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TPG’s The Rise Fund Leads Strategic Investment in BillEase

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September 3, 2024

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BillEase, the leading digital consumer finance platform in the Philippines, today announced TPG’s The Rise Fund has signed definitive documentation to lead a significant strategic investment in the company. With the investment, The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, is leading BillEase’s Series C Equity Round, with existing investor Burda Principal Investment also participating in the round.

“The partnership with TPG marks a pivotal moment for BillEase and is a testament to the strength of our vision and achievements,” said Georg Steiger, CEO of BillEase. “The Rise Fund has built a global track-record of helping socially impactful companies scale and their investment will empower us to not only sustain our strong growth but also expand our product offerings to better serve the underserved and underbanked, enabling more Filipinos to improve their living standards.

Nearly 90% of our customers reported an improved ability to manage their finances after using BillEase, and this investment will help us extend that impact to millions more and support our growth as we aim to empower Filipinos to achieve greater financial security. We remain committed to providing financing solutions to the emerging middle class in the Philippines, a country with over 110 million people and supporting its more than 10,000 merchant partners.”

“Our investment into BillEase aligns with The Rise Fund’s pursuit to work with companies that aim to deliver social impact alongside business performance and strong returns,” said Chalothorn (Boat) Vashirakovit, Managing Director at TPG. “With our global operations capabilities, deep sector expertise in financial services and thematic focus towards backing innovative businesses that drive greater financial inclusion, we look forward to helping accelerate BillEase’s growth and solidifying their position as the leading digital finance app in the market.”

“In the Philippines, there remains a need among businesses and individuals for greater access to affordable financial products. Only 18.8% of people in the Philippines are reportedly able to borrow money from a formal financial institution or money provider,” added Lito Camacho, Senior Advisor for TPG. “BillEase is offering a solution that solves that pain point for many, giving access to flexible payment options in a safe and sustainable way.”

Burda Principal Investments, the Series B lead investor in BillEase, who is also participating in this round, reaffirmed its commitment to the company’s vision and growth trajectory. “BillEase’s impressive performance and consistent growth reaffirms our commitment to supporting their journey,” said Neil Fong, Managing Director & Head of BPI Asia. “We believe in their ability to execute and continue leading the digital finance sector in the Philippines, and we’re proud to back their ongoing success.”

China International Capital Corporation Limited (“CICC”) acted as the exclusive financial advisor to BillEase, providing strategic guidance and support throughout the Series C equity round. “The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. The young demographic, increasing affluence, and digitally savvy population currently underserved by incumbent financial services provides exciting growth for innovative fintech companies. This investment by a renowned international fund like The Rise Fund is a result of BillEase’s mission-driven execution and groundwork built over the years”, said Jun Jie Chong, Executive Director of CICC Singapore.

About BillEase

BillEase is a leading consumer finance app in the Philippines. The company leverages machine learning and AI to build financial products while mixing traditional global best practices in credit underwriting to meet the needs of its customers. BillEase offers personal loans, e-wallet top-ups, prepaid load, gaming credits, bill payment, and a unique buy now, pay later (BNPL) that offers competitive interest rates and deals from over 10,000 merchants and over 600,000 QRPh-accepting merchants. For more information, visit https://billease.ph/.

About TPG Rise Fund

The Rise Funds are a core pillar of TPG Rise, TPG’s global impact investing platform. Founded in 2016, The Rise Funds invest behind impact entrepreneurs and growth-stage, high potential, mission-driven companies that are focused on achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The Rise Funds deliver capabilities and expertise across a wide variety of sectors and countries at scale, focusing on opportunities in climate and conservation, education, food and agriculture, financial inclusion, healthcare, and impact services.

With approximately $19 billion in assets across The Rise Funds, TPG Rise Climate, and the Evercare Health Fund, the TPG Rise platform is one of the world’s largest private markets impact investing platforms committed to achieving measurable, positive social and environmental outcomes alongside competitive financial returns.

About Burda Principal Investments

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) provides long term growth equity for fast growing and scalable technology companies. BPI is a division of Hubert Burda Media which is one of Europe’s largest media and technology conglomerates with a strong investment track record in internet-centric businesses since 1998. In the past, Hubert Burda Media has invested in Internet platforms such as Etsy, Zooplus, and HolidayCheck. At BPI, we have been partners of visionary entrepreneurs, leveraging Burda’s capital, brands and sector expertise, particularly in the areas of business expansion, internationalization, and localization. BPI is invested in a portfolio of highly successful and fast-growing companies in Europe, the US, and Asia including Nord Security, Vinted, Aleph Alpha, Bloom & Wild, Moneybox, Skillshare, Expel, Carsome, BillEase, and many more.

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Margex Adds RLUSD Stablecoin as Collateral for Trading Crypto Pairs

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January 1, 2025

Margex announces the listing of RLUSD stablecoin on its platform for all users

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Margex, a cryptocurrency trading platform boasting ultra-convenient and user-friendly copy trading, is excited to announce the listing of RLUSD stablecoin on its platform for all users.

Margex exchange is thrilled to be the first crypto platform to include RLUSD stablecoin as collateral for trading different cryptocurrency pairs. This enables its users to have access to reliable, flexible, and secure trading facilities.

Ripple USD (RLUSD) is a stablecoin designed to provide cross-border payment that is efficient and cost-efficient compared to traditional financial systems when carrying out large transactions. Ripple’s new stablecoin (RLUSD) is developed on the XRP ledger and Ethereum network, offering security, deep liquidity for users, and fast transactions as a competitive player in the stablecoin industry.

The Ripple stablecoin (RLUSD) is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar (USD) to gain stability through a collateralization mechanism using dollar deposits, government bonds, and other cash equivalents to ensure reliable and secure digital currency.

Margex Integrates TradingView to Simplify Market Analysis for Users

Margex exchange also integrates the TradingView charting tool on its platform to elevate users’ trading experience. This tool enables users to access over 100+ technical indicators, 110+ drawing tools, and 17+ chart types without leaving the Margex platform.

About Margex

Margex is a boutique cryptocurrency exchange established in 2019, providing users access to a safe, powerful, and convenient copy trading platform. Margex copy trading makes trading simple yet effective for traders of any experience level. Users of all types can earn a return on their equity by replicating the trades of professional traders with no experience required, while skilled traders can earn income by allowing other users to copy successful strategies.

With a minimum deposit of $10, traders can access all of Margex’s copy trading functionality, as it remains the most user-friendly platform in the crypto industry.

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Rockford Fosgate celebrates its 45th Anniversary and continues to set the standard of excellence in the audio industry

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January 1, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), a global leader in high-performance audio systems, proudly celebrates its 45th anniversary, marking nearly five decades of groundbreaking innovation, customer dedication, and industry leadership. Since its founding in 1980, the company has been at the forefront of audio advancements across mobile, marine, motorcycle, and motorsports platforms.

“We’re excited to celebrate 45 years of serving our customers and shaping the audio industry,” said Zach Luke, President. “This milestone reflects the passion and hard work of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and the strong partnerships we’ve built over the years. We look forward to continuing this journey into the future.”

Jim Fosgate, the visionary behind Rockford Fosgate, is widely recognized as the pioneer of the car audio amplifier. In the early 1970s, Fosgate and his fellow audio enthusiasts began experimenting with sound reproduction and automotive acoustics, leading to the debut of the first Fosgate Electronics® product at the 1973 Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago. Soon after, he developed the Punch Equalization circuit and introduced the first car stereo systems to the market. In 1980, with the help of investment partners, Rockford Fosgate officially launched and began revolutionizing the in-car audio experience.

To commemorate this significant milestone, Rockford Fosgate will unveil a series of special collaborations throughout the year. “This anniversary isn’t just about reflecting on our accomplishments; it’s about celebrating the people who’ve been part of our journey,” said Tammy Lowe, Director of Marketing. “We’re thrilled to share our excitement for what lies ahead.”

For more information, please visit rockfordfosgate.com

About Rockford Fosgate
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, Rockford Corporation markets high-performance audio systems under the brand Rockford Fosgate® for the mobile, marine, motorsport, and motorcycle audio aftermarket and OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK).

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Oceanfoam Becomes Carbon Positive in 2025: A Huge Milestone for the Sustainable Foam Roller and Workout Mat Brand

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January 1, 2025

The pioneering brand making foam products with algae and recycled foam has cleaned over 1m+ gallons of water, removed 1.3k+ tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and removed 7.9k+ pounds of plastic from the ocean.

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Oceanfoam, an active lifestyle brand committed to sustainability, announces it has achieved a carbon positive status going into 2025. A newcomer in the fitness and wellness industry, the sustainable company is poised to continue simultaneously revolutionizing the fitness industry and helping the planet, making a significant environmental impact and raising awareness. The company designs fitness products made with Bloom algae and recycled material. In addition to foam rollers, Oceanfoam has released workout and yoga mats, wave ball rollers and workout blocks.

By prioritizing sustainability in the development of each item, Oceanfoam has made a significant environmental impact. The brand has cleaned over 1,026,896 gallons of water, removed 1,319.91 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and removed 7,947 pounds of plastic from the ocean. The algae used is harvested from North America’s overabundant supply (due to the rise of global temperatures), thus helping to clean the water and reduce the amount of carbon released into the air.

“We’ve been working on this for a year since we launched and Oceanfoam is now officially carbon positive!,” said Founder Zachary Quinn. “We believe products can be more than objects. Foam rollers live in our living rooms, bedrooms, offices, gyms and workout studios; they need to look good and make you feel good. We set out to design a foam roller that you didn’t have to put in your closet, and now we’ve made it one that you can be proud of.”

Oceanfoam achieved its carbon positive status through the following:

Algae-Based Materials: Producing products with Bloom Materials reduces plastic consumption while capturing carbon and cleaning water through removing algae from the environment.Carbon Offsetting: Partnering with Climate Partner, the team offset the remaining carbon emissions from all of its production and shipping to ensure its operations go beyond carbon neutrality.Ocean Plastic Cleanup: Through collaborations with 4Ocean and Ecodrive, the brand actively contributes to cleaning up plastic waste from the world’s oceans, helping to protect marine ecosystems. With every order, one pound of ocean plastic is removed.

This certification and offset will also add a “Climate Pledge Friendly” badge to all of Oceanfoam’s products on Amazon, alerting consumers of products that have sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications. For more information, visit oceanfoam.com.

About Oceanfoam:
Oceanfoam creates high-quality, durable and beautiful active lifestyle products with algae and recycled materials to create a healthier, cleaner environment – where beauty and function meet sustainability.

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