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On October 20, 2025, Bachus & Schanker affirmed a landmark judgment in Banner Health v. Gresser (23SC959). The ruling secures a full jury award for Chance and Erin Gresser on behalf of their minor daughter, C.G., who suffered severe neurological injuries due to medical negligence during labor and postpartum care.

The jury initially awarded over $27 million in economic damages. While Colorado law generally caps medical malpractice damages at $1 million under the Health Care Availability Act (“HCAA”), the trial court found reasonable cause to exceed the cap and entered judgment for the full award, plus pre- and post-filing interest, an amount now totaling over $50 million.

The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that once a court determines it is appropriate to exceed the statutory cap, the jury retains its authority to determine the proper amount of damages.

“This Supreme Court ruling underscores the critical role of the jury in determining fair compensation for catastrophic injuries,” said Darin Schanker, partner at Bachus & Schanker. “We are proud to have advocated for the Gressers and to secure justice for their child, ensuring she has the resources she will need for the rest of her life.”

The decision clarifies how Colorado courts should handle statutory damages caps while respecting jury awards, marking a significant victory for victims of severe medical negligence.

Case Information

Colorado Supreme Court
Banner Health v. Gresser
Case No. 23SC959

About Bachus & Schanker Personal Injury Lawyers

Founded on January 1, 1996, in Denver, Colorado, Bachus & Schanker is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm dedicated to representing individuals and families in serious, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. For 30 years, the firm’s attorneys have lived and worked in Colorado communities, serving as trusted advocates for families across the state while building a reputation for trial excellence and principled representation. Bachus & Schanker maintains offices throughout Colorado — including Denver, Aurora, Englewood, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction — as well as Cheyenne, Wyoming, and accepts select cases nationwide. The firm’s catastrophic-injury practice is supported by a specialized team of experienced trial lawyers and dedicated victim advocates, ensuring families receive both exceptional legal representation and meaningful support during life-altering circumstances. For more information, www.coloradolaw.net.

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DC Mobile Notary, the region’s premier authority in specialized document authentication and global legalization, today announced a transformative leap in its service capabilities. By officially launching its new strategic operations hub in Arlington, Virginia, and reinforcing its Washington, D.C. headquarters, the firm is setting a "New Level" standard for the apostille and translation industry.

This expansion is a direct response to the skyrocketing demand for secure, high-speed document authentication in an increasingly interconnected global economy. As more Americans relocate for international careers, students enroll in foreign universities, and corporations scale into emerging markets, the need for a sophisticated, professionalized approach to document mobility has never been more critical.

The new facility, located at 2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 750, Arlington, VA 22201, serves as a high-performance command center. It works in tandem with the main D.C. headquarters to bridge the gap between complex government bureaucracies and the urgent deadlines of international commerce and private legal matters.

Redefining the Industry Standard: The "New Level" of Apostille Services

For over a decade, DC Mobile Notary has quietly dominated the Washington, D.C. market by navigating the intricate halls of the U.S. Department of State and foreign embassies.

However, 2026 marks a pivotal evolution. The company has moved beyond regional excellence to become a nationwide powerhouse, offering a sophisticated alternative to the slow, automated, and often unreliable mail-in services that have long characterized the industry.

For too long, this industry has been defined by opacity and unnecessary delays,” said Aziz Bekishov, founder of DC Mobile Notary. “We realized that delivering service at a truly new level required abandoning the passive, mail-and-wait model altogether. By combining our deep expertise in the DMV region with a carefully vetted nationwide network of professional couriers, we’ve removed the ‘black hole’ from document processing. We don’t simply send documents — we actively move them through the system with precision, accountability, and real human oversight. 

Local Dominance: Unmatched Speed in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

While the firm has scaled nationwide, its core strength remains its unprecedented speed in the heart of the capital region. DC Mobile Notary has optimized its logistics to offer turnaround times that were previously thought impossible in the government sector. This localized speed is the cornerstone of the company's "New Level" commitment. 

• Washington, D.C. — Same-Day Service: Utilizing its main headquarters in the District, the firm offers same-day apostille processing for D.C. documents. This is a critical lifeline for legal teams and individuals facing eleventh-hour deadlines for international travel or business filings. 
• Maryland — Same-Day Service: The firm’s localized courier network extends deeply into Maryland, providing same-day authentication for vital records and corporate documents. 
• Virginia — 1 to 2-Day Service: With the opening of the Arlington office, Virginia documents are now processed with extreme efficiency. Most Virginia apostilles are completed within one to two business days, a massive improvement over standard state processing times. 

Why the Arlington Strategic Expansion Matters

The selection of Arlington as the firm's newest hub was a calculated decision driven by the region's unique position as a global center for defense, technology, and international trade. Situated just across the Potomac from the nation's capital, the Arlington office provides a strategic vantage point:

• Direct Access to the Commonwealth: The Arlington hub allows for expedited processing of Virginia state documents through the Secretary of the Commonwealth, bypassing the typical mail-in delays that can derail time-sensitive legal proceedings.
• Proximity to the Tech and Legal Corridor: The office is perfectly positioned to serve the high-density corridor of law firms and tech giants in Rosslyn and Ballston who require immediate corporate legalization for cross-border mergers and intellectual property filings.
• A "Human" Client Experience: In an increasingly digital world, DC Mobile Notary understands the value of physical security. The Arlington office provides a professional, modern space where clients can receive in-person consultations and drop off sensitive original documents with total peace of mind.

The Complexity of a Globalized World: Why Professionalism is Non-Negotiable

In 2026, the movement of people and capital across borders is at an all-time high. However, the legal "friction" of document acceptance remains a significant hurdle. Whether an entrepreneur is opening a subsidiary in a new market or a family is finalizing an international adoption, the "Apostille" is the essential key to cross-border recognition.

An apostille is a specialized certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. It validates the authenticity of public officials' signatures on documents such as birth certificates, court orders, and contracts so they can be recognized in any of the 129 member nations. For countries that are not party to the Hague Convention, the process is even more grueling, requiring a multi-tiered "chain of legalization" involving state offices, the U.S. Department of State, and various foreign consulates.

DC Mobile Notary has mastered this complex hierarchy. By taking the service to a new level, the firm provides a seamless, one-stop solution that handles everything from initial notarization and certified translation to final federal and embassy stamps.

A Nationwide Infrastructure Built on Human Trust

While many competitors have attempted to automate the apostille process through online-only portals, DC Mobile Notary has leaned into a high-touch, human-centric model. The firm’s "Nationwide Runner Network" is the backbone of its 3-to-5-day turnaround promise for out-of-state documents.

By maintaining physical presence and professional relationships with Secretary of State offices in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey, DC Mobile Notary ensures that documents are hand-delivered. This "boots-on-the-ground" approach offers three distinct advantages:

• Instant Error Correction: If a notary seal is slightly smudged or a certificate is missing a line, our runners can often resolve the issue on the spot with the clerk, rather than waiting for a rejected document to arrive weeks later via mail.
• Unmatched Speed: The firm bypasses the standard 4-to-8-week mail-in queues, often securing state-level apostilles in as little as 24 to 48 hours — a necessity for modern business cycles.
• Real-Time Intelligence: Because our team is physically in these government offices daily, we are the first to know about fee changes, office closures, or updated requirements, allowing us to proactively protect our clients' deadlines.

Comprehensive Solutions: Handling the World's Most Sensitive Documents

DC Mobile Notary has successfully processed over 100,000 requests, building a proprietary knowledge base that covers every document type imaginable. This experience allows the firm to offer a level of consultation that "pure-play" online services cannot match.

For the Corporate Sector:

In the fast-paced world of international business, time is a commodity. DC Mobile Notary specializes in the high-stakes legalization of:

• Articles of Incorporation and Certificates of Good Standing for overseas expansion.
• Board Resolutions and Powers of Attorney for international legal representation.
• Trademarks and Patents to protect intellectual property in foreign markets. 
• Commercial Invoices and Distributorship Agreements to facilitate global trade.

For Individuals and Families:

Navigating personal life events across borders can be emotionally taxing. The firm provides compassionate, expert handling of:

• Academic Transcripts and Diplomas for international career moves and visas.
• Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death) for residency and citizenship applications.
• FBI Background Checks and Police Clearances for work permits.
• Adoption Dossiers and Home Study Reports, ensuring that family milestones are never delayed by paperwork errors.

Commitment to Clarity and Professionalism 

DC Mobile Notary isn't just a service provider; it is an industry leader. The company’s digital presence, led by its flagship Apostille Services Page, is designed to provide clients with immediate, clear, and authoritative information.

This commitment is reflected in the firm's 4.9-star rating, where clients frequently cite the "stress-free" and "highly professional" nature of the service. By demystifying the complex rules governing different jurisdictions, DC Mobile Notary empowers its clients to navigate their global ambitions with confidence.

Looking Forward: The Future of Document Mobility

As we look toward the remainder of 2026 and beyond, DC Mobile Notary is committed to further technological integration without losing its core human touch. Plans are underway to implement enhanced real-time document tracking and a secure client portal that will allow multinational corporations to manage large-scale legalization projects across multiple jurisdictions from a single dashboard.

"We are not just moving paper; we are moving lives and businesses forward," says Bekishov. "Our expansion into Arlington and our nationwide scaling are just the beginning. We are here to ensure that no border, no matter how bureaucratic, stands in the way of our clients' success. This is the new level of document legalization."

About DC Mobile Notary

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a major strategic hub in Arlington, Virginia, DC Mobile Notary is a global leader in document legalization, mobile notarization, and certified translation services. With a track record of over 100,000 successful certifications and a network spanning all 50 U.S. states, the firm provides the most secure, expedited, and professional apostille solutions in the industry. For more information, visit www.dcmobilenotary.com.

One and One Green Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: YDDL), a Philippines-based recycler of non-ferrous metals supplying recycled copper and aluminum to industrial customers, announced that it is positioning its operations to support rising global copper demand driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and electrification.

The company’s competitive advantage is anchored by an exclusive government license to import and process hazardous waste, a rare regulatory moat and significant barrier to entry. Leveraging advanced metallurgy, One and One transforms this complex waste into high-purity copper, aluminum, gold, and silver. Its recycling operations aim to provide a reliable source of responsibly sourced metals as supply from traditional mining becomes increasingly constrained.

According to S&P Global, global copper demand is projected to reach approximately 42 million metric tons by 2040, a 50% increase from current levels. With global supply expected to peak around 2030, recycling is increasingly seen as a practical, scalable solution to address future supply gaps.

AI Infrastructure Is Reshaping Global Copper Demand

AI infrastructure is accelerating copper demand as supply tightens and new mine development remains slow. S&P Global expects total global data center capacity to increase fivefold by 2040, driven by cloud computing, generative AI, and high-performance workloads. These facilities require significant copper for power transmission, cooling systems, and internal wiring.

Copper demand is also rising across electric vehicles, renewable energy installations, and advanced defense systems. S&P Global has described the potential supply shortfall as a systemic risk that could slow technological progress and energy transition goals.

As tech giants like Amazon directly secure copper supplies, a quiet "upstream war" over the foundation of AI computing has begun. Global copper demand is reaching historic levels driven by AI infrastructure and the energy transition, while traditional mining struggles to keep pace. In this landscape, metal recycling emerges as a critical strategic solution.

Recycling Emerges as a Strategic Solution

Recycling plays a critical role in addressing the copper supply gap, particularly in the near- and medium-term. Unlike new mining projects, recycled copper can be brought to market faster, with lower environmental impact and reduced capital intensity. Aggressive expansion of recycling capacity is expected to be essential to meeting future demand.

One and One Green Technologies operates as a licensed recycler, capable of importing and processing hazardous waste materials as raw inputs. This regulatory approval provides access to consistent feedstock and supports the recovery of copper and aluminum for industrial reuse. The company supplies recycled metal products to customers across the Asia Pacific region, serving sectors such as electronics manufacturing, automotive production, and construction.

Operational Momentum Supports Long-Term Strategy

Recent performance reflects growing market demand for recycled metals. In November 2025, One and One Green Technologies secured $7.7 million in contracts for recycled copper and aluminum products, an increase of $3.2 million from the same period in 2024. Copper alloy ingots accounted for $5.8 million of the contracts, totaling more than 634,000 kilograms, driven by demand from electronics and electrical manufacturers. Aluminum scrap products contributed $1.9 million, representing over 764,000 kilograms, supporting the automotive and construction industries.

The company also reported strong unaudited financial results for the first half of 2025. Total revenue reached $28.1 million, up more than 50% year over year. Net income increased to $3.8 million, while gross margin expanded to 25.3%. Copper ingot sales were the primary contributor to revenue growth, reflecting sustained demand across the region.

Positioned for an AI-Driven Copper Supply Challenge

As of June 30, 2025, One and One Green Technologies reported total assets of $49.9 million and no interest-bearing debt. In October 2025, the company raised approximately $11.5 million through its initial public offering, reinforcing its balance sheet and supporting disciplined expansion.

CEO Tina Yan said the company’s performance reflects structural shifts in global demand. Management believes One and One Green Technologies is well-positioned to benefit from the global energy transition, transportation electrification, and the expansion of AI computing, all of which require significant copper resources. The company aims to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable copper supply through scalable recycling solutions.

About One and One Green Technologies

One and One Green Technologies, Inc. is a Philippines-based recycler of non-ferrous metals focused on sustainable processing and resource recovery. The company utilizes advanced recovery technologies and exclusive regulatory licensing to supply high-quality copper and aluminum, supporting the circular economy and the global transition toward resilient material supply chains. For more information, visit www.onepgti.com.

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The Saudi Space Agency announced on Tuesday the names of the winning teams of the global “DebriSolver” competition, one of the flagship initiatives accompanying the Space Debris Conference 2026. Launched by the agency, the competition aims to stimulate scientific innovation and develop practical solutions to address space debris challenges, and enhance the sustainability of the near-Earth space environment. The competition was organized in partnership with several leading international organizations, including Slingshot Aerospace, LeoLabs, Astroscale, and Aldoria.

The competition attracted broad international participation, with more than 2,000 participants from over 40 countries. Competitors progressed through multiple competitive stages, resulting in the qualification of 20 teams for the final round. The qualified teams presented advanced technical solutions addressing challenges in low Earth orbit, including space debris monitoring, prediction, and management using intelligent technologies. These solutions underwent rigorous scientific evaluation by a judging panel comprised of 14 international experts, leading to the selection of four winning solutions based on criteria of innovation, readiness, and long-term impact on space safety and sustainability.

The Saudi Space Agency, together with its international partners, announced the four winning teams, representing diverse countries and areas of expertise. The winning teams included a team from India and the United States, a team from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a team comprising participants from the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the United States, as well as a team from India, Greece, Tunisia, and Jordan.

The DebriSolver competition reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting international space sustainability initiatives and strengthening joint efforts with global partners to protect space and ensure its sustainability as a shared resource for humanity.

7-HOPE Alliance (“7-HOPE”), a trailblazing nonprofit coalition dedicated to protecting legal access to kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), today announced a major legislative victory in California, as all language targeting 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) has been completely removed from SB 758 (Umberg), a bill that initially sought to criminalize all 7-OH products statewide.

The change follows intense scrutiny by the Senate Public Safety Committee, where lawmakers raised serious concerns about the scientific claims being presented in support of singling out 7-OH, and questioned how those claims aligned with available evidence. Committee members also heard extensive public testimony from consumers, advocates, scientists, and healthcare voices urging the state not to criminalize 7-OH and instead pursue a thoughtful, evidence-based regulatory approach.

On Jan 13th, the day of the hearing, kratom and 7-OH advocates showed up in force at the California State Capitol, delivering in-person testimony and public comment that challenged the narrative being presented and put real-world experience front and center. Their  presence and compelling testimony played a key role in shifting the tone of the hearing and raising serious questions among committee members about the bill’s original approach.

As a result of those efforts, the bill was amended to remove all 7-OH-specific language.

“This is a major win not just for California consumers and vendors, but for science-based drug policy nationwide,” said Jackie Subeck, founder and executive director of the 7-HOPE Alliance. “Lawmakers asked hard questions, listened to the evidence, and heard directly from the people whose lives would have been impacted. Our advocates showed up on hearing day and made it impossible to ignore the disconnect between the claims being made and the science and lived experience in front of the committee. When the science didn’t hold up and the testimony was overwhelming, they chose not to move forward with criminalizing 7-OH. That’s exactly how this process should work.”

During the hearing, multiple committee members expressed discomfort with how 7-OH was being positioned, noting inconsistencies between the claims made by proponents of the ban and the data before the committee. 

“I’m alive today because I had access to 7-OH,” said Zach L., a consumer and recovery advocate. “After years of opioid addiction, overdoses, and treatments that left me numb instead of healed, 7-OH gave me a way to stabilize, stay present, and rebuild my life with my family. If California had moved forward with criminalizing it, people like me across the country would have gotten the message that our lives don’t matter. This decision shows there is another path — one that prioritizes evidence, regulation, and harm reduction over fear. That’s the approach we need everywhere, not just here.”

The 7-HOPE Alliance emphasized that while this development represents a significant victory, it also reinforces the need for ongoing engagement and collaboration to advance responsible regulation that prioritizes public health, consumer safety, and access to harm-reduction tools.

About 7-HOPE Alliance

7-HOPE Alliance (7-Hydroxy Outreach for Public Education) is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) pending) dedicated to advancing public education, user support, and policy advocacy around 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a naturally occurring alkaloid in the kratom plant. Through a foundation of science, storytelling, and community, 7-HOPE empowers individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with accurate, balanced information on 7-OH and its role in harm reduction, natural wellness, and safe, legal access to alternatives. The organization’s mission centers on four pillars: science, education, advocacy, and user support. By confronting misinformation, promoting responsible use, and providing uplifting real-life testimonials, 7-HOPE aims to ensure 7-OH remains available to the many individuals who find it to be a safe and effective alternative to dangerous painkillers and illegal drugs. For more information or to get involved, visit 7hopealliance.org.

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Following the post-pandemic era's limitations, Australia’s hospitality sector has finally begun to experience a rebound. A growing number of venues have reopened, and now guests expect catering, kitchens require modern equipment, and Australians as a whole demand a higher level of service.

The well-known National Kitchen Equipment (NKE), an Australian commercial kitchen equipment retailer, has joined the collective rebound effort by announcing its nationwide expansion. Its goal is to support local businesses, expand employment opportunities for Australians, and deepen its partnerships with manufacturers. 

For decades, NKE has been supplying Australian cafés, bakeries, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses with commercial catering and kitchen equipment. The company management already owns showrooms in Woolloongabba and Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, and now they are planning to develop their e-commerce platform, too.

NKE’s team consists of chefs, ex‑restaurateurs, and other professionals personally familiar with how kitchens work. This experience is what allows them to serve their customers well, as they understand what they need, which catering-related issues they might face, and how to solve them.   

As the company’s founder said, “Our journey began in 2007 with a simple mission: to provide Australian businesses with a comprehensive range of high-quality, reliable commercial catering equipment without the premium price tag.” 

On the way to fulfilling this goal, NKE organized direct imports from Europe and Asia, partnering with the most reputable manufacturers. It’s been fostering connections with local Australian organizations, too, which helped it expand its reach and appeal to all kinds of customers.

The absence of middlemen is what helps the company offer hospitality equipment at lower prices. At the moment, NKE is offering the following selection of kitchen tools from top global brands:

• Catering equipment: Drink coolers and dispensers, coffee makers, slushie machines, bakery and pizza tools, food processors, meat slicers, and others
• Cooking equipment: Gas, electric, and concession equipment that includes fryers, steamers, cookers, pans, warmers, waffle makers, grills, ovens, etc. 
• Refrigeration options: Many models of freezers and fridges, cool room shelving, ice makers, sandwich bars, and aging cabinets
• Dishwashers: Benches, ware washing, glass washers, conveyor and pass-through dishwashers
• Small wares: Hand-picked thermometers, air sanitizers, caddies, food carriers, cleaning equipment, and many other minor tools

Furniture is also on offer. NKE’s clients can order chairs, stools, tables, shelves, umbrellas, and work stations: the choice of brands and models was significant even before the pandemic. 

The decision to expand its services means that NKE is about to adjust its business approach. Its current plans include working with a higher number of world-renowned brands and offering more options and opportunities to its clients.

Their new focus lies on proposing energy‑efficient refrigeration and cooking systems. NKE expects that, considering the extent of damage the world continues to experience and the rising energy costs, the decision to emphasize sustainability in its operations will help it attract more clients. 

Moreover, it can make a difference in the Australian hospitality industry since, after the pandemic, the choice of vendors and suppliers has dropped, and people are often limited in what equipment they can purchase. NKE plans to make them one of its core target audiences, adjusting its marketing accordingly and closing this existing sustainability gap. 

The company intends to keep growing its pool of connections by targeting specific demographics. It has already worked with aged-care facilities, and since durability and energy efficiency are its new values, it stands every chance to appeal to younger populations as well. 

Another point of expansion concerns practical pre‑sales guidance on energy efficiency, kitchen layout, and compliance with Australian guidelines, as well as post-purchase support. The company is already investing in hiring and training additional equipment specialists who will be delivering this new part of its services. 

Such an approach means that Australians interested in purchasing hospitality-related equipment can receive professional suggestions and guidance from NKE before buying any product. If they change their mind later, they will walk away with no equipment, but they will still hold new, crucial knowledge and understanding of what they need. 

NKE reaffirmed its determination to follow Australian regulations and incorporate them into its work. Its post-service option also falls under this category. 

In other words, if NKE’s clients struggle with mastering the equipment they purchased or need more guidance on how to conserve energy, they will have the right to contact the company and ask it for help. This decision has the power to reduce downtime businesses face in the hospitality industry and help them save some of their costs. 

NKE is fully dedicated to embracing digital innovations. It has already upgraded its e‑commerce platform to make the buyers’ experience more diverse, intuitive, and fulfilling. Specifically, people visiting its website can now compare the specifications and prices between different brands to decide which one will meet their needs better.

There is a new interactive option allowing people to contact NKE in case they notice that the products it offers cost less on another website. The company is willing to register such a complaint and propose a better deal to this customer. 

Model comparison is also available. Delivery options are being expanded to fulfill the needs of an even bigger number of businesses, which will allow NKE to cover more regions and supply more organizations with cost- and energy-efficient catering and kitchen equipment. 

As a final point of expansion, NKE strives to support local employment by introducing new opportunities into it. It is seeking to grow its team by including experts in customer service, technical support, and logistics.

New hospitality experts are welcome, too, as their expertise can strengthen the guiding part of NKE’s service. The company remains open to innovations, digital and otherwise, so it embraces suggestions from hospitality-driven enthusiasts.  

With these decisions, NKE has already begun to contribute to Australia’s hospitality rebound. It has a chance to become its driving force within the next year if it continues to deepen relationships with its Australian and global partners and clients alike.

About National Kitchen Equipment

National Kitchen Equipment is a leading Australian distributor of high-quality commercial catering equipment. Established in 2006 in Burleigh Heads, we supply equipment to businesses and homes across Australia. For more information, visit www.nationalkitchenequipment.com.au.

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General Manager, National Kitchen Equipment
colm@nke.com.au

The Moth, the acclaimed nonprofit dedicated to connecting humanity through the power of personal storytelling, today announced the appointment of Gina Duncan as its new chief executive officer. Duncan is the first CEO hired from outside the organization in its nearly 30-year history, marking a significant new chapter for the globally beloved institution.

Duncan was selected following an extensive national search for a leader who could advance The Moth’s mission while guiding the organization through its next phase of growth and innovation. A cultural strategist and arts leader with more than two decades of experience, she brings deep expertise in shaping institutions, audience engagement, and mission-driven growth across live performance, media, and artist development.

“Gina Duncan brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, creative sensibility, and change-leadership experience for this moment at The Moth,” said Gabrielle Glore, board chair of The Moth. “She believes deeply in storytelling as a force for empathy and human connection, and is well-positioned to steward our mission while championing the organization's evolution."

Duncan joins The Moth following her tenure as president of the prestigious Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), where she guided the organization through a major period of transformation. In partnership with the BAM board, she led a comprehensive reset of the organization’s mission, vision, and values; reorganized programming and operations to support artistic innovation and equity; strengthened financial sustainability; and modernized governance and leadership structures. Under her leadership, BAM expanded programming, grew audiences, secured major public and private funding, and fostered a culture centered on rigor, care, and accountability.

Earlier in her career, Duncan served as producing director at Sundance Institute, where she managed institute-wide operations for the Sundance Film Festival and year-round artist programs. She previously held senior roles at BAM as vice president of film and strategic programming and interim vice president of marketing and communications.

Across her career, Duncan has worked at the intersection of culture, leadership, and storytelling, with a consistent focus on helping organizations clarify purpose, navigate change, and engage audiences with intention. She is widely recognized for her ability to build institutional cultures that support both ambitious creative work and the people who make it.

Duncan officially begins her role at The Moth on February 4, 2026, picking up the mantle from Sarah Haberman who held the CEO position before exiting the organization in December 2025, after 13 years of service.

“True, personal stories invite us to listen more closely — to ourselves and to each other. That practice feels especially vital right now, and I’m excited to help The Moth continue creating spaces where those stories can be shared,” said Duncan.

The auspicious appointment of Duncan supports the kick-off of the organization’s 2026 season, as it explores the theme "AMERICAN DREAMS" across more than 20 Mainstage events nationwide. More details at themoth.org.

About The Moth

The Moth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting humanity through the power of personal storytelling. Since launching in 1997, The Moth has presented more than 65,000 true stories — told live and without notes — to standing-room-only audiences around the world. Today, The Moth produces more than 600 live events annually and maintains an ongoing presence in 29 cities worldwide. Its work spans live storytelling, workshops and education, and media and publishing, including the internationally touring Mainstage series, open-mic StorySLAMs, and global storytelling initiatives. Each year, The Moth leads thousands of new storytellers through workshops for students, educators, adults, advocates and professionals. Its Peabody Award-winning The Moth Radio Hour, presented by PRX, airs weekly on more than 540 public radio stations, while The Moth Podcast is downloaded tens of millions of times annually. The Moth has published five New York Times bestselling books and will release My Life in Stories: A Guided Journal from The Moth (Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, $22.99) in February.

Learn more at themoth.org.

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Universal Digital Intl Limited (“Universal”), regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), today announced that it has become the first Foreign Payment Token Issuer registered by the Central Bank of the UAE (“CBUAE”), alongside the launch of USDU, the first USD-backed stablecoin to be registered as a Foreign Payment Token under the UAE’s Payment Token Services Regulation (“PTSR”). This marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s development of regulated digital-asset infrastructure and positions USDU as the country’s first compliant USD-denominated settlement for digital assets.

Key Notes:

• USDU becomes the first USD-backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the UAE as a Foreign Payment Token under the Payment Token Services Regulation (“PTSR”).
• Positions the UAE among the first major financial jurisdictions globally to implement a fully regulated framework for USD-denominated settlement for digital assets.
• Universal is the UAE’s first Registered Foreign Payment Token Issuer.
• Regulated by the FSRA (ADGM) with a Financial Services Permission to issue a Fiat-Referenced Token.
• USDU reserves are fully backed 1:1 with U.S. dollars, safeguarded by Emirates NBD and Mashreq, with Mbank as a strategic corporate banking partner.
• Aquanow appointed as global distribution partner, expanding institutional access to USDU across multiple markets.
• USDU AECoin conversion will be available to support domestic settlement mechanisms.

Under the PTSR, payments for digital assets and digital-asset derivatives in the UAE may only be conducted in fiat or a Registered Foreign Payment Token, making the availability of a registered token essential for compliant operations. With USDU currently the first and only token registered under this framework, it provides a clear, compliant settlement option for the UAE digital-asset market. This effectively establishes the UAE’s first clear USD stablecoin pathway for compliant settlement of digital assets, a structure many global markets are still in the process of defining.

The announcement also highlights Universal’s strategic banking relationships with Emirates NBD, Mashreq, and Mbank, underscoring the institutional-grade backbone behind USDU, and signalling growing confidence from key regional banking players.

Reserves backing USDU are held 1:1 in safeguarded onshore accounts at Emirates NBD and Mashreq, with Mbank supporting Universal as a strategic corporate banking partner. Reserves are independently attested each month by a global accounting firm. This level of transparency mirrors the emerging global standards seen in regulated regimes such as those in the EU, Japan, and select U.S. frameworks. Universal is also collaborating with AECoin, the first licensed AED stablecoin in the UAE, to enable future USDU-AECoin conversion for domestic settlement.

Universal’s go-to-market strategy includes a partnership with Aquanow, a global infrastructure provider serving leading institutions across multiple markets. In the UAE, Aquanow is regulated under the Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (“VARA”). This collaboration positions USDU for compliant uptake in the UAE and rapid integration into the broader digital-asset ecosystem through Aquanow’s established network of regulated service providers.

“USDU sets a new benchmark for regulated digital value,” said Juha Viitala, SEO of Universal. “Being the first Foreign Payment Token registered by the UAE Central Bank — and supported by leading UAE banks — gives institutions the clarity and confidence they have been waiting for. It lays the groundwork for a more transparent and efficient digital-asset market in the UAE and beyond.” 

Anith Daniel, group head of Transaction Banking Services, Emirates NBD, said: “We are pleased to support Universal’s introduction of USDU to the UAE’s financial services ecosystem. We continue to support solutions that bolster the nation’s rapidly developing, well-regulated digital-asset infrastructure in line with our vision to be a digital leader in the region.” 

We see growing institutional interest in regulated digital-value instruments, and Universal’s introduction of USDU is a timely step that supports this market’s maturation,” said Joel Van Dusen, group head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Mashreq.

“Universal’s work in building regulated digital-value infrastructure closely aligns with Mbank’s commitment to enabling secure, compliant, and future-ready financial innovation that supports the UAE’s evolving digital-payments ecosystem,” said Mohammed Wassim Khayata, CEO Mbank.

“Our collaboration with Universal contributes to the development of approved mechanisms that support compliant, domestic digital-asset usage within the UAE’s regulated financial framework,” said Ramez Rafeek, general manager AE Coin.

“Universal’s introduction of USDU underscores the continued maturation of regulated digital settlement assets. Aquanow’s platform is built to support this evolution by providing institutions with secure, compliant market access, and we are pleased to support the distribution of USDU,” said Phil Sham, CEO, Aquanow.

Beyond the UAE, USDU is built to connect with international digital asset markets, enabling institutions to move regulated digital value across global platforms where permitted by local regulation. Its supervised structure and institutional foundation allow USDU to serve as a trusted link between established financial systems and the emerging digital asset economy.

Internationally, Universal is developing an expanded ecosystem around USDU, collaborating with banks, market operators, and technology partners to enable regulated digital settlement use cases. This includes ongoing work to support institutional trading venues and future interoperability mechanisms. 

These developments collectively reinforce the UAE’s emergence as a leading jurisdiction for regulated digital finance, offering one of the world’s first operational models for compliant USD-backed digital settlement instruments.

About Universal

Universal Digital Intl Limited (“Universal”) is established in ADGM and regulated by the FSRA (FSP No. 250089) to issue a Fiat-Referenced Token to Professional Clients only. Universal is also a Registered Foreign Payment Token Issuer with the CBUAE under the PTSR and is the issuer of USDU, a fully USD-backed stablecoin and a Registered Foreign Payment Token by the CBUAE, which may be used for UAE Domestic payment of Digital Assets and Digital Assets Derivates. USDU may not be used for general payment purposes in the UAE (i.e., UAE domestic payments). Committed to pioneering secure, transparent, and fully regulated digital assets, Universal drives innovation within the UAE’s expanding virtual asset ecosystem through trusted institutional-grade solutions. For more information, visit www.universal.ae.

About AE Coin

AE Coin is a next-generation, blockchain-based stablecoin pegged to the UAE Dirham (AED) and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, offering secure, transparent, and efficient financial services. Focused on local payments, DeFi integration, and innovative rewards systems, AE Coin is redefining how users interact with digital money. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, AE Coin leads the region in digital-finance innovation. For more information, visit aecoin.com.

About Al Maryah Community Bank

Al Maryah Community Bank is the first fully integrated digital bank in the UAE, providing an omnichannel experience for both individual consumers and small businesses. The bank is highly specialized, focusing on growth and serving the UAE community, which includes UAE Nationals, residents, and businesses (both SMEs and corporates). The bank's vision aligns with that of the UAE's leaders, who are committed to supporting individuals and small businesses within the UAE economy and fostering a forward-thinking culture that emphasizes innovation and technology. For more information, please contact +971 600 571 111 or info@mbankuae.com.

About Mashreq

Mashreq is more than half a century old, yet proudly thinks like a challenger, startup, and innovator. Mashreq has pioneered key innovations and developments in banking, starting with entry-level digital-first customers all the way to powering some of the region's most prominent corporations and wealth accounts. The bank's mandate is to help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering through the highs and lows to help them achieve their goals and unlock their vision of success. Reassuringly present in major financial centres of the world, Mashreq's home and global HQ remains in the Middle East, offering services whenever and wherever opportunity takes its customers. Mashreq has been recognized as the fastest-growing Middle East brand, by Banking 500 rankings for 2024 by Brand Finance. Find your way to Rise Every Day at www.mashreq.com.

About Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 9 million active customers. As at 30th September 2025, total assets were AED 1.139 trillion, (equivalent to approx. USD 310.1 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 797 branches and 4,526 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 4.54 billion. Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region. Emirates NBD contributes to the construction of a sustainable future as an active participant and supporter of the UAE’s main development and sustainability initiatives, including financial wellness and the inclusion of people of determination. Emirates NBD is committed to supporting the UAE’s Year of Sustainability as Principal Banking Partner of COP28 and an early supporter to the Dubai Can sustainability initiative, a city-wide initiative aimed to reduce use of single-use plastic bottled water. For more information, visit www.emiratesnbd.com.

About Aquanow

Aquanow is a leading institutional digital asset platform powering fast-growing banks, neobanks, brokerages, and payment companies. The company operates technology infrastructure and underwrites billions of dollars in monthly crypto brokerage and payment transactions. Established in 2018, Aquanow employs over 170 team members across offices worldwide. In 2024, for the second consecutive year, Aquanow was recognised on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, achieving a four-year revenue growth rate of 3,022%. In the UAE, Aquanow operates via Aquanow ME FZE, which is incorporated in Dubai World Trade Centre, under license number L-2795 and regulated by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority with license (VL/24/01/001) activities including Broker-Dealer Services, Lending and Borrowing Services and Management and Investment Services. Licensing does not imply endorsement. Virtual assets come with risks, including price fluctuations and the chance of losing your investment. They aren’t covered by financial protections, so it’s important to understand these risks fully. For more information, visit www.aquanow.com.

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This communication is for informational purposes only and is intended solely for professional clients. Under no circumstances should it be considered, or construed as, a direct or indirect offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities or products.

EUV Tech, a leading manufacturer of advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) metrology equipment, today announced the official grand opening of its new office in Singapore. The expansion strengthens the company’s global footprint and enhances its ability to support its varied customers throughout Asia with increased proximity, improved collaboration, and an expanded regional presence.

The inauguration event took place at Mapletree Hi-Tech Park at Kallang Way, and included partners, customers, press, and key regional stakeholders. The ceremony featured networking sessions, remarks from EUV Tech leadership, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

A Strategic Investment in Innovation and Customer Proximity

Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the new Singapore office marks a significant milestone in EUV Tech’s long-term strategy to better support the rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem in Asia. Building on the company’s legacy of leadership in EUV metrology, the expansion underscores its commitment to meeting customers, including HOYA Electronics, where they are, while fostering deeper technical collaboration, faster response times, and sustained innovation.

“Opening our Singapore office marks an exciting new chapter for EUV Tech,” said Patrick Naulleau, CEO of EUV Tech. “We have always believed that innovation flourishes when we are close to our customers. This expansion enhances our ability to collaborate directly with partners across Asia and support the region’s accelerating demand for EUV metrology solutions.”

Chami Perera, COO of EUV Tech, added: “We have received exceptional support and warm encouragement from our partners in Singapore, including HOYA Electronics and others involved in helping this office come to life. Their generosity reflects the strong collaborative ecosystem here, and we are thrilled to establish a long-term presence in this community.”

“EUV metrology depends on close collaboration between hardware, software, and the people using these tools every day. Having a presence in Singapore allows us to work more closely with customers and partners across Asia, strengthening technical dialogue and ensuring our solutions continue to meet the evolving demands of advanced semiconductor manufacturing,” said Dave Houser, CTO of EUV Tech.

“We congratulate EUV Tech on the opening of its first international office outside the United States. The new setup is a welcome addition to Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem — providing better support and service to its customers in the region and will create new technical and customer-facing roles, including field engineering, software engineering, and customer success,” said Soo Haw Yun, Vice President, Global Enterprises, Singapore Economic Development Board.

Representatives from Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), HOYA Electronics, Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), HSBC, CBRE, Merge O+R, and ManpowerGroup were in attendance, along with press and media outlets.

Reinforcing Leadership in EUV Metrology

This grand opening builds on EUV Tech’s earlier announcement of its Singapore expansion, highlighting its continued investment in global growth, customer service, and innovation in EUV metrology. Instrumental in overseeing its setup and operational readiness, Tom Arthur, Vice President of Operations at EUV Tech, played a central role in establishing the company’s new Singapore office. He will continue to be closely involved in the ongoing operations and growth of the Singapore office as part of EUV Tech’s broader global organization.

The office will serve as a regional hub for customer engagement, future service operations, and collaboration with partners across the semiconductor value chain. EUV Tech plans to hire ten or more employees in Singapore over the next three years, in roles such as field service engineering and software engineering. EUV Tech will also develop local talent by offering internship opportunities for students from Singapore's Institutes of Higher Learning.

The Singapore office will be managed locally by Sara Lee, Operations Manager, Executive Liaison at EUV Tech Singapore Pte. Ltd., who will oversee day-to-day operations and serve as a key point of coordination for customers, partners, and regional stakeholders.

For more information, please visit:
www.euvtech.com/press-release-euvtech-singapore-expansion

About EUV Tech

EUV Tech enables technological advancement at the frontiers of semiconductor manufacturing and materials science through the development of world-leading EUV and soft X-ray instrumentation and techniques. To learn more, visit www.euvtech.com.

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Natalie Hill
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, EUV Tech
natalie.hill@euvtech.com

Aircraft Finance Lease (AFL) has introduced a revised aircraft leasing and financing framework designed to address growing geopolitical, legal, and insurance risks affecting the global aviation sector. The update reflects recent sanctions-related disputes, evolving court interpretations of insurance coverage, and shifting growth patterns across emerging markets.

The new framework places greater emphasis on jurisdiction-specific enforceability, clearer risk allocation in lease contracts, and regionally tailored financing structures. It is intended to support lessors and airline operators in navigating increasingly fragmented regulatory and geopolitical environments.

“Recent global events have shown that traditional lease assumptions no longer hold in all markets,” said Deepak Sharma, chief executive officer of AFL. “Lease enforceability, insurance clarity, and regional legal alignment now play a central role in protecting aircraft assets and capital.”

Responding to Shifts in Global Risk

The Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed significant vulnerabilities in aircraft recovery and insurance enforcement, with multiple aircraft stranded under sanctions regimes. Subsequent court rulings have reinforced the importance of precise contract language and jurisdictional foresight in lease documentation.

AFL’s updated framework incorporates these lessons by refining contractual definitions related to war risk, loss triggers, and governing law, while also aligning insurance structures with recent judicial interpretations.

Focus on Emerging Growth Markets

The framework also reflects AFL’s increased engagement with growth markets in Southeast Asia and India. Southeast Asia continues to see sustained fleet expansion driven by low-cost carriers and rising passenger demand. In India, regulatory developments aligned with the Cape Town Convention are improving confidence among lessors and financiers.

AFL’s approach in these regions emphasizes flexible financing models, locally informed legal structuring, and technical evaluation grounded in aircraft engineering expertise.

A Measured Approach to Long-Term Resilience

Founded in 2019, AFL operates at the intersection of aircraft engineering, finance, and contract structuring. The firm’s latest initiative reinforces its focus on risk-aware growth rather than volume expansion, with an emphasis on durability across market cycles.

“Resilience in aviation finance now depends on how well legal, technical, and commercial decisions work together,” Sharma added. “This framework is designed to reflect that reality.”

About AFL (Aircraft Finance Lease)

Led by CEO Deepak Sharma, AFL Aircraft Finance Lease Ltd is a London-based company specializing in innovative financing solutions for the global aviation and aerospace sectors. Since its founding in 2019, AFL is a trusted corporate partner to leading aircraft and engine lessors. For more information, visit afl-aero.com.

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Miss Pathak
Info@afl-aero.com

EverForward Trading announced that Brian Ferdinand, portfolio manager and trader, has been selected for membership in the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only organization for senior executives and business leaders. The recognition reflects Ferdinand’s leadership in building trading systems designed for durability, controlled adaptation, and disciplined risk alignment across changing market environments.

At EverForward, adaptation is not driven by urgency or short-term performance pressure. Instead, system evolution is treated as an engineering problem — one governed by design integrity rather than speed.

“Markets change constantly, but not all change deserves a response,” Ferdinand said. “Our focus is on understanding whether outcomes reflect structural issues or normal variance before we alter anything.”

Architecture-First Trading Design

Under Ferdinand’s leadership, EverForward evaluates performance through the lens of system architecture rather than isolated results. Each strategy is developed with explicit assumptions around signal behavior, volatility exposure, execution constraints, and portfolio-level risk contribution.

When results diverge from expectations, the firm emphasizes diagnosis over reaction. Signal logic, execution mechanics, and risk allocation are reviewed independently, allowing EverForward to identify true sources of deviation without dismantling effective components.

This approach enables refinement without disruption — preserving signal integrity while strengthening weak links.

Controlled Adaptation in Noisy Markets

As markets grow increasingly fragmented and reactive, EverForward’s framework is designed to resist impulsive adjustment. Short-term variance is evaluated within regime context, liquidity conditions, and longer-horizon distributions rather than treated as immediate feedback.

Signals are modified only when evidence persists across environments and aligns with predefined research hypotheses. This discipline prevents transient noise from contaminating core models and allows learning to compound without destabilizing performance.

Adaptation, in this framework, is earned through evidence — not assumed by volatility.

Incremental Evolution, Not Overreach

Changes to execution logic, risk thresholds, or signal weighting move through controlled validation processes. Each refinement must demonstrate a measurable contribution to robustness before becoming permanent.

Ferdinand has institutionalized this process to ensure that improvement reinforces coherence rather than eroding it. EverForward evolves deliberately — favoring steady resilience over marginal, reactive gains.

Recognition of Institutional Discipline

Ferdinand’s selection to the Forbes Business Council recognizes this methodical approach to trading leadership — one that prioritizes structural intelligence, accountability, and long-term system integrity over visibility or speed.

As 2026 progresses, EverForward continues to compound advantage through accumulated insight rather than exposure, reinforcing a model where learning is systematic and discipline remains constant. 

About Brian Ferdinand, Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward

Brian Ferdinand is a portfolio manager and trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and firm-wide capital deployment. He leads EverForward’s trading operations with a disciplined focus on execution quality, structured risk management, and consistent performance across varying market environments.

His work centers on identifying asymmetric opportunities, managing drawdowns, and enforcing strict risk parameters while adapting dynamically to evolving market conditions. EverForward operates with a performance-driven mindset, prioritizing clarity of strategy, capital preservation, and scalable trading frameworks.

Brian plays a central role in shaping EverForward’s trading philosophy, ensuring that decision-making remains data-driven, accountable, and aligned with long-term objectives.

He is also a newly selected member of the Forbes Business Council, a prestigious, invitation-only community of senior executives and business leaders. You can review his published insights and contributions.

About EverForward

EverForward is a trading firm focused on portfolio construction, active trading, and execution across liquid global markets. The firm emphasizes clarity of strategy and scalable trading frameworks designed for consistent performance. For more information, visit everforwardtrading.com.

Media Contact

Shazir Mucklai
Director, Imperium AI
hello@imperium-pr.com

LUXY Technologies Inc., dba LUXY Ride, a leading technology platform for professional black car transportation, today announced a strategic partnership and investment from AAA South Jersey. The collaboration integrates LUXY Ride's managed ground transportation platform into AAA's comprehensive travel offerings, allowing AAA members and travel agents to book premium chauffeured rides alongside flights, hotels, and vacation packages.

The partnership enhances AAA South Jersey’s robust travel portfolio by introducing a professionally managed ground transportation solution. Building on its long-standing offerings such as flights, cruises, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages, AAA South Jersey is now adding another layer of convenience and high-end service for travelers seeking seamless and secure experiences. LUXY Ride's nationwide network of over 1,000 licensed, insured operators now gives AAA the centralized platform needed to offer consistent, high-quality car service from door to destination.

"This partnership is about more than investment. AAA has one of the largest and most trusted travel networks in North America, and they saw what we’ve built as a natural fit," said Joe Salemme, CEO and founder of LUXY Ride. "Together, we’re giving travelers something new: a reliable, professional ground transportation option that matches the quality they already expect from AAA."

For AAA South Jersey, the partnership represents a milestone in strategic innovation. The investment marks the organization's first-ever equity investment at the chapter level, reflecting its commitment to enhancing member value through forward-thinking partnerships.

"We’ve been looking to align with a travel partner that could bring real value to our members and also create an opportunity to support an innovative company in the travel space," said David Antrilli, CEO of AAA South Jersey. "LUXY Ride’s technology and nationwide professional network give our agents and members exactly what they’ve been asking for: high-quality, dependable car service that fits right into their travel plans."

A Partnership Built on Shared Vision and Mutual Benefits

The collaboration delivers strategic advantages for both organizations. For AAA South Jersey, the partnership enhances the customer experience, expands service capabilities, and creates new travel opportunities for its 220,000-plus members. For LUXY Ride, the partnership brings national visibility, access to AAA South Jersey's extensive travel network, and growth capital to continue scaling its technology and operator ecosystem.

LUXY Ride differentiates itself from rideshare services by focusing exclusively on licensed, professional chauffeurs rather than “part-time” casual drivers. The company's proprietary technology optimizes operator utilization by reducing "empty leg" trips, resulting in greater cost efficiency and more competitive pricing for customers. This technology-driven approach aligns with AAA's commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality travel experiences.

The partnership also creates opportunities for AAA South Jersey members who are operators to join LUXY Ride's network, strengthening local coverage and deepening community connections.

Modernizing Travel Through Technology and Service

Both organizations share a vision of modernizing the travel experience by combining technology, service, and reliability to meet evolving traveler expectations. The partnership supports AAA's long-term goal of offering full-service travel coverage from door to destination, while underscoring LUXY Ride's commitment to working with strategic partners who understand the travel industry.

About LUXY Ride

LUXY Technologies is a leading technology platform for professional black car transportation. Built to connect passengers with licensed, insured chauffeurs and operators nationwide, LUXY Ride delivers premium service through innovative technology that helps reduce empty trips and improve efficiency. With a growing network of operators and a focus on quality and reliability, LUXY Ride is redefining how professional ground transportation is booked and managed. For more information, visit LUXY Ride at luxyride.com.

About About AAA South Jersey

Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America's largest membership organizations. Today, AAA delivers exceptional roadside assistance, helps travelers plan their dream vacations and adventures, offers exclusive member discounts and benefits, and provides trusted financial and insurance services, all to enhance the life journey of our 65+ million members across North America, including nearly 58 million in the United States. AAA South Jersey services members throughout Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland counties. To learn more about all AAA offers or become a member, visit southjersey.aaa.com.

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Steve McLoughlin
Chief Marketing Officer, LUXY Ride
smcloughlin@luxyride.com

Assembled, the AI customer support orchestration platform, today announced the general availability of AI-powered Schedule Generation, tackling one of support operations’ most manual and error-prone challenges in workforce management: agent scheduling. Assembled’s new Schedule Generation tool creates optimized support schedules from scratch with just one click, balancing demand forecasts, labor rules, and the realities of running multi-channel, distributed teams. By applying intelligent automation to weekly agent scheduling, Schedule Generation removes 95% of manual effort, freeing teams to focus on more strategic scenario planning and coverage decisions.

"The rise of AI has made scheduling and managing support agents harder than ever. Now teams are responsible for scheduling in-house teams, coordinating BPO partners, and balancing the impact of AI agents," said Ryan Wang, co-founder and CEO of Assembled. "Most support teams are still trapped in spreadsheets, manually juggling schedules while trying to remember which country requires breaks every 3.5 hours versus 4 hours. Optimal schedule generation is an age-old problem in operations research, but AI advances allow us to handle more complexity in less time. The result: teams get time back to focus on higher leverage planning and strategic work.”

Schedule Generation fundamentally changes how workforce schedules are created, replacing manual, step-by-step assembly with a system that automatically produces schedules at scale. Leveraging advanced algorithms developed by Assembled’s team of dedicated AI researchers, Assembled's modern architecture processes schedules concurrently without the system lockouts that plague legacy platforms.

Key product capabilities include:

• SLA optimization: Continuously balances demand forecasts, agent skills, and business rules to create schedules that optimize for Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance.
• Automated compliance: Enforces location-specific labor rules by automatically placing breaks and shifts, with built-in detection of compliance violations.
• Infinite-scale architecture: Handles large, multi-site teams across channels and shift patterns while maintaining optimization quality.
• Dual-purpose scheduling: Generates both net-new schedules and actively monitors existing ones for compliance and SLA violations.
• Advanced working hours: Supports rotational patterns up to 13 weeks, cross-midnight shifts, and smart attribute-based agent assignment.

Companies like ServiceTitan, Backcountry, and Pair Eyewear have reduced time spent scheduling hundreds of global agents from weeks to minutes, while eliminating extensive Google Sheets workflows for compliance checks and staffing management.

"Schedule generation turns what used to be an hour-plus task every Friday into just five minutes with only a few clicks. It's done a fantastic job of streamlining everything and it’s easily my favorite Assembled feature," said Jeff Rybicki, CX operations manager at Pair Eyewear.

“Other tools I’ve used would give you a file that was 30 tabs long. You had to do everything in Excel so they could upload it. And you still had to go back and fix it,” said Karekin Sarajian, workforce management analyst at ServiceTitan. “If you can’t be as specific as you need to be, then you don’t get the effectiveness of the schedules and there ends up being a lot more manual work required.”

Schedule Generation integrates seamlessly with Assembled's existing forecasting capabilities, using demand predictions as inputs while automatically optimizing schedule placement based on predicted patterns. The solution provides workforce managers with the flexibility to handle complexity while delivering the reliability required for operational excellence, avoiding both the rigid templates of legacy tools and the chaos of manual spreadsheet management.

For more information about the general availability of Schedule Generation, visit www.assembled.com/features/scheduling.

About Assembled

Assembled is the modern, unified platform for managing in-house teams, BPOs, and AI agents. The company's comprehensive solution includes AI agents for chat, voice, email, and SMS; an AI copilot to assist human agents; and advanced workforce management tools to forecast, schedule, and monitor blended workforces. Founded in 2018 by machine learning engineers from Stripe, Assembled serves hundreds of leading companies, including Stripe, Robinhood, Canva, and Intercom. The company has raised $71 million from NEA, Emergence Capital, and top angels, with more than 130 employees across San Francisco, New York, London, and remote locations. Learn more at www.assembled.com.

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Katy Goldstein
katy@katygoldsteincomms.com

Domus Next Inc. today announced the launch of Nori, the world’s first Family AI built as an AI-native family infrastructure for modern family life. Rather than operating as an individual assistant, Nori functions as a shared family system — acting as a central hub for family coordination, connecting schedules, tasks, meals, and daily household coordination across family members and devices.

The Challenge: Family Life Remains a Fragmented System

A recent Life360 survey of U.S. parents found that managing family schedules and logistics takes an average of 17 hours per week — almost like holding a part-time job just for planning. Most productivity tools focus on individuals, leaving parents to switch between multiple apps, emails, calendars, and message threads to keep everyone on track. The result is decision fatigue, missed details, and friction at home.

Family coordination is a system-level problem, not just shared access. Calendars, to-dos, meals, and routines are interconnected, yet most apps treat them as isolated actions. Families still spend countless hours manually connecting information across tools — until now.

The Solution: A Family Brain, Not Just an Assistant

“Nori is built to take the mental load off families,” said Isaac Long, founder of Nori. “We wanted to create a shared intelligence that understands family life over time. Nori doesn’t just track tasks — it learns routines, adapts to patterns, and keeps the household running smoothly.”

Designed from the ground up as a system-level AI, Nori integrates core family functions — calendars, tasks, shopping lists, recipes, meal planning, and responsibilities — into a single shared platform. It maintains family context across members and devices, proactively surfaces relevant actions, and learns as routines evolve.

Nori works naturally with everyday interactions. Families can speak to the AI, snap photos of school notices or event posters, or forward important emails. Nori automatically captures the information, updates calendars, generates checklists, and even suggests meals based on what’s in the fridge. Accessible on phones and computers, Nori serves as the AI Family Hub, bringing intelligence to the center of home life.

How Nori Helps Families Every Day

• Voice to schedule: Add events, tasks, or shopping lists instantly using natural voice commands.
• Photo capture for events: Snap a picture of a school flyer or event poster, and Nori extracts the details automatically.
• Magic email import: Forward semester calendars or important emails, and dates are added without manual entry.
• Family memory: Tell Nori something once, and when users forget, just ask — Nori remembers it for the whole family.
• AI meal planning: Take a photo of the fridge, get recipe suggestions considering allergies and preferences, and automatically generate shopping lists.
• Daily task summaries: Ask what’s on the agenda today, and Nori gives a clear overview of tasks and events.
• General advice and recommendations: Ask practical questions — from pet emergencies to local activities — and receive instant guidance.
• Trip and event planning: Plan vacations, search for concerts or local events, and import dates directly into the calendar.

Designed for Modern Family Life

Nori fits seamlessly into the routines of busy households:

• Dual-income families: Shared schedules, tasks, and reminders reduce missed activities and constant back-and-forth.
• Families with school-aged children: Automatic reminders and task assignments keep everyone on track.
• Family planners and caregivers: Plans, checklists, and shopping lists are generated automatically, easing mental load.
• Remote working families and digital nomads: Coordinate flexible schedules and multiple time zones seamlessly.
• Smart home and lifestyle enthusiasts: Proactive suggestions across devices simplify daily routines.
• Everyday “home CEO”: Low learning curve; one sentence or simple action is often enough to get things done.

A New Chapter for Family AI

With its launch, Nori represents a new category: AI-native family infrastructure. While most AI tools focus on individual productivity, Nori addresses family life as a shared, system-level problem. During just two months of internal testing, Nori has already helped more than 100,000 families simplify schedules, plan meals, and manage household tasks — and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Nori positions itself as the first disruptive Family AI, bringing shared AI to the center of home life.

Families can now experience what a true Family AI can bring to daily living — reducing stress, simplifying routines, and keeping everyone aligned. Nori is available for download on the web, iOS, and Android today. Give it a try and see how AI can transform a family’s everyday coordination. The company is also preparing a hardware release scheduled for Q2 2026 — a single device designed to serve as an AI Family Hub, making it easy for every member of the household to access Nori.

About Domus Next

Domus Next Inc. is a San Francisco-based AI company founded in 2025 by former leaders from ByteDance and Samsung. The company builds family-first AI infrastructure that reduces mental load through proactive coordination of everyday home life. Domus Next combines AI-native software with consumer hardware to create shared intelligence for modern families, allowing households to spend less time planning — and more time together. For more information, visit heynori.com.

Media Contact

Luna Young
lunayoung@domusnext.ai

From January 22 to February 9, GG.BET customers can participate in the tournament by placing bets on CS2 matches. Every winning bet at odds of 1.50 or higher earns points on the tournament leaderboard. A prize pool will be shared among the top 100 participants.

All types of bets placed on CS2 tournaments at odds of 1.50 or higher are included. Every winning bet gives points which count toward the tournament standings. The number of points is equal to stake. The more points participants earn, the higher their chances of finishing in the top 100 and winning.

As well as single bets, accumulators, and system bets, customers can use Bet Builder, a combined bet made up of multiple markets on a single match with boosted combo odds. With Bet Builder, customers can create their own selection from a wide range of markets, including map winner, a specific player’s number of kills, total rounds played, and more. 

About GG.BET

GG.BET is an international betting brand with a presence in Europe and Asia. The betting brand is well-known for supporting major esports events. GG.BET has served as the official sponsor of top-tier tournaments such as the BLAST Premier CS2 series, PGL, DPC Stages of The International 2022, and many others. The brand is now expanding its focus into traditional sports and actively supports professional teams and events. For more information, visit gg.bet.

Disclaimer

This press release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute betting advice or an inducement to gamble. Participation in betting activities involves risk and may not be suitable for all individuals. Customers must be of legal gambling age in their jurisdiction and comply with all applicable local laws and regulations. Betting outcomes are uncertain, and losses may occur. Gamble responsibly and seek help from a licensed support organization if gambling becomes a concern.

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The Centre for Space Futures, a global independent center established in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Saudi Space Agency to support the growth of the global space economy through policy recommendations, technological innovation enablement, and cross-sector collaboration announced today the release of a new insights report titled “Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space Debris.” The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Space Debris Conference 2026.

The report aligns with the missions of the contributing organizations, including the Saudi Space Agency, LeoLabs, and Novaspace. It calls for addressing the needs of the space community across its various stakeholders, including service users, providers, policymakers, and academia. The report warns that failure to effectively address the current space debris situation could cost the space industry between $25.8 billion and $42.3 billion over the next decade, underscoring the urgent need for a healthier space environment that benefits all. The report is the outcome of a series of community consultations aimed at assessing the risks and economic costs of space debris in the coming years, providing a quantitative assessment of the potential economic impact of space debris on the global space economy.

The release of these insights represents an important step in shaping future dialogue on orbital sustainability. The report combines the mission-driven focus of the Centre for Space Futures with the global network and influence of the World Economic Forum, with the objective of equipping the global space community with valuable guidance to address current and future challenges.

The authors of the report invited the international space community to share their perspectives and feedback as part of continued collaborative efforts to develop collective solutions that ensure a safer and more sustainable orbital environment. The call was endorsed by Centre for Space Futures Chief Executive Mishaal Al Shemimri and World Economic Forum Centre for Technology and Innovation Frontiers Head of Planet Solutions Helen Birt.

In the ever-evolving world of semiconductors, innovation, precision, and reliability are paramount. At the forefront of this high-stakes industry stands Capcon Limited — a dynamic Singapore-based company that has rapidly earned a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions in advanced semiconductor packaging. Since its inception in 2014, Capcon has grown from a bold startup idea into a global player  in advanced-level packaging, with a vision to reshape the standards of the industry.

Capcon’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and determination. Co-founded by Mr. Wang Honggang, who also serves as the company’s co-founder and CTO, Capcon was born out of a desire to continue innovating after a prior R&D center in Singapore closed. Rather than let the curtain fall on a promising technology, the team decided to pursue a more ambitious path: to design and build differentiated bonding machines that would provide customers with faster, more accurate, and cost-effective solutions for advanced packaging needs.

This drive was fueled by the rising global demand for advanced packaging tools capable of handling new materials and complex chip designs— especially in the context of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and next- generation electronics.

Capcon specializes in designing and manufacturing high-speed, high- precision bonders—machines that lie at the heart of the semiconductor packaging process. These tools enable customers to achieve faster throughput, higher yields, and better cost-of-ownership compared to traditional options.

What sets Capcon apart is its holistic approach. Beyond providing hardware, the company also helps customers validate and scale processes through pilot/demo lines, enabling them to see real-world results before committing to full-scale deployment. This “proof-before-purchase” model has earned Capcon the trust of tier-1 global customers, even winning out against long- established competitors despite their aggressive pricing strategies.

Starting up in the semiconductor equipment space is no small feat. Capcon faced numerous challenges in its early years, from capital intensity to brand invisibility in a market dominated by 50–130-year-old incumbents. Yet, the company tackled these hurdles head-on. It secured angel funding, placed engineers onsite to ensure customer success, and transformed demo-line wins into 24/7 high-volume manufacturing (HVM) lines at key customer sites.

Capcon’s approach reflects its customer-first culture, marked by speed, precision, and a strong sense of ownership. Whether it’s a technical issue or a new integration challenge, the company’s teams are known for their fast response and ability to innovate under pressure.

With headquarters in Singapore and operational footprints in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and North America, Capcon is already a global company. It leverages a network of regional agents, partners, and process-IP collaborators to reach customers worldwide. Though it doesn’t operate through formal franchises, its strategy of deep collaboration allows for flexibility, rapid customization, and seamless integration.

Looking ahead, Capcon is setting its sights on Europe, where conversations with potential partners are already underway. In the next year, the company plans to expand its demo-line capacity and key installations, while its five- year vision includes capturing a 15% global market share in wafer-level packaging, expanding its 2.5D/3D tool family, and deepening its presence in North America and Europe.

Capcon’s R&D roadmap is as ambitious as its business goals. Development plans include new face-up/face-down bonding variants, enhanced 2.5D/3D packaging capabilities, and significantly improved vision and automated optical inspection (AOI) systems. These innovations are designed to keep Capcon’s customers ahead in a world where product cycles are shrinking and performance demands are rising.

What further distinguishes Capcon is its tight control over operations. With system ownership in Singapore and manufacturing in China, the company ensures quality while maintaining cost competitiveness. Standardized platforms, clear service protocols, and detailed build playbooks all contribute to operational excellence.

Beyond its commercial goals, Capcon is committed to societal development. The company collaborates with universities and offers training via its demo lines, preparing the next generation of semiconductor engineers and operators. As it continues to scale, Capcon aims to launch more formal community programs, further embedding itself in the ecosystems it serves.

Employee performance is managed through structured KPIs, half-yearly reviews, and goal alignment with product roadmaps. The result is a builder- driven, innovation-focused culture where each team member is empowered to “own the outcome.”

Capcon’s rise in the semiconductor landscape is marked by notable achievements. Among the highlights are wins against entrenched incumbents, where Capcon not only matched but exceeded performance benchmarks—even after rival companies slashed prices. Perhaps most satisfying, however, are the moments when pilot demos at customer sites evolved into full-scale, 24/7 production operations—a testament to the trust and results Capcon delivers.

Its unique selling propositions include faster machines, precision engineering, strong application support, and rapid engineering turnaround. These factors have cemented Capcon’s position as a go-to partner in advanced packaging.

A comprehensive S.W.O.T. analysis highlights Capcon’s strengths in technology ownership, precision, and responsiveness. While brand maturity remains a challenge, the company is well-positioned to seize growth opportunities created by the AI/HPC boom, rising demand for chiplets and 2.5D/3D packaging, and geopolitical shifts encouraging tech onshoring in the U.S. and Europe.

By staying ahead of supply chain risks, technology shifts, and competitive pricing pressure, Capcon is charting a bold course for long-term success.

In just a few years, Capcon Limited has transformed from a daring idea into a serious contender in the global semiconductor equipment market. With its unwavering focus on technology, customer success, and innovation, Capcon is not just keeping pace with industry leaders—it is redefining what’s possible in advanced packaging. As the demand for smarter, faster, and more efficient chips continues to grow, Capcon is ready to meet the future by every breakout in high-accuracy bonding technology.

About Capcon Limited

In just a few years, Capcon Limited has transformed from a daring idea into a serious contender in the global semiconductor equipment market. With its unwavering focus on technology, customer success, and innovation, Capcon is not just keeping pace with industry leaders—it is redefining what’s possible in advanced packaging. As the demand for smarter, faster, and more efficient chips continues to grow, Capcon is ready to meet the future by every breakout in high-accuracy bonding technology. For more information, visit www.capconsemicon.com.

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Tina Ge
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Smartling, the LanguageAI™ translation company, today announced that its AI and AI-human translation increased 218% in 2025 compared to 2024, as enterprises moved from AI experimentation to production deployment, making it one of the fastest growing translation companies in the world.

The company spent 2025 building infrastructure that allows customers to deploy AI at scale. Throughout the year, Smartling released:

• AI Hub: Allows customers to choose their AI provider. The Hub includes prompt tooling with retrieval-augmented generation functionality, enabling LLMs to dynamically retrieve the most relevant linguistic assets at the moment of translation.
• AI Post-Editing Agent: Automatically checks grammar, tone, and semantic accuracy, enriches translations with linguistic assets, and uses AI-Enhanced Glossary Term Insertion to ensure grammatically correct term usage.
• Automatic hallucination detection: Automatically flags potential LLM hallucinations and mitigates risk by routing impacted content to an alternative translation workflow.
• MCP server integration: Connects Smartling to AI assistants, enabling engineers to access translation capabilities within their existing developer environments or chat tool interfaces.
• Expanded AI Translation solutions: Complete suite of AI translation solutions to meet the turnaround time, quality, and budget needs for all use cases.

These updates reflect a shift in AI deployment from pilots to production, as organizations focus on integrating LLMs into existing stacks and establishing governance around AI usage.

To build on this momentum, in April 2026 Smartling will launch LQA Agent, delivering instant quality evaluations across more content, faster, and aligned with human judgment to enable AI translation at scale. By lowering the cost and manual effort required for LQA, the solution makes quality review more accessible and reduces the burden on human reviewers.

"2025 was the year enterprises moved past testing AI and started deploying it in production," said Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling. "As a result, our customers were able to triple their output, for 60% less cost and 6x faster. The 218% growth in translation we saw reflects a fundamental shift: companies need AI translation infrastructure that integrates with their existing tools, delivers on their quality requirements, and scales across their business. We're focused on helping customers grow faster globally by orchestrating localization across their entire operation with the most powerful AI Translation Tools available.”

Smartling is the platform of choice for hundreds of B2B and B2C brands, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Shopify, Pinterest, State Farm, British Airways, and Lyft. LLM token consumption by Smartling customers also increased significantly throughout 2025, reflecting broader enterprise adoption of AI translation capabilities.

About Smartling

Smartling’s LanguageAI™ platform is revolutionizing digital content translation and localization. Recognized as the top translation management system by CSA Research and G2 users, Smartling uses AI and machine learning to eliminate manual tasks, integrate with existing techstacks, and deliver translation quality at scale—all at a fraction of the cost and turnaround time of traditional translation. For more information, visit www.smartling.com.

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Sarah Lehman
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Decklar, the Real-Time Decision AI platform for global supply chains, today announced strong commercial momentum exiting 2025, including 48% year-over-year revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA positive for 3 quarters, cash-neutral from operations, and having an average customer contract commitments of approximately three years. These metrics demonstrate that its Decision AI, built on unified visibility, is becoming embedded across Global 2000 enterprise supply chains. Decklar’s results follow the company’s official rebranding in September 2025, reflecting its evolution from visibility to Real-Time Decision AI — built to help supply chains move from observing what happened to deciding what should happen next, in milliseconds.

“Over the past 12 months, I’ve had more than 50 conversations with supply chain leaders across four continents — and a clear theme emerged,” said Sanjay Sharma, CEO of Decklar. “Dashboards don’t move freight. Decisions do,” said Sharma. “Decklar’s advantage is that we’ve built the infrastructure for decisions: a self-enriching supply chain knowledge graph, a ‘B2B Google Maps’ layer for global trade operations, and an AI agent factory that converts live signals into actions teams can trust. That’s why Global 2000 enterprises are standardizing on Decklar as their decision layer.”

Decklar’s Decision AI platform is powered by a proprietary supply chain knowledge graph and visibility data foundation built over a decade. The supply chain knowledge graph maps more than 50% of the world’s commercial trade lanes: over 10 million nodes across more than 15,000 lanes, enriched by 12 million live shipment signals daily and 1 billion historical logistics events. This is a “B2B Google Earth” foundation that compounds over time — and it is the reason Global 2000 enterprises trust Decklar’s platform as the preferred decisioning layer. With every new shipment tracked, Decklar’s Decision AI becomes 1% to 3% smarter every week.

In H2 2025, Decklar deployed the production version of its Decision AI platform in real enterprise environments across several customers. The Decklar platform integrates real-time visibility, operational context, and AI-driven reasoning to enable faster, more confident actions across complex global supply chains. Customers adopted an average of 2.3 of Decklar’s eight Decision AI solutions, embedded directly into their supply chain workflows.

This foundation enables Decision AI to continuously improve as more visibility data flows through the platform, compounding in accuracy and performance over time.

During H2 2025, Decklar also launched RADAR, described as the first fully autonomous logistics control tower, designed to orchestrate actions that mitigate disruption risk and protect critical revenue in transit through continuous monitoring and early risk signaling. It moved Decision AI closer to execution by embedding decision logic directly into operational workflows — supporting automated detection of exceptions, intelligent escalation to the right stakeholder, and faster resolution of issues impacting compliance and service levels. The company also introduced new interaction models — including natural-language dashboards and automated outreach using voice and conversational AI — to reduce friction between insight and action.

Decklar also highlighted a growing enterprise shift from shipment-only intelligence toward asset-level intelligence — where assets such as racks, bins, railcars, tanks, and returnable supply chain equipment become continuously sensed, scored, and acted upon in operations.

Decklar expects the next era of supply chain software to move beyond stand-alone visibility or systems of record, toward AI-driven automation measured by how quickly disruptions are prevented, not simply reported. “In 2026, our focus is clear — expanding from exception detection into autonomous resolution loops, scaling Decision AI across operational automation, risk and resilience, and performance and forecasting,” added Sharma. “My commitment is that Decklar will set the operating standard for real-time supply chain decisioning by delivering enterprise-grade AI that is explainable, embedded, measurable, and outcome-driven.”

About Decklar

Decklar (formerly Roambee) pioneers Real-Time Decisions AI with Unified Visibility, reshaping the supply chains of Global 2000 companies to be transparent, automated, and sustainable. Within weeks, these enterprises can transform key processes like replenishment, goods receipt, revenue forecasting, quality release, security, and asset management into dynamic, risk-informed operations. Despite over $25 billion spent globally on planning, TMS, and visibility tools, supply chains still stall: 60% of shipments arrive late, disrupting inventory plans; 17% face quality issues; and 76% of reusable assets go underutilized. Planning and TMS tools remain systems of record, relying on static or manual data. Visibility tools lack business context. Decklar closes this gap. Built on over 10 years of self-enriching supply chain visibility data, Decklar’s AI-native platform fuses real-time shipment and asset signals with Decision Intelligence — delivering precise execution and planning recommendations for supply chain, logistics, quality, security, operations, and finance — functioning as a system of action. Decklar’s Real-Time Decisions AI now powers over 42% of U.S. pharmaceutical shipments, more than 66% of South Asia’s confectionery, and about a quarter of global CPG shipments — measurably boosting top and bottom lines. Learn more at www.decklar.com.

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Charlotte Price-Hester
Senior Manager, Marketing, Decklar
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DexMat today announced it has closed a seed funding round totaling over $5 million, bringing its total equity funding to $10 million. The round was led by non sibi ventures, with participation from Governance Partners, Tailwind Futures, BetterWay, Capital Factory, and other prior and new investors.

DexMat is seeing growing customer demand for Galvorn — a lightweight, carbon-based conductive material — particularly among manufacturers of wire, cable, and related applications who prioritize high performance, durability, and lightweighting. The funding will support early commercial customers, expand the company’s technical and commercial teams, and scale up production to meet near-term demand.

As manufacturers navigate rising complexity and risk across global materials supply chains — especially copper where demand is outpacing supply and climate is further constraining it — Galvorn is gaining traction in targeted applications where traditional conductive materials, including copper, introduce weight, durability, and design constraints.

The Vision and Use of Funds

"We’re seeing clear customer pull, particularly in wire and cable applications, as manufacturers look for conductive materials that are less dense, more durable, and resilient at scale,” said Bryan Guido Hassin, CEO of DexMat. “This funding allows us to meet near-term demand and expand production capabilities in response to evolving supply-chain constraints."

The new capital, paired with $3 million of non-dilutive funding, will support existing customers — as they advance Galvorn in commercial applications — and new customers entering the pipeline each month, as well as expand DexMat’s technical and commercial teams, and advance pilot-scale production to meet near-term demand.

Investor Validation and Company Momentum

“With early stage investing, you’re betting on the team as much as the technology,” says Kent Lucas, founding partner at non sibi ventures. “With DexMat we saw a high-performing team that consistently exceeds targets and a category-defining platform technology addressing a significant market opportunity. We could not be more excited about what we will accomplish together.”

DexMat’s recent momentum includes:

• 2.5x growth in 2025, more than doubling the amount of Galvorn produced and sold in 2024
• Production scale-up, including a 20x increase in capacity and a 96% reduction in production costs since the company’s pre-seed round
• Industry recognition, including being named Trellis 2025 Startup of the Year

“The 2.5x growth in 2025, coupled with the growing pipeline of customers developing applications with Galvorn, is a testament to the technology and the team supporting DexMat customers’ commercialization journey,” added Mr. Lucas.

Dmitri Tsentalovich, PhD, co-founder and CTO at DexMat, emphasized the focus on scale: “We consistently hear the same message from customers: the material performs really well, and they need more of it at a lower cost. This round supports the production scale-up and cost reductions required to move Galvorn into broader commercial use.”

“It’s been incredible to be part of Galvorn’s evolution from a conversation on a couch with Nobel laureate Richard Smalley to a product now gaining market traction,” says Matteo Pasquali, PhD, co-founder and chief science advisor at DexMat. “This inflection point is the result of over 25 years of concerted R&D. Achieving our mission to reduce reliance on energy-intensive metal production will take a village. Visionary partners like non sibi demonstrate the unwavering commitment required to create a sustainable new industry.”

About DexMat

DexMat is a U.S.-based company pioneering Galvorn, a lightweight, flexible, and high-performance conductive material. Invented at Rice University by Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Galvorn offers a unique combination of properties that enables new designs and mitigates system-level tradeoffs across demanding applications. Customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and consumer technology are using Galvorn to develop lighter systems, improve durability, and enable applications not possible with traditional materials. Proudly made in America and shipped globally, Galvorn helps industries do more with less. For more information, visit dexmat.com.

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Fiana Tulip
Mahoney Communications Group
fiana@mahoneycommunications.com