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Xaira Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Debbie Law as Chief Scientific Officer and Julia Tran as Chief People Officer
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xaira Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Dr. Debbie Law and Julia Tran to its C-suite. Law will serve as chief scientific officer, and Tran will lead HR efforts as chief people officer. Both will report to Xaira CEO Marc Tessier-Lavigne. Xaira Therapeutics launched in April on a mission to help re-engineer the way we discover and develop medicines through the end-to-end application of emerging AI technologies. A joint incubation by ARCH
Marathon Asset Management and Webster Bank Provide Senior Secured Financing for the Acquisition of PK Companies
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marathon Asset Management (“Marathon”), a leading global credit manager with more than $23 billion of Assets Under Management, and Webster Bank, N.A. (“Webster Bank”), a leading commercial bank in the Northeast with $76 billion in total assets, are pleased to announce the closing of a senior-secured financing to PK Companies Group, LLC (“PK”) to help facilitate the acquisition by DC Capital Partners Management, LP (“DC Capital”). PK’s founders reinvested equity in con
SMA Technologies Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMA Technologies, the leading provider of automation solutions for financial services and the maker of OpCon workload automation and orchestration (WLA&O), announced John Roper's appointment as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Roper will oversee the Sales, Customer Success, and Partner teams, setting the strategic direction for SMA’s go-to-market activities. Roper joins SMA Technologies with over 20 years of experience leading companies through growth phases an
Better.com launches Betsy™, the First Voice-Based AI Loan Assistant for the US Mortgage Industry
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better.com”), the leading digital homeownership company, today announced the launch of Betsy™, the first voice-based AI Loan Assistant for the US mortgage industry. As the latest innovation built through Tinman™, the company’s proprietary loan origination platform, Betsy enhances the operational efficiency of Better.com’s licensed Loan Officers, Processors and Closers and improves its customer experience with
NIQ Announces the 2024 North American Breakthrough Innovation Award Winners
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIQ, the global leader in consumer analytics and market intelligence, proudly announces the recipients of its 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Awards. These prestigious accolades honor the most forward-thinking products that have made a remarkable impact on their industries, breaking through market clutter, and achieving extraordinary levels of success and vitality. Each winner exemplifies the spirit of innovation that fuels business growth and delivers exceptional consume
DriveWealth Bolsters Connectivity for Institutional Broker-Dealers, Enhancing Global Reach and Operational Efficiency
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DriveWealth, a leading financial technology platform providing Brokerage-as-a-Service, today announced its end-to-end integration with multiple execution management system (EMS) platforms, including Bloomberg EMSX, LSEG Autex and TRAFiX. With these integrations, institutional broker-dealers can connect with DriveWealth’s platform and benefit from streamlined trade booking, reduced integration times, and seamless access to advanced features. “Our goal is to make it tur
Verdantas Welcomes ASEC Engineers to Enhance Sustainable Energy Solutions
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verdantas, a leading consulting firm providing technical and digitally enabled solutions for sustainable outcomes across the environment, water, and energy transition markets backed by Sterling Investment Partners, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of ASEC Engineers (ASEC). Based in Denver, Colorado, ASEC is solely focused on the power delivery and renewable energy market sectors and is renowned for its expertise in electrical transmission, substation, struct
VideoAmp Sets New Industry Standard for Media Measurement, Transforms Its Tech Stack to Provide a Full Suite of Audience, Planning and Measurement APIs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VideoAmp, a leading tech-first media measurement company, today announced the launch of the next generation of the VideoAmp Platform, encompassing a full suite of APIs and enhanced dashboard experiences for seamless reporting and insights. An industry-first, the Company’s comprehensive cross-platform planning, audience measurement, outcome measurement and optimization solutions can now integrate directly into agencies’, brands’, and publishers’ systems, providing them
Maximus Schedules Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Year End Conference Call
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maximus schedules Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Year End Conference Call for Thursday, November 21.
NYLI MacKay DefinedTerm Muni Opportunities Fund Announces Commencement of Tender Offer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NYLI MacKay DefinedTerm Muni Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: MMD) today commenced a tender offer. The Fund will conduct a tender offer allowing shareholders to offer up to 100% of their shares for repurchase for cash at a price per share equal to 100% of the net asset value per share determined on the date the tender offer expires. The tender offer will expire on November 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, or on such later date to which the offer is extended.
Triton Digital Releases the September 2024 U.S. Podcast Ranker
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its September 2024 reporting period (September 2, 2024 – September 29, 2024), U.S. Podcast Ranker, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. In addition to regular monthly reporting, Triton Digital collaborated with Signal Hill Insights to take a closer look at political podcast downloads and audi
Daffy Launches Innovative ‘Private Stock Donation Program’ for Workplaces to Unlock Billions for Charity
LOS ALTOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daffy.org, the modern platform for charitable giving, announces the launch of its groundbreaking Private Stock Donation Program, a first-of-its-kind workplace initiative aimed at unlocking billions in private stock for charity. This program will allow employees at companies like Figma to turn their private stock into a force for good, making it easier than ever to donate shares to charitable causes. Over the past 20 years, the number of public U.S. companies
Jon Fox Joins MidOcean Partners as Global Head of Capital Formation
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MidOcean Partners (“MidOcean”), a premier New York-based alternative asset manager specializing in middle-market private equity, structured capital and alternative credit investments, announced today that Jon Fox, former President of the alternative investment firm Värde, has joined the firm as Global Head of Capital Formation. Mr. Fox brings several decades of leadership and alternative asset management experience to MidOcean that will help to enhance and expand MidO
10 Years and $300 Million Later, Kickfurther is Celebrating a Decade in CPG Inventory Funding
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kickfurther, the leading inventory funding platform for consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) companies, announced it is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this year. The company was founded in 2014, when CEO and founder Sean De Clercq saw an opportunity to provide a great funding solution to product entrepreneurs while also creating access for anyone interested in earning profit in the world of product goods through its inventory consignment marketplace. Founded in
amplify® Magazine Fall 2024 Issue: Make the Most of Celebrations
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #4imprint--From holidays and milestones to big wins, there are many reasons to celebrate. Explore ways to observe special occasions in 4imprint's new magazine.
European Unified Patent Court Rules in Favor of Bruker and NanoString, Invalidating Patent Asserted By 10x Genomics against NanoString’s CosMx SMI Products
BILLERCA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BRKR #BRKR--Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced that the European Unified Patent Court (UPC) has ruled in favor of its NanoString business, invalidating European Patent No. 2794928B1 (the “928 Patent”), which has been asserted by 10x Genomics against NanoString’s CosMx® Spatial Molecular Imager (SMI) products in Europe. Today’s ruling follows the May 2024 decision of the German Federal Patent Court, which declared the 928 Patent invalid and revoked the patent
Three SMA Models from Sound Income Strategies Now Available on Orion’s Platforms
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sound Income Strategies announces that three of its SMA models are now accessible for advisors using Orion Communities and Orion Portfolio Solutions.
Permira Completes Acquisition of Squarespace
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Permira, the global investment firm, today announced the completion of its funds’ acquisition of Squarespace, Inc. (the “Company”) in an all-cash transaction that valued the Company at an aggregated transaction value of approximately $7.2 billion. With the completion of the acquisition, Squarespace is no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange. As part of the transaction, Squarespace Founder & CEO Anthony Casalena rolled over a substantial majority of his exi
CS Disco Announces Susan Garcia as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DISCO (NYSE: LAW), a leader in AI-enabled legal technology, today announced that Susan Garcia has joined the company as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, effective October 14, 2024. “As a leader in legal technology, DISCO sits at a critical intersection of innovation, regulation, data privacy and security. Susan combines a forward-thinking orientation with a demonstrated background in commercial software and risk management that will continue to posit
Riverbed Survey: While Financial Services Are Ahead of the AI Curve, Data Concerns and Gaps Are Impacting AI’s Full Potential
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riverbed Global AI & Digital Experience Survey provides Financial Services sector insights on AI now and into the future.