Christina Heath News
Wilson Sonsini welcomes Goold and his 'transatlantic experience' to London
By Christina Heath | Feb 14, 2022
Palo Alto, California-based company Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, recently welcomed Richard Goold as a partner to its London office.
Redbox adds channels, 'iconic' shows with Fremantle deal
By Christina Heath | Nov 6, 2021
Redbox has signed a content deal with Fremantle that will add new free channels beginning Dec. 1 to the Redbox streaming service.
Kaman Air Vehicles 'thrilled that the K-MAX continues to be the helicopter of choice'
By Christina Heath | Nov 6, 2021
Two new Kaman Air Vehicles K-MAX® medium-to-heavy lift helicopters are expected to be delivered to operators in the U.S. and Canada before the end of the year.
Common's 'movement into London is the next step in fully realizing our mission,' CEO says
By Christina Heath | Oct 22, 2021
Common, based out of New York, has reached a major milestone in the company's history with its first international expansion with plans for a new development in the U.K. The newest addition to the Common's residential brand of leasing and managing multifamily properties will come in the form of 3,000 apartments to be completed by 2023, according to a press release. "Today marks an incredibly important moment for Common as we officially take our brand across the Atlantic after six years of fast growth in North America.
Holding company for Boca Raton's DigitalBridge creates 100 new jobs in Latin America
By Christina Heath | Oct 21, 2021
Scala Data Center, the digital infrastructure investment holding company for Boca Raton's DigitalBridge Group, Inc., is hiring to fill 100 new jobs, created as part of the company's expansion in Latin America.
Sotheby's Iris Estates strives to be 'a leader in luxury real estate in Bulgaria'
By Christina Heath | Oct 17, 2021
Sotheby's International Realty's Iris Estates has joined the network and will now operate under Bulgaria Sotheby's International Realty.
Free Spirit company 'thrilled' to bring alcohol-free drinks to Canada
By Christina Heath | Oct 16, 2021
The Free Spirit Company out of Marin County, California, is expanding its non-alcoholic sales into the Canadian marketplace
Global Leader Group expanding into Africa, UK and Middle East
By Christina Heath | Sep 30, 2021
Global Leader Group is launching its new entity, Global Leader Group EMEA, for the Middle Eastern, African and European regions, a press release said.
Ara Partners expanding in Europe with new Dublin office opening
By Christina Heath | Sep 30, 2021
Private equity firm Ara Partners is expanding its presence in Europe with a new office opening in Dublin, Ireland, and hiring five key investment professionals, a press release said.
GM exec Blissett: $300M investment in Chinese startup will 'accelerate our deployment of next-generation solutions'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
General Motors Co. (GM) is investing $300 million in Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to develop self-driving technologies in China's future models.
European Union legislation proposes mandating USB-C chargers for all devices to 'increase convenience and reduce waste'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
The European Union (EU) has put forth legislation that could mandate all smartphone manufacturers and electronics makers to equip devices with a standard USB-C charging port.
Semiconductor chip shortage could cost auto industry $210 billion: 'There's no room for error.'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
The global automotive industry is looking at a $210 billion loss in revenue for the year due to a semiconductor chip shortage that's not likely to end soon.
pSemi expands APAC footprint with new Taiwan branch office
By Christina Heath | Sep 23, 2021
"pSemi's RF business has grown tremendously driven by the rapid adoption of 5G and our ability to connect the dots between circuit, system and device," Sumit Tomar, CEO at pSemi, said in a press release.
Gracie Point closes $75 million in equity to continue global growth – 'The potential is significant'
By Christina Heath | Sep 23, 2021
Gracie Point Holdings, LLC recently closed a $75 million issuance of preferred equity from lead investors affiliated with Hudson Structured Capital Management (HSCM) Bermuda Ltd. and affiliates of Kuvare Holdings, Gracie Point announced in a press release.
Independence Line call center to meet 'critical need' created by Afghanistan withdrawal
By Christina Heath | Sep 20, 2021
A call center will be coming to the aid of U.S. veterans and refugees as they navigate issues associated with the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, according to a press release from the Independence Fund and Loyal Source, which says it has positioned itself to fill in gaps where needed.
Amazon Web Services powering Bundesliga Match Facts 'to build data-driven solutions'
By Christina Heath | Sep 18, 2021
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Germany's top national soccer league, the Bundesliga, are partnering to bring two new Bundesliga Match Facts premiering as graphics during broadcast games and on the official Bundesliga app for the 2021-22 season.
Equity investor HighBar Partners acquires SilkRoad Technology
By Christina Heath | Sep 18, 2021
A Menlo Park, California, company, HighBar Partners, recently acquired SilkRoad Technology, a global software and cloud-based platform designed to increase employee productivity and satisfaction.
SwabTek testing expands internationally
By Christina Heath | Sep 16, 2021
U.S.-based SwabTek has created a partnership with eight new companies to allow for further international expansion of SwabTek testing.
Cebuana Lhuillier partnering with Western Union 'to make it easier for customers'
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
Western Union and Cebuana Lhuillier, a company from the Phillippines, are partnering to launch a digital money transfer capability with an embedded micro-savings account through Cebuana Lhuillier's mobile app.
CP Kelco invests more than $50 million in NUTRAVA Citrus Fiber as 'important milestone'
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
CP Kelco is investing more than $50 million into NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber to expand the production capacity due to strong customer demand and market potential.The new expansion will add a second production line to NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber's Matao, Brazil facility for an additional approximated 5,000 metric tons, according to a press release. "We are excited about reaching this important milestone in our journey with NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber, which originated as a proof-of-concept only four years ago," Didier Viala, president of CP Kelco, said in the press release.