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Ellucian Named to GSV 150 List of Transformational EdTech Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

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RESTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that it has been named to the 2025 edition of the GSV 150: GSV’s annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills.

“The GSV 150 showcases excellence in the education technology industry. Ellucian’s fifth consecutive year of recognition highlights our commitment to driving technological transformation that enhances student outcomes on a global scale,” said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. “Ellucian is higher education’s most trusted technology partner, and our solutions promote equitable education and drive measurable success for both students and institutions. As the role of generative AI reshapes the landscape of education, we remain dedicated to empowering the 2,900 institutions we serve in supporting the success of over 20 million students worldwide.” 

“The rapid rise of generative AI is fueling knowledge and creating opportunities we had not imagined before,” said Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures. “Multi-modality is making education more engaging, AI tools are driving personalization and productivity, and learning is happening at the speed of light. Effectively everyone across the 2025 GSV 150 has generative AI deeply embedded in their offering.”

Powered by unparalleled access to the most comprehensive student and institutional data in the industry, Ellucian’s ‘student-first’ solutions empower institutions to transform student success and institutional outcomes. These solutions leverage native AI/ML capabilities within tools that support traditional and continuing education programs, facilitate cross-institution collaboration for course registration and transfer articulation, and incorporate retention models to identify at-risk students early, enabling timely interventions.

GSV evaluated 2,500+ global companies across five key factors: revenue scale, revenue growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile. The 2025 cohort of the GSV 150 collectively reaches 3B learners and generates over $25B in annual revenue.

Of the companies included in the 2025 GSV 150, 58% are based in the US; 4% are based in Canada; 11% are India-based; 15% are Europe-based; and, notably, after two years’ absence, Chinese EdTech companies are back on the list. A meaningful shift towards profitability is evident throughout, with the estimated EBITDA score of the 2025 cohort up 21% versus last year.

See the full list at: https://www.asugsvsummit.com/gsv-150

ABOUT GSV
Founded in 2011, GSV is a global platform that drives education and workforce skills innovation. Our mission is that ALL people have equal access to the future, and we believe that scaled innovations in “PreK to Gray” learning and skills are crucial to achieving this goal. The GSV platform includes the ASU+GSV Summit, hosted annually in San Diego with 7,000+ attendees; the India-based ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit, now entering its third year; and The AI Show @ ASU+GSV, an immersive exploration of the AI Revolution in education, which welcomed 10,000+ attendees this year. GSV Ventures, GSV’s investment arm founded in 2015, is a multi-stage venture fund investing in the most transformational companies across the global “PreK to Gray” landscape.

ABOUT ELLUCIAN
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries, serving over 20 million students. Ellucian’s AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian’s innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

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Jess.Weston@Ellucian.com

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NAVEE Launches ST3 Pro and GT3 Pro at CES 2025, Receives UL and TÜV Rheinland Certifications

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NAVEE, a global leader in intelligent short-distance mobility, today announced the North American launch of its flagship electric scooters, ST3 Pro and GT3 Pro, at CES 2025. The event, running from January 7 to January 10, also marks the company’s achievement of two prestigious awards that validate its leadership in smart mobility.

UL verification: Micromobility Performance Range, Energy Consumption and Acceleration

During CES, UL awarded the ST3 Pro-U and GT3 Pro-U with the “Micromobility Performance Range/Energy Consumption/Acceleration” verification. This recognition validates NAVEE’s engineering excellence, with both scooters exceeding rigorous standards for range, energy efficiency, and acceleration. Bryan Bai, NAVEE’s Vice President and Head of North American Sales, and Sherry He, vice president and general manager of Consumer, Medical and Information Technologies at UL Solutions, presided over the award ceremony.

TÜV Rheinland Certification: Range at Max. Speed

Simultaneously, TÜV Rheinland granted the ST3 Pro its “Range at Max. Speed” certification, verifying that the scooter delivers on its promised maximum speed range capabilities. Jay Yang, Vice President of Greater China Electrical at TÜV Rheinland, presented the certification to NAVEE, underscoring the scooter’s exceptional performance standards.

“These launches at CES 2025 represent a significant milestone in our mission to advance smart mobility technology for consumers worldwide,” said Lu Jian, Brand Representative of NAVEE. “The UL verification and TÜV Rheinland certification demonstrate our unwavering commitment to excellence and validate the real-world performance our customers can expect.”

ST3 Pro and GT3 Pro: Redefining Smart Mobility

The ST3 Pro and GT3 Pro represent the next evolution in urban transportation. Engineered for the demands of modern city commuting, these premium electric scooters combine exceptional range and acceleration with sophisticated smart features. The prestigious UL verification and TÜV Rheinland certification affirm NAVEE’s position as an industry pioneer in electric mobility innovation.

About NAVEE

Founded in 2021, NAVEE has quickly emerged as a leader in the global electric mobility market. With a presence in over 30 countries and more than 200,000 users, NAVEE is revolutionizing urban commuting with stylish, reliable electric scooters. The company continues to invest heavily in research and development, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation in the electric mobility sector.

For more information, visit: NAVEE Official Website https://www.naveetech.com/

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Fintech nsave launches investment platform, offering people from distressed economies protection from inflation with compliant and safe investments abroad

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nsave offers trusted dollar, sterling or euro accounts abroad to people from high inflation countries.Customers can now access a range of US equities, ETFs and funds.TQ Ventures leads $18mn financing, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, ACE Ventures, and Proton.

LONDON and GENEVA, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — nsave, the provider of trusted, compliant accounts abroad to people from countries with high inflation, has today announced the launch of an investment product, enabling people at risk of financial exclusion to protect and grow their wealth.

The company also confirmed an $18mn Series A investment led by TQ Ventures with participation from Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, ACE Ventures, and Proton Foundation, to accelerate their growth.

Today’s means customers can access US equities, ETFs and soon funds managed by some of the world’s largest asset managlaunchers via the nsave app, subject to onboarding and compliance checks.

By working with regulated financial institutions and banking partners in the UK and Switzerland, nsave offers safe and compliant accounts abroad, democratising offshore services to millions of people affected by high inflation or economic uncertainty in their home countries.

nsave’s customers include young professionals who move abroad and face exclusionary and outdated compliance processes due to their country of birth, alongside people from high inflation economies, who fear their life savings will be wiped out.

Based in London and Geneva, nsave is led by former Rhodes Scholars Amer Baroudi and Abdallah AbuHashem.

nsave CEO Amer Baroudi said: “Our vision is to go beyond just protecting everyday people’s wealth by enabling safe and compliant accounts abroad, but to enable them to grow it, too.”

“For some of our customers, this is the first time they can access trusted investment services securely. We believe your passport shouldn’t determine your path to prosperity. Our compliance-by-design approach enables us to offer services safely to many more people.” 

TQ Ventures co-founder and co-managing partner, Schuster Tanger, said: “nsave is tapping into a massive market of individuals underserved by existing financial services who need secure, stable financial solutions.”

“From the outset, I was impressed by nsave’s unique approach and the strength of their team, no doubt a function of Amer and Abdallah’s own lived experience of these challenges. We’re thrilled to roll up our sleeves with nsave to create a more inclusive financial system.”

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Vietnam’s Youth Rally Behind Blockchain: KuCoin Reveals Groundbreaking Insights at VTIS 2024

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HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to share the findings from its second edition of the KuCoin Campus Survey, conducted during the Vietnam Technology & Investment Summit (VTIS) 2024. With 926 participants surveyed from December 3rd to December 4th, 2024, the results underscore the vibrant interest in blockchain technologies among Vietnam’s youth, reinforcing KuCoin’s commitment to nurturing this vital market.

The survey, a key initiative under KuCoin Campus, highlights a strong, positive sentiment towards cryptocurrencies, with 92% of participants optimistic about the future of digital assets. Remarkably, 82% of respondents are considering blockchain-related careers, signaling a burgeoning talent pool eager for development and opportunities within the industry.

Vietnam’s strategic importance to both KuCoin and the broader crypto community is evident as 68% of participants expressed a “very high interest” in blockchain, making it a critical hub for crypto innovations and community engagement. Additionally, 73% of respondents currently hold cryptocurrencies, demonstrating a mature market ready for further expansion and adoption.

The survey also uncovered a significant inclination towards diverse blockchain roles, with data analysis (24%), marketing (22%), and business development (21%) being the most coveted. These insights are invaluable as they highlight the areas of highest potential and interest among the future workforce.

“Vietnam has been and will continue to be a key market for us,” said Alicia Kao, the Managing Director of KuCoin. “As the People’s Exchange, we are committed to empowering and equipping this new generation with the tools they need to succeed in the evolving digital landscape.”

View the full report here (EN version, VN Version), or visit KuCoin’s official website for further information.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 37 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots. KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. These recognitions reflect its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

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