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Helicap and Bank Danamon Forge Strategic Partnership to Empower FinTech and Alternative Lending Across Southeast Asia

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading FinTech firm Helicap Pte Ltd (Helicap) and PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk (Danamon) has today announced a strategic partnership to support FinTech and alternative lending industry in Indonesia. This collaboration aims to position the duo as a one-stop solution for non-dilutive growth capital targeting FinTech, alternative lending firms and MSMEs across diverse segments including supply chain, leasing, e-commerce, and more.

The synergy will leverage:

Danamon’s extensive banking network, totalling over consolidated assets of IDR 221 trillion with its subsidiary, PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk (Adira Finance), and deep banking expertise in Indonesia, unlocking invaluable insights into market access and industry expertise.Helicap’s proven diversified debt portfolio track record of 6 years with no defaults, and cutting-edge proprietary data analytics, offering strong risk assessment, investment selection, and portfolio management capabilities.

This partnership goes beyond mere capital provision. It envisions a supportive and innovative funding ecosystem catering to the debt financing needs of non-bank firms at every stage of their growth journey, from seed funding to IPO.

Key highlights of the partnership:

Long-term volume generation: Danamon’s banking infrastructure and product suite will be utilised to drive business growth for Danamon through transaction volume and account openings of Helicap Group’s borrowers, fostering seamless integration. Enhanced visibility for Helicap Group, as it unlocks access to a wider range of products for its borrowers, including cross-border collaborations, credit and cash management solutions.Robust transaction flow and co-lending: Helicap will strive for building a robust flow of risk-managed transactions for Danamon in Indonesia, and the two aim at co-lending to targeted investees, amplifying lending capacities and impact.Technology utilization for enhanced risk management: Combining Helicap’s technology with Danamon’s banking infrastructure via Danamon Cash Connect will streamline cash reconciliation, fraud analytics, credit risk monitoring, due diligence, and bank account pledge processes.

Together, Helicap and Danamon are poised to reshape the financial landscape of Southeast Asia, empowering FinTech and alternative lending firms to drive inclusive growth and unlock their full potential.

Key Quotes:

David Z Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Helicap: “This partnership is a watershed moment for the FinTech and alternative lending industry in Southeast Asia. By combining our credit expertise and resources with Danamon’s extensive reach and banking know-how, we are creating a truly unique and comprehensive solution for FinTech and alternative lending firms across the region.”

Andi S Wahdi, Enterprise Banking Business Head said “Danamon as part of MUFG, a leading global financial group as well as Japan’s largest bank, we are supported by MUFG’s strengths, expertise, and network in serving customers and facilitating business growth to create long-term value for all stakeholders. We provide innovative and appropriate financial solutions so that customers can take control of their financial needs and goals. Today we are excited to announce our partnership with Helicap as one of leader in the FinTech investment space. This collaboration aligns with our commitment for supporting innovation and driving financial inclusion in Indonesia and beyond.”

About Helicap:

Helicap is a Singapore-based FinTech firm connecting global investors to private debt opportunities in Southeast Asia. The company’s goal is to fill a $500 billion financing gap that banks are unable to serve and deploy capital to 300 million underbanked through 1,000 originators in the region. The company’s equity backers include Japanese financial services firm Credit Saison, Temasek-backed alternative investments firm Tikehau Capital, integrated Asian financial house PhillipCapital, as well as top VC firms East Ventures, Access Ventures, Voveo Capital, and leading Singapore property group Soilbuild Group Holdings.

Over the last 6 years, Helicap has raised more than US$20 million in paid-up capital and deployed over US$250 million worth of capital with their in-house data analytics expertise. By leveraging this advanced data-processing capability, they have indirectly served more than 5 million MSMEs and individuals. Helicap’s collaboration with Temasek Trust on Southeast Asia’s first Financial Inclusion Report exemplifies the commitment to building a visible, impactful, and integrated ecosystem that prioritizes sustainable and ethical practices. Since its inception, Helicap has built exclusive networks with hundreds of platform partners, who have access to a total of 200 million potential borrowers in the region. For more information, visit www.helicap.com.

About Danamon

PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk (Stock Code: BDMN) was established in 1956. As of 31 December 2023, the company manages consolidated assets of IDR 221 trillion with its subsidiary, PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk (Adira Finance). In terms of share ownership, 92.47% of Danamon’s shares are owned by MUFG Bank, Ltd. and another 7.53% by the public.

As of December 2023, Danamon is supported by a network of 863 conventional branch offices, Sharia units, and subsidiary branch and business network as well as a network of ATMs, ATM Bersama, PRIMA, and ALTO totaling more than 60,000 units spread across 34 provinces. In addition to the offline services, Danamon products and services can also be accessed online through D-Bank PRO for Individual Customers and Danamon Cash Connect for Business Customers. Moreover, Danamon also provide 24-hour services via SMS Banking services and Hello Danamon call center services.

As part of MUFG, a leading global financial service group as well as Japan’s largest bank, Danamon is supported by MUFG’s strengths, expertise, and network in serving customers and facilitating business growth to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Through the spirit “Grow With Us” which is based on Danamon’s Vision to Care and Help Millions to Prosper, Danamon reinforces its commitment as a bank that is always ready to provide solutions for all financial needs for all customers from various segments including Consumer, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Wholesale (Enterprise and Commercial), both conventional and sharia, as well as automotive financing through Adira Finance, in order to grow more prosperous.

This is in line with Danamon’s aspiration aspires to continue to grow as a customer-centric organization as “Your Bank of Choice”. Our unique value proposition focuses on sales and service excellence, strong synergies with partners and stakeholders, and supported by world-class technology aiming to provide the best financial solutions to help customers in taking control of their financial needs and goals.

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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

Media Contact: 
Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
615-379-7783

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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

Media Contact: 
Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
615-379-7783

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Fathom Applauds Introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the First Federal Blueprint for Independent AI Verification

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Reps. Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduce a bill to build a competitive marketplace of independent verifiers for frontier AI models.

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fathom welcomes the introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the most complete federal framework yet for independent, third-party verification of frontier AI. The legislation is built to earn public trust as AI technology continues to accelerate. As frontier systems begin to take autonomous action in the world, the gap between what these models can do and our ability to keep them in check is widening. FRONTIER is the starting point to close that gap.

“AI governance keeps running into the same wall. The technology is hard to measure and it moves faster than any law can keep up with,” said Andrew Freedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fathom. “Trying to write the perfect rules and freezing them in place won’t work. What will work is a competitive market of independent verifiers who are accountable for real-world outcomes and who the government can actually count on. The FRONTIER Act shows we can move fast and still get this right.”

The bill gets the fundamentals correct. It sets one public standard – the adequate mitigation of catastrophic risk – and holds both the AI companies and their independent verifiers accountable to it. FRONTIER does not freeze a single testing method into statute. Instead, it licenses competing verification organizations, allows them to sharpen their methods, and gives the government the power to revoke a license when a verifier’s work does not hold up in the field. That is how you build a system that keeps pace with the science instead of falling behind it.

Fathom thanks Reps. Trahan and Obernolte for their leadership, and for their courage in releasing a discussion draft, inviting scrutiny, and incorporating substantive improvements from across the field. One priority improvement as the bill advances: giving the government a fuller range of tools to act upstream – for pushing companies to close identified gaps in risk mitigation early, rather than only once a catastrophe is imminent. We are committed to working with these sponsors, committees of jurisdiction, and Congressional leadership to continue refining the bill in the weeks and months ahead.

About Fathom
Fathom is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to build a governance architecture that helps society navigate the transition to a world with AI by fostering trust, safety, and innovation. Fathom has developed and championed the independent verification model for AI and works with policymakers across the country to put it into practice. Learn more at http://fathom.org.

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