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Turbine Emerges from Stealth with $121M+ in Growth Funding to Unlock Liquidity for Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors

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New Capital Will Power the Launch of Turbine’s Loan Platform; Silicon Valley Bank to Provide up to $100M Warehouse Facility

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Turbine Finance Corp. (“Turbine”), a liquidity platform driven by data science that provides credit facilities to venture investors, today announced it has raised $13 million in Series A funding co-led by Alpha Edison and TTV Capital and joined by Fin Capital, B Capital, and Sozo Ventures. This investment, in addition to the company’s previously unannounced $8.75M in Seed funding, brings Turbine’s funding raised to $21.75 million. The company also announced it has secured up to a $100 million warehouse facility from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, to provide general partners and limited partners the option to borrow against their existing fund investments, unlocking capital that has historically been inaccessible. The warehouse facility, combined with Turbine’s Seed and Series A funding, brings the company’s total financial backing to $121.75 million.

“The broader private equity market, inclusive of venture and real estate funds, accounts for more than $13 trillion in capital globally. Substantially all of this capital base is locked away in illiquid general and limited partnership positions,” said Mike Hurst, Founder and CEO of Turbine. “Venture capital and private equity returns are among the highest of any asset class, but liquidity has been extremely limited and unpredictable. By empowering alternative asset investors to access their capital on their own schedule, Turbine will unlock increased investment to high performance funds. We are proud to bring this solution to market with the backing of world-class fintech investors, and with the guidance and partnership of Silicon Valley Bank.”

With Turbine’s lending platform, private equity and venture firms can offer LPs access to the value of their portfolio investments without reducing exposure to these positions. LPs will also have the option to leverage existing investments to make new commitments – to new fund vintages or SPV allocations – and to fulfill capital calls for existing commitments. Turbine partners directly with firms to underwrite and secure portfolios, allowing for seamless and cost-effective lending. Turbine’s first-of-its-kind underwriting platform leverages machine learning and data science to complete months of manual processes in days. Data insights produce accurate and insightful results on fund performance and monetary value for underwriting teams. 

“Investors have long had to manage the trade-off between outsized returns and flexible liquidity. Turbine breaks this tradeoff. With Turbine, investors will benefit from the same set of leverage and liquidity tools found in public markets and real estate,” said Nate Redmond, Managing Partner at Alpha Edison. “We are thrilled to solve this challenge for the venture ecosystem and to create the foundation for the future of private assets. The team at Turbine, whom we have come to know and trust over the past decade, is uniquely suited to solve this problem at scale.”

Turbine’s founding team and advisory board has decades of expertise in financial services and venture capital, including previous experience at Silicon Valley Bank, City National Bank, and multiple fintech companies. The company is led by Mike Hurst, a repeat fintech founder, startup advisor, and investor who previously served as founder and CEO of Exactuals, the global payments leader for the entertainment industry.

“Our investment approach has always been to identify the problem first, and then seek out companies that are working on a solution,” said Gardiner Garrard, Co-founder and Managing Partner at TTV Capital. “That’s exactly what Mike did with Exactuals when we invested over a decade ago, and it’s the same playbook that he’s using today. The founding team at Turbine has a proven track record of success, and we’re confident in their ability to bring their liquidity platform to market and scale the business.”

“Through its innovative lending platform, Turbine is helping venture investors address liquidity challenges by allowing funds to provide flexibility to their investors,” said Brian Foley, Market Manager of Warehouse Lending at Silicon Valley Bank. “SVB is thrilled to continue our strong relationship with Turbine, and we look forward to helping it succeed and scale since the team provides a critical resource for private equity and venture firms.”

Turbine’s infusion of equity capital will be used to fully deploy its warehouse line as well as expand the company’s data science team, allowing the venture ecosystem to leverage unique insights. The company aims to rapidly onboard seasoned funds led by repeat fund managers with strong track records. Venture capital firms interested in offering Turbine’s platform to their LPs and GPs should visit www.turbine.co.

About Turbine
Turbine Finance Corp. is a liquidity platform driven by data science working to unlock $13 trillion in capital currently stored in LP and GP positions globally. Founded by venture investors and venture bankers who have directly experienced the challenges of inaccessible capital, the company works with investment firms to unlock on-demand liquidity. Turbine is proudly based in Santa Monica, California. For more information, please visit www.turbine.co.

Media Contact: Jennifer Zimmerman, jen@zenithcomms.com

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Kontron Launches Two New KBox F-Series Industrial Computers To Bring Greater Flexibility and Scalability to Industrial Edge Computing

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TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), expands its KBox F-Series with the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, two compact industrial computers designed to address diverse requirements in intelligent Industry 4.0, edge computing and industrial IoT applications.

Both systems are powered by 12th, 13th or 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 S-Series socket-type processors with a TDP of up to 65 W and support up to 96 GB DDR5 memory, providing a scalable computing foundation for demanding industrial applications requiring flexible performance configuration and long-term deployment.

The KBox F-203-RPS offers two LAN configurations with either two or four GbE ports, allowing customers to select the connectivity level that best fits their applications. The dual-LAN configuration provides an efficient solution for general industrial computing, equipment control and edge applications, while the four-LAN configuration offers additional network connectivity for applications involving multiple devices or network segments, such as machine vision, industrial automation and IoT gateways.

For applications requiring greater system expandability, the KBox F-204-RPS provides one PCIe x16 or two PCIe x8 expansion slots, offering the flexibility to integrate graphics, networking, AI acceleration or other add-on cards according to specific application requirements. With support for up to four 2.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs, it also provides extensive storage scalability for data-intensive workloads. These capabilities make the KBox F-204-RPS particularly suitable for industrial edge computing, machine vision, video processing and applications requiring additional functionality or large local data storage.

Together, the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS enable customers to select the configuration that best matches their requirements, from a slimmer, network-focused industrial computer to a highly expandable edge computing platform.

To learn more about KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, refer to https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-203-rps/p301099 and https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-204-rps/p311867.

About Kontron

At Kontron, we champion IoT and Industry 4.0, by creating secure, state-of-the-art solutions that span hardware, software and services. Our approach speeds market entry, reduces the cost of ownership, and offers longevity, ensuring our role as your trusted partner in the integration of smart technologies. For more information, please visit www.kontron.com, dial +886-2-2799-2789 or email SalesAsia@kontron.com.

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Mouser Electronics Brings Smart Sensing Solutions to PSECE 2026

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MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, announces its participation in the 21st Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE 2026) from October 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippines. This event underscores Mouser’s commitment to supporting the region’s growing electronics design community with immediate access to cutting-edge technologies.

Visitors are invited to meet the Mouser team at Booth #110-111 to explore new products and practical design resources. The booth features a live demonstration of Würth Elektronik’s smart sensing and visual indication solutions, integrating environmental and motion sensing with programmable visual feedback and wireless connectivity. This interactive display illustrates how modern devices can detect physical conditions and translate them into clear, immediate visual data, addressing the critical need for reliable intelligence in connected systems.

“As we advance into an era of interconnected intelligence, Mouser remains committed to bridging the gap between cutting-edge components and real-world application,” said Daphne Tien, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Mouser APAC. “Our presence at PSECE 2026 underscores our dedication to empowering engineers with the tools they need to innovate. We look forward to fostering a vibrant ecosystem where technology translates into tangible progress for the Philippines and beyond.”

Mouser’s participation highlights its strategic objective to strengthen ties with local partners and accelerate the adoption of advanced semiconductor technologies. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange, the company aims to help design communities turn promising prototypes into practical applications.

Attendees will have the opportunity to gather invaluable insights, learn industry best practices, and connect with professionals from across the region. The booth also features interactive activities where visitors can win premium gadgets and engineering tools, making innovative technology more approachable for everyone.

To learn more about Mouser’s presence at PSECE 2026, visit https://www.mouser.ph/psece-seipi/. 

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

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Workato Launches Self-Serve Platform in Singapore, Opening Enterprise AI to a Broader Community of Builders

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New offering gives developers, students, and customers access to the full power of Workato’s enterprise-grade engine to build AI agents and MCP servers

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Workato®, the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI, today announced the launch of a new self-service offering that gives customers, developers, and students across Asia access to the Workato platform to govern and scale their AI initiatives, including building and productionizing AI agents and MCP servers.

Making AI accessible has been at the heart of Workato’s mission the past several years. Through the AI Institute Alliance, unveiled in September 2025, Workato partnered with leading institutes of higher learning across Singapore, including Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and the National University of Singapore. The initiative equipped students and educators with automation and AI skills.

The AI Lab, which opened a year later, extended that commitment further into the public sector through its partnership with EDB, and into inclusive hiring through SG Enable.

The newly launched self-serve platform will provide users access to:

A free account to start building immediately, with the option to upgrade to a paid plan, no contract required, as projects growThe ability to build recipes, Agents/Genies, and MCP servers directly on the platformThe same governed, enterprise-grade engine that powers Workato’s largest deploymentsA path built for independent developers, students, and small teams, as well as large enterprises

Since launching in 2026 in North America, Workato has seen rapid growth in the builder community. The platform is enterprise grade, but free to get started. As builders solve problems for their business, they can grow by upgrading to a paid plan. With this launch in Singapore, Workato is making an investment in the local builder community.

“The next era of AI won’t be defined by who has access to intelligence, but by who can turn it into action. We’re putting the same enterprise-grade power trusted by the world’s largest companies into the hands of every builder. We want everyone to be able to transform how their business operates,” said Rishi Mallik, Chief Growth Officer, Workato. 

Workato showcased its self-serve platform and broader community initiatives at World of Workato (WOW) 2026 in Singapore.

Builders can sign up now at https://app.trial.workato.com/users/sign_up_trial?utm_content=sg_wow2026.

About Workato

Workato is the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI — the neutral platform enterprises trust to put AI to work across their business. Workato unifies data, applications, and processes into a single platform so AI can reliably orchestrate business processes in production at enterprise scale. Built on more than a decade of running mission-critical processes for over half the Fortune 500 — including Nasdaq, Cisco, Vodafone, Atlassian, and Lucid Motors — Workato turns over 17,000 enterprise systems AI needs to act on into one governed execution layer. For more information, visit workato.com.

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