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Sector-Leading Companies to Dominate Healthcare Fundraising in New Year Despite Economic Uncertainties
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A significant number of healthcare companies will face challenges raising capital in the coming year, leading to valuation re-sets and possibly consolidations, according to HSBC’s Venture Healthcare Report: Are we out of the woods yet? Despite venture capital available for investment, investment dollars declined 28%. For the best deals, however, capital remained plentiful with large rounds and valuation step-ups. The report shows that 2024 will bring about further tra
Make-A-Wish® Illinois Partners with the Network of Giving in Illinois
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Make-A-Wish Illinois today announced the launch of a strategic partnership with the Network of Giving for the Illinois market. A powerful hyper-local tool, the Network of Giving is a purpose-driven digital commerce platform that fosters community-minded movement by connecting local consumers and merchants to community organizations – all while creating efficiencies in digital fundraising. “We know that many of our supporters in communities across the state want to help
SunOpta Inc. Reports Inducement Grants to CEO Brian W. Kocher Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a U.S.-based global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based foods and beverages, today reported that in connection with the appointment of Brian W. Kocher as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2024, the Company granted a stock option award, restricted stock award and performance stock award. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of the SunOpta Board of Di
SBOM Automation Platform Vigilant Ops Secures $2 Million in Seed Funding from DataTribe
FULTON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DataTribe, a global cyber foundry that invests in and co-builds next-generation cybersecurity and data science companies, today announced a $2 million seed investment in Vigilant Ops, a leading automation platform for the generation, maintenance, and authenticated sharing of certified Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). Vigilant Ops, winner of the 6th annual DataTribe Challenge in November, performs continuous vulnerability monitoring and alerting, security patch no
New Dice Features Help Companies Build Tech-Ready Employer Brands
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now more than ever, technology professionals say a company's reputation is a crucial factor when contemplating a new role. Recognizing the paramount importance of employer branding, Dice, a DHI Group, Inc. (DHX: NYSE) brand, has introduced innovative solutions to help companies stand out and appeal to the tech workforce. Company Profile and Discover Companies are two new features the tech career marketplace is using to help companies attract in-demand skilled
Impact Communications Tapped to Speak at and Promote Advyzon’s Inaugural Conference for Financial Advisors
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Advyzon--Impact Communications Tapped to Speak at and Promote Advyzon’s Inaugural Conference for Financial Advisors
Alliant Insurance Services Expands Employee Benefits Capabilities in Oregon by Acquiring Aldrich Benefits LP
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Alliant Insurance Services expanded its reach in the Pacific Northwest by acquiring the Oregon-based employee benefits firm Aldrich Benefits LP, of a member of the Aldrich group of companies. The Aldrich companies will continue to provide financial, wealth, tax, and business transition strategies and services to its clients. “The people at Aldrich have an innate entrepreneurial spirit that closely matches Alliant’s,” said Tom Corbett, Chairman and CEO of Alliant
Gilmore Bell Announces New Director and Shareholder in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilmore & Bell, P.C., a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Clay Hardman has been named director in the Salt Lake City office. Mr. Hardman has extensive experience in a variety of public finance transactions, with an emphasis on multifamily, single family, and government assisted housing, charter and private schools, low-income housing tax credits, secondary market securitizations, 501(c)(3) projects, and manufacturing facilities. He
Gilmore Bell Announces New Director in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilmore & Bell, P.C., a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Jason Schurke has been named director in the Kansas City office. Mr. Schurke is a member of the Missouri and Kansas Bar Associations. He received his B.S. degree in Economics and Minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University – Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho in 2006 and his J.D. (summa cum laude) from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 2014, where he served a
Visa Reimagines Customer Loyalty with New Web3 Engagement Solution
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of the Visa Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution. The new value-added service ushers in the future of customer engagement and loyalty, helping brands meet next-generation customers where they increasingly are – in digital and virtual worlds – through immersive programs like gamified giveaways, augmented reality treasure hunts, and new ways to earn and burn loyalty points. “Consumers are lo
Garnett Station Partners Announces Three Investment Team Promotions
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garnett Station Partners (“Garnett Station”), a New York-based principal investment firm that manages over $2.2 billion of assets, today announced three promotions on their investment team: Rafi Haramati to Principal, Will Edmonds to Vice President and Brett Bakies to Senior Associate. These promotions reflect the firm’s continued efforts to cultivate and retain best-in-class investment professionals dedicated to driving value for Garnett Station’s growing portfolio o
InvestCloud Appoints James Young as Chief Information Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InvestCloud, a global wealth management software leader, today announced the appointment of James Young as its Chief Information Officer ("CIO”), responsible for the company’s technology strategy, product development, and operations. The announcement comes on the heels of a number of senior leadership appointments, as InvestCloud continues to redefine the future of wealth and serve a large global client base, supporting more than $6.4 trillion of assets under manageme
MarketAxess Announces Monthly Volume Statistics for December and Fourth Quarter 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced monthly trading volume and preliminary variable transaction fees per million (“FPM”) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.1 Chris Concannon, CEO of MarketAxess, commented: “In the fourth quarter of 2023, total credit ADV increased approximately 9% compared to the prior year and increased 18% from 3Q23 levels, which bene
Ault Alliance’s Subsidiary, Sentinum, Announces 151 Bitcoin Mined in December 2023, Achieving Record Monthly Run Rate of Approximately $6.5 Million
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AGREE #151_Bitcoin_Mined_December_2023--Ault Alliance’s Subsidiary, Sentinum, Announces 151 Bitcoin Mined in December 2023, Achieving Record Monthly Run Rate of Approximately $6.5 Million
Stone-Goff Partners Announces New Partners
BOSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stone-Goff Partners Announces New Partners
Alter Domus Expands Capabilities to Support Administration of Open-Ended Private Market Funds
LUXEMBOURG & LONDON & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alter Domus expands capabilities to support the complexities of open-ended fund formation and ongoing administration.
Faraday Future Hosts Chinese Automotive Supplier Delegation at its HQ, Discussing Strategic Cooperation Opportunities with the Chinese Supply Chain
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) ("Faraday Future," "FF," or "the Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today that a delegation from China's automotive supply chain representing more than ten enterprises visited the Company's headquarters in Los Angeles. The delegation engaged in extensive discussions with several FF executives, including Global CEO Matthias Aydt and YT Jia, Fou
Vensana Capital Strengthens Team with Promotions and Addition of Venture Partner
MINNEAPOLIS & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vensana Capital, a leading medical technology-focused venture capital and growth equity investment firm, today announced the promotions of Amrinder Singh, Cynthia Yee, Greg Banker, and Mike Kramer to Partner and Steve Schwen to Partner & Chief Financial Officer. The firm also announced the addition of veteran medtech leader Bill Hoffman as a Venture Partner. “Since launching Vensana in 2019, we have set out to build the deepest, most experienced te
Longboard Pharmaceuticals Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering of Common Stock
LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LBPH #Epilepsy--Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LBPH), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, transformative medicines for neurological diseases, today announced the pricing of an upsized underwritten public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its voting common stock at a price to the public of $21.00 per share. The gross proceeds to Longboard from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offeri
ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Carlyle Credit Income Fund f/k/a Vertical Capital Income Fund Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – CCIF; VCIF
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Carlyle Credit Income Fund f/k/a Vertical Capital Income Fund (NYSE: CCIF; VCIF) (the “Fund”) resulting from allegations that the Fund may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Fund securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of po