Climate policy initiative

The Lab’s 10th cohort presents over USD 490 million in climate investment opportunities

New York, 3 October 2024 – The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab) gathered last week in New York to endorse its 2024 class of innovative climate finance solutions. The class features 10 ideas across five regional programs and three thematic streams. The combined investment opportunities in this class total USD 490.5 million, targeting philanthropic, public, and private investors. Pilot projects are planned in various countries, … Continue reading The Lab’s 10th cohort presents over USD 490 million in climate investment opportunities

North Sky Capital

North Sky Capital Names Danny Zouber Co-CEO

MINNEAPOLIS – North Sky Capital (“North Sky”), a pioneer in impact investing, is pleased to announce that Managing Director Danny Zouber has been promoted to Co-CEO. In the newly created role, Zouber will serve alongside fellow Co-CEO Scott Barrington, who has led North Sky since 2005 and with whom Zouber has worked for nearly two decades. “We are helping investors play a substantial role in the … Continue reading North Sky Capital Names Danny Zouber Co-CEO

Loti

Loti AI Closes Nearly $7 Million Seed Round with Additional Investment From Khosla Ventures

Top investors back Loti as demand skyrockets for its AI technology that identifies and removes unauthorized content for public figures SEATTLE – Loti AI, a leader in likeness protection technology, today announced it has secured an additional investment from Khosla Ventures for its seed funding. This new investment brings the total amount of capital raised to $6.65 million. The seed round was led by FUSE and Bling Capital, with participation from K5 Tokyo … Continue reading Loti AI Closes Nearly $7 Million Seed Round with Additional Investment From Khosla Ventures

DWS

DWS Appoints Hepsen Uzcan as Americas CEO

NEW YORK & FRANKFURT, Germany – DWS, one of the world’s leading asset managers, today announced the appointment of Hepsen Uzcan as Americas CEO, effective December 1, 2024. She will succeed and report to Dirk Goergen, who will continue to hold the responsibility for the region at the DWS Executive Board level in addition to his continued role as the DWS Global Head of Client … Continue reading DWS Appoints Hepsen Uzcan as Americas CEO

Resilience

Resilience Appoints Dr. Susan Billings, Chief Commercial Officer

SAN DIEGO – National Resilience, Inc. (Resilience), a technology-focused biomanufacturing company dedicated to broadening access to complex medicines, today announced that Dr. Susan Billings will join the company as Chief Commercial Officer. In this pivotal role, Susan will lead Resilience’s commercial organization, focusing on brand building, revenue growth and market expansion to deliver exceptional customer-centric solutions across Resilience’s diverse biomanufacturing portfolio. “We are thrilled to welcome Susan … Continue reading Resilience Appoints Dr. Susan Billings, Chief Commercial Officer

Wispr

Wispr Raises $12M and Launches Wispr Flow to Replace Keyboards With Voice

Voice dictation that works in every app on your Mac with auto-edits and AI commands SAN FRANCISCO – Wispr, the company building a more natural way to interact with technology, today announced a new $12 million investment that will help fuel the launch of Wispr Flow, a voice-first productivity tool. Built for Apple Macs, Wispr Flow allows users to speak naturally and see their words come … Continue reading Wispr Raises $12M and Launches Wispr Flow to Replace Keyboards With Voice

SymphonyAI

SymphonyAI Summit IT Service Management and Asset Management Implemented by Al-Futtaim Group to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Customize Enterprise Service

Configurability and ease of use enable multinational conglomerate to easily meet unique requirements for its diverse operating divisions PALO ALTO, Calif. – SymphonyAI, a leader in predictive and generative AI SaaS products for the enterprise, today announced that its SymphonyAI Summit enterprise IT platform for integrated, streamlined customer enterprise service has been deployed by Al-Futtaim Group, one of the Middle East’s largest diversified business conglomerates and a major … Continue reading SymphonyAI Summit IT Service Management and Asset Management Implemented by Al-Futtaim Group to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Customize Enterprise Service

AMBER ENERGY

Amber Energy Selected by Special Master to Acquire CITGO

Committed to enhancing the world-class assets of CITGO and continuing to deliver vital products for the benefit of its customers and communities. Possesses the operational expertise and capital necessary to strengthen CITGO as a leader in the refining, transportation, and marketing of products that help power our economy. Committed to providing growth opportunities for CITGO people, customers, and local communities. HOUSTON – Amber Energy Inc. … Continue reading Amber Energy Selected by Special Master to Acquire CITGO