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Investor Group Services (IGS) announces the new strategic hire of Austin Carter as Director of Business Development and the promotions of Chad Benoit, Ben LaPres, Peter Lee and Lori Popescu to Principal.

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BOSTON, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Austin Carter has joined IGS to lead the firm’s investment banking coverage efforts. Austin will focus on helping IGS expand and deepen IGS’ many relationships within the investment banking community, to help our expanding network of clients with their sell-side processes. Prior to joining IGS, Austin was the Vice President of Business Development at Silver Oak Services Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm based in Evanston, Illinois. Prior to Silver Oak, he served as a Vice President in Wells Fargo’s Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking Group in New York City. Over the course of his investment banking career, Austin executed dozens of financial advisory assignments. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

Austin is a critical addition to lead our Business Development efforts, focusing on expanding and enhancing our relationships with our investment banking partners. We are thrilled to have him join the firm,” explains Rob Lordi, Senior Managing Director.

As part of IGS’ continued growth and expansion of its leadership team, Chad Benoit, Ben LaPres, Peter Lee and Lori Popescu have been promoted to Principal. Chad, Ben, Peter, and Lori each bring unparalleled experience to the senior management team.

Since joining IGS in 2016, Chad Benoit has advised clients on hundreds of engagements across a wide variety of industries, with a focus on healthcare and technology. Throughout his tenure at IGS, Chad has led consulting teams that provide insights about the unique characteristics of a diverse set of markets. Through assessment of these dynamics, Chad advises clients on investment opportunities and guides their strategic initiatives. Chad graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Social Studies.

Ben LaPres has been a leader on IGS’ diligence and strategy engagements since 2017 and his experience spans engagements in industrials and manufacturing, logistics and consumer goods, professional services, and technology businesses, among others. Ben brings deep domain expertise from his background in engineering, where he held a number of program management and manufacturing operations leadership roles with multinational aerospace and defense firm CAES (formerly Cobham plc, recently acquired by Honeywell). Ben earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Peter Lee joined IGS in 2018 and has been serving clients in both commercial diligence and strategy engagements, as well as actively building new client relationships. Peter’s experience primarily revolves around tech-enabled business and professional services across a range of end markets. Prior to joining IGS, Peter worked in Davy Group (Dublin, Ireland) as part of the Portfolio Construction team, focusing on equity research, investment selection, and asset allocation. Peter holds an M.B.A. from Boston College and a Bachelor of Commerce from the National University of Ireland Galway.

Lori has more than a decade of experience in investment banking and private equity consulting. Since joining IGS, Lori has advised clients in investment diligence across sectors as well as providing strategic advisory across several hundreds of engagements. Lori continues to be an integral part of developing new client relationships as well as leading teams in diligence and strategy reviews for private equity and corporate clients in a range of industries. Lori brings her experience in investment banking at Citi where she advised C-suite teams across sectors on M&A, capital markets transactions, optimizing debt levels and other strategic questions. Lori earned her M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in mathematics and economics from Colby College.

“These well-deserved promotions reflect the important contributions each individual has made to the success and growth of our firm. Chad, Ben, Peter and Lori have been integral members of our management team and we look forward to their continued development and future contributions to the firm,” adds Mindy Berman, Senior Managing Director.

Investor Group Services (IGS) is an industry leading private equity consulting firm specializing in M&A commercial diligence, portfolio value creation and sell-side industry analysis. The Company was founded in 1998 and conducts comprehensive business evaluations, covering key issues such as addressable market size, growth, competitive positioning, value creation and performance improvement. IGS specializes in key high growth end markets including business services, software, media and telecom, consumer products and services, financial services and healthcare, plus specialty manufacturing and industrial solutions.

For additional information, please visit www.igsinsights.com

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Osome Eyes the Next Wave of AI Companies Choosing Singapore

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SINGAPORE, HONG KONG and LONDON, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Osome, the AI company management platform trusted by more than 50,000 tech founders and solopreneurs globally, is strengthening its support for the next wave of AI companies choosing Singapore as their regional base.

Singapore’s appeal continues to grow as leading AI companies establish a stronger presence. OpenAI has committed S$300 million (US$234 million) to the country’s AI ecosystem, while Cognition has established its APAC headquarters there. Anthropic and Tencent are also increasing their presence in Singapore.

Budget 2026 reinforces this momentum with a National AI Impact Programme, a new Kampong AI hub at one-north, and a 400% tax deduction on qualifying AI investments. Foreign companies can access these incentives by incorporating a Private Limited Company, which allows 100% foreign ownership and startup tax rates as low as 10% under the Startup Tax Exemption.

As more AI-native startups choose Singapore to build lean, global businesses, Osome helps founders navigate the process. Operating across Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, and the UAE, it enables founders to incorporate a company as fast as 7 days while managing back-office operations, including accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance.

Building on that support, Osome recently launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, turning founders’ preferred AI assistants into a business command center. Through Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, founders can securely retrieve transactions, shareholder records, financial reports, and other company data from a single AI interface.

AI-native & tech founders are already building with Osome. UpNComer‘s founder, Karan Dasgupta, incorporated his Singapore company within days of switching to Osome, saving “easily 20 hours” every month. Dubai-based Aesty and Hong Kong’s Angelflow have reported similar gains, cutting bookkeeping from around a week of work to just two hours a month.

Eugenio Ferrante, CEO of Osome, said: “A few years ago, building a global company required a 500-person team and a massive regional office. Today, a three-person AI startup can operate globally from Singapore with a laptop. The biggest threat isn’t competition, but administrative drag. With our new MCP server, you can manage your company’s finance and compliance via your AI assistant, leaving you free to focus on building and serving customers.”

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Osome is an AI company-management platform combining human expertise with automation for incorporation, accounting and tax compliance. Since 2017, it has served 50,000+ startups in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and the UAE. Learn more at osome.com.

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After Arrest Controversy, “Empire State Building Couple” Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus to Address Recent Incident on Gosh Live

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The couple said on social media that they will soon go live on Gosh Live to talk about life after the Empire State Building incident and the questions they want to answer directly.

Safety note: Gosh does not encourage or endorse dangerous, illegal or unauthorised activities. The livestream is intended solely as an entertainment and community interaction session.

NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, the creator couple known for rooftopping and high-altitude visual content, first gained attention through their daring shoots on skyscrapers, city landmarks and extreme urban locations around the world. Their content brings together adventure, striking visuals and their relationship story in the same frame. Their journey was later featured in the Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story, introducing them to an even wider audience.

Recently, Angela and Ivan became the focus of media and social media discussion following the Empire State Building incident in New York. According to public reports, the couple were taken into police custody after climbing the Empire State Building and allegedly completing a proposal, and now face related charges. Since then, fans have been following updates on their situation, the legal aftermath and whether the couple would respond publicly.

Following the controversy, Angela and Ivan have chosen to face fans directly through a livestream, where they are expected to talk about the Empire State Building incident, what they have been going through, and the questions they have wanted to address themselves.

According to the preview shared on their social media accounts, the livestream will take place on Gosh Live. Compared with a formal interview, the stream is expected to be a more relaxed online social and entertainment setting, where fans can watch, chat and hear directly from the couple.

During the livestream, Angela and Ivan are expected to discuss life after the Empire State Building incident. They may also talk about their relationship, future plans and whether they will continue creating rooftopping-related content.

The livestream is scheduled to begin on July 26, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. UTC and will be available on the official Gosh Live page.

For fans who have been following Angela and Ivan, the livestream could be a rare opportunity to hear the couple speak directly about their situation after the controversy.

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Think Bold, Ride Bold: Insta360 Takes Over the Champs-Élysées with 200-Rider Community Event

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LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insta360 announced “Vibrez en Jaune” Pop-Up, a three-day cycling and creator event held in Paris from July 24 to July 26, 2026. Designed to coincide with the electric atmosphere of the Tour de France finale, the event culminated in a 200-rider takeover of the Parisian streets, bringing the spirit of professional cycling to everyday enthusiasts and urban explorers.

Built around the theme ‘Think Bold, Ride Bold,’ “Vibrez en Jaune” Pop-Up featured immersive pop-up experiences, hands-on creator workshops, and a sprawling group ride traversing the iconic 90km classic route from Versailles to the Champs-Élysées. The festival served as a celebration of cycling not just as a competitive sport, but as a vehicle for exploration, storytelling, and community connection.

A Festival of Content and Culture

The event kicked off on July 24 with a two-day hub of activity in the heart of Paris. Moving away from traditional retail experiences, Insta360 hosted a series of “Cycle & Create” workshops designed to lower the barrier to content creation.

Attendees gained access to on-site trial devices, allowing them to test out Insta360’s unique product ecosystem firsthand. Insta360 product experts were on hand to teach advanced cycling photography and videography techniques, ensuring riders knew exactly how to capture dynamic, hands-free POV footage of their urban commutes and weekend group rides.

The pop-up also served as a central gathering space for the community. Registered riders connected over coffee, collected their limited-edition Insta360 yellow cycling jerseys, and prepared for the weekend’s main event.

The Hero Moment: Taking Over the Streets of Paris

On Sunday, July 26, over 200 riders embarked on the “Vibrez en Jaune” Pop-Up main event. Organized in partnership with the Peloton Cycling Club, the group rode a 90km route inspired by the Tour de France Paris finale.

Beginning in Versailles, the group rode through the Paris city center before arriving at the Champs-Élysées. To ensure safety and an optimal experience, riders were organized into small, supervised packs of 20 to 25 across four distinct difficulty tiers—Spicy, Medium-Plus, Medium, and Mild—making the professional route accessible to a wide range of skill levels.

Select riders were equipped with Insta360 cameras to record immersive, first-person footage of the group as they navigated the historic streets, creating a collaborative, community-driven documentary of the ride.

Celebrating the Finish Line

The ride concluded at the Insta360 pop-up space for a vibrant after-party. As the actual Tour de France final stage was broadcast live on a giant screen, participants were treated to a professional DJ, refreshments, and finger food.

To reward the community, Insta360 hosted a drawing featuring premium cycling accessory bundles and high-value grand prizes, including the Insta360 GO Ultra Tadej Pogačar Edition and an exclusive jersey signed by the cycling champion himself.

Redefining Urban Exploration

Beyond the celebration of the sport, “Vibrez en Jaune” Pop-Up highlights the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainable urban lifestyles. By encouraging people to rediscover their cities by bike, Insta360 aims to promote cycling as an accessible, low-carbon choice that allows individuals to experience urban life in a more mindful, connected way.

About Insta360

With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, as well as an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers and professionals bring their ideas to life.

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