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Fin Capital Announces Formation of Advisory Board

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Fin Capital , a global asset manager specializing in B2B FinTech, today announced the launch of its advisory board.

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  • Fin Capital , a global asset manager specializing in B2B FinTech, today announced the launch of its advisory board.
  • Comprised of leaders across several investment and operating disciplines, the board will provide important support to both the firm and its portfolio companies.
  • The advisory board will aid and assist Fin Capital's investment and platform teams in evaluating investment opportunities, business development across the firm's multi-stage portfolios, and adding talent to underlying management teams.
  • Jordi Nieto Gabarró: Founder and CEO of Crillon Capital Partners (Former Sabertia Capital Partners), a leading investment banking boutique with a presence in more than 20 countries.

Neo Soul Pioneer, Multiplatinum Singer-Songwriter and Producer Maxwell to Receive the ‘Legend’ Award at the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” Presented by BET

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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He is also an executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards and The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and also produced The 2021 Academy Awards.

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  • He is also an executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards and The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and also produced The 2021 Academy Awards.
  • Today, the legacy of Soul Train lives on through the legendary Soul Train dance line, which has become a timeless staple on dance floors across America.
  • In 2016, BET, acquired the Soul Train brand and remains dedicated to revitalizing the brand while also honoring its heritage.
  • During its 35-year run, the show featured lasting innovations such as the Soul Train line and the legendary sign off Love, Peace and Soul.

JAY-Z's Venture Capital Firm, Marcy Venture Partners (MVP) invests in 24 Year-old Founder Iddris Sandu on an innovative tech incubator shaping the metaverse

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marcy Venture Partners (MVP) invests in 24 year-old technologist Iddris Sandu's impact-driven tech incubator: spatial LABS (sLABS).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marcy Venture Partners (MVP) invests in 24 year-old technologist Iddris Sandu's impact-driven tech incubator: spatial LABS (sLABS).
  • The multi-tiered partnership between MVP and sLABS will explore the unlimited possibilities at the intersection of tech, culture and humanity.
  • sLABS first endeavor is the launch of LNQ; an innovative, state of the art blockchain-enabled hardware platform.
  • "Iddris has a conscious world view and a youth centric vision that is innovative and refreshing to witness.

Bolt Acquires Gotcha

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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This is a massive leap forward for the Miami-based startup, which was co-founded in 2018 by Olympic Gold Medalist and Worlds Fastest Man, Usain Bolt.

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  • This is a massive leap forward for the Miami-based startup, which was co-founded in 2018 by Olympic Gold Medalist and Worlds Fastest Man, Usain Bolt.
  • We founded Bolt because we believe in micromobility as a movement that can transform the way people live and move within their communities, said Usain Bolt.
  • For now, riders in Bolts new markets will continue to be able to access and use the e-scooters, e-bikes, and pedal bikes through the Gotcha Mobility, LLC (Gotcha) and OjO Electric (OjO) iOS and Android mobile apps.
  • A number of former Gotcha and OjO employees will be joining the Bolt team, including Gotchas former Chief Operating Officer, Matt Tolan.

Queensgate Investments Completes Acquisition of Freehand Hotels for Circa USD 400M (GBP 330M)

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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LONDON, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Queensgate Investments has acquired Freehand Hotels from a seller consortium including The Yucaipa Companies and Sydell Group for circa USD 400M.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Queensgate Investments has acquired Freehand Hotels from a seller consortium including The Yucaipa Companies and Sydell Group for circa USD 400M.
  • Freehand Hotels is a US lifestyle hotels brand, owner and operator of hotel assets with circa 1,000 keys across four hotels in Manhattan, Miami Beach, Downtown Los Angeles and Chicago.
  • Generator, a Queensgate-owned company, will manage Freehand Hotels and retain the distinct identity of the Freehand and Generator brands.
  • Queensgate Investments advises and manages around GBP 3B worth of assets through the suite of Queensgate Investments Funds.

Queensgate Investments Completes Acquisition of Freehand Hotels for Circa USD 400M (GBP 330M)

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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LONDON, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Queensgate Investments has acquired Freehand Hotels from a seller consortium including The Yucaipa Companies and Sydell Group for circa USD 400M.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Queensgate Investments has acquired Freehand Hotels from a seller consortium including The Yucaipa Companies and Sydell Group for circa USD 400M.
  • Freehand Hotels is a US lifestyle hotels brand, owner and operator of hotel assets with circa 1,000 keys across four hotels in Manhattan, Miami Beach, Downtown Los Angeles and Chicago.
  • Generator, a Queensgate-owned company, will manage Freehand Hotels and retain the distinct identity of the Freehand and Generator brands.
  • Queensgate Investments advises and manages around GBP 3B worth of assets through the suite of Queensgate Investments Funds.