TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, is pleased to announce its unaudited results as at and for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2025. As at March 31, 2025, the Company had cash, investments and digital assets of $37.4 million. As at March 31, 2025, net asset value per share w ...

IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- ECGI Holdings Inc. (OTC: ECGI), a diversified holding company focused on viticulture, equestrian markets, and emerging innovation, today announced the launch of Uplist Ventures (uplist.vc), a new initiative to identify, support, and scale overlooked startups with the potential to enter public markets. Uplist Ventures will invest in pre-seed through Series B companies, with a preferred focus on those at the Series A and B stages. The firm is targeti ...

Company Overview - Nvidia is set to report earnings, with analysts previously focused on how much it would surpass estimates, but the current sentiment is more cautious due to external factors [3][4] - The company's stock has only increased by 0.9% in 2025, underperforming the Nasdaq 100 index, which has risen nearly 2% [4] Market Concerns - Nvidia's significant exposure to the Chinese market, where it holds approximately 50% market share, raises concerns about the impact of tariffs and trade wars [5] - Despite the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, Nvidia's stock has rebounded 44% from recent lows following a previous downturn [5] Analyst Sentiment - Wall Street analysts express mixed feelings about Nvidia's upcoming guidance, with some expecting a "messy" second-quarter outlook and potential revenue misses, yet maintaining a generally positive long-term view on the stock [6] - Historical resilience of Nvidia in the face of challenges, such as competition and market demand fluctuations, suggests that the company may navigate current tariff concerns effectively [7] Broader Market Insights - Goldman Sachs believes that tariff-induced inflation may be temporary, suggesting that companies are adjusting prices but that the inflation impact will not be long-lasting [8] - BlackRock's bond chief highlights investment opportunities in the bond market amid recent volatility, favoring short-duration Treasurys as a strategic bet [9]

凯辉募集10亿美元。 作者 I 周佳丽 报道 I 投资界PEdaily 投资界获悉，今日（5月2 8日），凯辉基金正式宣布旗下凯辉创新基金三期圆满完成最终 关账，基金管理规模10亿美元，缔造了欧盟有史以来规模最大的AI专项基金，也是欧洲 最大风险投资基金。 印象中，这是今年为数不多的一笔大额外币募资，吸引了全球知名产业投资人及跨国集 团，将专注于推动人工智能在垂直领域的深度应用，重点聚焦数字医疗、金融科技、消费 以及出行与能源四大关键产业，投资则覆盖了中国及东南亚、欧洲与北美等主要区域。 "AI不是孤立的技术风口，而是新产业时代的基础设施。它将重塑行业底层逻辑，需要的 也不仅是资金，更是结构性的认知、产业落地场景和跨地域的执行力。"凯辉基金创始人 及董事长蔡明泼透露，依托遍布全球的团队架构与企业生态，新基金将帮助创业公司实 现"本地创新，全球落地"——例如助力中国企业拓展欧洲及北美市场，以及支持海外企 业进入中国。 凯辉完成10亿美元终关 LP阵容浮现 事情始于2 0 1 5年。 当全球同行仍沉浸在模式创新的投资主题时，凯辉团队已先一步洞察到AI技术的突破正 在全球范围内引发一场深刻变革。他们认为，这无异于第 ...

目前网站就一个页面，几乎找不到详细介绍，显示是一家长期控股公司，与美国服务业领先的管理团队和 创始人合作应用前沿技术。 随着 AI 大模型能力越来越成熟，VC 们也越来越不满足于传统的投资，开始了各种新的玩法。 上个月，Benchmark 合伙人 Sarah 宣布将自己的角色从 GP 转向 Ventures Partner，希望通过 Vibe Coding 和写作的方式更深入研究 AI 后《 Benchmark 合伙人 Sarah 退出 GP，亲自上手 Vibe Coding 全力 押注 AI 》。 现在，越来越多的 VC 纷纷下场直接做孵化或者收购，自己上手利用 AI 以及资源整合能力来自动化改造传 统行业，也就是通过收购多个同类企业，利用 AI 对被收购企业进行升级改造、提升运营效率和客户体验、 整合资源实现规模效应和协同效应，这种策略被称为 AI 驱动的 Roll-up（合并整合）策略 。 具体做法包括： 其目标往往是那些类似呼叫中心，比方说我之前介绍过的《 创立 15 个月 ARR 超 9000 万美金，又一华人 参与的 AI 客服增长有点猛 》、会计师事务所等人力密集型传统企业。 主要投资于早期阶段 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the successful fundraising of a new fund, "He Guang No. 1," by Jing Shui Hu Venture Capital, which is a FOF (Fund of Funds) designed based on the needs and risk preferences of financial investors, marking a shift in their fundraising strategy [2][3]. Fundraising and Investor Trust - "He Guang No. 1" achieved a high re-investment rate and fundraising efficiency, primarily attracting high-net-worth entrepreneurs and financial investors who have previously engaged with Jing Shui Hu's funds [3]. - The fund operates as a "blind pool" without specific reserve projects, reflecting a strong trust in the management team from investors [3][4]. - The fund's duration is set at ten years, providing the investment team with greater freedom to explore early-stage investment opportunities [3][4]. Investment Strategy and Focus - Jing Shui Hu Venture Capital specializes in hard technology investments, including AI, smart energy, and data algorithms, and has successfully exited several projects through various methods [4][5]. - The fund will adopt a "PSD" strategy, focusing on growth-stage VC funds and direct investment opportunities in AI+, industrial technology, new energy, and materials [5]. Management Expertise - The management team's expertise in identifying and evaluating hard technology projects is crucial for the fund's success, as the commercialization of technology often requires long-term capital support [5]. - The FOF structure allows for a diversified portfolio, which can mitigate non-systematic risks associated with individual assets or funds [4][5].

MDB Capital Holdings (MDBH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 21, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Kevin Cotter - Head - Capital MarketsChristopher Marlett - Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman Kevin Cotter This conference call is being recorded. Before we begin the formal presentation, I'd like to remind everyone that statements made on this call and webcast may contain provisions, estimates or other information that might be considered forward looking. While these forward looking statements represent our current judg ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a modest increase in its shareholder base, onboarding several new accounts interested in the HeartBeam offering [29] - Net current assets decreased by approximately $2.3 million, with less than $2 million in cash utilized during the quarter [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is pivoting towards companies that are closer to product revenue and value creation, indicating a shift in focus from deep tech ideas to more profitable ventures [19][48] - The company has three letters of intent (LOIs) with new companies, including a biotech firm with a pre-money valuation of $20 million, a profitable beverage company, and a healthcare software company [20][22][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The current venture market is characterized by a significant number of companies that have received funding but have not gone public, creating opportunities for the company to take these firms public [11][12] - The company noted a backlog of IPO opportunities due to changing market dynamics, with investors preferring companies that are capital light and closer to profitability [15][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to scale its operations by bringing three to four new investment opportunities to the public market each year, focusing on companies that can resonate in the changing marketplace [43][44] - The management emphasized the importance of valuation and the need to find extraordinary businesses at the right values to provide great return opportunities for investors [20][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the small IPO market, suggesting it will be robust and may reverse long-standing downtrends [17] - The management acknowledged the current challenging environment for small companies but remains confident in the company's ability to curate and take public viable businesses [24][49] Other Important Information - The company has restructured its executive compensation plan to align better with shareholder interests, converting a significant amount of stock compensation to options [31][32] - PatentVest is seen as a critical component for value creation, assisting in business development and strategy for the companies it works with [66][70] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the company financing the $20 million for the potential cure for diabetes? - The company financing this is PaulX Bio [52] Question: How does management interpret the persistent discount of the MDBH stock price relative to the IPO price? - Management believes it is primarily a supply and demand issue, noting that market perceptions can change over time [54][56] Question: What is the future dividend policy? - The dividend policy will depend on the impact of share distribution on the companies involved and the company's cash flows [58][60] Question: How does the company make money when taking a venture public? - The company earns equity through pre-IPO financing and charges cash fees, often receiving a blend of cash and equity [62][63] Question: How much of MDB's value is due to its share of ownership of the companies taken public? - The company believes that if it had gone public at a better time, its valuation would be significantly higher [74][76] Question: Does the company consider acquisitions instead of IPOs? - Currently, the focus is on public ventures, but the company would consider acquisitions if they are accretive to its public venture strategy [79] Question: How many firms are doing what MDB Capital is doing currently? - Management believes there are very few firms left that can effectively take small companies public, highlighting the company's unique position [81][82]

Core Viewpoint - MDB Capital Holdings is focused on launching disruptive technology companies and is actively working on a robust pipeline of new opportunities despite market volatility [3][5]. Company Updates - MDB Capital Holdings closed a public offering of common stock for HeartBeam, Inc with gross proceeds of approximately $11.5 million [8]. - The company completed Letters of Intent (LOIs) for three new "Big Idea" companies to launch in 2025 [8]. - MDBH increased its shareholder base by 4.5% during the first quarter of 2025 [8]. - The company onboarded 111 new MDB Direct accounts in Q1 2025, marking a 26% increase since the end of 2024 [8]. - MDB Capital is exploring innovative approaches to leverage its self-clearing platform to broaden IPO offerings for early-stage and emerging companies beyond deep tech [8]. - The executive compensation plan for four top executives was revised to realign incentives with shareholder interests [8]. Operational Highlights - The company is seeing a steady flow of micro-cap companies with exciting technologies that are seeking to go public [3]. - MDB Capital is in the final stages of diligence for a robust pipeline of new opportunities, aiming to scale the number of disruptive technology ideas turned into valuable public companies this year [3].

四川发布创投新政， 4000亿基金管理规模目标，鼓励降低或取消返投比例， 单一国资出资 比例可提高至70%…… 2025年的中国创投市场，正经历着从 "寒冬" 到 "复苏" 的关键转折。 在募资难、退出难的双重压力下，政策驱动与市场自我调节的共振效应愈发显著。据FOFWEEKLY数据 显示，机构LP持续回升，4月的出资活跃度环比增长23%，较之去年同期增长38%。 与此同时，地方政府引导基金加速扩容，据我们观察，仅4月份就有江苏、湖北、贵州、浙江等多地母 基金宣布设立或招GP，涉及母基金数量超30支。 值得关注的是，各地政策层面也持续发力，密集探索国资容错。近期，四川也正式吹响西南地区创 投"集结号"，围绕创业投资"募投管退"全链条，提出4000亿基金管理规模目标，取消注册地、鼓励降低 或取消返投比例等利好政策，打造全国创投高地。 四川省省委金融办有关负责人表示，《若干措施》惠及创业投资机构、天使投资个人及科技创新企业等 主体，为创业投资机构、天使投资个人等提供创业投资"募投管退"全生命周期服务，为科技创新企业等 被投企业提供投后赋能、落地服务保障及投、贷、保、担联动资金支持。 某经济研究人士评价称："此举通 ...