Signifier Medical Technologies Closes $10M Series C Funding Round

BOSTON and LONDON, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Signifier Medical Technologies (“Signifier”), an innovator in the sleep disordered breathing market, today announced it has closed a circa $10M Series C funding round led by Alan Howard, VC investor and co-founder of Brevan Howard. The proceeds from this latest successful fundraising will allow Signifier to invest further in its innovative and non-invasive solutions for patients with sleep disordered breathing conditions.

Bayer and Systems Oncology sign exclusive license agreement for investigational breast cancer treatment approach ERSOTM

WHIPPANY, N.J., September 15, 2020 – Bayer has entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Systems Oncology, LLC, for ERSO, a compound in pre-clinical development for metastatic Estrogen Receptor (ER) positive, breast cancer. ERSO is a small molecule activator of the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) in ER-positive breast cancer cells. ERSO’s mechanism of action is a therapeutic approach being investigated in women with metastatic ER-positive breast cancer, an area where new therapies are urgently required.

Bayer and Systems Oncology sign exclusive license agreement for investigational breast cancer treatment approach ERSO™

WHIPPANY, N.J., September 15, 2020 – Bayer has entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Systems Oncology, LLC, for ERSO™, a compound in pre-clinical development for metastatic Estrogen Receptor (ER) positive, breast cancer. ERSO is a small molecule activator of the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) in ER-positive breast cancer cells. ERSO’s mechanism of action is a therapeutic approach being investigated in women with metastatic ER-positive breast cancer, an area where new therapies are urgently required.

Mr. K Car Wash Joins Mammoth Holdings

ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mammoth Holdings, LLC (“Mammoth”), an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator, has acquired Mr. K Car Wash (“Mr. K”), an express conveyor car wash in Montgomery, Alabama. Gary Dennis, Mammoth’s co-founder and CEO, explained, “The Mr. K acquisition expands Mammoth’s footprint in one of our core markets.” He added, “Mammoth will now have two stores in the Montgomery area providing our customers and unlimited wash club subscribers with expanded wash options.”

BlueVoyant Secures $68 Million in Third Round of Funding

NEW YORK, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BlueVoyant, a global expert-driven cybersecurity services company, announced today the close of a third round of funding. The $68 million financing round was led by Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, and included participation from new and other existing investors. This brings total funding to $275 million to date.

PitStop Carwash Joins Mammoth Holdings

ATLANTA, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mammoth Holdings, LLC (“Mammoth”), an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator, has acquired PitStop Carwash (“PitStop”), a five unit express conveyor car wash operator in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. PitStop’s founders, Steve Schmidt and Brian Hill, made a significant equity investment in Mammoth and will have ongoing developmental roles with the company. Gary Dennis, Mammoth’s co-founder and CEO, explained, “PitStop will expand our presence on the I-10 corridor and overlaps nicely with our existing operations in Alabama.” He added, “We’re also pleased to have new development partners who are high quality people who will help us expand our operations in the Southeast and offer Mammoth’s customers more options.”

Jane Chmielinski Joins STV Board of Directors

MAY 26, 2020 Jane Chmielinski has joined the board of directors of STV, a leading engineering, architectural, planning, environmental, and program/construction management professional services firm. “Jane is an outstanding leader in our industry,” said Dominick M. Servedio, P.E., STV executive chairman. “I have known her for many years, and I am confident that she will bring to our board her vast wealth of knowledge and expertise.”

Lithko Designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte

Lithko Contracting is pleased to join a select group of organizations designated as U.S. Best Managed Companies. The U.S. Best Managed Companies program recognizes U.S. private companies with annual revenues of at least $250 million. The program not only celebrates the entire organization’s achievement, but it also recognizes overall business performance relative to leading practices among the program’s four evaluation criteria: strategy, execution, culture, and financials. Honorees are selected by an external, independent panel of judges.

Monument Re Acquires GreyCastle Holdings Ltd and Its Subsidiaries

March 27, 2020 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Monument Re announced today that, subject to regulatory approval, it has signed an agreement to acquire GreyCastle Holdings Ltd (‘GreyCastle’) and its subsidiaries, which include GreyCastle Life Reinsurance (SAC) Ltd and GreyCastle Services, from the shareholders of GreyCastle Holdings Ltd. GreyCastle is domiciled in Bermuda and is focused on managing a portfolio of annuity and life risks.

Shine On Carwash joins Mammoth Holdings’ “Operator-Focused” Conveyor Car Wash Platform

ATLANTA, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mammoth Holdings, LLC (“Mammoth”), an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator, has acquired Shine On Carwash (“Shine On”), a two-unit express conveyor car wash operator in Evansville, Indiana. Shine On’s founder, Jeff Robb, made a significant equity investment in Mammoth and will have an ongoing management role with the company. Gary Dennis, Mammoth’s co-founder and CEO, explained, “Adding Shine On to the Mammoth family of brands expands our presence in the Ohio Valley region.” He added, “We want to give our customers more choices and convenience, and Shine On gives us a great platform to do that.”