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KIC Ventures Changing the Private Equity Paradigm: The HealthTech Investment Firm with the Most Majority-Owned Portfolio of Revenue-Generating Spine Companies

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October 8, 2024

KIC Ventures is transforming the private equity landscape in healthtech by focusing exclusively on spine surgery technologies and maintaining majority ownership in its portfolio companies. Unlike traditional firms that diversify minority stakes across various sectors, KIC Ventures’ unique model allows it to control and direct innovation with unparalleled agility. Founded and led by Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, a physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, KIC Ventures disrupts the market by aligning its investments with the future of outpatient spine care. This physician-led approach ensures the firm addresses real clinical needs, giving it a decisive advantage in shaping the future of spine surgery, particularly in physician-owned outpatient centers.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — KIC Ventures is reshaping private equity in healthtech by maintaining majority ownership in the most number of revenue-generating spine companies in the world. Unlike traditional firms that diversify minority stakes across sectors, KIC Ventures exclusively focuses on spine surgery technologies, giving it unparalleled control and agility in driving innovation.

“KIC Ventures is transforming spine care by empowering physicians with cutting-edge technologies, shifting the focus from hospital-based systems to physician-owned outpatient centers for more efficient and patient-centered care.” – Dr. Erik C. Spayde, CMO of KIC Ventures

Led by founder Dr. Kingsley R. Chin—a Harvard-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and Harvard Business School graduate—KIC Ventures’ leadership team consists of experts who invest their own capital, ensuring a stable and committed group that can act with speed and decisiveness. This unique approach has enabled KIC Ventures to maintain majority ownership, allowing the firm to predict market needs and align investments with the future of outpatient spine care.

KIC Ventures’ proprietary Less Exposure Spine Surgery (LESS) philosophy, pioneered by Dr. Chin, focuses on less invasive procedures that preserve anatomy, reduce recovery times, and empower physicians. This innovative, patient-centered approach places KIC Ventures ahead of traditional hospital-based models, positioning it as a key disruptor in the spine surgery market.

Strategic Milestones and Global Vision

KIC Ventures’ journey is marked by significant milestones that demonstrate its ability to identify and scale breakthrough technologies. The sale of MANTIS to Stryker and acquisitions like AxioMed and NanoFuse Biologics underscore its vision for developing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of surgeons and outpatient facilities. With its leadership in spine care technologies, KIC Ventures continues to challenge traditional healthcare models by supporting physician-owned outpatient centers.

“We are proud to lead the outpatient spine surgery market, offering cutting-edge solutions that empower physicians and transform care from hospital-based systems to physician-owned centers,” said Dr. Erik C. Spayde, Chief Medical Officer of KIC Ventures, Chief of Spine Surgery at a major California Hospital and Harvard-trained board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon

Looking ahead to 2025, KIC Ventures plans to release new spine surgery innovations, including the highly anticipated Axiomed lumbar disc, and expand its NANISX portfolio, which already features technologies like InSpan, Sacrix, and FacetFuse. The firm’s ability to remain nimble and act with foresight is a direct result of its capital strategy and leadership stability. “Our independent capital strategy allows us to act with decisiveness, avoiding dilution and keeping our leadership agile,” added Aditya Humad, Co-founder, President, and CFO of KIC Ventures, formerly at JP Morgan HealthTech mergers and acquisitions, and a graduate of Wharton and Harvard Business School.

Chief Technology Officer Vito Lore also emphasized the firm’s commitment to collaboration. “Collaboration between engineers and physicians drives our innovation. Our upcoming 2025 releases are set to shape the future of spine care technologies.” Lore, with a background in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University and almost two decades of experience in spine innovations, brings deep experience collaborating with physicians to the firm’s cutting-edge advancements.

A Vision for the Future

KIC Ventures is built on Dr. Chin’s entrepreneurial philosophy of identifying a Problem, predicting future needs, and creating products that drive global adoption—his “3 P’s of entrepreneurship.” This strategy has fueled the firm’s growth and innovation. With new product launches on the horizon, KIC Ventures is set to continue leading the transformation of outpatient spine surgery worldwide.

About KIC Ventures
Founded in 2013 as the venture arm of Kingsley Investment Company LLC, KIC Ventures focuses exclusively on advancing outpatient spine surgery through its Less Exposure Spine Surgery (LESS) philosophy. With a portfolio of innovative spine technologies and a commitment to empowering physicians, KIC Ventures has become the world’s largest private equity firm with a majority-owned portfolio of differentiated spine companies focused on outpatient spine solutions.

For more information, visit http://www.kicventures.com.

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JCB and Nuvei expand global partnership in APAC

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October 8, 2024

Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong can now accept payments by JCB credit and debit cards through their existing single integration with Nuvei

TOKYO and MONTREAL, Oct. 7, 2024 /CNW/ — JCB International Co., Ltd. (“JCB”), Japan’s only international payment brand, today announced that it has expanded its global partnership with Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company, to include Singapore and Hong Kong. This expansion builds upon Nuvei’s existing relationship with JCB in Europe, further strengthening Nuvei’s position in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific (APAC) eCommerce market.

Through this enhanced partnership, Nuvei now offers JCB acceptance to its global merchant ecosystem, enabling JCB’s community of more than 158 million cardmembers to pay directly to online businesses integrated with Nuvei. This development is particularly significant for Nuvei’s customers in the APAC region, including leading eCommerce brands such as Charles & Keith1.

Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s Chair and CEO, commented on the announcement: “Extending our partnership with JCB to Singapore and Hong Kong enhances our service offering for businesses in strategic APAC markets and demonstrates our commitment to providing comprehensive payment solutions that drive growth for our clients globally.”

The expansion of the JCB partnership aligns with Nuvei’s ongoing strategic investments in the APAC region. Nuvei is a fully licensed direct local acquirer in Singapore and Hong Kong, and recently obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore2.

Nuvei’s modular payments platform enables clients to securely connect with customers in over 200 markets worldwide through a single integration, accepting 716 alternative payment methods and offering acquiring in over 50 markets. This extensive reach and flexibility are particularly valuable in the context of the rapidly expanding eCommerce markets in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Singapore’s eCommerce market is predicted to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of nearly 10%, with gross merchandise value expected to reach US$23.5 billion by 20273. Hong Kong’s eCommerce market is projected to grow at a similar CAGR of nearly 9%, with revenues expected to exceed US$7 billion by 20294.

Hiroko Michishita, Managing Director, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., said, “Between 2021 and 2022, JCB has almost doubled the volume of ecommerce transactions in Singapore. While East Asia is our traditional stronghold, we have seen substantial growth in our ASEAN card base of 132% from 2018 to 2023. Nuvei’s latest expansion into Singapore and Hong Kong complements JCB’s long-term growth strategy. We are confident that Nuvei’s presence in Asia will enable both companies to work closer together and quickly achieve substantial sales volumes.”

About Nuvei

Nuvei (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI) is the Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei’s modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 716 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration.

For more information, visit www.nuvei.com

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JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/

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1 https://investors.nuvei.com/news-releases/news-release-details/charles-keith-selects-nuvei-boost-international-expansion
2 https://www.nuvei.com/posts/nuvei-secures-mpi-license-in-singapore-to-accelerate-apac-expansion
3 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/singapore-ecommerce-market-databook-2023-171900419.html
4 https://www.statista.com/outlook/emo/ecommerce/hong-kong

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TPIsoftware’s Sustainability Initiatives Garner Wide Recognition

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October 8, 2024

TAIPEI, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TPIsoftware has been honored with the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award (TCSA) from the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), in recognition of its enduring dedication to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As a Taiwan-based B2B software developer, TPIsoftware actively promotes a sustainable future through its social responsibility initiatives. One of its standout efforts is the establishment of TPI University, an online platform for exchanging valuable insights and technical expertise. By fostering inclusive and equitable access to education, TPI University supports SDG 4 (Quality Education), offering online workshops and learning opportunities led by expert teams. This initiative, aimed at reducing the education gap and fostering healthy competition, earned TPIsoftware a TCSA Bronze Award under the SDG 4 category.

In addition, TPIsoftware’s industry-academia collaborations and its involvement in the Global Views ESG Alliance showcase its leadership in tech-driven sustainability strategies. Through its GreenSwift carbon management platform, TPIsoftware enables enterprises to accelerate their decarbonization efforts using data-driven insights, ensuring that ESG initiatives are not only measurable but also positively impactful. Recently, the company shared actionable insights as an invited speaker for the Taipei Computer Association, demonstrating how its AI-powered energy-saving system, ElectriSwift, helps smart buildings maximize energy efficiency while reducing consumption.

“With a presence in 15 regions worldwide, we are committed to leading the way toward a greener future through our innovative software solutions, empowering enterprises to achieve their sustainability goals,” said Yilan Yeh, General Manager of TPIsoftware, highlighting the company’s recognition in multiple sustainability initiatives, including winning first place in Custos’ Earth Day Challenge, where TPIsoftware achieved a remarkable 176.5kg carbon handprint. The company also ranked third out of 190 firms in Northern Taiwan’s technology parks for its participation in the government’s ESG program My Carbon Reduction Passbook, cutting CO2 emissions by 10,546.7kg in Q2 of 2024.

About TPIsoftware

TPIsoftware is the no. 1 digital transformation software company in Taiwan providing proprietary enterprise service middle platform DigiFusion and conversational AI product SysTalk.ai domestically and overseas. TPIsoftware also offers comprehensive software solutions and cloud services with extensive cross-national project experiences. Globally recognized, we are trusted by customers across industries such as BFSI, government, retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare and more.

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ATFX Announces Strategic Investment in Spark Systems to Enhance Institutional Offerings

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October 8, 2024

LONDON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ATFX is pleased to announce its strategic investment in Spark Systems, a next generation, institutional-grade eFX trading platform based in Singapore serving clients in Asia and globally. ATFX is entering into this partnership with Spark Systems via a Series C investment. Spark Systems investors include leading venture capital companies and also global banks including Citibank and HSBC. This partnership is aimed at enhancing ATFX’s institutional services and will explore synergies between both organizations.

The investment in Spark Systems creates opportunities to leverage ATFX Connect liquidity within the platform, this builds on ATFX group’s commitment to enhance its trading infrastructure which is evidenced by previous milestones. These initiatives have positioned ATFX as a leading player in the industry, providing clients with cutting-edge trading solutions and improved market access.

“Investing in Spark Systems aligns with our strategic vision to enhance our institutional offerings and drive innovation in the eFX space,” said Joe Li, Group Chairman at ATFX. “We believe that this will benefit both organisations and provide our clients with improved trading solutions, especially in the Asian region.”

Joo Seng Wong, Founder & CEO of Spark Systems stated, “This collaboration with ATFX represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver exceptional trading solutions. Together, we will empower ATFX clients with enhanced access to liquidity and offer advanced trading capabilities.”

ATFX looks forward to exploring this partnership further and is committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with Spark Systems to enhance its market presence in Asia and beyond.

About ATFX

ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities including the UK’s FCA, Australian ASIC, Cypriot CySEC, UAE’s SCA, Hong Kong SFC and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.
For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfx.com.

About ATFX Connect

ATFX Connect is a trading name of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited (authorised and regulated by the FCA), AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Limited (authorised and regulated by ASIC), and AT Global Financial Services (HK) Limited (authorised and regulated by the SFC). Connect is the Institutional arm of the wider ATFX Group.

ATFX Connect offers Institutional and Professional traders an extensive range of services for both Agency PB and Margin accounts, provides bespoke aggregated liquidity in Spot FX, NDFs, indices, Commodities and Precious Metals to a wide range of institutional clients from hedge funds, Tier 1 global and regional banks, high net worth investors, asset managers, family offices and other brokers.

ATFX Connect’s liquidity pool is constructed from Tier 1 banks and non-bank providers that it has partnered with, trading in both sweepable and full amount forms.

Agency PB Clients can connect via direct FIX API, external technology solutions or via our own trading platform. For margin clients, ATFX Connect provides market access via the group’s MT4/MT5 platform and provides a bridge solution for those who wish to connect via FIX API.

For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfxconnect.com.

About Spark Systems

Founded in 2016, Spark Systems builds next generation high speed trading platforms. Spark Systems has developed robust eFX trading platforms and the company is uniquely designed to support both buy-side and sell-side clients. The firm has to date received investments from leading global and regional institutions including Citibank, HSBC, Philips Venture, Vickers Venture, Integra Ventures, FengHe, Jubilee CM, Farquhar Venture Capital, 5X Capital, OSK etc. Spark Systems is a grant recipient of Monetary Authority of Singapore FSTI grant. Spark Systems focus is on building state of the art trading technology and infrastructure. The company is connected with all global top 20 FX liquidity providers and eFX non-bank hedge funds as well as major primary markets/ECNs. Today Spark Systems already serves leading banks in Asia. This positions the company for sustained and exponential growth in the FX market; the world largest and most liquid marketplace. For further information on Spark Systems, please visit the company’s website www.sparksystems.sg.

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