thousands of miles.

NACO reports a 50% increase in women angel participation and a rebound with $262.1 million of angel investments

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Over the past 12 years, Canadian angel investors have invested a cumulative $1.38 billion, with $102.9 million invested in 2020 and $163.9 million invested in 2019.

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  • Over the past 12 years, Canadian angel investors have invested a cumulative $1.38 billion, with $102.9 million invested in 2020 and $163.9 million invested in 2019.
  • This evidence-based report analyzes the evolution of angel investing within Canadas innovation economy and informs program and policy development.
  • In 2021, women angel investor participation rose to 27% compared to 24% in 2020, an approximate 60% increase from 2019 and 2018.
  • 53% increase in the number of investments with angel organizations facilitating 635 investments, compared with 416 in 2020.

Commissioner Calvert Nationally Recognized For Innovative Trash Collection and Urban Farm Programs

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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"This effective work not only helped improve the neighborhood, but it saved county taxpayers significant dollars," Commissioner Calvert said.

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  • "This effective work not only helped improve the neighborhood, but it saved county taxpayers significant dollars," Commissioner Calvert said.
  • Watch a video documenting Commissioner Calvert's work in the Camelot neighborhood: https://youtu.be/VPqHPkcFbcQ )
    Camelot II had illegal dumping issues since the late 1990s.
  • NACO is nationally recognizing Commissioner Calvert for his leadership in improving food security for thousands of Bexar County residents during the pandemic.
  • Commissioner Calvert challenged Commissioner Kevin Wolff, who said a food source program was unnecessary.

GERMITEC pursues its ambitious business expansion with a financing round of €11 million from leading French investors in the health sector

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Beyond this expansion, the Company will continue to structure its operations and lead innovation in the ultrasound probe HLD market.

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  • Beyond this expansion, the Company will continue to structure its operations and lead innovation in the ultrasound probe HLD market.
  • We were very impressed and quickly convinced by the work accomplished by GERMITEC and the great opportunity that can be materialized with this financing.
  • Degroux Brugre (Jrmie Swiecznik, Benot Courtet) and Mermoz (Tristan Segonds et lanore Griffiths) law firms also advised the new investors.
  • Without proper disinfection, as outlined in the Spaulding classification4, routine examinations can put patients health at risk, including long-term HPV infections5.