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Casium Raises $5M to Help Employers Hire Global Talent Faster
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Casium, an AI-powered immigration and mobility solution for enterprises that combines licensed legal expertise with cutting-edge technology, today announced a $5 million seed funding round led by Maverick Ventures. The round included participation from the AI2 Incubator, GTMfund, Success Venture Partners, and angel investor Jake Heller, co-founder of Casetext. The funding will accelerate Casium's mission to transform immigration from a reactive bottleneck into a proact
Navacord Partners with Cyberwrite to Enhance Cyber Insurance Growth Across The Canadian Market
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyberwrite, a leading provider of cyber insurance technologies, has been selected by Navacord Corp., one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing multi-line insurance brokerages and financial services firms, to provide brokers with a cyber risk quantification solution to bolster cyber insurance growth. This collaboration equips Navacord’s brokers with patented AI-driven cyber risk quantification tools from Cyberwrite’s cyber insurance analytics platform. Using Cyberwri
GHK Capital-Backed WSB, A Leading National Design and Consulting Firm, Announces Acquisition of Agbara Engineering
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WSB LLC (“WSB”), one of the nation’s fastest growing infrastructure engineering and consulting firms, today announced the acquisition of Agbara Engineering (“Agbara”), a forward-thinking power delivery engineering firm committed to powering progress and empowering communities. The strategic addition of Agbara enhances the firm’s ability to support the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure for existing and new clients. WSB is a portfolio company of GHK Capital Par
WPS—A Health Solutions Company and HealthX Ventures Announce Strategic Partnership
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DigitalHealth--WPS, a long-standing provider of health insurance and government services, is excited to announce a strategic investment into HealthX Ventures, a Madison-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage digital health startups. This partnership represents a joint commitment to accelerating innovation in healthcare, combining entrepreneurial energy with industry expertise to drive lasting impact. By partnering with HealthX Ventures, WPS aims to foster a new gener
MPOWER Financing Completes Inaugural $100.5 Million Private Securitization
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPOWER Financing (“MPOWER”), a mission-driven fintech firm and the leader in international student financing, today announced the successful completion of its inaugural student loan securitization to a private buyer, a $100.5 million transaction. This securitization represents the first in what MPOWER anticipates will be a series of programmatic private financings alongside its public asset-backed securitization (ABS) program, further diversifying its funding channe
Human Resource Success Stories Take Center Stage at Phenom’s Customer Obsession Day: “Your Path to Value Realization with AI and Automation”
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HRTech--Human Resource Success Stories Take Center Stage at Phenom’s Customer Obsession Day: “Your Path to Value Realization with AI and Automation”
LaunchPad Home Group Acquires Scott Home Services and Attik Field Solutions to Accelerate National Growth and Digital Transformation
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LaunchPad Home Group (“LaunchPad”), the nation’s largest provider of home inspection and residential services, today announced the acquisition of Scott Home Services, a leading provider across Colorado’s Front Range, and Attik Field Service Solutions (“Attik”), a technology platform set to transform the home inspection experience nationwide. The acquisition of Scott Home Services further strengthens LaunchPad’s Colorado market leadership, adding one of the state’
Axtella Adds Two New York Firms to its Network in The Third Quarter
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axtella, a financial network of two broker/dealers and an RIA, has expanded its footprint in New York State with the addition of two advisory teams to its growing network in the third quarter of 2025. The firms, Christopher W. Judge, CFP®, AIF, and The Commonwealth Agency, Inc., collectively manage assets worth $108 million. Based in Ossining, NY, Christopher W. Judge, CFP®, AIF, founded his firm to serve business owners with comprehensive employee benefits an
First Internet Bank Now Offers Zelle® To Its Business Customers
FISHERS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #SBA--First Internet Bank today announced that Zelle® is now available for eligible business customers through its digital banking experience and mobile app. “At First Internet Bank, we are committed to empowering entrepreneurs with smart, seamless financial tools,” said Kevin Quinn, Senior Vice President, Consumer and Business Banking. “Using Zelle®, business owners can send and receive payments* directly between eligible bank accounts in just minutes It’s one more wa
First Trust Expands Target Outcome® Lineup with Launch of DGOC, A 10% Buffer ETF that Seeks to Provide Positive Return Potential in Up, Flat, and Modestly Down Markets
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”) a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched the FT Vest U.S. Buffer & Digital Return ETF – October (Cboe: DGOC) (the “fund”). DGOC seeks to provide investors with a buffer against the first 10% of losses on the price returns of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (“SPY” or the “Underlying ETF”) while also providing a predetermined return level (“digital return”)
Globalstar Announces Construction of New Ground Station in Talkeetna, Alaska and Expansion of Existing Ground Station in Wasilla, Alaska
COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider today announced the deployment of new ground station equipment in Talkeetna, Alaska, the company’s first installation at this existing teleport. The site, operated by MicroCom, will host two new 6-meter tracking antennas as part of Globalstar’s expanding ground infrastructure to support its third-generation C-3 mobile satellite system. In addition to the
Best’s Commentary: Managing Risk is Critical as Private Credit Holdings Increase
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--U.S. life/annuity (L/A) insurers increased private credit holdings by 6% in 2024 with the level doubling over the past decade, according to a new AM Best report. According to the report, gaps created by traditional bank lenders stepping back from commercial loans have been increasingly filled by nonbank lenders such as private equity and asset manager (PE/AM) firms, leading to more issuance of private credit. At the same time, these types of firms, some of which
Provus Launches First-of-its-Kind Agentic AI Platform for Intelligence-Driven Services Quoting
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(TSIA World ENVISION, Booth # 511) – Provus Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered services estimation, pricing, and quoting solutions, today announced Provus AI, the first agentic AI platform purpose-built for services quoting. Designed to automate, optimize, and accelerate the revenue lifecycle for complex, services-based engagements, the platform empowers organizations to boost win rates, protect margins, and unlock actionable insights across the business. “Every
Ashley Tyrner-Dolce Joins Healthcare Investment Firm, HLM, as Operating Partner
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HLM Investment Partners (HLM), a leading healthcare investment firm backing innovative and category-defining services and technology companies, today appointed Ashley Tyrner-Dolce as Operating Partner. Tyrner-Dolce will guide HLM portfolio companies through the complex healthcare landscape, drawing from her experience as an entrepreneur and operator, having bootstrapped her payer services company FarmboxRx and led it through a successful exit. In her new role, Tyrner-Do
Pindrop Brings Advanced AI Fraud Detection Across Communication Channels with Webex by Cisco
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pindrop, a global leader in voice authentication, fraud and deepfake detection, today announced a strategic partnership with Webex by Cisco, a leading provider of collaboration technologies powering customer and employee experiences, to bring Pindrop’s enterprise-grade solutions to the Webex Suite and Webex Contact Center. Through this partnership, Cisco customers will gain access to Pindrop’s full suite of enterprise-grade solutions, including passive voice biometric
Wolters Kluwer opens CCH Connections: User Conference, showcases agentic AI future with CCH Axcess™ Expert AI
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting proudly opens its 21st annual CCH Connections: User Conference, one of the largest industry gatherings of tax, accounting, and audit professionals at the Manchester Grand Hyatt® San Diego. This premier technology event sets the stage for transformative change, featuring a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers and hands-on showcases of the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and advisory services. This year marks a pi
Collette Health Transforms Virtual Care Delivery with Vonage
HOLMDEL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vonage, a part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), today announced that Collette Health, a leader in human-centred AI-virtual patient observation and virtual nursing solutions, has integrated Vonage’s video capabilities into its virtual care platform. This technology partnership leverages Vonage Video API to enhance patient outcomes, such as fall reduction, and address challenges, including nursing shortages and increased demand for remote care. Nicholas Luthy, Chief Pro
Marchex Launches New AI-Powered Solution to Empower Senior Living Organizations to Boost Occupancy Rates, Increase Return on Ad Spend, and Improve Customer Journeys
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marchex® (NASDAQ: MCHX), which harnesses the power of AI and conversational intelligence to drive revenue acceleration and operational excellence, today announced the launch of the Marchex Senior Living Solution, a new suite of AI-powered capabilities designed to help senior living organizations better optimize marketing spend, understand the specific needs of every prospect, and surface the key reasons potential residents choose to select or reject facilities. In seni
Wellington Management President, Managing Partner and Head of the Client Platform Announces Retirement; Samantha Schoen Named Next Head of the Client Platform
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wellington Management today announced that Steve Klar, President, Managing Partner, and Head of the Client Platform, will retire in June 2026 after a distinguished 21-year career with the firm. Mr. Klar has played a pivotal role in expanding Wellington’s client platform and strengthening the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service and innovative solutions. His leadership has been instrumental in deepening relationships with clients, expanding Wellingt
Tavant Launches Transformative TOUCHLESS® AI Mortgage Origination Suite
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #agenticai--Tavant, a leading provider of AI-powered fintech solutions and digital engineering, announced today the release of its industry-leading TOUCHLESS® AI Mortgage Origination Suite. This AI and Agentic AI-powered suite enables end-to-end AI transformation of mortgage origination from lead to funded loan, improving borrower experience, driving up lead conversion, reducing origination cost, and compressing cycle times. It provides a full suite of modules to upgrade existin