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NY Fund Plans to Pioneer AI-Assisted Mini Venture Capital for Small Businesses, Targets $1B in Multi-Series Fund Launch

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Launching this year, Vector Capital’s Mini VC aims to mobilize $1B for 100,000 mom-and-pops, revolutionizing funding with a historic first.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vector Capital Solutions, a leader in AI-powered financial solutions, announces its upcoming Mini Venture Capital Program, an innovative funding model designed to tackle the systemic inefficiencies in capital markets and provide sustainable growth opportunities for small businesses. The program introduces equity funding with initial investments starting at $10,000, specifically targeting small businesses historically left out of venture capital opportunities. The firm also plans to raise $1 billion in multiple private equity funds, with the first round beginning in October 2024 and a target completion date by June 30, 2025.

The 400-Year-Old Problem: Capital Market Inefficiencies

“Traditional capital markets, while over 400 years old, have largely remained stagnant,” says Levy Alexandre, CEO of Vector Capital Solutions. “The only significant reform, which was reactionary, came in 1930, following the Great Depression. Since then, the system has operated with inefficiencies that continue to disenfranchise the little guy—small businesses and micro entrepreneurs. While large corporations may still feel some impact at the macro level, it’s Main Street that shoulders the brunt of these inefficiencies, left to pick up the tab while being excluded from meaningful access to capital.”

Many small businesses struggle with cash flow, compounded by capital markets that operate in silos and favor large players. “The problem isn’t just about access to capital; it’s also about how capital is managed,” adds Levy Alexandre. “Main Street businesses tend to treat cash as an asset rather than a tool to manage underlying value of other assets. This creates short-term decisions and leaves them exposed to unsustainable financial models.”

The Solution: Mini Venture Capital Program

The Mini Venture Capital Program is a revolutionary model that addresses these systemic issues. With a focus on providing equity investments starting much lower than current industry standards, the program aims to offer a low entry barrier for small businesses that otherwise struggle to gain access to traditional venture capital. The firm’s AI-powered platform will allow businesses to better manage their cash flow, make data-driven decisions, and position themselves for long-term growth.

Key innovations of the program include:

Low Entry Barrier: With initial capital requirements starting at $10,000, the program offers a new path to funding for businesses traditionally overlooked by large VC firms.

AI-Assisted Management: Entrepreneurs will have access to a platform powered by AI, which provides real-time insights on cash flow management, operations, and strategic planning.

Industry-Agnostic Approach: The Mini VC program evaluates businesses not just on their current financial standing but on their growth potential, no matter the industry.

Long-Term Focus: Unlike traditional VCs that often prioritize quick exits, Vector Capital Solutions is focused on sustainable, long-term growth, ensuring businesses can thrive over time.

Self-Sustaining Fund Cycle

A key innovation of the Mini VC model is its cyclical funding process. The firm plans to create a self-sustaining fund, where early investors can exit as new investors enter, allowing the business to evolve organically. “Our funds will be cyclical and self-generating, ensuring that the capital flow remains constant and the project continues through various phases of growth,” says Levy Alexandre.

A Comprehensive Ecosystem for Success

In addition to the novel Mini VC program, Vector Capital Solutions plans to integrate educational and operational support through its sister companies. Noikademy will offer ongoing business education, while Sir Levy Consulting will provide comprehensive management and strategic support. This approach ensures businesses not only receive the funding they need but are equipped with the tools and expertise to grow sustainably.

“Our system is about more than just funding,” explains Levy Alexandre. “It’s about empowering businesses to thrive in a constantly evolving financial landscape.”

A Glimpse into the Future

As part of its broader strategy, the firm will launch VectorCaps in November 2024. This AI-assisted Business Capital placement app will allow business owners to receive instant funding decisions and connect to a lending marketplace from their mobile devices. Additionally, Vector Capital Solutions plans to consolidate its six entities under a single holding company by mid-2025 to streamline operations and maximize synergies.

About Vector Capital Solutions

Vector Capital Solutions LLC is a New York-based private equity firm that intends to leverage AI and decades of financial expertise to create revolutionary capital solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. The firm’s mission is to provide long-term sustainability through innovative financial models and comprehensive support systems.

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Securities offerings are reserved for consideration by Accredited Investors only.

All forward-looking statements should be considered as speculation. Readers are advised to consult a qualified advisor for any consideration.

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Banking Labs Inc Joins the ServiceNow Consulting and Implementation Partner Program to accelerate digital transformation and improve operational resilience

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This partnership will enable Banking Labs, with deep banking and technology expertise, to drive digital transformation success through the ServiceNow platform in banks

DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Banking Labs Inc., today announced it has joined the ServiceNow Consulting and Implementation Partner Program to help North American banks accelerate their AI-powered transformation with delivery of measurable value-based success. The partnership enables Banking Labs to utilize its deep banking expertise and implementation knowledge to help customers accelerate digital transformation through the ServiceNow platform.

“Our AI-powered intelligence, strategy and innovative platforms accelerating banks to attain competitive advantage and growth,” said Dr. Ravi Gedela, CEO of Banking Labs.

The ServiceNow Partner Program recognizes and rewards partners for their varied expertise and experience to drive opportunities, reach new markets, and help joint customers transform businesses across the enterprise.

Banking Labs, an AI-powered financial intelligence company, provides strategic consulting and delivers innovative, transformative and sustainable Banking Solutions for the changing Financial Services marketplace. We differentiate in measuring contribution to client’s success by business growth, cost transformation, and operational efficiency improvement.

With our deep banking knowledge, exceptional data, cloud engineering, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning capabilities, this partnership will enable Banking Labs to bring best-in-class implementations of the ServiceNow platform to the financial services industry. By adopting ServiceNow, banks will be positioned to help clients better align their financial and operational realities with their long-term goals and priorities.

“Across North America, banks strive to continue and deepen the digital transformation to embrace AI to sustain growth, and to collaborate and integrate with external SaaS services, to accelerate delivery excellence and to drive more value creation with best customer experience,” said Dr. Ravi Gedela, Banking Labs CEO. “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey to deliver top-notch digital transformation solutions for banks. With the ServiceNow platform and our expertise, we are in a better position to help banks streamline their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation.

Consulting and Implementation partners leverage industry or domain expertise to guide customers on how to introduce and utilize ServiceNow solutions to help their businesses grow and succeed. Partners use ServiceNow resources to influence deals, track technology deployments, and drive adoption of new solutions.

About Banking Labs Inc

Banking Labs, AI powered financial intelligence company, offers innovative products and strategy and advisory services in banking domain and technologies. Our strategic partnerships with our clients allow us to produce business outcomes that automate, accelerate and derisk real-time financial transactions using our platform and strategic consulting. Banking Labs is actively engaged by CXO offices in the areas finance transformation, regulatory & compliance, Payments, channels, fraud, and risk management. To learn more, visit http://www.bankinglabs.com

ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, Now Platform, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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This press release contains “forward looking statements” about the expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions and strategies relating to the market opportunity and growth of the Now Platform. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. We undertake no obligation, and do not intend, to update the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements include, among other things, any changes to the partner program and unexpected delays, difficulties and expenses in achieving market growth and/or opportunity. Further information on factors that could affect our financial and other results is included in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

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Banking Labs Inc

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Gate Ventures, Movement Labs, and Boon Ventures Launch $20M Fund to Accelerate Web3 Innovation

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gate Ventures, a global venture capital firm specializing in blockchain; Movement Labs, a leader in Move-based blockchain technology; and Boon Ventures, a prominent investor in emerging tech startups, today announced the establishment of a groundbreaking $20 million fund designed to transform the Web3 space. This strategic alliance will invest in cutting-edge projects and accelerate the development of Move-based blockchain technologies.

The fund will concentrate on four key areas:

Accelerating the adoption of Move-based blockchain solutionsEnhancing security and performance in decentralized networksSupporting projects that bridge Move and EVM ecosystemsDriving innovation in Web3 infrastructure and applications

“This $20 million fund marks a significant milestone in our mission to drive forward-thinking solutions in the Web3 ecosystem,” said Kevin Yang, Managing Partner at Gate Ventures. “By collaborating with Movement Labs and other visionary projects, we’re paving the way for the future of decentralized technology.”

Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs added, “This $20 million fund is a game-changer for the Move ecosystem. It’s a powerful validation of what we’re building at Movement Labs. Move’s capabilities in security and scalability are setting new standards in Web3. This fund will specifically be used to support builders building the future of secure decentralized finance, fully on-chain gaming and consumer, as well as decentralized physical infrastructure efforts.”

Teerus Boon-Long, CEO of Boon Ventures said, “This is the beginning of a great journey forward in the Web3 space. It’s not aimed at short-term goals but at building a promising future for a decentralized society.”

The partnership leverages the unique strengths of each entity:

Gate Ventures brings extensive resources, a global network, and deep experience in Web3 investments, enabling strategic partnerships and growth opportunities.Movement Labs offers profound expertise in Move-based blockchain technology, infrastructure and ecosystem building.Boon Ventures has a successful track record of empowering innovative startups across multiple sectors through funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

To help achieve its goals, the fund will implement several key initiatives:

Organize global hackathons to stimulate innovation in Move-based technologies and attract top talent.Establish a mentorship program connecting industry veterans with promising Web3 startups to provide guidance and expertise.Create a research grant program to advance blockchain interoperability solutions, fostering cross-ecosystem collaboration.Host quarterly thought leadership summits to address pressing challenges in the Web3 space and drive collective progress.

As the fund deploys its $20 million, the partners are committed to fostering innovation and driving the Web3 space forward. They will provide updates on investments, collaborations, and leading-edge technologies that will define the future of Web3, blockchain, and decentralized applications.

About Gate Ventures
Gate Ventures is the venture capital arm of  Gate.io, one of the world’s largest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges, specializing in early-stage investments in blockchain technology and digital assets. Our mission is to drive innovation and foster growth across the global blockchain ecosystem. By collaborating with industry leaders worldwide, we support visionary teams and startups that have the potential to reshape social and financial interactions. As a long-term investor, we are committed to offering comprehensive support to our portfolio companies, from product development and operational scaling to global expansion. Follow Gate Ventures on X for more updates.

About Movement Labs
Movement Labs develops the Movement Network, an ecosystem of Modular Move-Based Blockchains. The company is creating the first Move Virtual Machine L2 for Ethereum, along with open-source tools to promote Move adoption across blockchains. Their platform enables developers to launch high-performance Move VM rollups easily, bridging Move and EVM ecosystems. Backed by $38 million in Series A funding, Movement Labs is advancing Move-based technologies and blockchain interoperability in Web3. Follow Movement Labs on X and on Discord for updates.Movement Labs is on a mission to create a global community of Move builders, working together to increase the security, performance, and user experience of building in decentralized networks.

About Boon Ventures
Boon Ventures is a single-family office spun out of the Boon-Long family, one of the longest-established families in Thailand, in 2015. Since then, it has served as the alternative investment and advisory arm of the Boon-Long family. Boon Ventures is an independent, fast-moving organization with a strong network and partnerships both in Thailand and globally, driven by a mission to foster innovative change, long-term growth, and sustainable value.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

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Here TV Announces the Return of Guys Like You for a Hilarious and Heartfelt Season Two

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Guys Like You returns for a captivating second season, continuing to explore Derek’s hilarious and heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of modern dating. Packed with comedy, drama, and relatable moments, the new season dives deeper into Derek’s search for love while keeping viewers entertained with its signature charm and chaos.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Here TV, the premier destination for LGBTQ+ content, proudly announces the return of Guys Like You for an exciting second season, which premiered on October 4, 2024. The series continues to follow the turbulent, funny, and undeniably messy dating life of Derek as he encounters a host of quirky, lovable, and sometimes questionable characters in his quest for love and self-discovery.

“This season really dives deeper into Derek’s journey, with even more outrageous encounters that will have viewers both laughing and feeling deeply,” said David Millbern, Head of Content for Here TV.

With its relatable depiction of the highs and lows of dating in today’s world, Guys Like You balances drama, comedy, and a whole lot of heat, offering audiences moments of laughter, heartbreak, and everything in between. Fans can expect to be entertained, challenged, and touched by the realness of Derek’s chaotic yet hopeful love life.

“This season really dives deeper into Derek’s journey, with even more outrageous encounters that will have viewers both laughing and feeling deeply,” said David Millbern, Head of Content for Here TV. “It’s a perfect blend of heart and humor, and we can’t wait for fans to experience what we have in store.”

“Working on this show has been a rollercoaster in the best way,” added producer Trystan Colburn. “Season two brings a new level of depth to Derek’s character while keeping the fun, chaotic energy the audience loves.”

Season two of Guys Like You continues the network’s legacy of delivering groundbreaking, diverse, and engaging content for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

About HERE TV

HERE TV is an Emmy Award-winning TV network dedicated to broadcasting LGBTQ+ content from around the world. With a comprehensive and diverse catalog of films, documentaries, and series, HERE TV provides a platform for a multitude of voices and stories within the LGBTQ+ community, driving inclusion and representation on-screen. HERE TV is available as a premium channel on all cable systems and IPTV platforms such as Xfinity, Charter, Amazon, Verizon, Apple, Roku, Google, and here.tv.

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Scott Dearborn

scott.dearborn@heremedia.com

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