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Travelers to Acquire Corvus Insurance

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Corvus Insurance Holdings, Inc. for approximately $435 million.

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  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Corvus Insurance Holdings, Inc. for approximately $435 million.
  • Founded in 2017, Corvus is an industry-leading cyber insurance managing general underwriter, powered by proprietary technology.
  • “Corvus’ expertise in excess and surplus lines for cyber, along with our industry-leading distribution position in the admitted markets, is a powerful combination,” said Jeff Klenk, Executive Vice President and President of Bond & Specialty Insurance at Travelers.
  • We have a strong working relationship with the Corvus team through our existing cyber capacity arrangements in the United States and Europe, and we are thrilled to have them join the Travelers family.”
    Madhu Tadikonda, Chief Executive Officer of Corvus, said, “At Corvus we have been building a safer world through cyber insurance products and digital tools that reduce risk and improve resilience for policyholders.

Genetron Health Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement for Going Private Transaction

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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BEIJING, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetron Holdings Limited (“Genetron Health” or the “Company”, NASDAQ: GTH), a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in offering molecular profiling tests, early cancer screening products and companion diagnostics development, announced today that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with New Genetron Holding Limited (“Parent”) and Genetron New Co Limited (“Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetron Holdings Limited (“Genetron Health” or the “Company”, NASDAQ: GTH), a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in offering molecular profiling tests, early cancer screening products and companion diagnostics development, announced today that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with New Genetron Holding Limited (“Parent”) and Genetron New Co Limited (“Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.
  • The Board, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of a committee of independent and disinterested directors established by the Board (the “Special Committee”), approved the Merger Agreement and the Merger and resolved to recommend the Company’s shareholders vote to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement and the Merger.
  • The Special Committee negotiated the terms of the Merger Agreement with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors.
  • In connection with the Merger, the Company will prepare and mail to its shareholders a proxy statement that will include a copy of the Merger Agreement.

Former Gilead Head of Legal Brett Pletcher Rejoins Gunderson Dettmer

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Brett Pletcher has rejoined the firm as Of Counsel in the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Brett Pletcher has rejoined the firm as Of Counsel in the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice.
  • Pletcher most recently served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Gilead Sciences.
  • Prior to his seventeen-plus year tenure at Gilead Sciences, Inc., Pletcher was a partner at Gunderson Dettmer.
  • That combination will be invaluable to our clients.”
    “I’m very excited to rejoin Gunderson Dettmer where I began my career,” said Pletcher.

EQS-News: The Stepstone Group strengthens global expertise in technology and Artificial Intelligence with new CTO Thierry Bedos

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Chief Technology Officer Bedos joins Stepstone's Executive Committee, with responsibility for all technology services and scalable solutions on the global tech platform

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  • Chief Technology Officer Bedos joins Stepstone's Executive Committee, with responsibility for all technology services and scalable solutions on the global tech platform
    Düsseldorf, 17 May 2023.
  • Leading recruiting platform The Stepstone Group is strengthening its global expertise in digital development and Artificial Intelligence with Thierry Bedos as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • "Technology is a core aspect of our corporate strategy and the very essence of what we do here at The Stepstone Group.
  • "I believe the recruitment industry is bound to profoundly transform in the coming years through the power of technology and AI in particular," said Thierry Bedos.

Gunderson Dettmer Announces 11 Newly Elected Partners

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP has elected 11 new partners, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP has elected 11 new partners, effective January 1, 2023.
  • He has broad industry experience including software, hardware, life sciences, consumer products, mobile applications and social media.
  • Zolotnik’s practice focuses on the formation, organization and operation of venture capital funds, incubators, their general partners, and related management company entities.
  • Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy.

BetterVet Raises $40MM to Expand Network of At-Home, Concierge-Style Veterinary Care Powered by Proprietary Technology

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterVet, Inc., the full-service mobile veterinary network, announced today that it has secured $40 million in Series A financing. The financing round is co-led by Alta Partners and industry trailblazer Bruce Herzfelder, BetterVet's CEO and co-founder. BetterVet's tech-enabled model empowers a doctor and nurse team to practice world-class medicine through visits to pets in the comfort of one's home. With "white glove" service, BetterVet provides an elevated veterinary experience that is warm, high-touch, and personalized for each pet and pet parent.

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  • BetterVet, Inc., the full-service mobile veterinary network, has secured $40 million in Series A financing.
  • Their modern, mobile approach to veterinary medicine promotes a better veterinary care experience for pets and pet parents alike.
  • "BetterVet was designed to facilitate access to care while improving the pet and pet parent veterinary experience," said Bruce Herzfelder, CEO of BetterVet.
  • For more information on the BetterVet experience, visit www.bettervet.com , or download the BetterVet mobile app on any mobile device.

BetterVet Raises $40MM to Expand Network of At-Home, Concierge-Style Veterinary Care Powered by Proprietary Technology

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterVet, Inc., the full-service mobile veterinary network, announced today that it has secured $40 million in Series A financing. The financing round is co-led by Alta Partners and industry trailblazer Bruce Herzfelder, BetterVet's CEO and co-founder. BetterVet's tech-enabled model empowers a doctor and nurse team to practice world-class medicine through visits to pets in the comfort of one's home. With "white glove" service, BetterVet provides an elevated veterinary experience that is warm, high-touch, and personalized for each pet and pet parent.

Key Points: 
  • BetterVet, Inc., the full-service mobile veterinary network, has secured $40 million in Series A financing.
  • Their modern, mobile approach to veterinary medicine promotes a better veterinary care experience for pets and pet parents alike.
  • "BetterVet was designed to facilitate access to care while improving the pet and pet parent veterinary experience," said Bruce Herzfelder, CEO of BetterVet.
  • For more information on the BetterVet experience, visit bettervet.com , or download the BetterVet mobile app on any mobile device.

Gateway Genomics Joins Forces with Myriad Genetics to Further the Accessibility of Genetic Information to Consumers

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gateway Genomics Joins Forces with Myriad Genetics to Further the Accessibility of Genetic Information to Consumers

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  • Gateway Genomics , developer of direct-to-consumer genetic tests that give families insight into their future children, announces its acquisition by Myriad Genetics, Inc. , a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine.
  • Consumers who use SneakPeek now can be further educated on the benefits of other forms of genetic testing offered by Myriad Genetics, including non-invasive prenatal screening, carrier screening and hereditary cancer testing.
  • Gateway Genomics is a personal genomics company with the mission to develop leading-edge genetic tests that give families a new level of understanding about their future children.
  • Myriad Genetics is a leading genetic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and well-being for all.

Arco Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire isaac

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Arco Platform Limited, or Arco or Company (Nasdaq: ARCE), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the Purchase Agreement) to acquire 75.1% of the share capital of INCO Limited (d/b/a isaac), the provider of an all-in-one platform that offers a suite of financial and software products to K-12 schools (the Transaction).

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  • Arco Platform Limited, or Arco or Company (Nasdaq: ARCE), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the Purchase Agreement) to acquire 75.1% of the share capital of INCO Limited (d/b/a isaac), the provider of an all-in-one platform that offers a suite of financial and software products to K-12 schools (the Transaction).
  • Combining Arco and isaac solutions will provide school owners with more tools to offer high quality education to all students.
  • Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Arco Platform Limited has agreed to acquire 75.1% of the share capital of isaac through an exchange of Arco shares.
  • Of the 10,436,201 shares that will be delivered to isaac shareholders, 1,047,142 will be Arco treasury shares, and 9,389,059 will be newly issued Arco shares.

Flourish Ventures Adds New Talent and Opens San Francisco Office

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global venture capital firm Flourish announced the addition of two new senior hires and new office expansion into San Francisco. Tyler Mann, formerly of Greenoaks Capital, joins the team as Head of Global Legal and John Onwualu, formerly of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and SoFi, joins as Principal on the US investment team.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global venture capital firm Flourish announced the addition of two new senior hires and new office expansion into San Francisco.
  • Global venture capital firm Flourish announces addition of two senior hires and new office space in San Francisco.
  • "We're thrilled to add exceptional talent to our team and expand our roots into San Francisco," said Emmalyn Shaw, managing partner, Flourish.
  • Flourish's new office is located at 140 South Park, San Francisco.