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RareCyte secures $20M financing to expand the Orion™ Spatial Biology platform including Multiplex Assay Reagents, Software and Precision Biology Services

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SEATTLE, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RareCyte, Inc. (“RareCyte” or “the Company”) a Life Sciences company providing advanced Precision Biology platforms including instruments, reagents, software, and services announced today the completion of a $20M financing from new and existing investors. The funding is expected to enable the Company to drive an expansion of the successful Orion Spatial Biology platform including commercializing new multiplex assays, reagent products, and software applications. The funding is also expected to support expansion of RareCyte’s Precision Biology Services including spatial biology and liquid biopsy assays utilizing its Seattle, WA-based labs and scientific personnel performed under CLIA and ISO 13485 certifications. Global commercial expansion in regions outside the US will be amplified by the new funding.

New investor Forest Road joined existing investors Arboretum Ventures and F-Prime Capital (which co-led the round) and investors HealthQuest Capital, 5AM Ventures, Agilent Technologies, Company founder Ron Seubert, Sheatree capital, and GKCC LLC. Bill Burkoth, Managing Partner for Life Sciences at Forest Road commented, “we are thrilled to join a world-class group of investors and partner with the RareCyte team to drive towards realizing the promise of Precision Biology for researchers and patients”.

“We are honored to have Forest Road join an outstanding group of investors led by Arboretum Ventures and F-Prime Capital.” said Joe Victor, RareCyte President and CEO. “This funding will allow RareCyte to accelerate the development of our broad menu of Spatial Biology assays, applications, and software products to benefit our customers worldwide”.

The RareCyte Orion platform has been adopted and recognized worldwide as the only spatial biology platform that addresses the translational market requirements from discovery applications to clinical trial support. Orion enables rapid sub-cellular scanning and analysis of tissue and blood samples for up to 20 biomarkers with turn-around times that will support large cohort studies. Exquisite sensitivity and a broad dynamic range support comprehensive cellular phenotyping utilized by researchers and drug developers to determine mechanism of action for candidate therapeutics. The Orion platform includes a broad array of validated biomarkers allowing immediate access by researchers and clinicians to advance studies across immuno-oncology, immunology, neurology, infectious disease, and other critical disease areas.

About RareCyte, Inc.

RareCyte is an innovative Precision Biology company that designs, manufactures, and markets worldwide end-to-end integrated platforms enabling advances in discovery, translational and future clinical markets. As a leading Life Sciences company, our team of scientists and engineers are dedicated to design products and provide services which advance precision medicine and biomedical research, ensure successful clinical development programs, and contribute to companion diagnostic development. For more information on RareCyte visit rarecyte.com or connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/rarecyte/ and X at twitter.com/RareCyte. For Research Use Only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Nuvve Updates Shareholders on Compliance Measures

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, has issued a letter to shareholders regarding actions taken to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s Bid Price Rule. 

Nuvve recently executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, resulting in 652,727 shares outstanding. The Company encourages shareholders to protect their shares against market manipulation through actions such as holding shares in cash accounts and requesting “no loan” status. 

For shareholder letter: https://nuvve.com/shareholder-letter/  

For more information, contact investors@nuvve.com

About Nuvve Holding Corp. Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) transforms electric vehicles into grid resources, driving the transition to a net-zero future. Learn more at nuvve.com 

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Wire and tube industry expos to spark international trade in Shanghai

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The wire China 2024 and Tube China 2024, organized by Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Co., Ltd., Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Metallurgical Council of the China Council for the Promotion of Int’l Trade (MC-CCPIT), are scheduled to be held from September 25 to 28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, aiming to drive industry advancement and foster connections.

This year, the two expos will span 10 pavilions, encompassing a total exhibition area of 109,250 square meters. Nearly 1,500 businesses from about 30 countries and regions are expected to participate. The two exhibitions will cover the entire industry chain of cables, wires and tubes, offering a professional and efficient one-stop platform for exchanges worldwide.

wire China 2024: supporting enterprises to foster new quality productive forces

The wire China 2024 event is poised to occupy an area of 80,500 sqm, setting a milestone in its growth trajectory. With the participation of nearly 1,100 enterprises from 26 countries and regions, the expo will serve as a platform to showcase the latest developments and trends in the industry.

The exhibition will showcase an array of offerings including wire and cable manufacturing and processing machinery, auxiliary cable processing equipment, raw and auxiliary materials for cables (optical cables), finished wire products and cables, measurement and control technology, testing engineering solutions. The showcase is designed to assist enterprises in accelerating their transition toward digitalization, fostering flexibility, enabling smart production, nurturing new quality productive forces and enhancing the production competitiveness of businesses. The 2024 edition will cover five major areas: Digital Intelligent & Innovative Equipment, Technology Tools & Auxiliary Materials, Green and Low-carbon Solutions, Wires & Cables and Measures & Control Technology.

China has been promoting development of new quality productive forces since the start of 2024, with burgeoning sectors like artificial intelligence; new materials; commercial aerospace; the low-altitude economy and smart connected vehicles. These innovations are infusing the wire industry with vitality and drawing the attention of numerous overseas enterprises to China. This year, the event will host businesses from countries and regions such as South Korea, Japan, the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain and Turkiye. Business delegations from Germany, Italy, France and Austria will be present at the W1 Pavilion to exhibit their innovations and latest breakthroughs.

Heavyweight participants

This year, the event has garnered robust backing from prominent industry associations, including the Asian Wire & Cable Industry Corporation Alliance (AWCCA); Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK); the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA); the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA); the ITA/ICE-Italian Trade Agency (ITA); the Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ).

List of some well-known participating brands:

NIEHOFF, WAFIOS, SIKORA, MAILLEFER, ROSENDAHL NEXTROM, BOROUGE, SAMP, PROTON, ELANTAS, ENEOS NUC, HANWHA, TOTOKU, KOS, MFL GROUP, TEIJIN ARAMID, ZUMBACH, EUROLLS, SWPG, ESTEVES, SHENG CHYEAN, PETROFER, HUNTSMAN, DSR, SMATER, SINGCHEER, HONTA, G.Y.M., HANDING, JCDOFAMA, XINGMING, GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES , INOVANCE, DONY GROUP, LIQIANG MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL, AEROSPACE NANHAI, YI TENG ELECTRIC, HUAYUAN, PANGHAO, WANMA MACROMOLECULE, TIANRONG, CGN GROUP, CABLE, ORIGINAL, PAMICA, QLPM, ATPOIMER, etc.. 

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Fostering new quality productive forces

Centering on digital intelligence and innovation, the expo will be a key platform to display products and services. Singcheer will introduce the SiMOM for remote collaborative manufacturing operations and an AGV logistics system tailored for the cable industry. Maillefer from Finland will showcase the latest AI panoramic scanner 2.0, while Inovance from Shenzhen will present a motorized cable extrusion solution using advanced control algorithms and the MD810 multi-drive. These digital intelligence and innovation products cover manufacturing equipment, industrial software, visual inspection and other specific businesses, empowering cable companies to transit toward intelligent manufacturing.

Leading new trends

The wire China 2024 is not just a trade platform, but a place to communicate the latest market trends and release new products and solutions. This year, there will be nearly 60 high-end technological communication events.

The annual China Wire and Cable Industry Annual Conference will have in-depth discussions on new quality productive forces and high-quality development. Participants will share opinions on new market opportunities and challenges, exchange insights on the market trends, analyze the development status of the wire and cable industry, release annual reports on the development of international and domestic cable standardization work, as well as business competitiveness analysis reports. Simultaneously, the conference will address quality and technical issues related to typical products, unveil significant common technical research accomplishments and identify challenges and hurdles in emerging technological domains within the cable industry. The event aims to inspire businesses, bolster their confidence, foster courage in confronting challenges, and contribute to enhancing the development standards of both the industry chain and the supply chain.

The themed forums for wire and cable businesses will cover industrial economics and the development of the cable industry; the role of intelligent equipment in supporting high-quality development; green and low-carbon innovations in cable materials; high-quality special materials aiding the development of new energy vehicles; efficient and energy-saving electrical equipment; cable industry resource recycling technologies and digital intelligence empowering the development of the cable manufacturing industry.

Tube China 2024: 20 years of companionship, jointly shaping the new future of the industry.

As one of leading professional expos for tubes in Asia, Tube China 2024 has a total exhibition area of 28,750 sqm. Nearly 400 brands from 13 countries and regions including Germany, Japan, South Korea, Italy, the Netherlands, Latvia, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom will participate in the event. Tube China will present a high-level industry feast of intelligence and tube manufacturing for the Chinese tube industry and its upstream and downstream sectors.

This year, the expo will welcome some first-time participants including Fanuc. Industry-leading players including Fanuc, IPG, Kinkelder, Stark, Inductotherm, SINOAUDE, Halifax Fan and ENRX will bring their latest developments to the event. Enterprises such as IPG, Changen, Longxin, Huibaisheng and Huinengda will focus on showcasing innovative products and applications related to lasers and optoelectronics; optics and optical manufacturing; testing and quality control; as well as the innovative products and application solutions of infrared technology and applications.

List of some well-known participating brands:

FANUC, IPG, KINKELDER, STARK, INDUCTOTHERM, SINOAUDE, HALIFAX FAN, ENRX, HUIBAISHENG, SINOFORM, CHANGEN, HANDUK, KTM, TOYOKOHAN, TAELIM, VICTAULIC-TUWEI, TEMA, DONGAN, FIELD, AMPCO, ARES, JINYI, SONGYANG STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, CHENLONG, ZHONGYONG, CHANGFENG, WAN-RUN DA , BOKENA, TUS PIPE, LONGXIN, NANYANG, CONTOR M & E, SHENGTIAN, NEW VICTOR, HUAYANG, HUILITONG, BAOFENG, JINCHUANG XINTIAN, HAIQIANWEI, FUGANG, ASCENDING, JUYI, LIWAN, VICTORY, ZHONGHAO, YOUFA, etc..

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Concurrent events, including the China International Steel Tube & Pipe Summit and the 2024 Heat Treatment Technology Seminar, will be organized during the expo to enhance communication, foster partnerships, drive technological innovation and uphold high-quality development within the industry.

A variety of activities will be organized to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual expo and the longstanding support from all participants of the expo.

Looking ahead, organizers of wire & Tube China will continue to promote development of the event to promote exchanges and bolster quality development of the industry.

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PayMongo and Brankas Now Offer the Widest Range of Payment Options in the Philippines

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Enable seamless, secure, and direct online banking payments with Brankas through PayMongo, featuring top Philippine banks BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank.

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayMongo has partnered with Brankas to add new payment options to the PayMongo platform, making it the payment gateway with the widest range of payment options for Filipino businesses. PayMongo payment options include credit cards, e-wallets, BNPL, QRPh, and online banking. PayMongo merchants can now accept direct online banking payments from three additional Philippine banks — BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank — offering greater convenience and flexibility for both merchants and customers.

eCommerce stores, food delivery websites, ride-hailing apps, and gaming platforms that are PayMongo merchants can accept more forms of payments by integrating Brankas Direct API. This pay-by-bank channel is another trusted payment method that makes transactions faster and enhances the overall payment experience for users.

“Brankas and PayMongo share the same commitment to deliver fast and secure payment experience for users. Offering more payment options is a win-win for both customers and merchants as we offer greater payment flexibility and customer reach at the same time.” said Todd Schweitzer, Brankas CEO and Co-founder.

How to Get Started with Brankas Direct

To start accepting direct online banking payments, existing PayMongo merchants simply need to contact PayMongo Customer Support to request the activation of BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank payment options. The feature is available for Shopify plug-in users, PayMongo’s Custom & Checkout API, PayMongo Pages, and PayMongo Links. Users of the custom API require minimal updates, and the PayMongo developer website provides the full details.

Ready to enhance your payment offerings and provide a better customer experience? Enable Brankas Direct through PayMongo now. Visit Brankas Direct or PayMongo to learn more.

About PayMongo

PayMongo is a leading financial infrastructure platform in the Philippines, designed to simplify how businesses manage their finances. From payment processing to embedding financial services, PayMongo provides solutions that enable businesses to accept payments both online and in-person, streamline financial operations, and drive profitability. By offering a wide range of payment options and seamless integration, PayMongo empowers businesses to grow their revenue and succeed in the digital economy.

About Brankas 

Brankas is a leading global open finance technology provider. We provide API-based solutions, data and payments solutions for financial service providers (like banks, lenders and e-wallets) and online businesses. Brankas partners with banks to build and manage their open finance infrastructure, producing APIs for real-time payments, identity and data, new account opening, remittances, and more. With Brankas’ secure open banking technology, online businesses, fintech companies and digital banks can use Brankas APIs to create new digital experiences for their users.

Media Enquiries: 

Yiyang Teo
yiyang.teo@brank.as

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