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Zoom for Government Platform Expands With Zoom AI Companion, Receives FedRAMP® JAB Authorization

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Zoom announced that The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) Joint Authorization Board (JAB) authorized Zoom AI Companion as a JAB Moderate system, adding to Zoom for Government’s growing list of authorized products, solidifying the company’s commitment to the U.S. government space. Most recently, Zoom Contact Center also received FedRAMP® JAB certification as part of the Zoom for Government platform, in June of 2024.

Now, U.S. federal agencies, state and local municipalities, and approved businesses and organizations that support U.S. government missions with paid Zoom accounts will have a FedRAMP-authorized, secure AI offering available to them, all within the familiar Zoom experience. Zoom for Government was initially FedRAMP authorized in March of 2019 and received collective JAB approval in July of 2023.

Zoom AI Companion is built on a foundation of trust, security, and responsible AI, which is of the utmost importance to government agencies. AI Companion integrates into the work day seamlessly, enabling users to simplify their day by streamlining tasks through information synthesis, enhancing and optimizing capabilities, and improving team effectiveness and efficiency.

“At Zoom, we are dedicated to bringing quick availability to Zoom products to market by first and foremost understanding our customers’ needs for specific industry solutions,” said Matt Mandrgoc, head of U.S. public sector at Zoom. “We received this certification on an expeditious timeframe, which further demonstrates our continued commitment to our U.S. government customers and we look forward to continuing to add new customer-focused solutions to the Zoom for Government platform in the future.”

What is FedRAMP?
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) provides a standardized approach to security authorizations for Cloud Service Offerings. FedRAMP establishes a public-private partnership to promote innovation and advance more secure information technologies.

What is JAB?
JAB is composed of CIOs and Authorizing Officials from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and General Services Administration (GSA). The JAB selects approximately 12 cloud products a year to work with for a JAB Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO). A JAB P-ATO represents a “high water mark” from the assessment perspective. Zoom for Government received its JAB accreditation on July 28, 2023.

Zoom for Government
The JAB P-ATO certification extends beyond Zoom AI Companion and covers the entire Zoom for Government platform, providing limitless human connection for government agencies and contractors. The secure all-in-one Zoom for Government platform helps customers save time, reduce costs, increase productivity, and make teamwork more meaningful. With solutions like Zoom Rooms, organizations can turn offices into modern, easy-to-use, and powerful collaborative workspaces. The Zoom API enables the integration of agency-specific applications with the Zoom for Government platform, supporting seamless workflows. And, with Zoom’s feature-rich cloud Zoom Phone system, agencies have the opportunity to consolidate their communications infrastructure right in the Zoom for Government platform.

Currently, FedRAMP JAB-authorized Zoom for Government products include:

  • Zoom AI Companion
  • Zoom Contact Center
  • Zoom Meetings
  • Zoom Phone
  • Zoom Team Chat
  • Zoom Rooms
  • Zoom Room Connector
  • Zoom API
  • Zoom Whiteboard
  • Zoom Events
  • Zoom Notes
  • Zoom Workspace Reservations
  • Zoom Mesh
  • Zoom SDKs
  • Zoom App Marketplace
  • Zoom Client

Coming soon to Zoom for Government:

  • Zoom Node
  • Zoom Clips

Simple, Scalable & Secure
Zoom for Government was designed to comply with the stringent requirements of the U.S. federal government. Zoom for Government runs on AWS GovCloud, a secure network that enables customers to deploy applications and data. It is managed by U.S. persons and leverages co-located data centers within the United States. Zoom for Government has received FedRAMP Moderate, DoD IL4, and StateRAMP authorizations, as well as HIPAA and CJIS attestations. For more information, please visit: https://www.zoom.com/en/industry/government/ or reach out to fedramp@zoom.us.

About Zoom
Zoom’s mission is to provide one platform that delivers limitless human connection. Reimagine teamwork with Zoom Workplace — Zoom’s open collaboration platform with AI Companion empowers teams to be more productive. Together with Zoom Workplace, Zoom’s Business Services for sales, marketing, and customer care teams, including Zoom Contact Center, strengthen customer relationships throughout the customer lifecycle. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Get more information at zoom.com.

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EB5 Capital Investor Obtains First Permanent Green Card Approval in 1900 Half Street (JF24) Project

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EB5 Capital is happy to report the first I-829 petition approval in its 1900 Half Street (JF24) project, a multifamily development in Washington, DC. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues approval of the removal of conditions of residency for EB-5 investors who have completed their conditional residency period and have demonstrated that their investment has resulted in the creation of at least ten full-time jobs for qualified workers. I-829 approvals permit EB-5 investors to be lawful permanent residents of the United States.

“We’re thrilled for all the EB-5 investors involved in this project,” said Natalia Pronina, Vice President of Investor Relations at EB5 Capital. “Securing an I-829 approval is a major milestone in the EB-5 immigration process and is a true testament to a Regional Center’s experience in selecting opportunities for investors that satisfy the EB-5 program.”

Situated directly on the riverfront, JF24 was one of the first multifamily developments in Washington, DC’s Buzzard Point neighborhood. The property consists of 453 luxury apartment units, with 17,000 square feet of commercial retail space. EB5 Capital funded $44.5 million from investors representing 16 different countries. The project was completed in 2020 and generated over 1,100 EB-5 qualifying jobs for the local economy.

To date, EB5 Capital has raised foreign investor funds across over 40 EB-5 projects throughout the United States, including 18 in Washington, DC. JF24 is EB5 Capital’s 18th project to receive I-829 approval. Now that the first petitions have been approved, additional I-829 petition adjudications for this project are expected in the coming months.

About EB5 Capital

EB5 Capital provides qualified foreign investors with opportunities to invest in job-creating commercial real estate projects under the United States Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5 Visa Program). Headquartered in Washington, DC, EB5 Capital’s distinguished track record and leadership in the industry has attracted investors from over 75 countries. As one of the oldest and most active Regional Center operators in the country, the firm has raised over $1 billion of foreign capital across approximately 40 EB-5 projects. 100% of our investors’ funds are protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance prior to their deployment into our projects. Please visit www.eb5capital.com for more information.  

Contact:
Katherine Willis
Director, Marketing & Communications
media@eb5capital.com

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11x Secures $24 Million Series A Funding Led by Benchmark to Create the Future of Digital Work

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11x Official Series A Announcement.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 11x, a pioneering AI startup transforming the modern workforce with autonomous digital workers, announced closing a $24 million Series A funding round today. The round was led by Benchmark, with participation from Quiet Capital, SV Angel, Abstract Ventures, Lux Capital, Operator Partners, Visionaries, Activant, HubSpot Ventures, Project A, 20VC, 20Growth, and 20Sales.

Founded in 2022 by CEO Hasan Sukkar, 11x simplifies Go-to-Market (GTM) operations with AI-powered digital workers, allowing teams to focus on strategic work.

“We don’t target SaaS spend; we target hiring budgets. We’re in the business of selling work,” said Guillaume Roux-Romestaing, Head of Partnerships at 11x.

11x San Francisco Team

11x team after arriving to their new HQ in San Francisco.

Addressing the GTM Challenge

Over the past two decades, the landscape of GTM tools has become increasingly fragmented. The proliferation of specialized software—from CRMs and marketing automation platforms to sales engagement tools and data enrichment services—has burdened revenue teams.

“Since Salesforce was invented in 1999, the accumulation of specialized GTM software in teams has led to fragmented systems and bloated operational costs. Each new tool often requires its own integrations, maintenance, and training, ultimately eliminating any efficiency gains these tools were supposed to provide,” explained Keith Fearon, Head of Growth at 11x.

The 11x Solution

11x is redefining the workforce by developing AI-powered digital workers that autonomously execute workflows in revenue teams. By automating roles traditionally performed by employees, these digital workers can be “hired” to handle tasks efficiently and at scale.

“The key is to unbundle specific tasks traditionally performed by employees and to re-sell them,” noted Sarah Tavel, General Partner at Benchmark.

Investment to Accelerate the Development of AI-Powered Digital Workers and Expand Global Footprint

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Earlier this year, 11x launched “Alice,” an AI-powered Sales Development Representative. Alice has gained significant traction by helping companies grow on autopilot by automating prospecting, multi-channel engagement, and personalization at scale. The recent launch of “Jordan,” an AI phone rep focused on inbound lead qualification, has already received interest from businesses aiming to streamline their “speed to lead” processes.

Investment Impact and Growth Plans

The Series A funding will accelerate 11x’s product development pipeline, expand its team, and enhance its global market presence, particularly in the US market, where the company has recently relocated its headquarters. The team continues to grow there, attracting key hires from leading tech companies such as CTO Prabhav Jain (former Head of Financial Services Engineering at Brex).

“In two years, we believe that digital workers will be a regular part of how companies around the world operate,” said Hasan Sukkar.

About 11x

11x is an AI startup founded in 2022 by Hasan Sukkar. The company specializes in developing autonomous digital workers that automate Go-to-Market (GTM) workflows, enabling organizations to increase efficiency and reduce costs. 11x focuses on automating roles in GTM teams such as Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Operations.

For more information, visit 11x.ai.

Contacts:
Keith Fearon – Head of Growth @ 11x
Email: keith@11x.ai

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11x Secures $24 Million Series A Funding Led by Benchmark to Create the Future of Digital Work

11x Series A Announcement – Landscape

11x Official Series A Announcement.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 11x, a pioneering AI startup transforming the modern workforce with autonomous digital workers, announced closing a $24 million Series A funding round today. The round was led by Benchmark, with participation from Quiet Capital, SV Angel, Abstract Ventures, Lux Capital, Operator Partners, Visionaries, Activant, HubSpot Ventures, Project A, 20VC, 20Growth, and 20Sales.

Founded in 2022 by CEO Hasan Sukkar, 11x simplifies Go-to-Market (GTM) operations with AI-powered digital workers, allowing teams to focus on strategic work.

“We don’t target SaaS spend; we target hiring budgets. We’re in the business of selling work,” said Guillaume Roux-Romestaing, Head of Partnerships at 11x.

11x San Francisco Team

11x team after arriving to their new HQ in San Francisco.

Addressing the GTM Challenge

Over the past two decades, the landscape of GTM tools has become increasingly fragmented. The proliferation of specialized software—from CRMs and marketing automation platforms to sales engagement tools and data enrichment services—has burdened revenue teams.

“Since Salesforce was invented in 1999, the accumulation of specialized GTM software in teams has led to fragmented systems and bloated operational costs. Each new tool often requires its own integrations, maintenance, and training, ultimately eliminating any efficiency gains these tools were supposed to provide,” explained Keith Fearon, Head of Growth at 11x.

The 11x Solution

11x is redefining the workforce by developing AI-powered digital workers that autonomously execute workflows in revenue teams. By automating roles traditionally performed by employees, these digital workers can be “hired” to handle tasks efficiently and at scale.

“The key is to unbundle specific tasks traditionally performed by employees and to re-sell them,” noted Sarah Tavel, General Partner at Benchmark.

Investment to Accelerate the Development of AI-Powered Digital Workers and Expand Global Footprint

11x Series A - 1.91x1

Earlier this year, 11x launched “Alice,” an AI-powered Sales Development Representative. Alice has gained significant traction by helping companies grow on autopilot by automating prospecting, multi-channel engagement, and personalization at scale. The recent launch of “Jordan,” an AI phone rep focused on inbound lead qualification, has already received interest from businesses aiming to streamline their “speed to lead” processes.

Investment Impact and Growth Plans

The Series A funding will accelerate 11x’s product development pipeline, expand its team, and enhance its global market presence, particularly in the US market, where the company has recently relocated its headquarters. The team continues to grow there, attracting key hires from leading tech companies such as CTO Prabhav Jain (former Head of Financial Services Engineering at Brex).

“In two years, we believe that digital workers will be a regular part of how companies around the world operate,” said Hasan Sukkar.

About 11x

11x is an AI startup founded in 2022 by Hasan Sukkar. The company specializes in developing autonomous digital workers that automate Go-to-Market (GTM) workflows, enabling organizations to increase efficiency and reduce costs. 11x focuses on automating roles in GTM teams such as Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Operations.

For more information, visit 11x.ai.

Contacts:
Keith Fearon – Head of Growth @ 11x
Email: keith@11x.ai

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Akur8 Secures $120 Million in Series C Round to Accelerate Growth of its Next Generation Actuarial Platform

PARIS and LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akur8, the machine learning-powered insurance pricing and reserving platform, announced today that it has secured $120 million in series C funding, bringing its total raised investment to $180 million. This latest funding round was led by One Peak, a leading growth equity firm investing in software scale-ups, with participation from Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry acting on behalf of its clients, and historical investor Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE). The new funding will significantly bolster Akur8’s ability to expand its product portfolio and fuel its growth in key global markets.

Akur8 secures $120 million in Series C funding

Brune de Linares, Chief Client Officer together with Samuel Falmagne, CEO of Akur8

Developed explicitly for insurers, Akur8 has been revolutionizing non-life insurance pricing with transparent AI since 2019. Its cloud-based, fully integrated platform empowers insurers to price at unprecedented speed, directly influencing financial outcomes and enhancing risk assessments. With the recent acquisition of the Arius reserving platform (read PR), Akur8 further expands its product portfolio and customer base, amplifying the value delivered to insurance carriers worldwide.

Akur8 secures $120 million in Series C funding

Akur8 closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total raised investment to $180 million

The new funding will be used to:
  • Fuel product innovation: Akur8 will invest in R&D to enrich its insurance pricing platform with two new modules:
    (1) Optim, which enables insurers to determine the optimal insurance pricing strategy to meet their business objective, and
    (2) Deploy, Akur8’s new rating engine, enabling pricing teams to seamlessly bring their rates into production.
  • Drive growth by leveraging Akur8’s recent acquisition of Arius: As Akur8 enters the insurance reserving sector, it will strategically target new market segments and bridge the gap between reserving and pricing. With its deep expertise in SaaS and AI, Akur8 will fast-track the product development of the Akur8 Reserving platform.
  • Accelerate global expansion: In addition to R&D, this funding will be instrumental in driving Akur8’s strategic expansion into key growth markets, particularly in North America. By strengthening its foothold in this region, Akur8 will penetrate new customer segments and tailor its offerings to address the unique demands of these markets.
Akur8 secures $120 million in Series C funding

Akur8 announces Series C funding backed by One Peak and Partners Group

“We look forward to collaborating closely with our new investors One Peak and Partners Group, two leading investment firms that share our vision for innovation and excellence. With their support, we are committed to accelerating our product development efforts and staying ahead of industry trends to offer an unparalleled, integrated actuarial platform for insurers globally,” stated Samuel Falmagne, CEO and Co-Founder of Akur8.

Brune de Linares, Chief Client Officer and Co-Founder of Akur8, added: “This latest round of funding will empower us to better meet our customers’ evolving needs, enhance their operational efficiency, and equip them with innovative tools to thrive in an increasingly competitive insurance landscape. We are excited about the growth opportunities and advancements this investment will unlock for our continued success.”

Humbert de Liedekerke Beaufort, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of One Peak, said: “Akur8 offers a truly unique cloud-based end-to-end actuarial platform, which leverages proprietary machine learning algorithms to inject speed and accuracy to insurers’ pricing process, whilst ensuring full transparency, auditability and control over the models created. We have been particularly impressed by Akur8’s user-friendly interface, ease of deployment, and reputation among the world’s leading insurers for its outstanding customer service. We look forward to working closely with Akur8’s seasoned executive team as they chart the next chapter of the company’s global expansion, market leadership, and innovation journey.”

Pierre Curis, Private Equity Technology, Partners Group, comments: “Akur8 has developed a differentiated, next-generation pricing platform that benefits from the increasing push for sophistication among insurers and from the growing adoption of new technologies. We are excited to support an ambitious management team committed to innovation and customer satisfaction as they embark on this next exciting phase of growth.”

Walter Billet Avocats acted as legal advisor for Akur8 in this transaction and has been advising the company since its creation. Perella Weinberg Partners served as financial advisor for Akur8 in this transaction.

About Akur8
Akur8 is transforming the non-life insurance industry with its innovative suite of pricing and reserving solutions.
Our Next Gen Pricing and Reserving Platform combines cutting-edge technology with actuarial excellence to drive business value, bringing speed, performance, transparency, and reliability to insurers of all sizes.
Akur8 serves 250+ customers across 40+ countries, including AXA, Generali, Munich Re, MAPFRE, HDI, Tokio Marine, and MS&AD. Over 3000 actuaries use Akur8 daily to build their pricing models and reserving projections across all lines of business.

About One Peak
One Peak is a leading specialist growth equity firm with $2.0 billion in assets under management that invests in technology companies in the scale-up phase. One Peak provides growth capital, operating expertise, and access to its extensive network to exceptional entrepreneurs, with a view to help transform innovative and rapidly growing businesses into lasting, category-defining leaders. In addition to Akur8, One Peak’s investments include Ardoq, Coro, Cymulate, Deepki, Docplanner, Keepit, Lucca, Neo4J, Pandadoc, Spryker, and many more. To learn more, visit www.onepeak.tech.

About Partners Group
Partners Group is one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, with around 1,800 professionals and approximately USD 150 billion in assets under management. The firm has investment programs and custom mandates spanning private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and royalties. With its heritage in Switzerland and its primary presence in the Americas in Colorado, Partners Group is built differently from the rest of the industry. The firm leverages its differentiated culture and its operationally oriented approach to identify attractive investment themes and to build businesses and assets into market leaders. For more information, please visit www.partnersgroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contacts:
Akur8
Vera Buttinger
Marketing Director
vera.buttinger@akur8.com
+33 7 66 31 47 58

One Peak
Lauren Sharman
Head of Platform
lauren@onepeak.tech
+44 7393 569004

Partners Group
Henry Weston
Communications Manager
henry.weston@partnersgroup.com
+44 77 4876 0944

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Akur8 lève 120 millions de dollars en série C pour accélérer la croissance de sa plateforme actuarielle nouvelle génération

PARIS et LONDRES et NEW YORK, 16 sept. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akur8, la plateforme de tarification assurantielle et de reserving basée sur le machine learning, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’elle avait obtenu un financement de 120 millions de dollars en série C, ce qui porte son investissement total à 180 millions de dollars. Ce dernier tour de table a été mené par One Peak, une société d’investissement de premier plan qui investit dans des entreprises technologiques en phase d’expansion, avec la participation de Partners Group, l’une des plus grandes sociétés du secteur des marchés privés mondiaux, et l’investisseur historique Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE). Cette nouvelle levée de fonds renforcera considérablement la capacité d’Akur8 à élargir son portefeuille de produits et à alimenter sa croissance sur les principaux marchés mondiaux.

Akur8 secures $120 million in Series C funding

Brune de Linares, Chief Client Officer together with Samuel Falmagne, CEO of Akur8

Spécialement développée pour les assureurs, Akur8 révolutionne depuis 2019 la tarification de l’assurance non-vie avec une Intelligence Artificielle (IA) transparente. Sa plateforme, entièrement intégrée et basée sur le cloud, apporte aux assureurs une rapidité sans précédent au cours du processus de tarification, permettant d’influencer directement les résultats financiers et d’améliorer l’évaluation des risques. Avec la récente acquisition de la plateforme de reserving Arius (lire le communiqué), Akur8 élargit encore son portefeuille de produits et sa base de clients, amplifiant ainsi la valeur offerte aux compagnies d’assurance dans le monde entier.

Akur8 secures $120 million in Series C funding

Akur8 closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total raised investment to $180 million

Le nouveau financement sera utilisé pour :
  • Alimenter l’innovation en matière de produits : Akur8 investira en R&D afin d’enrichir sa plateforme de tarification assurantielle de deux nouveaux modules :
    (1) Optim, qui permet aux assureurs de déterminer la stratégie de tarification optimale pour atteindre leurs objectifs commerciaux, et
    (2) Deploy, le nouveau moteur de tarification d’Akur8, qui permet aux équipes de tarification de mettre leurs tarifs en production de manière transparente.
  • Stimuler la croissance en tirant profit de la récente acquisition d’Arius par Akur8 : En entrant dans le secteur du reserving, Akur8 ciblera stratégiquement de nouveaux segments de marché et comblera le fossé entre le reserving et la tarification. Grâce à son expertise en matière de SaaS et d’IA, Akur8 accélérera le développement du produit de la plateforme Akur8 Reserving.
  • Accélérer l’expansion mondiale : Outre la R&D, ce financement jouera un rôle déterminant dans l’expansion stratégique d’Akur8 sur les principaux marchés de croissance, en particulier en Amérique du Nord. En renforçant sa position dans cette région, Akur8 pénétrera de nouveaux segments de clientèle et adaptera ses offres pour répondre aux demandes uniques de ces marchés.
Akur8 secures $120 million in Series C funding

Akur8 announces Series C funding backed by One Peak and Partners Group

« Nous nous réjouissons de collaborer étroitement avec nos nouveaux investisseurs One Peak et Partners Group, deux sociétés d’investissement de premier plan qui partagent notre vision de l’innovation et de l’excellence. Avec leur soutien, nous sommes prêts à accélérer nos efforts de développement de nos produits et à rester à la pointe des tendances du secteur afin d’offrir une plateforme actuarielle intégrée et inégalée aux assureurs du monde entier », a déclaré Samuel Falmagne, CEO et cofondateur d’Akur8.

Brune de Linares, Chief Client Officer et cofondatrice d’Akur8, a ajouté : « Cette dernière levée de fonds nous permettra de mieux répondre aux besoins en constante évolution de nos clients, d’améliorer leur efficacité opérationnelle et de les équiper avec des outils innovants pour réussir dans environnement de plus en plus concurrentiel. Nous sommes ravis des opportunités de croissance et des avancées que cet investissement va débloquer pour la poursuite de notre succès. »

Humbert de Liedekerke Beaufort, cofondateur et Managing Partner de One Peak, a déclaré : « Akur8 offre une plateforme actuarielle tout-en-un basée sur le cloud qui est vraiment unique et exploite des algorithmes d’apprentissage automatique exclusifs pour injecter de la vitesse et de la précision dans le processus de tarification assurantielle, tout en garantissant une transparence, une auditabilité et un contrôle sur les modèles créés. Nous avons été particulièrement impressionnés par l’interface user-friendly d’Akur8, sa simplicité de déploiement et sa réputation parmi les principaux assureurs mondiaux pour son service client exceptionnel. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer étroitement avec l’équipe dirigeante très expérimentée d’Akur8, alors qu’ils tracent le prochain chapitre de l’expansion mondiale de l’entreprise, de son leadership sur le marché et de son parcours en matière d’innovation. »

Pierre Curis, Private Equity Technology, chez Partners Group, commente : « Akur8 a développé une plateforme de tarification différenciée de nouvelle génération qui bénéficie de la volonté croissante de sophistication des assureurs et de l’adoption croissante des nouvelles technologies. Nous sommes ravis de soutenir une équipe de direction ambitieuse, engagée dans l’innovation et la satisfaction des clients, alors qu’elle s’apprête à entamer une nouvelle phase de croissance passionnante. »

Walter Billet Avocats a été le conseiller juridique d’Akur8 dans cette transaction et conseille la société depuis sa création. Perella Weinberg Partners a été le conseiller financier d’Akur8 dans cette transaction.

A propos d’Akur8
Akur8 transforme le secteur de l’assurance non-vie grâce à ses solutions innovantes de tarification et de provisionnement.
Notre plateforme de tarification et de provisionnement de nouvelle génération associe une technologie de pointe à l’excellence actuarielle pour générer de la valeur commerciale, en apportant rapidité, performance, transparence et fiabilité aux assureurs de toutes tailles.
Akur8 compte plus de 250 clients dans plus de 40 pays, dont AXA, Generali, Munich Re, MAPFRE, HDI, Tokio Marine et MS&AD. Plus de 3 000 actuaires utilisent Akur8 quotidiennement pour construire leurs modèles de tarification et leurs projections de provisionnement dans toutes les branches d’activité.

A propos de One Peak
One Peak est une société d’investissement spécialisée dans la croissance, avec 2 milliards de dollars d’actifs sous gestion, qui investit dans des entreprises technologiques en phase d’expansion. One Peak apporte un financement de croissance, une expertise opérationnelle et ouvre l’accès à son vaste réseau à des entrepreneurs exceptionnels, dans le but d’aider à transformer des entreprises innovantes et à croissance rapide en leaders durables qui définissent leur catégorie. En plus d ‘Akur8, One Peak a investi dans Ardoq, Coro, Cymulate, Deepki, Docplanner, Keepit, Lucca, Neo4J, Pandadoc, Spryker et bien d’autres encore. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site www.onepeak.tech.

A propos de Partners Group
Partners Group est l’une des plus grandes sociétés du secteur des marchés privés mondiaux, avec environ 1 800 professionnels et quelque 150 milliards de dollars d’actifs sous gestion. La société dispose de programmes d’investissement et de mandats personnalisés couvrant le capital-investissement, le crédit privé, les infrastructures, l’immobilier et les redevances. Avec son héritage Suisse et sa présence principale au Colorado pour les Amériques, Partners Group est construit différemment du reste de l’industrie. La société s’appuie sur sa culture différenciée et son approche opérationnelle pour identifier des thèmes d’investissement attrayants et pour faire des entreprises et des actifs des leaders du marché. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site www.partnersgroup.com ou nous suivre sur LinkedIn.

Contacts Média :

Akur8
Vera Buttinger
Marketing Director
vera.buttinger@akur8.com
+33 7 66 31 47 58

One Peak
Lauren Sharman
Head of Platform
lauren@onepeak.tech
+44 7393 569004

Partners Group
Henry Weston
Communications Manager
henry.weston@partnersgroup.com
+44 77 4876 0944

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Young People from Around the World Invited to Create Innovative Solutions to Sustainable Development Goal-focused Challenges

Innovators ages 5 to 24 have until December 8 to enter NFTE’s World Series of Innovation and win prizes valued up to $1,500

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interested in solving some of the biggest challenges humanity faces? Starting today, young people ages 5 to 24 can compete for prizes in the annual World Series of Innovation (WSI), presented by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Aramco.

Prizes range in value from $300 to $1,500 with challenges focused on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Eligible teams and individuals worldwide can sign up at innovation.nfte.com.

Each year, WSI harnesses the potential of young innovators, empowering them to unleash their creativity and drive positive change. This year, with Aramco’s support, the competition offers two distinct tracks: the WSI Imagination League (for ages 5 to 12) and the WSI Impact League (for ages 13 to 24). NFTE and Aramco have helped to expand the competition’s reach in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, and Hindi. NFTE is more committed than ever to nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, the driving force behind transformative change. Thousands of young minds around the globe will present innovative ideas and master essential entrepreneurial and design-thinking skills, equipping them to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges with creativity and confidence.

“We are thrilled to launch this year’s NFTE World Series of Innovation, an event that consistently showcases the incredible creativity and problem-solving abilities of young people around the globe,” said Dr. J.D. LaRock, NFTE president & CEO. “Past competitions have brought forward groundbreaking ideas, such as a platform that leverages AI to connect patients with medical professionals, an innovative process that transforms discarded rice husks into clean-burning fuel, and new technology designed to improve traffic efficiency and road safety. By introducing the WSI competition to an even larger audience through expanded ages and languages, we are empowering more young visionaries to address global challenges. We look forward to seeing the remarkable innovations that this diverse group of participants will bring to the table.”

“Aramco aims to support STEM education, innovation, and entrepreneurship by equipping young people with 21st century skills through outstanding programs such as WSI,” said Hadeel Al-Eisa, Aramco Corporate Citizenship Manager. “We are excited to learn more about the great ideas to be developed during this year’s challenge. We hope these inspiring, innovative solutions will help to make meaningful impacts in global communities.”

Each fall, NFTE announces new WSI challenges leading up to Global Entrepreneurship Week. The competition concludes on December 8, with winners for the Imagination League announced on February 18, 2025, and winners for the Impact League announced on April 14, 2025.

This year’s online challenges will advance the following UN SDGs:

WSI Imagination League Challenges (ages 5-12):

  • SDG 6: Clean Water Challenge, Aramco
  • SDG 8: Youth Economic Advancement Challenge
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being Challenge

WSI Impact League Challenges (ages 13-24): 

  • SDG 6: Clean Water Challenge, Aramco
  • SDG 9: Solar Innovation Challenge, CBT Technology Institute
  • SDG 8: Youth Economic Advancement Challenge
  • SDG 4: Quality Education Challenge, Comerica Bank
  • SDG 16: Responsible AI Challenge, EY
  • SDG 4: Game Based Financial Learning Challenge
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being Challenge
  • SDG 13: Climate Action Challenge, Zuora

Learn more about the latest set of NFTE WSI innovation challenges, the sponsoring organizations, and the prizes being offered at innovation.nfte.com.

See some of the winning entries from previous challenges at innovation.nfte.com/results.

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For media inquiries, please contact Angelika Seaman, 603-504-8554, or Denise Berkhalter, APR, 917-281-4362, at mediainquiries@nfte.com.

About NFTE

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) ignites the entrepreneurial mindset with unique learning experiences that empower students to own their futures. A global nonprofit founded in 1987, NFTE provides high-quality entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school and postsecondary students. NFTE brings the power of entrepreneurship to students, regardless of family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated more than a million students, delivering our programs in school, out of school, in-person, online, or through hybrid models. Visit nfte.com to learn more.

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Denise Berkhalter, APR
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
917-281-4362
deniseb@nfte.com

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