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Edge Autonomy Acquires Adaptive Energy, a Leader in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

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Monday, August 8, 2022

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edge Autonomy, a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology, announced today that it has acquired Adaptive Energy (or "the Company"), a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for backup, off grid and UAV power. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Adaptive Energy's lightweight, energy dense SOFC have been integrated as critical technology in Edge Autonomy's UAV platforms for more than 10 years.
  • Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Adaptive Energy's proprietary technology is based on 12 active patents that were developed by some of the world's foremost authorities in microtubular solid oxide fuel cell technology.
  • "Having used Adaptive Energy's SOFCs for years, we know first-hand the value the team will bring to Edge Autonomy and our customers," said John Purvis, CEO of Edge Autonomy.
  • Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, Edge Autonomy is a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology.

AE Industrial Partners Promotes Nathan Dickstein to Managing Director and Head of AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Opportunities Fund

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a U.S-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense and government services, space, power and utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that Nathan Dickstein has been promoted to Managing Director and Head of the AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Opportunities Fund.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a U.S-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense and government services, space, power and utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that Nathan Dickstein has been promoted to Managing Director and Head of the AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Opportunities Fund.
  • "On behalf of the entire team, I congratulate Nathan on his well-deserved promotion, and look forward to his contributions as we continue to grow the Fund."
  • AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets.
  • AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative.

Forbion Co-leads $70 Million Financing of F2G to Advance Development and Commercialization of New Antifungal Agent Olorofim

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Forbion manages well over EUR 2 billion across multiple fund strategies that cover all stages of (bio-) pharmaceutical drug development.

Key Points: 
  • Forbion manages well over EUR 2 billion across multiple fund strategies that cover all stages of (bio-) pharmaceutical drug development.
  • Forbion operates a joint venture with BGV, the manager of seed and early-stage funds, especially focused on Benelux and Germany.
  • Olorofim has received orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and invasive scedosporiosis.
  • Olorofim has also received orphan drug status from the FDA for the treatment of coccidioidomycosis scedosporiosis, and invasive aspergillosis.

Introducing Homz: Innovative Platform Seeks to Build Attainable Housing Communities Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Homz today announced its launch as the first national housing company dedicated to building a portfolio of sustainable, wellness-focused communities centered around branded attainable housing across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Homz today announced its launch as the first national housing company dedicated to building a portfolio of sustainable, wellness-focused communities centered around branded attainable housing across the U.S.
  • Through its mixed-use master planned communities, Homz seeks to bring greater housing options to residents at more attainable prices that help to preserve or increase socioeconomic diversity while providing public access to vibrant, highly-amenitized urban environments.
  • Leveraging this expertise, the team has established a vertically integrated platform that emulates the hospitality model, capable of efficiently delivering standardized housing and desirable public amenities at scale.
  • Homzs mission is to create a better living world with integrated communities that support more meaningful connections between individuals and their surroundings.

Boeing and AE Industrial Partners Launch Second Venture Fund to Invest in Innovative Aerospace and Defense Startups

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The new funding will anchor AEI HorizonX's second venture fund (Fund II), which plans to raise $250 million to support promising start-ups in future mobility, space, sustainability, digital enterprise applications, networks and security.

Key Points: 
  • The new funding will anchor AEI HorizonX's second venture fund (Fund II), which plans to raise $250 million to support promising start-ups in future mobility, space, sustainability, digital enterprise applications, networks and security.
  • AEI HorizonX also partners with Boeing on the company's global accelerator Aerospace Xelerated a program that supports seed-stage innovation across the aerospace industry.
  • AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout its target markets.
  • AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative.

AEI HorizonX Ventures Joins Shift5 Series B Funding Round

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Arlington, VA, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shift5, the OT cybersecurity company that defends military platforms and critical transportation systems from cyberattacks, today announced that AEI HorizonX , AE Industrial Partners venture capital group formed in partnership with The Boeing Company, has joined the company as an investor in its oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Insight Partners.

Key Points: 
  • Arlington, VA, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shift5, the OT cybersecurity company that defends military platforms and critical transportation systems from cyberattacks, today announced that AEI HorizonX , AE Industrial Partners venture capital group formed in partnership with The Boeing Company, has joined the company as an investor in its oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Insight Partners.
  • Through the longevity and deep networks of AE Industrial Partners and Boeing, AEI HorizonX will enable Shift5 to capitalize on its momentum within the broader aviation ecosystem.
  • Amid a shifting regulatory environment, Shift5 brings to market a solution that has been long-needed in the aviation ecosystem, said Brian Schettler, Partner, Head of AEI HorizonX.
  • Shift5 unlocks the serial networks and data that control planes, trains, and tanks, providing visibility into fleet assets where operators have historically been locked out.

Enercon Services, Inc., a Portfolio Company of AE Industrial Partners, Acquires Ardent Environmental Group, Inc.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

KENNESAW, Ga., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enercon Services, Inc. ("ENERCON"), a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental services firm supporting the safe and efficient production, delivery and use of energy, announced today that it has acquired Ardent Environmental Group, Inc. ("Ardent" or "the Company"), an environmental consulting firm providing high quality technical expertise to clients in support of real estate acquisitions, sales, and management. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will join ENERCON's Environmental Services Group ("ESG"), which provides environmental services across complex, multisite environmental programs for customers in power and energy end markets.
  • ENERCON is a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners ("AEI"), a U.S.-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets.
  • "Ardent is highly complementary to ENERCON in both its pursuit of environmental stewardship and new service offerings," said Jeff Lask, head of ESG for ENERCON.
  • Enercon Services Inc. (ENERCON) is a leading engineering and environmental services firm that supports the safe and efficient production, delivery, and use of energy.

Metrus Energy Announces Acquisition by ECP

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrus Energy ("Metrus" or the "Company"), an Energy as a Service (EaaS) and building efficiency market leader, today announced that it has been acquired by ECP, a leading energy transition-focused investor with an almost two decades-long track record of successful investments in the electricity, clean energy, renewable and sustainable solutions sectors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • Metrus Energy an Energy as a Service and building efficiency market leader has been acquired by ECP, a leading energy transition-focused investor.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrus Energy ("Metrus" or the "Company"), an Energy as a Service (EaaS) and building efficiency market leader, today announced that it has been acquired by ECP, a leading energy transition-focused investor with an almost two decades-long track record of successful investments in the electricity, clean energy, renewable and sustainable solutions sectors.
  • As a leading investor in clean energy solutions with a long track record of successful investments across the energy transition ecosystem, ECP will accelerate Metrus' expansion into new markets and products while the Company pursues increased commercial opportunities in the EaaS market.
  • Since 2009, Metrus Energy has been leading the way to a sustainable, low-carbon future by bringing energy efficiency and clean energy projects to life.

Pritzker Private Capital Adds Technology and Automation Expertise to its Operations Group

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the addition of two functional experts to its Operations Group, which supports growth initiatives across the PPC family of companies.

Key Points: 
  • Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the addition of two functional experts to its Operations Group, which supports growth initiatives across the PPC family of companies.
  • Tim Giulianelli, Vice President of Automation, will support the evaluation and implementation of technology and automation systems across manufacturing and production facilities.
  • Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors.
  • Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies.

Two ProAmpac Facilities Receive Key ISO Certifications

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220705005500/en/
    The two newly-certified ProAmpac facilities are Neenah, Wis. (ISO 14001) and Rochester, N.Y. (ISO 13485).
  • With todays announcement of the ISO certifications, ProAmpac now holds 16 different certifications covering all areas of our business from food safety and medical devices to forest stewardship and global sustainability.
  • These new certifications demonstrate that ProAmpac conforms to the latest quality process standards set by the ISO as recognized by third party organizations.
  • This expansion has been accompanied by increased recognition by and certifications from multiple global authorities, such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO); GFSIs SQF and BRC food certifications, as well as other organizations.