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New Science Ventures announces merger of its portfolio company Achronix with ACE Convergence

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New Science Ventures LLC (“NSV”), a leading venture capital firm focused on building companies that leverage breakthrough science to create extraordinary value, today announces the merger of its portfolio company, Achronix Semiconductor Corporation (“Achronix”), with ACE Convergence Acquisition Corp. NSV is a founding investor in Achronix.

Highlights:

  • Achronix is the only independent supplier of high-performance FPGAs and eFPGA IP based data acceleration solutions used in high-growth applications including AI, cloud computing, 5G, networking and automotive driver assistance
  • Highly differentiated financial profile with estimated 2020 revenues of approximately $105 million, 79% gross margins and 35% operating margins with migration to next-generation products driving an estimated revenue CAGR of 20% to 25% from 2020 to 2025
  • Business combination with ACE Convergence Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: ACEV) positions Achronix to capitalize on non-cancellable backlog in excess of $160 million and over $1.1 billion in identified pipeline opportunities driven by Speedster® and Speedcore™ products
  • Approximately $2.1 billion estimated post-transaction equity value based on current assumptions with up to $330 million in gross cash proceeds to the company, assuming minimal redemptions
  • Oversubscribed $150 million fully committed common stock concurrent PIPE financing at $10.00 per share anchored by ACE Equity Partners LLC, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock and Hedosophia; and with participation from other institutional investors
  • Achronix expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ACHX” following an anticipated transaction close by the end of the first half of 2021

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, a leader in high-performance field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, and ACE Convergence Acquisition Corp. (ACE) (Nasdaq: ACEV), a special-purpose acquisition company, have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in the combined entity continuing as a publicly listed company. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined operating entity will be named Achronix Semiconductor Corporation and will be listed under the ticker symbol ACHX.

As the only independent, high-end FPGA semiconductor company that offers both high-end standalone FPGAs along with eFPGA IP technology, Achronix is uniquely positioned to address the needs of high-performance applications that require programmable hardware accelerators. Demand for FPGA-based data accelerators is driven by the rapid expansion of high-growth markets, including AI, Cloud, 5G, and ADAS. Achronix’s semiconductor portfolio targets the nearly $10 billion data acceleration market, which is expected to have double-digit CAGR through 2025. (Data according to Semico Research).

Achronix’s data acceleration solutions provide optimal performance per watt compared to CPU- and GPU-based solutions with the additional benefits of hardware flexibility to support changing acceleration workloads. As compute performance requirements are now doubling in as little as three to four months, the need for dedicated FPGA-based hardware accelerators is growing rapidly. Customer validation of Achronix’s products is substantiated by nearly $240 million in orders received in 2020. Achronix’s new Speedster7t and Speedcore products, built on leading-edge process technology, have contributed to a design pipeline value in excess of $1.1 billion and are expected to drive Achronix’s future growth.

“We are very excited to have found the ideal merger partner in Achronix, the last remaining independent, high-end FPGA player,” said Behrooz Abdi, CEO and Chairman of ACE. “John Lofton Holt and Robert Blake have created a truly disruptive semiconductor company, with highly differentiated data acceleration FPGA products, complemented with a highly innovative embedded FPGA IP business model. Further bolstering Achronix’s robust free cash generation with proceeds from the merger will accelerate deployment of the company’s data acceleration solutions and position Achronix to fast track additional strategic growth initiatives.”

“The next era of growth and opportunity is in the trillions of connected devices providing compute-intensive intelligence, all fueled by network connectivity and 5G,” said Robert Blake, Achronix’s Chief Executive Officer. “Achronix’s technology was designed to address the insatiable demand for new hardware-based data acceleration, which we believe is resulting in significant long-term growth opportunities for our company. We are excited to partner with Behrooz and the ACE team at this inflection point in the company’s trajectory to capitalize on our design pipeline in excess of $1.1 billion, as we continue to create value as a public company.”

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atNorth Shortlisted for Datacloud Global Awards, The Energy Awards and The Women in Green Business Awards

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The leading Nordic data center business achieves multiple new accolades.
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, today announced widespread industry recognition including shortlisting’s in the `Excellence in Data Centre Europe Award 2024′ category at the Datacloud Global Awards and the `Energy Efficient Partnership of the Year’ category at the Energy Awards.

The Datacloud Global Awards celebrate excellence in the data center and cloud industry, recognizing outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership across various categories. From pioneering technology solutions to sustainable practices, these awards highlight the trailblazers and visionaries driving the digital transformation landscape forward.
atNorth’s continuous commitment to developing the most advantageous solutions for its clients has led the business to be recognized for its efforts in energy efficiency, data center excellence and as a leader in the data center industry.
Additionally, atNorth’s CFO & Deputy CEO, Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir has been shortlisted in the `Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year’ category at the Women in Green Business Awards, illustrating the commendable ethos of atNorth’s business as a whole, as it champions fairness and the greater good – both internally and at the core of its service provision.
“We are delighted to be acknowledged in a variety of categories across multiple awards,” says Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir, CFO & Deputy CEO, at atNorth. “As we remain committed to our vision of `more compute for a better world’, this recognition inspires us to continue to advocate for best practice within our business and the industry as a whole.”
The news follows atNorth’s recognition in TechRound’s Sustainability60 campaign, at the UK Green Business Awards and the Tech Capital Awards. The business has also recently announced Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir as Chief Development Officer and Jörgen Larsson as Director of Hyperscale Operations as the business continues to scale to meet the increasing demand for its services.
About atNorth
atNorth is a leading Nordic data center services company that offers sustainable, cost-effective, scalable colocation and high-performance computing services trusted by industry-leading organizations. The business acquired leading High-Performance Computing (HPC) provider, Gompute, in 2023 enabling a compelling full stack offering tailored to AI and other critical high-performance workloads. 
With sustainability at its core, atNorth’s data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments. The tailor-made solutions enable businesses to calculate, simulate, train and visualize data workloads in an efficient, cost-optimized way.
atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates seven data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, with additional sites to open in Helsinki, Finland and in Denmark in Q4 2024, as well as its tenth site ready for operation in Kouvola, Finland in 2025.
For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn or Facebook.
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ProofID wins Judges’ Award for Global Ambition at the 2024 Northern Tech Awards

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MANCHESTER, England, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UK-headquartered, global Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist, ProofID has won the Judge’s Award for Global Ambition at the Northern Tech Awards held at Manchester Cathedral. The company won the award in recognition of its expansion in the USA following the successful acquisitions of Regatta Solutions an Austin, Texas based Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) integrator and PEGRight a Colorado Springs, Colorado based IAM integrator.

 
 
These two acquisitions created a combined business which leads the field as a provider of enterprise identity solutions and global identity managed services across Europe and North America. The awards, organised by GP Bullhound, are a demonstration of the spirit of innovation, resilience, and growth that defines the Northern tech ecosystem.
Tom Eggleston, CEO of ProofID said: “ProofID has always embraced its northern roots, but it’s been an exciting road.”
“Our journey to the international stage continues and reflects not only our ambition to grow via acquisition but also our ability to adapt, innovate and thrive in other territories. It’s truly wonderful for our work to be recognised in this way.”
In 2022, Maven invested £15 million through the Maven UK Regional Buyout Fund to support ProofID’s growth and strategic expansion. Since then, the company has continued to develop its partnerships with IAM vendors, offering broader solutions and enhancing its market position.
The award, accepted by Peter Dolan, CFO of ProofID, is held to showcase leading tech businesses in the North, fuelling growth in its powerful tech economy. The eleventh edition of the Northern Tech Awards ceremony, brought together 250 CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across the digital economy, celebrating innovation and excellence in the North of England and Scotland. 
Javed Huq, Managing Director of sponsor, GP Bullhound said: “Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 Northern Tech Awards.
“Their success is a testament to the remarkable determination and entrepreneurship, which have enabled their businesses to thrive in a challenging market landscape.
“We are immensely proud of the dedication and innovation within the Northern tech ecosystem and believe it is important to celebrate these achievements at tonight’s awards. We are honoured to champion these leading tech businesses and look forward to their continued growth and contribution to the UK economy.”
About ProofID
ProofID is a global identity security partner, integrator and service provider. As a proven identity specialist, ProofID is committed to delivering pain-free, secure and seamless digital user experiences however complex the project. Trusted by Tier 1 enterprises and mid-market businesses around the world to design, deliver and manage IAM and IGA services. ProofID has successfully deployed industry leading technologies into all market sectors with dynamic workforce needs and seamless customer engagements. ProofID’s highly skilled team has been awarded the highest technical accreditations by all their chosen partners including Ping Identity, earning Global Delivery Partner of the Year Award for 6 consecutive years and SailPoint, achieving delivery Admiral status. For more information visit www.ProofID.com.
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Northern Data Group’s Peak Mining announces new partnership for 28MW of mining, powered by 100% renewable energy

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28MW of miners delivering 1.3 EH/s, strategically located in Paraguay2,860 units of MicroBT’s M63-series liquid-cooled WhatsMiners to be installedPower rate of sub $0.04/kWh, generated by 100% renewable hydropowerFRANKFURT, Germany , May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Northern Data Group’s Peak Mining today announces a new partnership with Penguin Infrastructure Holding (“Penguin”) for 28MW of mining capacity. This project represents a significant next step in Northern Data Group’s geographical expansion and enables Peak Mining to increase its hashrate, powered by 100% renewable energy.

The hardware will be energized in H2 2024 and marks Peak Mining’s first step into South America. 2,860 units of MicroBT’s M63-series liquid-cooled WhatsMiners will be installed at the site. The hardware will generate 1.3 EH/s, contributing to Peak Mining’s planned growth to 7.9 EH/s this year.
The site in Paraguay is 100% powered by renewable hydropower harnessed from the 14 GW Itaipu Dam, it is the world’s third-largest hydroelectric dam. The site will therefore benefit from the availability of clean energy.
This expansion into South America follows Peak Mining’s recent purchase of a 300MW mining data center site in Corpus Christi, Texas, which will power around 4.2 EH/s of MicroBT’s miners as well as the construction of a 30MW facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which will support approximately 1.1 EH/s of the miners.
This selection of sites underscores Northern Data Group’s commitment to meet the demands of the industry as efficiently as possible. Throughout 2024, Northern Data Group will be rapidly expanding its HPC footprint. 
Aroosh Thillainathan, Northern Data Group’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“This partnership is significant to Northern Data Group as we continue to execute on our investment strategy and solidify our position within the global High Performance Computing market, and I’m especially pleased to be working with Penguin, given the team’s impressive sustainability standards at this site. It is Peak Mining’s first expansion into South America and is another milestone for the company as it continues to scale its international Bitcoin mining capabilities.”
Niek Beudeker, Managing Director, Peak Mining, commented:
“I’m pleased to partner with Penguin to expand our mining capacity to Paraguay. The Penguin team has done a tremendous job in constructing the site and building a strong local team. This agreement, structured as a partnership, will allow for better alignment of both parties than with a standard hosting arrangement. The partnership demonstrates our commitment to leveraging 100% clean energy to meet growing industry demand, efficiently”.
Björn Schmidtke, CEO at Penguin Group, commented:
“This strategic alliance with Northern Data Group strengthens our position as a leader in hosting next-generation High Performance Computing and also allows us to strengthen our capabilities and expand our offerings in cutting-edge areas such as AI compute. We are committed to advancing in this constantly accelerating world, which demands more high-quality services to keep evolving.”
About Peak Mining
Peak Mining, part of the Northern Data Group, is powering the future of the Bitcoin network. We deliver industry-leading operating and energy efficiency in Bitcoin mining through the latest hardware alongside innovative technology and HPC infrastructure. With our heritage dating back to 2013, we’ve been innovating for over a decade and have been at the forefront of the industry ever since. Our high-quality infrastructure is purpose-built to secure the Bitcoin network, and we’re driven to continuously find new efficiencies driving value for our investors. We’re delivering long term value in more responsible ways.
About Penguin
Penguin Group is at the forefront of HPC and cloud services powered by fully renewable hydro power in South America. Its core value is the mission to Transform Energy into Human Potential. This mission is achieved through Penguin Academy, a revolutionary education concept where students ‘learn by doing’ and has already trained thousands of young people to become the next generation of tech talent. Penguin aims to transform Paraguay into the Technological Hub of South America and expand their concept and mission globally.
About Northern Data Group
Northern Data Group (ETR: NB2) is a leading provider of High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions, utilizing GPU- and ASIC-technology. Our flexible compute power fuels innovation in our three core business platforms: Taiga Cloud, Ardent Data Centers, and Peak Mining. Through our HPC solutions, we pioneer ambitious computing innovation that drives progress in the AI, ML and Generative AI industries. Our close collaboration with industry-leading manufacturers including Gigabyte, AMD, and NVIDIA is fundamental to the acceleration of innovation across sectors including life sciences, financial services, and energy.  

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