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Allegiant Announces Ten New Routes with One-Way Fares as Low as $45*

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced 10 new nonstop routes to 14 cities around the country. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $45.*

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $45.
  • The new routes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California include:
    Laredo, Texas via Laredo International Airport (LRD) – beginning June 12, 2024 with one-way fares as low as $69.
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    Rockford, Illinois via Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) – beginning June 12, 2024 with one-way fares as low as $79.
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    Rapid City, South Dakota via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) – beginning June 14, 2024 with one-way fares as low as $69.

Bioluminescence Ventures Reveals Partners and Investment Management Team

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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Bioluminescence Ventures (“BLV”), a biotech venture firm investing in next-generation medicines, today revealed its initial team of Partners, whose collective experience and expertise spans preclinical research, translational science, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, commercial strategy, business development, and strategic investment banking functions across therapeutic areas.

Key Points: 
  • Bioluminescence Ventures (“BLV”), a biotech venture firm investing in next-generation medicines, today revealed its initial team of Partners, whose collective experience and expertise spans preclinical research, translational science, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, commercial strategy, business development, and strategic investment banking functions across therapeutic areas.
  • Every day, I feel honored and lucky to be working with such talented, mission-driven, and caring people.”
    Chloe Kim, Ph.D. joined Bioluminescence Ventures as a Partner in 2022.
  • Negin Mokhtari, Ph.D. joined Bioluminescence Ventures as a Partner in 2023 and brings a blend of scientific expertise, operational experience, and investment skills to the firm.
  • Prior to joining Bioluminescence Ventures, Dr. Mokhtari was part of the investment team at Genoa Ventures, focusing on the convergence of biology and technology, and serving on the board of multiple companies.

Bioluminescence Ventures Emerges from Stealth with $477M AUM

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Bioluminescence Ventures (“BLV”), a biotech venture firm investing in next-generation medicines, today announced its emergence from stealth with $477M in assets under management across two funds: Bioluminescence Ventures Fund I, L.P., and Bioluminescence Ventures Fund II, L.P.

Key Points: 
  • Bioluminescence Ventures (“BLV”), a biotech venture firm investing in next-generation medicines, today announced its emergence from stealth with $477M in assets under management across two funds: Bioluminescence Ventures Fund I, L.P., and Bioluminescence Ventures Fund II, L.P.
  • The firm is supported by an investor base that includes U.S. and multinational institutional Limited Partners.
  • The firm will continue investing in transformative companies that are developing preventative, disease-modifying, and curative treatments for patients with major unmet medical needs.
  • “We aim to support them with our time, energy, interdisciplinary expertise, and capital to make that light shine brighter.”

ReCode Therapeutics Announces Closing of Extension to Series B Financing

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ReCode Therapeutics , a clinical-stage genetic medicines company using precision delivery to power the next wave of mRNA and gene correction therapeutics, today announced the closing of an extension to its Series B financing, raising an additional $50 million, and the appointment of Kouki Harasaki, Ph.D., founding and managing partner of Bioluminescence Ventures (BLV), to the company’s board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • ReCode Therapeutics , a clinical-stage genetic medicines company using precision delivery to power the next wave of mRNA and gene correction therapeutics, today announced the closing of an extension to its Series B financing, raising an additional $50 million, and the appointment of Kouki Harasaki, Ph.D., founding and managing partner of Bioluminescence Ventures (BLV), to the company’s board of directors.
  • The company recently concluded a final extension to its Series B financing, raising an additional $50 million, for a total of $260 million in funding.
  • At BLV, we focus on funding next-generation therapeutics platforms and developing first- and best-in-class programs.
  • ReCode, with its cutting-edge genetic medicine platform, is well aligned with our mission,” said Dr. Harasaki.

Major investments in research equipment a catalyst for innovation

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Canada’s researchers need and deserve the best equipment and facilities to pursue ambitious ideas, to respond to environmental and health issues and to engage with research leaders from around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Canada’s researchers need and deserve the best equipment and facilities to pursue ambitious ideas, to respond to environmental and health issues and to engage with research leaders from around the world.
  • The skills key to studying and working in STEM rely on visual information that BLV people are lacking.
  • The total JELF investment made today by the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation is $113,456,009.
  • It also contributes to acquiring the tools that enable the innovative work of those researchers.

TuneCore Expands Operations in Africa, Names Andile Mbete as Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The leading development partner for self-releasing artists TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has named Andile Mbete as Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa. Mbete will report to Faryal Khan-Thompson, Vice President, International, TuneCore.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The leading development partner for self-releasing artists TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has named Andile Mbete as Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa.
  • Mbete will report to Faryal Khan-Thompson, Vice President, International, TuneCore.
  • As Head of TuneCore, Southern Africa, Mbete, based in Johannesburg, will focus on managing and building the company's artist roster in the region and supporting local artists through partnership opportunities and marketing initiatives.
  • Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Naïve, Groove Attack and AllPoints.

TuneCore's Self-Releasing Artists Are Making Noise, $3 Billion Worth

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists, has achieved the milestone of $3 billion earned by artists (since the company was founded in 2006), reinforcing its status as the world's highest paying distribution service for self-releasing artists. TuneCore is wholly owned by Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies.

Key Points: 
  • Self-releasing artists represent the fastest growing segment of the global music market, with all self-releasing artists growing from 1.7% of overall market share in 2015 to 5.3% in 2021 (source: MIDiA Research).
  • The achievement of reaching $3 billion earned by self-releasing artists speaks volumes to the importance of supporting all creators equally.
  • Not all artists aim at becoming superstars, but all top artists need a launchpad to blossom."
  • As a result, artists around the world have opted to embrace careers as self-releasing artists.

TuneCore Promotes Melanie Seddon To Vice President, Brand Marketing

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading independent digital music distributor TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has promoted Melanie Seddon to the role of Vice President of Brand Marketing. Seddon's new position was announced today by Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading independent digital music distributor TuneCore, owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has promoted Melanie Seddon to the role of Vice President of Brand Marketing.
  • Seddon will oversee all brand marketing efforts on behalf of TuneCore.
  • Seddon spearheaded the Independent AF marketing campaign, which introduced new artist-first brand messaging and creative energy through merchandise, billboards, and social media initiatives.
  • To TuneCore, Seddon brings more than a decade of experience in retail marketing as Vice President of Brand Marketing at Occasion Brands (overseeing PromGirl.com, KleinfeldBridalParty.com and SimplyDresses.com).

Believe and TuneCore Announce Third Annual BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equality Study

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies and its automated distribution company for self-releasing artists, TuneCore, announced the third installment of their annual BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equality Study. This year, Believe and TuneCore have engaged entertainment data and insights company Luminate to lead the research for the study and expand its scope. That includes an increased focus on global reach, with plans to have the study translated into 13 languages, and an emphasis on intersectionality, approaching issues of gender inequality through an even more diverse lens across gender minorities.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Believe and TuneCore have engaged entertainment data and insights company Luminate to lead the research for the study and expand its scope.
  • That includes an increased focus on global reach, with plans to have the study translated into 13 languages, and an emphasis on intersectionality, approaching issues of gender inequality through an even more diverse lens across gender minorities.
  • Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore commented, "To enact meaningful change, each of us must make a concerted, continuous effort to learn, educate, and take direct action for gender equality.
  • Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Nave, Groove Attack and AllPoints.

TuneCore Expands In Southeast Asia as the First Global Digital Music Distribution Service for Self Releasing Artists to Offer Localized Payment Wallets

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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BROOKLYN and SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading independent DIY digital music distributor TuneCore, a division of global digital music company Paris-based Believe, expands its payment methods in Southeast Asia to better serve its growing artist base in the region. The first of its kind global agreement affirms the company's commitment to providing the best user experience for independent artists in the Southeast Asia region where alternative payment options are more popular than credit cards.

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  • TuneCore, whose international presence has more than doubled over the last 18 months has partnered with global financial technology platform Adyen.
  • The company has launched localized payment methods in the following Southeast Asian countries.
  • For TuneCore artists, we not only want to support their artistry but we want to make it easy for them to distribute their music.
  • Believe's a passionate team of digital music experts around the world leverages the Group's global technology platform to advise artists and labels, and distribute and promote their music.