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Ripjar Appoints Tom Obermaier as CEO as Long Ridge Equity Partners Completes a Follow-On Majority Growth Investment

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LONDON and NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ripjar, a leading technology provider of risk and threat intelligence solutions worldwide, today announced that existing investor Long Ridge Equity Partners made a majority growth investment in the company, in connection with industry veteran Tom Obermaier joining the business as its new CEO. He succeeds Co-Founders Jeremy Annis and Tom Griffin, who have shepherded Ripjar to its position as the technology leader in the risk and threat intelligence category. Ripjar’s former CEO, Jeremy Annis, will continue to serve on Ripjar’s Board of Directors. 

With over 30 years of industry experience, Tom Obermaier has established himself as a transformative leader in risk and compliance, driving growth and innovation across the sector. He joins Ripjar at an exciting time with the company focused on growing its operations internationally, as well as on supporting new and existing customers to navigate an increasingly complex compliance landscape. With its purpose-built tools for enhanced risk detection and threat analysis, such as its umbrella of RiskGPT solutions, Ripjar is perfectly positioned to support financial services firms, corporations, and governments in mitigating risk.

Tom Obermaier brings a wealth of industry experience having managed trillions of dollars of risk as a Chief Risk Officer at leading financial institutions including Citibank and Deutsche Bank. As CEO at RDC, he pioneered a leading customer risk diligence standard before its acquisition by Moody’s Analytics. His expansive industry knowledge will ensure Ripjar is able to further develop its value proposition, and portfolio of products and services, bringing these to new customers across the globe.

“Ripjar has a robust heritage in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and its technology equips compliance and investigative teams with the tools they need to protect their estate, maintain industry standards, and future-proof their operations. I’m looking forward to enhancing the critical Ripjar value proposition by driving further technological innovation and expansion across new markets and regions,” said Tom Obermaier.

“It has been an honor to lead Ripjar together with our team, and I am pleased to announce Tom Obermaier as my successor,” said Annis. “Tom is a proven leader who joins at the perfect time to transition CEO duties. I look forward to working with Tom in the next stage of growth as Ripjar continues to innovate and support our customers.” 

“We are excited to welcome Tom as the new CEO of Ripjar. Tom’s track record of success managing risk at leading financial institutions and building innovative risk solutions uniquely positions him to lead Ripjar’s next phase of growth,” said Jason Melton, Partner at Long Ridge Equity Partners, the majority owner of the company. “We thank Jeremy Annis and Tom Griffin for their commitment to innovation and Ripjar’s clients while leading the company over the past decade-plus. We look forward to their continued support as advisors to the Company.”

About Ripjar
Ripjar is a data intelligence platform company whose mission is to help organisations and governments automate the detection, investigation, and monitoring of threats from criminal activity. Founded by former members of the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Ripjar develops software products that combine automation, artificial intelligence, and data visualisation to help companies solve the most complex risk and security management problems at scale. For more information, visit www.ripjar.com and follow @Ripjar on LinkedIn.

About Long Ridge Equity Partners
Founded in 2007, Long Ridge is a US-based growth equity firm focused on investing in the tech-enabled services, enterprise software and financial technology industries. Over their 17-year history, they have had the opportunity to work with and help build some of the world’s leading companies in the technology and tech-enabled services sectors.

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Caldwell Cassady & Curry Trio Named Among Best Lawyers in Dallas for Intellectual Property, Business Disputes

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DALLAS, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accomplished trial attorneys Brad Caldwell, Jason Cassady, and Daniel Pearson from the Dallas intellectual property and business law firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry have earned spots on the 2026 list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas published by D Magazine.

The Caldwell Cassady & Curry principals earned spots in the guide following the firm’s two multimillion-dollar trial wins in 2025 that were among the largest in Texas and nationally.

Last fall, an eight-member jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas awarded the firm’s clients at Collision Communications a $445.5 million verdict against Samsung for infringing a series of patents covering mobile network communications.

Mr. Caldwell served as lead counsel in the trial that ended with the year’s third-largest jury award in Texas, the sixth-largest overall in the U.S., and the second-largest among all U.S. patent infringement cases tried to verdict.

The result was recognized as an Impact Case of the Year at the recent Managing IP Awards in New York, along with Caldwell Cassady & Curry as the Patent Disputes Firm of the Year (South) and Mr. Caldwell as Patent Litigator of the Year (South) for his work in the Samsung case and the firm’s other significant trial win against social media powerhouse Twitter.

A jury of five women and three men in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas found the company known as X Corp. liable for infringing a key patent covering online video technology. The Dallas trial court entered a judgment of nearly $173 million against Twitter in November.

The D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas rankings are based on peer nominations from thousands of licensed North Texas attorneys who recommend colleagues they have personally observed in court. An anonymous panel of esteemed local lawyers and the magazine’s editorial staff conducts a final background check before announcing the honorees.

Caldwell Cassady & Curry represents companies and individuals in high-stakes civil litigation, including patent infringement, trade secrets, fiduciary duty, class action, and company-founder disputes. The firm has tried and won some of the nation’s top verdicts against the largest companies in the world. Learn more about the firm at www.caldwellcc.com.

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Ted Kangaroo Launches Inaugural Advisory Council to Advance Sensory-Support Innovation and Create Community

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Brings Together Leading Experts in Child Development, ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity

CHICAGO, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ted Kangaroo, the sensory-support brand known for creating playful, functional tools that help children regulate, focus and thrive, is proud to announce the formation of its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council brings together an initial core group of respected experts in child development and neurodiversity, and includes nationally and internationally recognized practitioners, authors, and educators ranging from occupational therapists with decades of pediatric experience to psychologists and psychiatrists specializing in ADHD, autism and mental health.

The Advisory Council will help guide product development and offer feedback on function and application, including best practices as neurodiversity research and science evolves. The Council will also provide insights into how Ted Kangaroo is being used in real-world settings so that the brand can continue to offer products that are tailored to the specific needs and habits of its users. Through ongoing collaboration, council members will offer feedback on product upgrades and new product launches, helping ensure that Ted Kangaroo’s growing line reflects evolving methodologies in sensory support.

“Creating products that genuinely support children starts with listening to the experts who work with them every day,” said Jacob Fisch, CEO and Founder of Ted Kangaroo. “We are so grateful to the practitioners that make up the Advisory Council. Each brings extensive clinical expertise and real-world insight into how children and adults learn, regulate and engage with their environments, which ensures that Ted Kangaroo remains clinically grounded, practical and truly beneficial for the families and professionals who rely on them.”

Collectively, the Advisory Council’s expertise spans sensory integration, neurodevelopment, family therapy and clinical education. The initial Ted Kangaroo Advisory Council includes:

Lindsey Biel, OTR/LKimberly Bradley, MS, LOTRApril Christopherson, OTR/LHeidi Clopton, OTR/LDr. Alan Fisch, MDDr. George Hu, PsyDDr. Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA

With the launch of the Advisory Council, Ted Kangaroo is making strides towards becoming the most impactful community of clinicians, educators and experts throughout America, providing a platform where teachers, clinicians, and parents can connect and support one another for the benefit of the broader neurodiversity community. Additionally, Advisory Council members will contribute to educational initiatives and thought leadership that further expands awareness around sensory development and neurodiversity, strengthening Ted Kangaroo’s role as a trusted informational resource for families, educators and clinicians.

“We believe that every child experiences the world differently, and that sensory tools should be both clinically informed and approachable,” adds Fisch. “By collaborating directly with leading professionals, we hope to continue translating complex sensory science into clear, accessible solutions that support regulation, independence, and long-term skill-building. Our goal is to, over time, expand the Advisory Council to more professionals, and ultimately become an extensive resource hub for anyone looking to learn more about sensory-support tools and innovation.”

Ted Kangaroo intends to continue growing the Advisory Council with the longer term goal of onboarding experts that will form the broader Ted Kangaroo Advisory Network. To learn more, please visit www.ted-kangaroo.com.

ABOUT TED KANGAROO
Ted Kangaroo is a sensory-support brand creating playful, functional tools that help nurture and support children so they can reach their full potential. Developed in collaboration with pediatric therapists, Ted Kangaroo products translate sensory science into accessible, everyday solutions for families, educators, and clinicians. From calming vests to tactile activity tools, each product blends gentle therapeutic support with joyful design—encouraging calmness, focus, and body awareness. More than a product line, Ted Kangaroo is a trusted partner in helping children build essential skills, navigate daily routines, and grow with confidence. Learn more at ted-kangaroo.com.

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Inhabit’s Razz and Anyone Home Partner with Engrain to Streamline Fee Consistency for Multifamily Properties

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Partnership enables Razz and Anyone Home customers to use Engrain to augment their fee data across lead-to-lease touchpoints

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Inhabit’s ongoing commitment to providing industry leading innovation through inhouse and partnerships, Razz, the multifamily industry’s premier website and digital experience platform, and Anyone Home, the residential industry’s leading prospect-centric customer engagement and leasing intelligence platform, today announced a partnership with Engrain to advance fee clarity across multifamily marketing and leasing. Through the collaboration, Razz and Anyone Home will gain access to Engrain data and fee calculating technology to provide renters with an additional way to see clear pricing throughout the leasing process.

Inhabit’s Razz and Anyone Home Partner with Engrain to Streamline Fee Consistency for Multifamily Properties

Operators face a growing challenge in managing and disclosing fees consistently across all lead channels and leasing communications. This partnership means that for properties using Engrain, all fee data will flow seamlessly into Razz-powered websites and Anyone Home’s CRM, Contact Center and AI Leasing Assistant solutions — enabling consistency across these engagement channels.

“Our goal is to provide operators efficient and scalable ways to clearly communicate all costs associated with renting in all prospective renter touchpoints,” said Craig Maness, VP of leasing & marketing at Inhabit. “This partnership helps our customers bring greater fee clarity into their digital front door with Razz — and through the lead-to-lease workflows powered by Anyone Home.”

“Fee transparency is now a baseline expectation in multifamily, and operators are prioritizing solutions that deliver consistency, accuracy and clarity in cost communication,” said Brent Steiner, founder and CEO of Engrain.

To learn more about this exciting partnership, contact Anyone Home or Razz.

About Razz

Razz by Inhabit builds high-performing multifamily websites combining bold designs, smart technology and real partnerships. Powered by a scalable platform built for marketers, not developers, Razz-powered sites launch fast, boost SEO and accessibility, and give your team tools to save time and lease more.

About Anyone Home

Anyone Home by Inhabit helps property teams lease faster and smarter with the CRM, Leasing Assistant and Contact Center solutions that blend technology, automation, and Hybrid Intelligence (HI = Human + AI) to deliver personalized multichannel leasing experiences that reduce costs, improve conversion, and create property efficiencies.

About Inhabit

Inhabit is a global PropTech software company serving over 5 million units in the residential and short-term rental property management industries. Our 1,500+ team members drive strategic partnerships, deliver best-in-class software solutions and services, and foster innovation and collaboration across software, payments, and insurance. Learn more at www.inhabit.com.

About Engrain

Engrain’s mission is to fundamentally transform the way people find, lease and manage property. A recognized leader in next-generation interactive touring technology and map-based data visualization software, Engrain’s advanced integrations and technical flexibility offer solutions for any multifamily technology stack. Clients use Engrain products to engage prospects and residents, analyze and improve operating performance and increase NOI through operational efficiency. For more information, visit www.engrain.com

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VP, Marketing
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