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How META’s Booster Initiative Became a Catalyst for Transforming Research in the EU

In the world of EU-funded research, innovation often faces a stubborn challenge: the transition from groundbreaking laboratory discovery to practical, market-ready solutions. While Europe has led in research funding, many projects have struggled to convert valuable research outcomes into accessible technologies that make a measurable impact. For Alessia Melasecche Germini, CEO of META Group, this issue sits at the heart of the mission for Horizon … Continue reading How META’s Booster Initiative Became a Catalyst for Transforming Research in the EU

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

Arche Capital

Arche Capital to Back Early Stage Blockchain and AI Innovations in Financial Services

Veteran Blockchain Leaders Targeting Infrastructure Projects at the Intersection of Blockchain, AI and Financial Services NEW YORK – Seasoned blockchain founders have joined to launch Arche Capital Management LLC (“Arche Capital” or the “Firm”), a new investment manager focused on financing and guiding early-stage entrepreneurs, companies and infrastructure projects in the financial services sector. The Firm’s strategy and investment thesis is guided by deep experience … Continue reading Arche Capital to Back Early Stage Blockchain and AI Innovations in Financial Services

Ellavoz Impact Capital

Ellavoz Impact Capital Announces Jeffrey Crum as Chief Operating Officer

BELMAR, N.J. – Ellavoz Impact Capital (EIC) has announced Jeffrey Crum as their Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Crum is a seasoned community development and affordable housing executive with nearly two decades of experience. In joining EIC, he will be responsible for helping the organization grow its impact investment portfolio, expand partnerships with community development financial institutions and nonprofit housing organizations, and increase the firm’s direct project … Continue reading Ellavoz Impact Capital Announces Jeffrey Crum as Chief Operating Officer

Northern Trust

Northern Trust Asset Management Announces Naoto Komoro as Head of Japan Office

TOKYO – Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a leading global investment management firm with $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, today announces it has appointed Naoto Komoro to lead its asset management business in Japan. “Naoto has a deep understanding and experience of our business, the Japanese market and our clients. This appointment reflects our deep talent bench enabling us to seamlessly … Continue reading Northern Trust Asset Management Announces Naoto Komoro as Head of Japan Office

CurvePoint Capital

CurvePoint Capital, Backed by Aegon AM, Launched by Former Heads of Aegon Climate Capital Strategy

LOS ANGELES – The investment team that created and led the Aegon Climate Capital strategy at Aegon Asset Management has launched CurvePoint Capital, an independent investment firm dedicated to advancing climate finance. Founded by James Rich, Brian Wayne, and Alena Solonina with offices in Boulder and Los Angeles, CurvePoint Capital’s strategic transition to independence enhances its focus on transformative investments in climate technology while leveraging … Continue reading CurvePoint Capital, Backed by Aegon AM, Launched by Former Heads of Aegon Climate Capital Strategy

Turnspire Capital Partners

Turnspire Capital Partners to Acquire Ashland Nutraceuticals Business

NEW YORK – Turnspire Capital Partners LLC (“Turnspire”) announced today that an affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the nutraceuticals business of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) (“Ashland Nutraceuticals” or the “Business”). Ashland Nutraceuticals is a leading provider of proprietary nutrition ingredients and custom formulation services that supplies a broad portfolio of both active ingredients and formulation aids to nutritional product companies. The Business … Continue reading Turnspire Capital Partners to Acquire Ashland Nutraceuticals Business

Hazeltree

Hazeltree Appoints Paul Gallant as Chief Product Officer

Former BlackRock Exec Will Oversee Firm’s Hedge Funds and Private Markets Solutions Suite NEW YORK & LONDON – Hazeltree, a leader in active treasury and intelligent operations technology for the alternative asset industry, today announced the appointment of Paul Gallant as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Paul brings more than 20 years of experience building transformational businesses, delivering technology innovation, and implementing efficient solutions across … Continue reading Hazeltree Appoints Paul Gallant as Chief Product Officer