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MYAVANA Hosts Inaugural Beauty Tech Summit and Announces Funding

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Personalized Hair Care Pioneer Innovating $83BB Global Hair Care Market

ATLANTA, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MYAVANA, the trailblazer in AI-driven personalized hair care, announced today it has just closed a $5.9 million seed round led by Ulta Beauty’s Digital Innovation Fund and hosted its inaugural Beauty Tech Summit last month. This infusion of capital underscores MYAVANA’s pivotal role in revolutionizing the global hair care market, which is projected to reach $113 billion by 2031. This round of funding will accelerate MYAVANA’s unique market position, pioneering personalized hair care under the visionary leadership of its founder, Candace Victoria Mitchell.

MYAVANA’s journey over the past 12 years has been marked by scientific research and breakthrough innovations, with the development of the world’s first AI-driven, proprietary personalized hair care software system at its core, eliminating the repetitive trial and error for consumers. The company introduced the Unique Hair ID comprised of 972+ hair type combinations which disrupts the current hair typing system and reveals a more diverse range of customer hair profiles to cater to globally. The company’s tagline: “your hair is as unique as your fingerprint” reveals so much more about us: texture, type, condition, and on the health side, toxins and minerals in the body, early detection for chronic illnesses, stress indicators, and diet suggestions.  Their first publication The Definitive Healthy Hair Care Guide aims to re-educate the market and demystify common trends found on the Internet. MYAVANA is leveraging its market leadership position and data-driven insights to establish its business as the authority of the hair industry.

Inaugural Techturized Beauty Tech Summit: Driving Industry Transformation during Atlanta Tech Week https://www.techturized.com/ 

MYAVANA celebrated its 12th anniversary by hosting its inaugural Techturized Beauty Tech Summit on Saturday, June 15th at the Georgia Tech Klaus Advanced Computing Building, to unlock value and drive innovation in the hair care sector with its strategic partners and beauty tech enthusiasts. The Summit featured an AR experience and interactive product demos for every sector of the hair industry. Business leaders from Groove Global, Braintrust Founders Studio, UPS, and more gathered to discuss the opportunities for retailers, manufacturers, distributors, salons, and consumers. Beauty industry veterans such as Robin D. Groover, Melissa Hibbert, Claire Sulmers, and Mimi Johnson explored the transformative potential of technology in shaping the future of hair, beauty, wellness, retail, and fashion. Global social impact leader La’Kerri Jackson shared the economic empowerment social impact MYAVANA has with its first retail store opening in Uganda to open up product distribution channels in Africa. The company shared its advancements in opening new career paths for women in STEM through its Beauty Tech Fellowship Program and announced a new brand ambassador, singer and songwriter Serayah, who will aid in cultivating community in MYAVANA’s mobile app, which serves as a concierge for consumers on their hair journey. To watch the virtual rebroadcast, sign up here.

HairAI™: Redefining Personalized Hair Care

MYAVANA’s pioneering HairAI™ technology utilizes microscopic hair analysis and advanced algorithms to decode the intricacies of hair texture, type, and condition, providing consumers with instant product recommendations tailored to their specific needs. “A person’s hair is as unique as their fingerprint and we’ve unlocked powerful, personalized insights with our AI platform,” said MYAVANA CEO and Founder Candace Victoria Mitchell. “Hair is the longest record of your body’s health, providing as much as a decade of information about a person’s health and needs. I’m grateful to our investors who see the long-term potential and share our mission to transform the hair industry and create personalized consumer journeys.”

Four Business Lines Driving Growth and Innovation

At the heart of MYAVANA’s business model lie five distinct pillars, each contributing to its rapid growth and market penetration through licensing and partnership under the initiative “powered by MYAVANA”:

Personalized Hair Analysis: Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all approaches, MYAVANA offers personalized hair analysis through its HairAI™ technology, empowering consumers with tailored product recommendations suited to their unique hair characteristics.Scientific Intelligence Services: MYAVANA’s scientific intelligence provides access to its proprietary HairSI™ Strand Analysis Kit, offering comprehensive healthy hair care plans tailored to individual hair health challenges and goals.Strategic Retail Partnerships: MYAVANA’s recommendation intelligence enables retail enterprise partners such as Ulta and Unilever to drive personalized hair product purchases with its HairRI™ API integrations. MYAVANA has also forged collaborations with the National Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association and BrainTrust Founders Studio to introduce a Retail Innovation Academy facilitating personalized HairAI™ technology distribution and guidance through beauty supply stores across the globe.Business Data Solutions: MYAVANA’s comprehensive HairCl™ database serves as a valuable resource for product manufacturers and ingredient suppliers seeking actionable market research and consumer insights to enhance their offerings. MYAVANA Labs has analyzed over two billion hair strands, making it the world’s largest database of textured hair care data. The company aims to work with all hair product manufacturers to support R&D initiatives for product development and target marketing for a wider range of customer segments that boost sales accordingly.Salon Success Solutions: MYAVANA’s new HairScope™ and Pro+ software and puts the power of its HairAI™ technology in the hands of stylists to provide hair & scalp analysis in-salon and generate personalized healthy hair care plans for their clients, which will grow their retail revenue through its recommendation system. MYAVANA has partnered with expert cosmetologist Robin D. Groover, founder of Too Groovy Hair Salons, to introduce a Salon Success Academy that powers salons of the future through innovating and elevating the client experience with technology.

About MYAVANA: Empowering Consumers, Inspiring Change

MYAVANA is a venture-backed beauty technology company providing data-driven hair care insights to retailers, salons, brands, and consumers. As one of the only Black-owned beauty tech enterprises, MYAVANA takes pride in its diverse team of women in STEM who have been instrumental in shaping its success story. MYAVANA has raised $6.2M total since the inception of the business to chart new frontiers in personalized hair care and beyond, empowering consumers and businesses by driving positive internal and external change in the beauty and wellness industry.

Candace Mitchell founded MYAVANA in beta in 2012, researching and developing proprietary hair care technology that analyzes the variables of hair strands and hair products to produce personalized hair care plans that support healthy hair care throughout a consumer’s hair journey. As a graduate of Georgia Tech, she brings over 18 years of experience in computer science to MYAVANA. Candace is the 2023 BeautyMatters Innovator of the Year, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, WWD Top 50 Beauty Innovator, BET Honors STEM Award winner, Sephora Accelerate fellow, and recent Georgia Tech College of Computing Hall of Fame inductee. Candace’s work has been featured nationally on Cheddar News, CNN, CNBC, Marie Claire, ESSENCE, Inc. Magazine, Black Enterprise, Business Insider, and more.

For more information visit www.myavana.com or follow @MYAVANAHairCare

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DomaCom Appoints Giuseppe Porcelli as Chairman and Secures $2 Million Private Placement

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SYDNEY, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DomaCom Limited (ASX:DCL) is pleased to announce two significant developments that will strengthen its leadership and financial position as it advances its fund-first, technology-driven strategy.

Appointment of Giuseppe Porcelli as Non-Executive Chairman

DomaCom has appointed Giuseppe Porcelli as Non-Executive Chairman. Giuseppe is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Lakeba Group, a global technology leader renowned for AI-powered, scalable solutions. With extensive expertise in technology-driven investment strategies, his leadership will be instrumental in accelerating DomaCom’s growth, innovation, and investor value creation.

“Giuseppe’s appointment strengthens our leadership team at a pivotal time for DomaCom,” said Darren Younger, CEO of DomaCom. “His experience in driving technological innovation and scaling businesses will support our strategy to enhance investor value and expand our market presence.”

Successful Completion of $2 Million Private Placement

DomaCom has successfully secured a $2 million investment through a private placement from sophisticated investor Martin Groen. The placement involved issuing 142,857,143 fully paid ordinary shares at $0.014 per share, reflecting investor confidence in DomaCom’s strategy and growth potential.

“This investment demonstrates strong confidence in our vision to transform DomaCom into a leading fund-first, technology-driven business,” said Giuseppe Porcelli, Chairman of DomaCom. “The additional option to secure further funding underscores the long-term alignment between DomaCom and our investors. This capital will allow us to accelerate key initiatives, deliver value to our stakeholders, and position the business for sustained growth.”

These developments mark an important step forward in DomaCom’s transformation, reinforcing its commitment to technological innovation, financial growth, and enhanced investor value.

Contact person: Darren Younger, DomaCom CEO
Darren.younger@domacom.com.au 

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GlocalMe Unveils New Brand Identity and Cutting-Edge Innovations at CES 2025

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GlocalMe, a global leader in mobile data connectivity under uCloudlink (NASDAQ: UCL), is proud to announce its participation in CES 2025, the world’s largest technology trade show. This year marks a significant milestone for GlocalMe as it unveils its newly refreshed brand identity and showcases an impressive lineup of innovative products that are set to redefine global connectivity.

With the theme “The Ideal Network of Life,” GlocalMe’s rebranding reflects its dedication to providing seamless, secure, and reliable internet connectivity that feels local, no matter where users are. Powered by its patented Cloud SIM and HyperConn™ technology, the brand emphasizes “Global Connectivity, Local Mindedness,” delivering a borderless yet personalized connection experience for modern digital lifestyles.

“Our new brand identity represents a transformative step in our journey to empower users with effortless and reliable global connectivity,” said Chaohui Chen, CEO of uCloudlink. “At CES 2025, we are thrilled to showcase how our innovative solutions bring the world closer together, delivering technology that feels personal and local, even in a globalized world.”

Spotlight on the GlocalMe Life Series

A major highlight of GlocalMe’s CES 2025 showcase is the GlocalMe Life Series, a collection of advanced products designed to provide secure and convenient connectivity for daily and travel use. With a focus on user convenience and peace of mind, the Life Series empowers users to stay connected effortlessly.

At CES 2025, GlocalMe will pre-launch three new additions to the Life Series:

GPet: The second generation of GlocalMe’s smart global pet tracker, featuring unique 6-tech positioning technologies to ensure the safety and location tracking of pets worldwide. New features, including ‘AI Wellness’ and ‘Pet Interaction,’ will enhance pet health monitoring and strengthen the bond between pets and their owners.UniCord S and UniCord P: Upgraded versions of the UniCord, designed specifically for drivers and remote workers. These devices offer advanced tracking features and provide secure and seamless connectivity during commutes or road trips. The UniCord P boasts upgraded mobile internet specifications, delivering a network experience comparable to a Wi-Fi hotspot.

These new products join the existing Life Series, which includes:

UniCord: The world’s first 3-in-1 multi-functional USB cable, which has been honored with the “CES Breakthrough Award 2025” by Android Authority for its innovative design and functionality.RoamPlug: The world’s only travel adapter with a built-in 4G mobile hotspot.KeyTracker: A global intelligent tracker featuring 6-tech positioning to secure and locate personal belongings with precision.

Introducing HyperConn™ Technology: Seamless Connectivity Redefined

GlocalMe will also debut its revolutionary HyperConn™ mobile Wi-Fi hotspot technology at CES 2025, redefining how users stay connected on the move. Leading this innovation is the MeowGo G40 Pro, a HyperConn™-enabled 4G multi-network mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. Designed for road trip families and remote workers, this device leverages AI-powered network switching to provide uninterrupted internet access by seamlessly connecting to multiple 4G carriers and Wi-Fi providers. This ensures reliable connectivity anywhere in the world, no matter where life takes users.

Experience GlocalMe at CES 2025

From January 7 to 10, 2025, GlocalMe will showcase its new brand identity and innovative product lineup at booth LVCC North Hall #8211. Attendees are invited to experience firsthand how GlocalMe is redefining global connectivity through its cutting-edge products and advanced technologies.

All pre-launched products from CES will be officially available by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

About GlocalMe

GlocalMe is a digital lifestyle brand under Nasdaq-listed technology company uCloudlink (NASDAQ: UCL). With its mission to enable people to ‘Connect and Share without Limitations’, uCloudlink is a leading mobile technology solutions provider that provides a marketplace for mobile data traffic sharing to billions of users in over 200 countries and regions. By using uCloudlink’s patented Cloud SIM technology, mobile users are no longer confined to the service of a single network operator but are opened to a world of connectivity whenever and wherever they are.

For more information, visit www.glocalme.com.

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Reap Receives In-Principle Approval for Major Payment Institution License from Monetary Authority of Singapore

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reap, a leading payment technology provider, is thrilled to announce today that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its application of the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License for its Singapore entity, Reap Singapore.

Obtaining the IPA marks a significant milestone for Reap. Reap is committed to regulatory excellence while continuously enhancing its capabilities and presence in Singapore and the broader Asia Pacific region. While the IPA marks a critical step forward, Reap Singapore remains steadfast in meeting the required conditions for the MPI License. Reap is equally committed to dedicating the necessary resources to support and assist Reap Singapore in achieving this goal. Together, Reap and Reap Singapore will continue to refine its compliance standards and beyond, ensuring it delivers enhanced value and trusted solutions to Singapore and the broader APAC customers.

“At Reap, compliance has always been paramount, not only to safeguard our users but also as a fundamental pillar for growth. Receiving this IPA from the MAS, a globally renowned financial regulator, is incredibly motivating and will be a key driver of secure growth in the region. It fuels our enthusiasm to continue collaborating closely with regulatory bodies to shape a secure and efficient money movement across the region. Reap is also committed to building a strong payment service.” stated Kevin Kang, Co-Founder of Reap.

Singapore is integral to Reap’s mission of enhancing global money movement. Its high regulatory standards and commitment to foster sustainable innovation align seamlessly with Reap’s vision for the future of payment services. This alignment empowers Reap to drive secure and efficient financial flows while delivering exceptional value to its clients and partners.

About Reap

Reap group is a leading global payment technology provider that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide. By bridging disparate economies, merging technological divides, and connecting key financial players, we are transforming the financial landscape into a more interconnected and interoperable space for efficient money movement.

With corporate cards, payout solutions, and expense management tools, we streamline financial operations and empower businesses to scale. Our APIs enable businesses to embed finance into their own products and services, from issuing Visa cards to facilitating cross-border payments.

Founded in 2018 in Hong Kong, Reap has since expanded to a team of over 100 across the globe, including Singapore. Reap is supported by a strong network of investors, including Acorn Pacific Ventures, Arcadia Funds, HashKey Capital, Hustle Fund, Fresco Capital, Abacus Ventures, and Payment Asia.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Christine Cheuk
Marketing & PR Manager, Reap
christine@reap.global

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