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Homium: Home Equity Mortgage Lender Company Raises $10 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2024

Homium, a home equity mortgage lender and securitization platform, announced it has launched its tokenized home equity loans on Avalanche (smart contracts platform). To further develop the platform and scale its lending business, Homium raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by the Sorenson Impact Group and Blizzard, the Avalanche Ecosystem Fund. ATLAS SP Partners, which launched in early February 2023 following Apollo Global’s acquisition of Credit Suisse’s Securitized Products Group, advises Homium.

1WorldSync: How This Product Content Orchestration Company Is Transforming An $8 Billion Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2024

1WorldSync is a leader in Product Content Orchestration. And the company simplifies the creation and distribution of impactful content that’s accurate, consistent and relevant everywhere commerce happens. Pulse 2.0 interviewed 1WorldSync chief product officer Randy Mercer to learn more.

Orbex: Orbital Launch Company Raises £16.7 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2024

Orbex, a UK-based spaceflight company announced it raised £16.7 million from six backers in an update to the Series C funding round. The investors involved in the deal include a £10.5 million follow-on investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank, Octopus Ventures, BGF, Heartcore, the Export & Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), and several corporate and angel investors.

Future Business Partnership: An Interview With Co-Founder Vishesh Srivastava

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2024

Future Business Partnership is a focused team of sector specialists working to drive the sustainable transition of the household consumer goods industry. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Future Business Partnership co-founder and managing partner Vishesh Srivastava to learn more about the firm.

Apella Wealth: AUM Increased By $464 Million With ClearLogic Financial Addition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2024

Apella Capital (DBA Apella Wealth), a financial advisory and wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and businesses, announced today that ClearLogic Financial, a registered investment advisor (RIA), has joined the firm. This acquisition establishes Apella’s presence in Reston, VA, and adds to its regional financial planning and investment management capabilities.

Blackstone Makes $1.5 Billion Takeover Bid For Hipgnosis Songs Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2024

Over the weekend, private equity firm Blackstone made a $1.5 billion bid to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund. According to the company's website, Hipgnosis Songs Fund features 146 catalogs, 65,413 songs, and 163 Grammy-winning songs. These songs include hits from 50 Cent, Blondie, The Chainsmokers, Chromeo, Enrique Iglesias, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Mark Ronson, Journey, Neil Young, Nelly, Pusha T, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Shakira.

Cresset Brings In Two Advisory Teams That Managed About $5 Billion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2024

Cresset announced that it has brought two new advisory teams to its San Francisco office. Previously with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and First Republic Bank, the two teams comprise three lead advisors and 12 supporting financial professionals. The teams previously managed about $5 billion in assets for 160 client households.

DLA Piper Names Renewables Leader Luke Westmore As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2024

DLA Piper has announced it has named leading renewables lawyer Luke Westmore, who will be based in Melbourne, as a projects and infrastructure partner.

UBS: James Herring And John Gaffney Join Private Wealth Management Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2024

UBS announced that Private Wealth Advisors James Herring and John Gaffney will join the New York City firm. And at the conclusion of their notice periods, Herring and Gaffney will join the UBS Manhattan Market. They will be based at the firm’s 299 Park Ave Private Wealth Management office, which Chris Amo and Bob Sorrentino manage.