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SOSV's HAX Opens 35,000-SF Global Headquarters in Newark, N.J., to Grow Hard Tech Startups

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

NEWARK N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the City of Newark announced that SOSV's hard tech startup program HAX has officially opened its 35,000-square-foot global headquarters in Newark. A startup development program run by global venture capital firm SOSV, HAX provides hard tech startups across climate, industrial automation, and health with funding, work and lab space, hands-on engineering and operations support.

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  • Hard tech startup program chose Newark after a worldwide search; plans to invest $25M in 100 companies by 2027
    NEWARK N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the City of Newark announced that SOSV's hard tech startup program HAX has officially opened its 35,000-square-foot global headquarters in Newark.
  • A startup development program run by global venture capital firm SOSV , HAX provides hard tech startups across climate, industrial automation, and health with funding, work and lab space, hands-on engineering and operations support.
  • With the opening of HAX, Newark accelerates its momentum as an emergent global hub for manufacturing and technological breakthroughs.
  • "We are proud to stand alongside HAX and key stakeholders to commemorate the company's official expansion into the city of Newark."

SOSV Closes $306M Deep Tech Fund for Human and Planetary Health

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

PRINCETON, N.J., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSV , a multi-stage deep tech venture investor, today announced the close of its $306 million SOSV V fund, the firm's largest fund to date.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSV , a multi-stage deep tech venture investor, today announced the close of its $306 million SOSV V fund, the firm's largest fund to date.
  • SOSV V will focus on deep tech startups in human and planetary health, with an emphasis on the intertwined imperatives of decarbonization and re-industrialization—part of the fund's mandate to "reinvent the means of production"—even as SOSV continues to pioneer investments in health ranging from therapeutics to medical devices.
  • "As the first check in deep tech, SOSV represents the start of the journey for hundreds of deep tech founders," said Sean O'Sullivan, SOSV's founding and managing general partner.
  • Active deep tech co-investors in SOSV portfolio companies welcomed the SOSV V news.

Monozukuri Ventures Launches "Deep Tech Forum" and Brings It to Three North American Cities in January 2024 and Japan in March 2024

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Monday, November 20, 2023

KYOTO, Japan and NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monozukuri Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on hardware and deep tech startups, today announced the launch of the Deep Tech Forum, where the world's leading deep tech startup ecosystem of founders, startups, investors and supporting communities will come together to address the barriers to growth and success.

Key Points: 
  • "Accelerators and VC support alone are not enough for deep tech startups.
  • The Deep Tech Forum in Kyoto is scheduled to be held on March 7th and 8th, 2024.
  • "Accelerators and VC support alone are not enough for deep tech startups, especially those spun out of universities.
  • The BDC Deep Tech Venture Fund is Canada's largest VC fund ($200 million) dedicated to deep tech.

SepPure Technologies Closes Series-A Funding Round, Raises US$12M

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

SepPure Technologies has developed a highly sustainable, chemical-resistant, nanofiltration solution that separates chemical mixtures at a molecular level with minimal energy usage.

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  • SepPure Technologies has developed a highly sustainable, chemical-resistant, nanofiltration solution that separates chemical mixtures at a molecular level with minimal energy usage.
  • SepPure's nanofiltration technology uses pressure-driven filtration instead of heat, which reduces energy consumption by 90%.
  • The filter technology is applicable across a wide range of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor, maritime, and plant-based oils.
  • In fact, these technologies have become one of the world's largest silent polluters, accounting for up to 15% of the planet's entire energy consumption.

HAX WINE EARNS 91 POINTS AND IS NAMED A BEST VALUE BY THE PRESTIGIOUS TASTING PANEL MAGAZINE

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  The renowned editor of The Tasting Panel, Meredith May, considered Nº 15 among the most influential people in the wine industry, applauded HAX, giving it 91 points and naming it one of the publication's BEST VALUE wines. Her tasting notes say: "Herbal and soil aromas accentuate its unique persona. Medium bodied, with sugared beets, dark chocolate interlaced with supple, dry tannins. Dark fruit continues to emerge, ascending along with a good acid structure, with deep plum and a hint of coconut on the finish."

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  • Meredith May, editor-in-chief of Tasting Panel magazine, the most widely circulated trade publication in the beverage industry, singled out HAX with an exceptional 91 points included it in their BEST VALUE category.
  • SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned editor of The Tasting Panel, Meredith May, considered N 15 among the most influential people in the wine industry, applauded HAX, giving it 91 points and naming it one of the publication's BEST VALUE wines.
  • Her tasting notes say: "Herbal and soil aromas accentuate its unique persona.
  • HAX is available at TWM shops or online at: https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/cabernet-sauvignon/hax-cabernet-...
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LA County Parks & Recreation Deploys R-Zero's Disinfection Technology in Offices and Public Facilities

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With public safety in sharp focus, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) has equipped its offices and public facilities with R-Zero's biosafety technology to improve indoor air quality and help safeguard its employees' health. LA County Parks installed R-Zero's UV air disinfection systems in its Regional Headquarters in Baldwin Park, Department Headquarters in Alhambra, and the Community Center in Rowland Heights, with continued installations expected in the coming months. Deployments of the technology have been prioritized to sites with highest employee density in shared workspaces and in those sites where employees have greatest in-person interaction with the public.

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  • As COVID and RSV cases rise, addition of biosafety technology sets a new standard in minimizing the spread of viruses in public settings
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --With public safety in sharp focus, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) has equipped its offices and public facilities with R-Zero's biosafety technology to improve indoor air quality and help safeguard its employees' health.
  • LA County Parks installed R-Zero's UV air disinfection systems in its Regional Headquarters in Baldwin Park, Department Headquarters in Alhambra, and the Community Center in Rowland Heights, with continued installations expected in the coming months.
  • Deployed in numerous LA County Parks' buildings, R-Zero's Beam (upper room UVGI) proprietary technology uses UV-C light to neutralize harmful airborne microorganisms in real-time in occupied spaces more effectively and sustainably than traditional filtration technologies.
  • The investment comes as LA County records a nearly 25% increase in COVID and RSV cases this month and underscores LA County Parks' dedication to employee health, public safety, and sustainable technologies.

Simple Green Partners with R-Zero to Improve Indoor Health at Corporate Headquarters

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simple Green, a global market leader in environmentally safer cleaning products, today announced the addition of new UV technology at the company's Southern California headquarters to improve indoor air quality and increase employee health, safety, and productivity. In partnership with R-Zero, Simple Green has installed R-Zero's UV air disinfection units throughout 20 indoor spaces across its headquarters building.

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  • In partnership with R-Zero , Simple Green has installed R-Zero's UV air disinfection units throughout 20 indoor spaces across its headquarters building.
  • The addition of disinfection technology is one way offices across the country are re-thinking employee health, safety and in-person collaboration in the workplace.
  • "Our priority, first and foremost, is the health and safety of our people," said Jeff Hyder, Chief Operations Officer for Simple Green.
  • "R-Zero is proud to partner with Simple Green to drive forward their commitment to environmental responsibility and human safety."

MIR LIST, A Legend GameFi Project, Launched Global Expansion Based on Web 3.0 Concept

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Recently, MIR LIST Legend GameFi officially announced its global expansion, based on DAO governance mechanism, and simultaneously builds local communities in Malaysia, Japan and Singapore to further advance its globalization.

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  • Recently, MIR LIST Legend GameFi officially announced its global expansion, based on DAO governance mechanism, and simultaneously builds local communities in Malaysia, Japan and Singapore to further advance its globalization.
  • Recently, MIR LIST opened the internal test with extremely popular scene, and in less than a week, 10,000 users registered.
  • MIR LIST introduces a completely decentralized, POW mainnet coin based on a Direct Acyclic Graph, XDAG, forming a unique gold-farming model, enabling seamless exchange of assets between the MIR LIST platform and other cryptocurrencies.
  • And the team will continue to strengthen technology, transparent governance and community services to create a Web3.0 phenomenal Legend game.

R-Zero Names Jennifer Nuckles Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --R-Zero, a global leader in biosafety technology, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jennifer Nuckles as Chief Executive Officer and the Chair of the company's Board of Directors, effective October 10.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --R-Zero, a global leader in biosafety technology, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jennifer Nuckles as Chief Executive Officer and the Chair of the company's Board of Directors, effective October 10.
  • Jennifer is a seasoned leader with the experience to navigate the emerging landscape of next-gen disinfection.
  • Nuckles will join R-Zero from SoFi, where she is Executive Vice President and Group Business Leader over multiple enterprise businesses.
  • Prior to SoFi, Nuckles was Chief Marketing Officer of health tech leader Doctor on Demand and social gaming giant Zynga, Inc.

Clarity Movement Co. Raises US$9.6M

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarity Movement Co. today announced it closed a US$9.6M Series A+ funding round. The round was co-led by Amasia and the Active Fund, with participation from Spero Ventures, SOSV's HAX program, Jason Calacanis' Launch Fund and The Climate Syndicate.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarity Movement Co. today announced it closed a US$9.6M Series A+ funding round.
  • Clarity is the only air quality monitoring solution to provide continuous, real-time monitoring, on a robust data platform, with data calibration and expert services.
  • Clarity Movement Co., a privately-held remote-first company headquartered in Berkeley, California, is transforming the way governments, campuses, businesses and communities understand and respond to air pollution.
  • Node-S, Clarity Cloud, Clarity Dashboard, Clarity OpenMap and the Clarity logo are trademarks of, and Clarity is a registered trademark of Clarity Movement Co.