SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2025 — PayToMe.co, the world’s first AI-powered Financial Operating System built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has received investment from global venture capital firm Hatcher+, followed by funding from the largest accelerator Startupbootcamp in Europe and Asia. These shareholders help PayToMe.co scale globally and expand AI-powered financial operations.

PayToMe.co offers a unified platform that includes:

– AI-powered bookkeeping & real-time financial reporting
– Custom invoicing for 100+ countries
– Patented Text-to-Pay via SMS
– Built-in fraud prevention, compliance, and KYC/KYB
– Seamless connectivity with 12,000+ financial institutions and 7,000+ fintech applications

Unlike traditional setups that require separate systems for payments, invoicing, and compliance—often with expensive integrations—PayToMe.co offers a customizable, all-in-one platform that works alongside tools like QuickBooks, Square, and Bill.com, while removing the cost and friction of fragmented financial operations.

“Our mission is to make global finance seamless and intelligent for every business,” said Mike Ulker, CEO & Founder of PayToMe.co. “With world-class investors and partners, we’re eliminating the friction of legacy systems and enabling scalable, intelligent finance for SMBs and enterprises.”

Market Opportunity

With 400M+ SMBs worldwide, the AI-financial infrastructure market is a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. As businesses of all sizes seek to automate payments, invoicing, compliance, and reporting, PayToMe.co is expanding to serve not just SMBs but also enterprise clients. The company’s Serviceable Available Market (SAM) now includes embedded fintech, financial automation, and cross-border infrastructure needs across industries.

With strategic partnerships in place—including Stripe, Plaid, and U.S. Bank —PayToMe.co is scaling its platform into a core layer of the global financial ecosystem.

Traction & Recognition

Since founding, PayToMe.co has:
– Received eight international awards for technology excellence and AI innovation
– Been named a Top 2 startup in Hatcher+’s global portfolio
– Earned selection to Silicon Vally Bank (SVB)’s Nexus platform, connecting high-potential startups with leading venture firms
– Featured in The Nilson Report, the leading authority in global payments, for driving innovation in embedded finance and AI-powered financial operations
– Launched strategic fintech and infrastructure partnerships across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa

About PayToMe.co

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, PayToMe.co is an award-winning fintech marketplace specializing in cross-border payments, AI-driven compliance tools, and customizable digital invoicing and financial reporting. The platform connects to 12,000 financial institutions and integrates with 7,000 applications, delivering scalable financial solutions. Recognized with nine international awards for technology excellence and social impact, PayToMe.co is proud to be part of the prestigious Startupbootcamp cohort, helping redefine financial services for a more inclusive economy. For more information, visit www.paytome.co.

About Hatcher+

Hatcher+ is a leading venture capital firm specializing in advanced AI-based fund creation and deal analysis, AI-powered deal analysis, and intelligent capital deployment. The Hatcher+ FAAST™ platform offers comprehensive solutions for fund administration, enabling efficient portfolio construction and real-time financial data visualization.

About Startupbootcamp

Startupbootcamp is a leading global accelerator, empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. With a vast network of 5,000+ mentors, corporate partners, and ventures, Startupbootcamp supports startups at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey through investments, strategic connections, and essential resources. By amplifying impact and driving sustainable growth, Startupbootcamp continues to revolutionize industries worldwide.

Media Contact:

Mike Ulker

(650) 963 4969

[email protected]

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Round co-led by IVP and Kleiner Perkins values company at $3.5 billion; also includes new investors Salesforce Ventures and Datadog Ventures

Chainguard grows annual recurring revenue (ARR) to $40 million and expects to cross $100 million before end of fiscal year 2026

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 23, 2025 — Chainguard, the secure foundation for software development and deployment, today announced it has raised $356 million in Series D funding, bringing the company’s total raised to $612 million. The funding values Chainguard at $3.5 billion and is co-led by new investor Kleiner Perkins and existing investor IVP. New investors Salesforce Ventures and Datadog Ventures plus all other existing investors also participated in the round. 

New financing accelerates product innovation and company expansion

The company has seen remarkable growth in recent quarters as organizations seek secure-by-design infrastructure to build and safeguard their software supply chains. The company recently surpassed 150 customers for its Chainguard Containers product; announced Chainguard VMs, a new product line offering minimal, zero-CVE virtual machine images built entirely from source; and debuted Chainguard Libraries, a catalog of guarded language libraries for Java built securely from source. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard grew its ARR seven times to $40 million and plans to reach more than $100 million in ARR before the end of fiscal year 2026. To satisfy customer demand, the company will invest the new capital to further innovate its entire product suite, scale go-to-market operations, and continue to expand its presence in EMEA and APAC.

“Chainguard was founded on a simple yet powerful belief that security and innovation should go hand in hand,” said Dan Lorenc, CEO and Co-founder, Chainguard. “Today, Chainguard is paving the way for a future where secure, vulnerability-free open source software is the standard. In this next chapter of growth, we’re not just scaling our business – we’re fundamentally changing how software is built and secured from the ground up.”

Chainguard helps organizations reduce risk and fuel innovation

Chainguard empowers engineering teams to build products better and faster, achieve and maintain continuous compliance, and ultimately enhance security, efficiency, and reliability within their organizations. Today, Chainguard helps leading global organizations, like ANZ Bank, Canva, GitLab, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Oceaneering International, Snap Inc., Univar Solutions, VPBank, and Wiz secure their software supply chains.

“In our work supporting the Department of Defense, security isn’t just a priority—it’s a mandate. Chainguard’s secure container images allow us to move fast while maintaining compliance with the most rigorous cybersecurity standards. By reducing the operational burden of patching and hardening, we can focus on delivering mission-critical solutions to our customers without compromising on security,” said Dylan Shepard, Senior Lead Platform Engineer, Booz Allen.

“At Snap, security is critical to maintaining the trust of our users and ensuring the integrity of our application. Chainguard’s secure container images help to drive down vulnerabilities and provide us with a solid technology foundation. This, in turn, enables us to focus on scaling and innovating rapidly to deliver new features and experiences for our users,” said Shrikant Pandhare, Security Engineering Manager, Snap Inc.

Customers drive Chainguard’s innovation. Meet the team at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, California from April 28 to May 1 at booth #2441, or book a meeting to learn more.

Supporting quotes

“Few companies can say they’re defining a new category—Chainguard is one of them,” said Mamoon Hamid, Partner, Kleiner Perkins. “Chainguard helps companies of all sizes prioritize security without compromising innovation. The speed at which Chainguard has established itself as the go-to provider for trusted open source software is remarkable, and all of us at KP are excited to partner with them as they continue on this trajectory.”

“Chainguard isn’t just a product—it’s becoming the go-to platform for securing modern software development from the ground up,” said Tom Loverro, General Partner, IVP. “Our conviction is driven by customer love and compounding adoption: we’re seeing customers not only deploy it deeply but evangelize it passionately—and that love is translating into real momentum, with Chainguard beating its revenue plan by 2x.”

“Chainguard is at the forefront of setting the industry standard for secure-by-default infrastructure,” said Nowi Kallen, Managing Director, Salesforce Ventures. “We’re excited to support the company’s growth as its solutions become an essential foundation for security and compliance at scale, and its teams redefine how organizations safeguard their most critical applications.”

“Modern organizations need access to secure software that is seamlessly integrated into their development workflows,” said Bharat Sajnani, Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Development and Ventures, Datadog. “Every day, Chainguard is helping organizations build software better and make the most of their engineering resources. This partnership builds on Datadog’s integration with Chainguard to help customers reduce risk across their application surface area, and we’re excited to continue on this journey with them.”

About Chainguard

Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Its customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, ANZ Bank, Canva, GitLab, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MAN Energy Solutions, Snap Inc., Snowflake, and Wiz. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. For more information, visit: https://www.chainguard.dev/

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 23, 2025 — Colorado ONE Fund is pleased to announce its seed round investment in LEAP, an innovative space logistics startup developing cost-effective, responsive launch solutions.

LEAP, headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, is redefining space logistics with its proprietary Dual Mode Rocket Engine (DMRE) technology. The company offers simple, mass-manufacturable, low-cost launch solutions that complement traditional vehicles. With a growing customer base, LEAP is well positioned to expand its partnerships across both the Department of Defense (DoD) and the commercial space sectors.

“We are excited to partner with LEAP as they redefine reliable, on-demand access to space,” said Kevin O’Neil, Founder and CEO of ONE Funds. “Their capital-efficient development model, cutting-edge technology, and strong team align perfectly with our investment strategy. We look forward to supporting their growth as they scale their impact in the U.S. and globally.”

With its core technology already demonstrated, LEAP plans to launch its first test vehicle into space within the next twelve months—marking a key step toward full-scale commercial operations.

“We’re excited to partner with the Colorado ONE Fund,” said Chris Beckman, CEO of LEAP. “It was important to find an investor who shares our vision of redefining reliable access to space. Together, we’re committed to advancing the future of responsive space logistics and contributing meaningfully to the ONE Consortium portfolio.”

Kevin O’Neil added, “Colorado ONE Fund is proud to support visionary aerospace companies like LEAP. This investment will drive innovation in national security, create high-paying jobs in Colorado, and strengthen the U.S. position in global space logistics.”

About LEAP
Founded in 2024, LEAP is an aerospace company transforming space logistics through rapid-response, mass-producible launch solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in space access. By leveraging proprietary propulsion technology and modern manufacturing techniques, LEAP delivers scalable, cost-effective launch solutions for national security, commercial payload deployment, and global point-to-point logistics. Focused on speed, simplicity, and reliability, LEAP is reshaping the future of responsive space transportation. Learn more at www.leapspace.one.

About ONE Funds
Founded in 2023, ONE Funds focuses on impact investing in the defense sector. With a unique ecosystem, ONE Funds connects defense technology innovators with government leadership, applying a strategic consortium model to grow small businesses. Boasting 250 years of cumulative defense experience, ONE Funds invests in aerospace and national defense technologies to deliver strong returns while advancing critical security innovations. As part of ONE Funds, Colorado ONE Fund partners with the Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA) to back early-stage, high-impact technologies supporting national defense. Learn more at www.onefunds.com.

Contact:
German Nunez 
Managing Director 
[email protected]

SOURCE ONE Funds

Backed by Connect Ventures, Backed Ventures, and Middlegame Ventures, Cloud Capital is redefining how finance teams manage cloud costs, unlocking savings and reducing risk in the $344B cloud infrastructure market.

SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, April 23, 2025 — Cloud Capital, a startup founded by repeat SaaS entrepreneurs, has launched out of stealth with $7.7 million in funding to help CFOs regain financial control of their cloud infrastructure. As AI accelerates cloud usage, Cloud Capital is launching the first FinTech platform built for cloud. It helps companies forecast usage, unlock savings, and eliminate the financial risk of long-term commitments.

Founded by Edward Barrow (CEO), Spencer Pingry (CTO), and Zack Liscio (CPO) – the team behind Idio, Zaius, and Naytev – the trio met at Optimizely, where they experienced the complexity of cloud cost management at scale. Together, they’ve overseen $500M+ in cloud costs and built Cloud Capital to fix it.

“We believe cloud infrastructure is the largest broken market in tech,” said Edward Barrow, Co-founder & CEO. “We’ve built the forecasts and lived the pain. We built Cloud Capital to give CFOs the same level of control over cloud that they have across the rest of the P&L.”

The AI Boom Is Driving a $344B Cloud Cost Crisis

Cloud is now the fastest-growing cost in tech. AI is pushing spend to a $344B run-rate by Q4 2024¹, up 20% year-over-year. By 2030, it’s expected to exceed $1 trillion.

Hyperscalers are scaling fast. In 2024, data center capex rose 51% to $455B²—mostly for AI-ready infrastructure. Their model relies on long-term contracts, shifting financial risk to buyers.

Cloud is now the second-largest expense after headcount: 6% – 12% of revenue in SaaS, and up to 30% – 40% in AI-native firms³. 27% of companies are over budget⁴, with up to 40% in savings left on the table². Yet cloud ownership often sits with engineering, leaving finance teams without visibility or control.

“Cloud has always been a massive cost center but, with AI workloads driving usage through the roof, it’s now the least controlled line item on the P&L,” said Zack Liscio, Co-founder & CPO. “CFOs are asked to approve major investments without insight. We built Cloud Capital to give them control.”

“Cloud Capital is shifting the dynamic,” said Spencer Pingry, Co-founder & CTO. “Unlike traditional tools we take a ‘100% FinTech’ approach, treating cloud like a financial asset and quantifying commitment risk. Other tools help engineers save. We help CFOs manage risk.”

Rapid Fundraising and Early Traction

Cloud Capital raised a $2.3M pre-seed round led by Connect Ventures, with top FinTech angels. Three months later, it closed a $5.4M seed led by Backed Ventures and Middlegame Ventures.

“Cloud Capital is tackling one of the most urgent and overlooked problems in tech: the lack of financial control in cloud infrastructure,” said Rory Stirling, Partner at Connect Ventures. “They’ve lived the problem and are building with the clarity that only comes from first-hand experience. They’re not just optimizing costs, they’re reshaping the financial infrastructure of the cloud era.”

Now live, Cloud Capital works with dozens of AI, FinTech, and Cybersecurity startups across North America and Europe – helping CFOs forecast usage, unlock savings, and manage risk without rigid contracts.

About Cloud Capital

Cloud Capital is the first FinTech platform purpose-built for cloud infrastructure, enabling CFOs to forecast, manage, and de-risk cloud spend. Headquartered in the US, Cloud Capital supports high-growth companies across North America and Europe.

¹ Canalys
² Dell’Oro Group
³ Cloud Capital Research
⁴ Flexera 2025 State of the Cloud Report

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GREENWICH, Conn., April 23, 2025 — HelloSky (formerly Skyminyr), the only talent intelligence platform purpose-built for the executive search industry, today announced the close of a $5.5 million oversubscribed seed round.

The raise includes participation from Caldwell Partners, Karmel Capital, True Capital Partners, Hunt Scanlon Ventures and prominent angel investors from Google and Cisco Systems. The proceeds of the funding will be invested primarily into engineering and go-to-market efforts.

HelloSky has surpassed $1 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and expanded its management team to add executives in sales and marketing. Hugh Burnham has joined the company as EVP, Sales and Marketing, and Mike Kelch has joined as VP of Sales.

“As competition for executive talent escalates, organizations will increasingly turn to recruiting partners leveraging AI-driven platforms to gain a strategic edge,” said Scott A. Scanlon, CEO and co-founder of Hunt Scanlon Ventures. “They will lean on recruiters who can tap into precision talent platforms like HelloSky to integrate candidate identification, behavioral analytics, sector mapping, and human capital intelligence all in one place,” he said. “For executive recruiters this means shorter cycle times, more mandates, and unprecedented growth opportunities.”

Purpose-Built for Executive Search

While many AI recruiting platforms have added executive search features as an afterthought, HelloSky was engineered from the ground up with AI and data science tailored specifically for high-stakes executive placements. The platform delivers unmatched precision in identifying candidates with exact-fit experience and qualifications for leadership roles.

Unlike platforms designed for staff-level recruiting, HelloSky offers advanced executive competency smart tags, relationship intelligence and connection pathing, revealing actionable routes to top talent based on deep employment, investment, and education graphs, not just superficial LinkedIn ties.

HelloSky consolidates human capital, company, talent, and investor data into a single AI-powered platform. “With dynamic market mapping, real-time tracking, and its newly launched SmartRank™ technology, HelloSky is changing the game for how executive talent is sourced and evaluated, eliminating the need for multiple disparate costly subscriptions,” said Alex Bates, CEO of HelloSky.

Strong Early Adoption and Industry Recognition

Several of the fastest-growing executive search firms have already adopted HelloSky, including enterprise deployments at Bespoke Partners, Caldwell Partners, Eastward Partners, NU Advisory Partners, and On Partners. Venture capital and private equity firms are also turning to HelloSky to power talent decisions across their portfolios.

“This is a watershed moment for executive search,” said Mr. Bates. “AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a competitive advantage today. Firms that embrace our platform are the fastest growing firms in executive search, achieving better outcomes with higher candidate precision and placement success.”

HelloSky was recently named to the High Performer Quadrant in G2’s ranking of top Talent Intelligence Software.

HelloSky expects to reach profitability by Q4 2025.

To book a demo with HelloSky, please click here.

About HelloSky
HelloSky is a next-generation precision talent intelligence platform purpose-built for executive search. Leveraging cutting-edge AI, data science, and proprietary talent graphs, HelloSky empowers organizations to connect with the right leaders faster and with greater precision than ever possible. For more information, please visit www.hellosky.ai

About Hunt Scanlon
Hunt Scanlon Media has been informing the executive recruiting and senior talent management sector for over 35 years. Our global news and market intelligence data comes in many forms, including daily newswires, talent leadership reports, newsletter briefings, rankings, global executive leadership conferences, and social media alerts.

Contact: Walker Manning
Vice President, Creative Content
[email protected]

Hunt Scanlon Ventures offers a full range of critical M&A solutions to guide founders and management teams to successful transitions and exits. Our advisory team has a singular focus on the human capital markets, assisting clients in M&A strategy development, valuation analysis, sourcing, growth strategy, transition services, and exit planning.

Contact: Drew Seaman
Managing Director
[email protected]

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TOKYO, April 22, 2025 — The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund announced today an investment of approximately JPY 679 million (USD 4.5 million¹) for the development of diagnostics for tuberculosis, in addition to an investment of approximately JPY 15.9 million (USD 0.1 million¹) for a drug discovery project for Chagas disease and leishmaniasis.² 

Investment of approximately JPY 679 million (USD 4.5 million¹) for the development of diagnostics for tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious infectious disease, with approximately 10.8 million cases and 1.25 million deaths reported in 2023, making it the leading causes of death from a single infectious agent.³ The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set a target to end TB by 2030, but achieving this goal requires accurate and accessible diagnostic technologies. Current TB tests face challenges such as low sensitivity, high costs, complexity, and the need for specialized equipment and sputum samples, making them unsuitable for all patients. In particular, children, people with conditions who cannot produce sputum, and those in resource-limited settings often struggle to receive timely diagnoses, causing the continued spread of the disease. To address this issue, the GHIT Fund has decided to invest approximately JPY 679 million (USD 4.5 million¹) towards a new TB diagnostic development project by US-based diagnostic developer Fluxus, Inc., ⁴ in partnership with Fujirebio, Inc., a developer of clinical diagnostics in Japan,⁴ and Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany.

This project will leverage Fluxus’ cutting-edge ultrasensitive detection technology to develop and validate a urine-based TB biomarker lipoarabinomannan (LAM) assay on its automated benchtop immunoassay analyzer. Additionally, the project will design and develop critical components for a portable, ultrasensitive point-of-care (PoC) system that integrates the urine LAM test. This advanced technology will enable rapid, accurate, and accessible diagnosis across a broader patient population, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and reduced transmission.

In addition, the GHIT Fund will invest approximately JPY 15.9 million (USD 0.1 million¹) in a screening project against Chagas disease and leishmaniasis by Kitasato University, Nagasaki University, University of Tokyo, and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi).

Please refer to Appendix 1 for detailed descriptions on these projects and their development stages.

As of March 31, 2025, the GHIT Fund has invested in 36 projects, including 15 discovery projects, 12 preclinical projects, and 9 clinical trials.⁵ The total amount of investments since 2013 is JPY 38.2 billion (USD 255 million¹) (Appendix 2).

¹ USD1 = JPY149.53, the approximate exchange rate on March 31, 2025.
² These awarded projects were selected and approved as new investments from among proposals to RFP2023-002 and RFP2024-001 for the Product Development Platform and the Screening Platform, which were open for applications from June 2023 to July 2024.
³ WHO: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tuberculosis
⁴ Fluxus, Inc. and Fujirebio, Inc. are members of Fujirebio.
⁵ This number includes projects in the registration phase.

The GHIT Fund is a Japan-based international public-private partnership (PPP) fund that was formed between the Government of Japan, multiple pharmaceutical companies, the Gates Foundation, Wellcome, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The GHIT Fund invests in and manages an R&D portfolio of development partnerships aimed at addressing neglected diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases, which afflict the world’s vulnerable and underserved populations. In collaboration with global partners, the GHIT Fund mobilizes Japanese industry, academia, and research institutes to create new drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics for malaria, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases.
https://www.ghitfund.org/en

Appendix 1. Project Details

ID: G2023-204

ID: S2024-122

*All amounts are listed at an exchange rate of USD1 = JPY149.53, the approximate exchange rate on March 31, 2025.

Appendix 2. Investment Overview (as of March 31, 2025)

Investments to date
Total investments: 38.2 billion yen (USD 255 million¹)
Total invested projects: 136 (36 active projects and 100 completed projects)

To learn more about the GHIT Fund’s investments, please visit
Investment Overview: https://www.ghitfund.org/investment/overview/en
Portfolio: https://www.ghitfund.org/investment/portfolio/en
Advancing Portfolio: https://www.ghitfund.org/investment/advancingportfolio/en
Clinical Candidates: https://www.ghitfund.org/investment/clinicalcandidates/en 

For more information, contact:
Katy Lenard at +1-301-280-5719 or [email protected]
Mina Ohata at +81-36441-2032 or [email protected]

SOURCE GHIT Fund

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 — Healthee, the AI-powered platform transforming the health benefits experience, today announced a $50 million Series B funding round led by Key1 Capital, with continued backing from Fin Capital, Glilot Capital Partners, and Group11.

Healthee did not formally launch this raise. Key1 Capital approached the team after tracking the company’s traction, believing in the product’s vision and potential. The round was oversubscribed, reflecting strong conviction from new and existing investors.

This funding follows a breakout year in which Healthee surpassed 15,000 customers, including standout client organizations Instacart, SiriusXM, and Celonis. Healthee has also deepened its AI capabilities and delivered real savings by improving care access to employers and employees.

“We’re building the benefits platform the market has been waiting for — something that’s intuitive, comprehensive, and built for real people,” said Guy Benjamin, CEO and Co-founder of Healthee. “The fact that this round came together without us actively seeking it speaks volumes. Our investors see what we see: a massive opportunity to change how employees experience healthcare and how employers deliver it. This funding gives us the resources to accelerate that mission and continue delivering a better, smarter way to navigate benefits.“

With fresh capital, Healthee will expand its product suite, scale its go-to-market operations, and double down on delivering intuitive, AI-powered tools for smarter, more accessible health benefits.

About Healthee
Healthee is a leading company in the health tech industry, focused on transforming how employees navigate healthcare and benefits. With a mission to make access to a healthier life effortless, Healthee utilizes AI technology to simplify complex benefits systems, enhancing user experience, cutting costs, and improving care outcomes. The Healthee platform is designed to make healthcare more accessible, personalized, and efficient. For more information, visit Healthee.com or connect with Healthee on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

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STOCKHOLM, April 22, 2025 — Between 14 April 2025 and 17 April 2025 EQT AB (LEI code 213800U7P9GOIRKCTB34) (“EQT”) has repurchased in total 365,000 own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455).

The repurchases form part of the repurchase program of a maximum of 4,931,018 own ordinary shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 2,500,000,000 that EQT announced on 11 March 2025. The repurchase program, which runs between 12 March 2025 and 16 May 2025, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.

EQT ordinary shares have been repurchased as follows:

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT.

Following the above acquisitions and as of 17 April 2025, the number of shares in EQT, including EQT’s holding of own shares is set out in the table below.

1) Carry one tenth (1/10) of a vote
2) Total number of shares in EQT AB, i.e. including the number of shares owned by EQT AB
3) EQT AB shares owned by EQT AB are not entitled to dividends or carry votes at shareholders’ meetings

A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.

Contact
Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
EQT Press Office, [email protected], +46 8 506 55 334

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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 — Crowdpac, the original platform for political engagement and small-dollar fundraising, announced a new leadership team led by CEO Bart Myers, supported by a highly-regarded Advisory Board. Crowdpac also announced a successful $4 million funding round led by Chris Tavlarides, Crowdpac’s Chairman, who was joined by a syndicate of mission-aligned investors. Crowdpac will use this new capital to expand the company’s digital campaign platform and as it prepares for a major relaunch in the second half of 2025.

Tech pioneer Bart Myers was formerly CEO of Countable and Causes and brings deep experience in political engagement, digital platforms, and civic innovation. His selection signals a new chapter for Crowdpac, one rooted in building modern, scalable infrastructure for campaigns, organizations, and supporters.

“Our country needs a trusted platform to bring Americans together and strengthen our democracy,” said Myers. “As one of the first and the leading platform of its kind, Crowdpac has a strong foundation upon which to build upon so we can meet this moment—and what’s coming next.”

As it moves into its next phase, Crowdpac also announced the creation of a new Advisory Board, featuring leaders across politics, media, and civic innovation:

• Athan Stephanopoulos is the former President of NowThis and former Chief Digital Officer of CNN, having led some of the most influential digital media brands of the last decade. A longtime innovator in digital storytelling, he brings deep expertise in content strategy, audience growth, and media innovation.
• Svante Myrick is the President of People for the American Way and the former mayor of Ithaca, New York, where he became the youngest mayor in the city’s history. A nationally recognized civic leader, Myrick brings invaluable insight into grassroots organizing, youth engagement, and movement-building across the country.
• Winston Lord is a seasoned strategist with a background in technology, communications, and civic engagement. He architected the return of World Series-winning Major League Baseball team The Nationals to Washington, D.C., building coalitions across public and private sectors. As Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of Venga, he gave restaurants the power to harness data and guest intelligence to drive growth and loyalty.

Jaime Peters, Crowdpac’s Head of Campaigns, will continue to lead engagement with candidates and causes, helping grassroots campaigns raise money, build lists, and connect with voters who matter most.

Tavlarides commented, “Crowdpac brings a unique legacy—bridging the worlds of DC and Silicon Valley—as one of the country’s leading platforms for advocacy and political fundraising. Now with Bart’s and our advisory board’s leadership, we are bringing it back stronger than ever. The timing could not be more urgent. Stay tuned: big, exciting changes are coming this spring. I could not be more excited about the future of this organization.”

About Crowdpac

Crowdpac is a platform built to power people-first political movements. Crowdpac was originally founded by Gisel Kordestani and Steve Hilton, with Reid Hoffman and Conway Ventures as early investors. By combining technology, fundraising tools, and authentic storytelling, Crowdpac enables everyday Americans to support candidates and causes that reflect their values.

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