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Asia’s private market exchange ADDX plans expansion in key MENA markets to serve private enterprises seeking financing

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Blockchain-enabled private market platform allows for efficient flow of capital between private enterprises and capital providers; offers potential to increase two-way, cross-market investment between APAC and MENA countries
SINGAPORE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore-headquartered ADDX is looking to expand its private market exchange platform into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East/North Africa (MENA) markets in a bid to drive a more efficient allocation of strategic growth capital and bridge the gap between private companies seeking financing and capital providers.

 
The expansion of the rapidly growing blockchain-enabled investment platform aims to bring about more financial opportunities for unlisted enterprises such as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurial startups. These enterprises are expected to play an essential role in developing strategic sectors and sustainable economic growth across the region.
The ADDX private market investment and trading platform is backed by global financial institutions spanning traditional financial exchanges, national banks and asset managers, a number of which are leveraging the platform to make access to early stage, high-growth private companies simple and more flexible. The company is regulated in Singapore, which is recognized for instituting some of the most rigorous regulatory standards in the world.  
Since its inception in 2017, the company has raised a total of US$140 million in funding from institutions such as Singapore Exchange, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Temasek subsidiary Heliconia Capital, the Development Bank of Japan, UOB, Hamilton Lane, Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings and KB Securities, a subsidiary of Korea’s largest banking group KB Financial Group.
By expanding into the MENA region, ADDX will expand access to strategic growth capital for pre-IPO companies not only from local market financial institutions and investment funds but also from funds across Asia and key financial markets worldwide. At the same time, it will open up new investment opportunities in high-growth companies across Asia for local fund managers while strengthening the economic link between Asia-Pacific (APAC) and MENA economies.
Danny Toe, founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADDX, said: “The ability to safely and securely open private markets to capital investment presents tremendous opportunities for governments and regulatory bodies to add to the financial infrastructure of the regions. It offers the ability to strengthen the economic connection and flow of investment capital between key APAC and Middle Eastern markets while fostering the growth and expansion of strategically important MSMEs across the region.”
Ahead of a series of meetings with regulators and potential partners in the region, Manuel Jaeger, Head of Business Development at ADDX, said: “The rise of blockchain-powered platforms has changed the game and transformed how investors view private market investing. Our next step is to replicate in MENA the approach we have taken in Asia-Pacific. This involves working closely with financial institutions, regulators and government organisations as well as leaders across the Middle East region to create an open flow of capital across private markets for the long-term benefit of investors, private companies and the global economy.”
Jaeger added: “ADDX’s planned expansion will help transform how financial markets operate, improve inclusion of wider segments of local and international investors, and draw foreign capital in more efficient ways. Opening the private sector to a wider range of investors brings with it the ability to accelerate change in local economies, drive innovation, job creation and advance strategic national economic diversification agendas.”
Enabling the increased flow of capital across private markets can potentially help the region’s markets become more attractive investment destinations for highly sought-after startups in strategic priority sectors. The new platform can also help accelerate growth of innovative companies central to sustainable economic diversification and transformation in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, Web 3.0, energy transition, sustainable agriculture and green building, among others.
ADDX is currently regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for the issuance, custody and secondary trading of digital securities. To date, ADDX has listed more than 80 deals on its platform and worked with blue-chip names such as Hamilton Lane, Partners Group, Investcorp, Singtel, UOB, CGS-CIMB, as well as Temasek-owned entities Mapletree, Azalea, SeaTown and Fullerton Fund Management. Asset classes available on ADDX include private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, private credit, real estate, debt and structured products.  
The private market exchange has built a fully digital infrastructure for its regulated platform, with more than 60% of investment subscriptions happening via its mobile app.
For more information, visit ADDX.co or https://www.linkedin.com/company/addxco.
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Fractal Announces Merger of Eugenie.ai to Bolster AI-Powered Climate Solutions

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MUMBAI, India, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a global provider of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to Fortune 500® companies, today announced the merger of Eugenie AI (Eugenie.ai), an AI company dedicated to providing AI-driven products for climate change and industrial sustainability.

Founded in 2021, Eugenie has established itself as one of the pioneering forces in AI-driven climate solutions. Their clientele includes some of the world’s largest industrial corporations across energy, metals & mining, and other hard-to-abate sectors. Eugenie’s achievements include being featured at the prestigious 2024 Google I/O, being an alum of the Google for Startups: Climate Change accelerator and winning multiple global accolades such as the NASSCOM Emerge 50, Tech30 recognition by YourStory, and the Vedanta Spark Corporate Innovation Challenge. Eugenie has been featured as a key provider by Gartner in its 2023 Market Guide for Energy Management and Optimization Systems & Market Guide for Commercial and Industrial Energy Management and Optimization Systems.
Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder, Group Chief Executive & Vice Chairman, Fractal, said, “We are excited to welcome Eugenie back into the Fractal family. Eugenie’s cutting-edge AI technologies and their commitment to combating climate change align perfectly with our vision to leverage AI for social good. Together, we aim to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Eugenie’s expertise in serving major industrial clients complements our goal of creating significant value for client in Fortune 100 organizations.”
Dr. Soudip Roy Chowdhury, Founder and CEO, Eugenie AI, said, “Joining forces with Fractal marks a significant milestone for Eugenie. Our shared values and complementary expertise will enable us to scale our impact and continue our mission to drive sustainable industrial transformations. We look forward to working together to create a future where technology and nature coexist harmoniously. By integrating our AI-driven solutions with Fractal’s extensive capabilities, we can offer even greater value to our clients, helping them achieve their sustainability goals.”
The merger of Eugenie reinforces Fractal’s commitment to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to address global challenges and underscores its dedication to sustainability and innovation. By integrating Eugenie’s expertise in climate-focused AI solutions, Fractal aims to expand its portfolio and deliver even greater value to its clients and communities worldwide.
Eugenie’s focus on providing AI solutions to some of the hardest-to-abate sectors aligns perfectly with Fractal’s vision of driving significant value for large enterprises. This strategic merger will enhance Fractal’s ability to offer comprehensive AI solutions that not only optimize business operations but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient industrial ecosystem.
For more information, please visit www.fractal.ai and www.eugenie.ai.
About Fractal
Fractal is one of the most prominent providers of Artificial Intelligence to Fortune 500® companies. Fractal’s vision is to power every human decision in the enterprise, and bring AI, engineering, and design to help the world’s most admired companies.
Fractal’s businesses include Crux Intelligence (AI driven business intelligence), Eugenie.ai (AI for sustainability), Asper.ai (AI for revenue growth management), Senseforth.ai (conversational AI for customer service) & Flyfish (generative AI for Sales). Fractal incubated Qure.ai, a leading player in healthcare AI for detecting Tuberculosis and Lung cancer.
Fractal currently has 4500+ employees across 17 global locations, including the United States, UK, Ukraine, India, Singapore, Middle East and Australia. Fractal has been recognized as ‘Great Workplace’ and ‘India’s Best Workplaces for Women’ in the top 100 (large) category by The Great Place to Work® Institute; featured as a leader in Data Engineering services 2024 & Data Science Services 2024 by Information Services Group, Leader in AI and Analytics Services Specialists Peak Matrix Assessment 2021 by Everest Group, Leader in Customer Analytics Service Providers Wave™ 2023 by Forrester Research, Inc.
About Eugenie AI:
Eugenie is a forward-thinking AI company, headquartered in NY, USA dedicated to creating solutions that address climate change and promote industrial sustainability. Leveraging advanced AI technologies, Eugenie empowers organizations to achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to a healthier planet.
 

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ADOLFO DOMÍNGUEZ PRESENTS HIS NEW FASHION AND FRAGRANCE COLLECTION AT A WORLD FASHION SHOW

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The brand intertwines fashion and perfume to create an immersive experience in the olfactory and creative universe
The fashion show, which will take place in Chile, will be broadcast online in 29 countries. It can be followed live on the brand’s website and social media profiles
MADRID, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Adolfo Domínguez keeps moving forward in its commitment to bring fashion closer to society. The brand will showcase Ikigai, its autumn-winter 2024 collection, together with a selection of new perfumes in a global fashion show.

The event, which will mix fashion and fragrances, will be streamed live on 27 June at 6 p.m. (Portuguese time) on the brand’s website, accessible from 29 countries around the world, as well as through Mega, the main television channel in Chile, and Movistar+, in Spain. The event will also be broadcast on the company’s profiles on social media.
Adolfo Dominguez will showcase its fashion and perfume collections from the La Moneda cultural centre in Santiago de Chile, where it will create an immersive experience with artistic performances and music developed exclusively for the occasion. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the essence and innovation that define Adolfo Dominguez, consolidating its presence and relevance in the Latin American market.
“Clothes matter. It is our second skin. Perfume is the trace we leave as we walk by. With each new collection, we explore our creativity and out contribution to society as a brand- why should we limit it to a privileged few in a room?” states Patricia Alonso, Corporate Director of Marketing and Communication at Adolfo Domínguez.
Ikigai, a Japanese concept that invites each person to go in search of their vital purpose, is the driving force behind Adolfo Domínguez’s autumn-winter 2024 collection: a selection of garments designed to liberate oneself. The result is a collection designed to be lived, with garments that are born to make people understand that beauty and happiness reside in the little things.
The fashion show will be streamed on www.adolfodominguez.com and on the brand’s profiles on social media (Youtube, Instagram and Facebook). In Latin America, the fashion show can also be seen on Mega, one of the main Chilean television channels.
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Darwin CX Broadens Global Reach via Strategic Partnership with dsb

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TORONTO, NECKARSULM, Germany and NORTHAMPTON, UK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Darwin CX and dsb deepen their alliance as Darwin CX becomes a shareholder of dsb. The Canadian company’s investment in dsb expands Darwin CX into the UK and European market and dsb becomes part of the pioneering Darwin CX family. The strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Darwin CX and dsb, both leading providers of SaaS solutions and services for publishers.

The most remarkable aspect of this union is the parallel trajectories of these formidable companies prior to the partnership. Darwin CX and dsb’s fly ecosystem both launched in 2018 with the common goal of modernizing the publishing industry, which had become heavily reliant on outdated practices and legacy systems. Each company was on an independent mission to create an ecosystem of tools and solutions that would allow publishers to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven, digital-first marketplace.
Best practices from North America meet European recipes for success
“While Darwin CX developed a platform for the needs of a North American publishing audience, the dsb fly ecosystem offers its European customers a variety of tools to increase acquisition, maximize customer lifetime value and reduce costs and effort,” explains Liam Lynch, CEO of Darwin CX.
Broader range of resources and features
Darwin CX and dsb are process experts in the publishing environment. “We know the industry’s workflows inside out and have the same vision. Now, as subscription professionals, we are joining forces and offering our customers scalable solutions that enable them to tap into new revenue streams in a dynamic market,” emphasizes Olaf Bendt, CEO of the dsb Group. “Our customers benefit from an even broader range of resources and features.”
Next generation sales and marketing solutions
Publishers are battling dwindling attention spans and declining engagement. dsb and Darwin CX offer the publishing industry new, powerful tools for even more accurate content offers, prices and subscription conditions. All of this is based on data-driven, AI-supported personalization, which offers publishers new insights into their customers’ engagement and launches targeted measures to increase loyalty.
Prioritizing business continuity
“To meet the growing needs of our customers, dsb will expand their fly back-end infrastructure while integrating some of Darwin CX’s key marketing and data management tools. Of course, business continuity will be maintained for both our European and North American clients. We will offer our clients the best of both worlds without disrupting their day-to-day business,” emphasizes Alex Münch, COO at dsb Group.
Solutions for digital and printed content
Darwin CX and dsb are united by a focus on maximizing recurring revenue, seamless integration of online and offline solutions, and a fundamental belief in customer centricity. “The DNA of both companies is the publishing industry. That’s why, together with dsb, we are focusing on customized solutions for printed and digital Content”, stresses Michael Smith, Darwin CX Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer.
About Darwin CX
Darwin CX is a transformative SaaS and services platform at the leading edge of the subscription and membership economies. Founded in Toronto, Canada, Darwin CX assists brands accelerate acquisition and retention—and increase loyalty—through innovative and customized check-out pages, targeted audience offerings, real-time A/B testing and best-in-class analytics, paywall and customer data platform (CDP). The Darwin CX platform enables clients to have complete freedom and control over customer data in order to tailor the best possible customer experiences. Over 140 well-known publishers and more than 300 brands in the USA, Canada and Australia rely on Darwin CX for their data and subscription management needs. Led by CEO, Liam Lynch, CTO, Michael Smith, COO, Cat Kiernan and President, Cary Zel, Darwin CX is backed by a group of growth equity investors with a common theme of disrupting industries and driving digital innovation including First Ascent Ventures, New Era Capital Partners and Felicitas Global Partners.
About dsb
With dsb fly, the dsb group develops and operates Europe’s leading subscription ecosystem for the publishing industry. Key players in the media industry have been relying on dsb’s holistic and customer-centric monetization solutions for over 50 years. Whether lifestyle products, seminars, events, digital or print titles – the dsb fly ecosystem offers media companies a customized 360-degree customer view of print and digital consumption. This all-round view is the basis for highly individualized worlds of experience and high customer loyalty. dsb fly manages customer relationships along the entire customer life cycle and maximizes subscription retention and sales with accurate subscription offers and highly individualized worlds of experience.
TAGGED WITH: Darwin CX, Liam Lynch, Michael Smith, Cary Zel, dsb, dsb.net, Olaf Bendt, Alex Münch 
To find out if Darwin CX and dsb are right for your international business, contact [email protected]
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