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LONDON, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GroVentive, a London-based private investor platform that invests into UK startups has recorded a record year of investment from their investor network which now has over 11,000 members.

Launched in 2019 by ex-Macquarie investment banker Bruno Pannetier and startup management consultant Jonathan Wicks who backed businesses such as LoveHolidays and Spark Energy that both went on to achieve 16x and 4.5x exits respectively, GroVentive focusses on investing under the Enterprise Investment Scheme in to new technologies within Gaming, Health, Medicine, Automobile, and Instant Delivery amongst other sectors which has seen them raise circa £11m in under two years.

In spite of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis the 20/21 tax year saw GroVentive nearly treble their fundraising capability to £8m across 4 high-growth startups that include LiveSmart, PatientSource, Coastr, and Peyk.

Bruno Pannetier, Chief Investment Officer at GroVentive, said: "This record level of investment shows the vibrancy and strength of the UK startup ecosystem which is home to world-class disruptive technologies, and this fantastic investment picture means that GroVentive will continue to grow and bring innovative startups to UK investors."

Breakdown of companies funded:

LiveSmart - LiveSmart's technology provides doctor-led health analytics which help companies achieve great things. LiveSmart uses blood analysis and lifestyle data to help teams understand – and address – what's really going on in mind and body.

PatientSource - PatientSource Is the only modern electronic patient record system used across the world. Available as cloud based, on-premises and via satellite phone enabling healthcare without boundaries

Coastr - Coastr's Digital Vehicle Rental Management Software provides independent car and van rental businesses through a connected platform to become fully digitised and benefit from immediate cost savings, higher fleet utilisation and revenue maximisation

Peyk - Peyk is a 24/7 on-demand courier service platform allowing anyone to send anything in London within minutes

About GroVentive

GroVentive is a private investor platform and FCA appointed representative that provides funding for high-growth U.K. startups whilst giving investors the opportunity to access thoroughly researched tax-efficient (SEIS/EIS) investment opportunities. The GroVentive team has an enviable track-record in delivering exceptional returns for investors by working with some of the fastest growing businesses in the U.K. and institutional investment-backed property developments. (www.groventive.com)

About the Enterprise Investment Scheme

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is a government tax-relief scheme that incentivises private individuals to invest in early-stage businesses. EIS allows an individual to invest up to £1m per tax year and get a 30% tax break. Any single business can raise up to £12m in EIS funding in its lifetime.

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GroVentive,
6th Floor 52 Grosvenor Gardens,
Belgravia, London SW1W 0AU,
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SAN ANTONIO, April 9, 2021 -- Apogee Engineering (Apogee), an award-winning small business contractor within the federal market, is marking its 1-year anniversary by adding to its contract with Air Combat Command's Intelligence Directorate (ACC/A2) to provide requirements analysis, systems engineering, and operational subject matter expertise in the Air Force Cryptologic Office's (AFCO) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)-Cyberspace and Multi-Domain Innovation Division. In this role, Apogee provides highly qualified staff support to help Sixteenth Air Force (16 AF) fulfill its mission to integrate multi-source ISR, cyberspace operations, electronic warfare (EW), and information operations (IO) capabilities across the conflict continuum to ensure the USAF is fast  and fully integrated in both competition and war.

In supporting the Cyber Multi-Domain Innovation Division, the Apogee Team conducts studies, analyses, and evaluations to advance multi-domain requirements definition, capability development, force modernization, and experimentation activities. Apogee also provides assessments and evaluations related to the development of urgent operational capabilities that deliver multi-domain, cross-functional effects to air component commanders and integrate cyberspace operations, ISR, and EW technologies through rapid development of innovative multi-domain operational capabilities and non-kinetic operations planning support.

In its Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) support role, the Apogee Team applies its knowledge and experience with USAF DCO and ISR operations to advise and assist 16 AF staff on ACC, USAF, National Security Agency, and USCYBERCOM cyber-related intelligence and ISR issues. Apogee supports the 16 AF information warfare mission by analyzing and providing technical advice on "ISR for DCO" capabilities and tactics in competition and war.

"As illustrated in President Biden's Interim National Security Strategic Guidance, the global security landscape is being shaped by the convergence of actors, technologies, threats, and vulnerabilities in the dimensions of ISR, space, cyber, IO, and EW – all overlaid on a digital matrix of next gen communications, big data, and artificial intelligence." said Frank Varga, Apogee Vice President of Operations. "We look forward to continuing to work side-by-side with Air Combat Command and 16th Air Force develop integrated, multi-domain capabilities to meet the challenges described in the President's guidance."

Primary work for Apogee's ACC and 16 AF support will continue to be conducted at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia and Joint Base San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas.

About Apogee Engineering
Apogee leads the advancement of national security and defense solutions with premier teams of empowered professionals. They value visionary leadership, family-oriented engagement, and a passion for excellence. Apogee specializes in identifying, mitigating, and resolving customers' most complex challenges. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, with management offices in Dayton, OH, Suffolk, VA, and Tampa, FL, Apogee provides expertise in the following functional areas: Engineering & Science, Research, Training, Tech & Management Services, Cyber, and Analysis with Domains across Air, Cyber, Intel, Space, Science & Technology, and Land & Sea. Learn more at www.apogeeengineering.net

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Rhea Phaneuf

Communications & Engagement Specialist

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DALLAS, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata, the world's largest first part data and insights platform, today released Global Consumer Trends: The Green Economy, a global look at emerging economy surrounding green energy and sustainability. The report, part of Dynata's ongoing Global Consumer Trends research series, also revealed that nearly half of consumers worldwide believe that whoever leads the Green Economy will lead the world.

Using responses more than 11,000 consumers in 11 countries, Dynata's Global Consumer Trends: The Green Economy sought to uncover attitudes and behaviors toward the Green Economy. At a global level, key findings on the Green Economy include:

Consumer enthusiasm & optimism is high
More than three in four agree green energy is the best energy source to power our modern lifestyles.
Consumers are bullish on both the potential of the Green Economy to spur economic growth (62%) and create more jobs (54%).
Expectations for governments are high, too
Nearly three in four believe governments should prioritize green energy programs and incentivize green economy participation amongst their country's citizens.
Political parties and candidates should heed this belief; 57% of consumers acknowledge renewable green energy policy positions will influence their vote during elections.
The leading voices of green energy & green economy
Greta Thunberg, the 18-year-old Swedish climate activist, is named as the world's leading voice in green energy and climate advocacy, picked by 29% of respondents.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates (20%) finished second; US President Joe Biden is the highest global leader at 14% (fourth overall).
"Our Global Consumer Trends report series homes in on the trends driving consumer behaviour, illustrating the changing attitudes and opinions shaping our world every day," said Gary S. Laben, CEO, Dynata. "The Green Economy, reaching across industries and crossing borders around the world, is one of those trends, and holds enormous promise for the future of our planet, our economies and our daily lives. Our research demonstrates the ways in which it is shaping the economic and lifestyle choices consumers make every day, offering guidance to governments and brands as they create policy, enable participation, and deliver products and messaging around the Green Economy."

Looking closer at electric/hybrid/fuel-efficient vehicle-related findings:

Almost three in 10 consumers globally have purchased one of these vehicles as part of their Green Economy participation.
If all things were equal – cost, efficiency, fuel/battery availability, comfort features, etc. – consumers report they would be 3x more likely to choose an electric vehicle (63%) vs. one powered by gasoline/petrol (21%).
Concerns over access to charging stations (55% agree with this) and belief that repairs/maintenance for an EV would cost more over time (34%) seem to be holding back consumer choice of electric vehicles.
"Climate change is the single biggest issue of our age and now is the time to focus on sustainable, circular and economically viable business models that benefit the planet, nations, communities and individuals," said Tom Bird, President, Bureau of International Recycling. "This report highlights just how ready people are when it comes to making greener choices and, more crucially, what will drive – or stop – them making them. The Bureau of International Recycling knows how important transparency is, as we look to share the work recyclers do with the communities that they serve and the positive impact that recycling has on climate change. We support businesses in all their efforts to help educate the general public in order to make green decisions easy ones."

To access a copy of the Global Consumer Trends: The Green Economy report, visit Dynata's Global Consumer Trends hub at www.dynata.com/resources/dynata-global-trends-report.

About Dynata
Dynata is the world's largest first-party data and insights platform. With a reach that encompasses over 62 million consumers and business professionals globally, and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around its robust first-party data offering to bring the voice of the customer to the entire marketing continuum – from strategy, innovation, and branding to advertising, measurement, and optimization. Dynata serves nearly 6,000 market research, media and advertising agencies, publishers, consulting and investment firms and corporate customers in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Learn more at www.dynata.com.

Global Consumer Trends: The Green Economy Research Methodology
Dynata's Global Consumer Trends: The Green Economy report surveyed 11,239 consumers across 11 countries – the USA, Canada, UK, France, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, China, Japan and Australia – from March 1-8, 2021. Participants were selected across all Dynata's research panel assets, and the samples quota-controlled to reflect the population on Age, Gender and Region. Given these sample sizes the margin of error (at the 95% confidence level) is +/- 3% at the country level, +/-1% at the total level.

SOURCE Dynata

CONTACT: For more information, contact: Christian T. Potts, Dynata, christian.potts@dynata.com

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it will offer debt-free degrees in Agriculture, Culinary, and Hospitality to all eligible employees in partnership with Guild Education, the leading education and upskilling company in the country. After only 120 days of employment, employees are eligible to pursue degrees from leading nonprofit, accredited universities, including The University of Arizona, Bellevue University, Brandman University, Paul Quinn College, Southern New Hampshire University, Wilmington University, the University of Denver and soon Johnson & Wales University, and Oregon State University. The new degree offerings build upon Chipotle's best-in-class benefits and closely align with the company's mission to Cultivate a Better World through its real, responsibly-sourced food.

In partnership with Guild Education, the leading education and upskilling company in the country, Chipotle will offer debt-free degrees in Agriculture, Culinary, and Hospitality to all eligible employees. The new degree offerings build upon Chipotle’s best-in-class benefits and closely align with the company’s mission to Cultivate a Better World through its real, responsibly-sourced food.
In partnership with Guild Education, the leading education and upskilling company in the country, Chipotle will offer debt-free degrees in Agriculture, Culinary, and Hospitality to all eligible employees. The new degree offerings build upon Chipotle’s best-in-class benefits and closely align with the company’s mission to Cultivate a Better World through its real, responsibly-sourced food.
Agriculture
Starting April 13, eligible Chipotle employees will be able to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences or Rangeland Sciences online from Oregon State University, one of the top ranked U.S. colleges for agriculture.

According to the latest Census of Agriculture from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are more than six times as many farmers age 65 and older as farmers age 34 and younger*, challenging future of small and mid-sized farms throughout the country. Chipotle recognizes that the future of real food depends on cultivating the next generation of agriculture leaders and farmers, and now the brand is giving employees an opportunity to further contribute to its revitalization efforts.

Chipotle has committed $5 million over five years to help remove barriers and enable the next generation of farmers and ranchers to succeed. Last year, the brand spent more than $300 million in food premiums to purchase supplies that are responsibly sourced, humanely raised and often locally grown.

Culinary and Hospitality
Chipotle will be the first of Guild's employer partners to offer debt-free culinary education through renowned culinary institution, Johnson & Wales University (JWU), later this year. The brand will work collaboratively with JWU and Guild to bring associate and bachelors' culinary arts degrees online, as well as an additional Bachelor of Science degree in Food Industry Compliance Management. The associate degree in Culinary Arts will include an experiential education component to give students hands-on opportunities to build their culinary skills. In addition, Chipotle employees will have the opportunity to pursue a selection of bachelor's degree programs in hospitality from Bellevue University, JWU or Oregon State University.

Supply Chain
Later this year, Chipotle will also offer an expanded selection of Supply Chain programs from Oregon State University and the University of Denver. The company currently offers Supply Chain degrees from Bellevue University, Brandman University, and Southern New Hampshire University.

"Diversifying our debt-free degree program with new majors and partner universities makes our educational benefits even more inclusive," said Marissa Andrada, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer at Chipotle. "Through our partnership with Guild, we are committed to accelerating our employees' professional growth and helping them achieve personal success by offering opportunities to pursue career paths in their particular area of interest."

Chipotle's Continued Commitment to Education
In 2019, Chipotle announced it will cover 100% of tuition costs up front for 75 different business and technology degrees through its partnership with Guild. Chipotle added this employee benefit to give employees the chance to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the evolving 21st century job market.

The debt-free degree program is a key component of Chipotle's Cultivate Education program, which includes an Existing Tuition Reimbursement Program, allowing eligible employees to be reimbursed for tuition up to $5,250 per year in qualifying programs.

Program Impact

To date, Chipotle has seen a retention rate of 3.5x higher among students who are enrolled in Cultivate Education.
Crew members using the benefit are 7.5x more likely to move into a management role within the organization.
Of those using the benefit, 85% of students are crew members, and the benefit has the biggest impact on their growth and tenure.
"Chipotle's debt-free degree program expansion highlights its deep commitment to employees' economic opportunity and professional advancement," said Natalie McCullough, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Guild Education. "By expanding Cultivate Education to include a variety of programs aligned to the company's mission, Chipotle is continuing to lead as an innovator in employee development and wellness."

Along with access to higher education, Chipotle offers an industry-first Crew Bonus program, which allows its restaurant employees the opportunity to earn an extra month's worth of pay each year for meeting certain criteria. Qualifying crew members can also take advantage of a full suite of benefits including access to healthcare; fitness discounts; and free English as a second language and GED classes for employees and family members.

*Source: American Farmland Trust
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 2,750 restaurants as of December 31, 2020, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. With nearly 88,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. Steve Ells, founder, first opened Chipotle with a single restaurant in Denver, Colorado in 1993. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.

ABOUT GUILD EDUCATION
Denver-based Guild Education is on a mission to unlock opportunity for America's workforce through education and upskilling. Guild is a certified B-Corp, founded to bridge the gap between education and employment for the 88M working adults in the US in need of upskilling for the future of work. Guild's industry-leading technology platform allows the nation's largest employers — including Walmart, The Walt Disney Company and Chipotle — to offer strategic education and upskilling to their employees, connecting them to a learning ecosystem of the nation's best universities and learning providers, with tuition paid by the company. Guild serves working learners from all 50 states, including 54% who are students of color and 56% female. Guild's platform pairs technology and hands-on coaching to address common barriers to college completion and successful upskilling for working learners. Guild partners with employers to manage payment flows, data transfer, and benefits administration, while helping working adult learners go to school debt-free, with support services all the way through graduation. For more information, visit www.guildeducation.com.

SOURCE Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

CONTACT: Erin Wolford, (949) 524-4035, MediaRelations@chipotle.com

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OKYO, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc, a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a three-year extension to its partnership with SBI Remit Co., Ltd., one of the Company's key partners in Japan. For over a decade, MoneyGram and SBI Remit have delivered innovative and affordable money transfer services to meet the evolving needs of their combined customer base through both digital and walk-in channels. As MoneyGram continues its expansion across the Asia-Pacific, this extension marks a key milestone for MoneyGram in the region.

"We are excited to extend our partnership with SBI Remit for three more years as we continue to expand across the Asia-Pacific and enable more customers to send and receive money to and from family and friends around the world," said Grant Lines, MoneyGram Global Chief Revenue Officer. "Through strategic partnerships with companies like SBI Remit, we continue to focus on customer experience initiatives as well as enhancing options to meet the evolving needs of consumers."

"MoneyGram became our first international remittance partner in November of 2010, and we are extremely excited about a renewed relationship with our trusted brand partner," said Nobuo Ando, Representative Director of SBI Remit. "At SBI Remit, we have extended options for customers to deposit cash on to their Remit cards. Through services like this, we will continue to offer customers in Japan more convenience sending money back home through MoneyGram."

To celebrate this milestone, MoneyGram and SBI Remit will launch a special promotion for customers. SBI Remit customers who transact through MoneyGram before March 31, 2022, will have a chance to win a cash prize from a total prize pool of JPY1,200,000. There will be 10 winners per month, and each winner will receive JPY10,000.1

To use MoneyGram service with SBI Remit, senders can register on the SBI Remit website at www.remit.co.jp. Senders can then deposit funds into their SBI Remit deposit accounts at Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Bank and Resona Bank. Deposits can also be made through SBI Remit cards at Japan Post Bank ATMs or Lawson Bank ATMs or can also be made through cash from FamiPort at any Family Mart location throughout Japan.

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments. With a purpose-driven strategy to mobilize the movement of money, a strong culture of fintech innovation, and leading customer-centric capabilities, MoneyGram has grown to serve nearly 150 million people across the globe over the last five years.

The Company leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world's leading brands to serve consumers through MoneyGram Online (MGO), its direct-to-consumer digital business, its global retail network and its emerging embedded finance business for enterprise customers, MoneyGram as a Service.

For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram

Media Contact
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MoneyGram Announces Three-Year Extension to Partnership with SBI Rem...

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IRVINE, Calif., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Soccer  and Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, today announced a multiyear partnership to become the organization's first-ever Official Recovery Technology Partner.

The partnership, which was facilitated by Soccer United Marketing (SUM), U.S. Soccer's partner for more than 15 years, provides all of U.S. Soccer's National Team players and coaches, including the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT), U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT), all 16 Youth National Teams and all Extended U.S. National Teams (Beach, Futsal and Para-7-a-Side) access to Hyperice's award-winning technologies on the sidelines and during training for key matches, highlighted by the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and upcoming 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar.

U.S. Soccer has worked with Hyperice since 2013 and the products have become a staple among senior players, coaches, high performance staff and athletic trainers. As an extension of the shared history, Hyperice will continue to educate team officials at all levels on the latest innovations in recovery technology and wellness solutions to support player mobility and health.

"Hyperice is an innovative, premium brand that has had a tremendous impact on high performance across the sports industry," said U.S. Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright. "Our shared vision and commitment to create environments that enable our athletes to perform at their best is core to the strategic partnership."

"The competition on the world stage is intense and I'm learning that recovery off the field is just as important as the hard work we put in on the field." said USWNT forward Sophia Smith. "It's amazing that U.S. Soccer is working with Hyperice to make sure we have the best tools available for recovering off the field so that we are able to compete at the highest level on the field."

Hyperice has earned unanimous support among major American professional sports leagues and the most elite teams in the world. With U.S. Soccer, Hyperice continues that trend by working with the most marquee team in all of women's sports. The partnership also enables Hyperice to play a key role in the performance of an ambitious USMNT which is hungry to further establish itself on the world stage.

"U.S. Soccer has long been at the forefront of innovation and research that supports player performance, recovery and wellness," said Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. "At Hyperice, we share this wellness-driven vision and will collaborate with U.S. Soccer to educate the worldwide soccer community about its importance. We look forward to working with both the women's and men's national teams to help unlock their greatest potential on and off the field."

"Soccer United Marketing is proud to facilitate the new partnership between U.S. Soccer and Hyperice," said Carter Ladd, SVP of Soccer United Marketing. "We are excited to build and share the story of how the partnership will advance recovery and performance across the Federation."

Both Hyperice and U.S. Soccer also hope the visibility of the partnership will help continue to inspire fans of the world's most popular sport to stay active, mobile and improve their own health.

The partnership kicks off this week as the USWNT return to action in friendly matches against Sweden on Saturday, April 10 in Stockholm and France on Tuesday, April 13 in Le Havre. After back-to-back wins against Jamaica and at Northern Ireland in March, the USMNT will return May 30 for a friendly against Switzerland, followed by CONCACAF Nations League Finals against Honduras.

ABOUT HYPERICE
Hyperice is on a mission to help the world move better. As the global recovery technology leader,  specializing in vibration, percussion and thermal technology, Hyperice is used by the most elite athletes, professional sports leagues and teams to optimize player performance. Hyperice has applied its technology and know-how to industries such as fitness, esports, healthcare, massage, and workplace wellness on a global scale. In March 2020, Hyperice acquired Normatec, innovators of cutting-edge dynamic compression systems, and in December 2020 acquired RecoverX, pioneers of intelligent thermal technologies, to deliver next-generation performance and wellness solutions. For more information, visit www.hyperice.com.

ABOUT U.S. SOCCER
Founded in 1913, the U.S. Soccer Federation has been the official governing body of the sport in the United States for more than 100 years. During that time, the growth of the sport has grown tremendously at all levels. As U.S. Soccer looks towards the future, its mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. With a long-term and strategic approach, U.S. Soccer aims to accomplish its mission by supporting its members to increase participation at the youth and adult levels, develop world class players, coaches, and referees to consistently win at the highest levels on the international stage and serve the fans by engaging with them in deeper and more meaningful ways. For more information, visit ussoccer.com.

ABOUT SUM
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of MLS, is the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in North America, overseeing the commercialization and marketing execution of the region's soccer entities. SUM holds the exclusive rights to MLS, the U.S. Soccer Federation, the Mexican National Team (U.S. market), and Concacaf Properties (Gold Cup).

Media Contacts:
Hyperice, Jack Taylor PR
Ross Fenton
415-8722-3489
ross@jacktaylorpr.com

U.S. Soccer
Neil Buethe
312-528-1270

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