S3 Ventures & Brick & Mortar Ventures lead Series A as Earlytrade posts 7X US revenue growth; Scott Wolfe, founder of Levelset, joins board

DENVER, June 9, 2026 — Earlytrade, the global fintech platform transforming working capital management for the construction industry, today announced new funding bringing total raised to $25 million, including its Series A round led by S3 Ventures and Brick & Mortar Ventures. Capital is being deployed across two priorities: expanding Earlytrade’s US commercial operations and building agentic AI into the core marketplace infrastructure.

Earlytrade operates a subcontractor payments marketplace that allows general contractors to dynamically trade working capital with their subcontractor base, giving them the ability to secure their supply chains and ensure project outcomes are delivered. Since launching in the US in 2024, the company has achieved 7X revenue growth, grown its network to over 211,000 subcontractors, and facilitated more than $3 billion in early payments globally.

“Every dollar that flows through a construction project passes through a payment bottleneck that has never been solved at scale. Earlytrade has built the infrastructure layer that makes agentic AI in this space possible,” said Charlie Plauche, General Partner at S3 Ventures. “That combination of a proven two-sided marketplace and a genuine AI deployment path is exactly what we look for when we back a category-defining company.”

The US construction industry generates over $2 trillion in output annually, yet subcontractors, who perform the majority of the work, routinely wait 60 to 90 days for payment, creating chronic working capital strain. Earlytrade’s subcontractor payment marketplace addresses this structural disadvantage directly, giving subcontractors control over when and at what rate they access capital already owed to them.

“Subcontractors value having flexibility in how and when they access capital to support their businesses,” said Dave Anderskow, CFO at Power Construction, a general contractor and client of Earlytrade. “Earlytrade’s marketplace allows us to invest in our trade partners’ growth in a way that is both disciplined and sustainable.

Founded in 2018 in Australia, Earlytrade relocated its incorporation to the US this year, protecting investors from an increase in capital gains tax that would have doubled their tax burden.

“Strong US growth has made one thing clear: the time is right to make a significant investment in agentic AI within our subcontractor payments marketplace,” said Guy Saxelby, CEO and Co-founder of Earlytrade. “We’re actively seeking exceptional talent across AI, Product, and Sales. Visit our careers page to learn more.”

Joining the board alongside Plauche are Darren Bechtel of Brick & Mortar Ventures; Scott Wolfe, founder and former CEO of Levelset, which sold to Procore for $500 million; Kevin Halter, former revenue leader at PlanGrid who helped scale revenue from $5 million to $90 million before a $900 million acquisition by Autodesk; and Ben Brahinsky, an M&A and private equity specialist who has advised the Earlytrade board for two years and sits on more than ten construction industry boards.

For more information on Earlytrade and available career opportunities, visit www.earlytrade.com.

About Earlytrade

Earlytrade is a global fintech company transforming how construction and enterprise businesses grow margin and turn finance operations into a profit center. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, Earlytrade’s suite of solutions, including early payment and progress claim platforms, empowers general contractors and trade partners to improve cash flow, increase profitability, and build more resilient supply chains. Learn more at earlytrade.com.

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Financing round led by new investor Viking Global Investors with participation from key existing investors

TEMPE, Ariz., June 9, 2026 — GT Medical Technologies, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with brain tumors, today announced the closing of an oversubscribed $100 millon Series E equity financing. The financing was led by new investor Viking Global Investors with participation from key existing investors, including MVM Partners, Gilde Healthcare, Evidity Health Capital, Medtech Venture Partners and FemHealth Ventures.

“This financing is validation of GammaTile’s potential to be a standard of care treatment for operable brain tumors and will accelerate our ability to bring this important therapy to even more patients,” said Per Langoe, Chief Executive Officer at GT Medical Technologies.

The funds will be used to accelerate investments across commercial and operational initiatives following the release of the final data from the Company’s ROADS randomized controlled trial (RCT) last month. The ROADS RCT studied the use of GammaTile^®, the Company’s FDA-cleared bioresorbable radiotherapy implant, in patients with newly diagnosed brain metastases. The ROADS RCT data was selected for oral presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference and demonstrated statistical superiority for GammaTile relative to standard of care; GammaTile reduced the risk of tumor recurrence and death at 12 months by 93% and 41%, respectively.¹

Proceeds from the financing will also support continued expansion of GT Medical Technologies’ recently initiated BRIDGES RCT in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastomas (GBMs).

“We are excited to lead this financing and to work with GT to unlock the potential of GammaTile therapy,” said Jason Rostovsky, a Principal at Viking Global Investors. “GT Medical Technologies’ technology has demonstrated profound clinical impact, and we look forward to supporting the GT Medical Technologies team in improving the treatment algorithm for patients with resectable brain tumors.”

“An oversubscribed financing of this magnitude and the strength of our syndicate provides significant optionality for the Company, allowing us to accelerate the next phase of our growth and make meaningful clinical and operational investments for the future,” added James Leech, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer at GT Medical Technologies.

GammaTile is an innovative form of radiation therapy placed at the time of brain tumor removal surgery, delivering immediate, targeted radiation to the tumor resection site when cancer cells are at their lowest residual levels. Unlike conventional approaches that require delays between surgery and the initiation of radiation therapy to allow for wound healing, GammaTile eliminates this treatment gap by starting treatment immediately. By delivering immediate, concentrated radiation directly at the tumor site, GammaTile maximizes the treatment’s effectiveness against remaining cancer cells and reduces the risk of regrowth.

ROADS RCT data presented at the 2026 ASCO conference demonstrated that the 12-month rate of tumor surgical bed recurrence was dramatically lower with GammaTile at 1.3% compared with standard of care at 15.4% (HR:0.07, p=0.012).¹ Surgical bed recurrence-free survival, defined as the time from surgery to either tumor recurrence or death from any cause, whichever occurred first, was significantly improved with GammaTile, with the median time to an event not reached compared with standard of care at 10.9 months (HR: 0.48, P=0.002).¹ Additionally, 24-month overall survival was 61.7% for GammaTile compared with 35.7% for standard of care (HR: 0.59, p=0.032).¹

Recent GT Medical Technologies Milestones

ROADS Phase 3 Clinical Trial Data Presented at ASCO26 Show GammaTile^® Provides Superior Tumor Control Leading to Patients Living Longer Without Recurrence Compared to Standard of Care in Newly Diagnosed Operable Brain Metastases

Radiation-emitting implant improves outcomes after brain cancer surgery | Reuters

GT Medical Technologies Announces First Patients Treated with GammaTile in the BRIDGES Trial for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

https://www.prnewswire.com/BRIDGESgammatile

About GT Medical Technologies, Inc.

GT Medical Technologies was founded by a dedicated team of tumor specialists to address unmet needs in brain tumor treatment. The Company is committed to improving the lives of patients with brain tumors through innovative solutions that elevate the standard of care.

About Viking Global Investors 

Founded in 1999, Viking Global Investors is a global investment firm with a long-term, fundamental, research-intensive approach to investing. Viking manages $52 billion of capital across public and private investments. Viking has offices in Stamford, New York, Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco, and is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.vikingglobal.com. 

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Reference:
1. Weinberg J. ROADS: A randomized controlled phase 3 trial of resection plus post-operative stereotactic radiation versus resection plus cesium-131tile-based radiation therapy for newly diagnosed brain metastases. Presented at: 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Conference; May 30, 2026; Chicago, IL.

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Series E Financing Reflects Sustained Investor Confidence in CeQur’s Commercial Trajectory, Clinical Results, and Growing Demand for a Simpler Approach to Mealtime Insulin

HORW, Switzerland, June 9, 2026 — CeQur, the company dedicated to simplifying mealtime insulin delivery for people living with diabetes, today announced the close of a $100 million Series E financing round. The investment reflects sustained investor confidence in CeQur’s commercial trajectory, its strong pipeline, and the growing demand for a simpler approach to mealtime insulin. The Series E reflects CeQur’s momentum and marks the beginning of its most ambitious phase of commercial growth.

The $100 million will accelerate growth across every dimension of the commercial operation, and CeQur has the infrastructure to deploy it. The field sales team will expand, deepening relationships with healthcare providers and diabetes care specialists who are looking for a simpler approach to mealtime insulin for their patients. As CeQur Simplicity expands to include extended 7-day wear and both 1-unit and 2-unit options, the company is positioned to meet demand across a broader and growing patient population.

“We have the commercial infrastructure, new clinical evidence. and an exciting pipeline. Now we have the capital to accelerate our growth,” said Bradley Paddock, President and Chief Executive Officer of CeQur. “CeQur Simplicity is ready to reach every patient and physician who wants to simplify their insulin delivery and improve their diabetes management.”

Adoption of CeQur Simplicity is expanding steadily across primary care and endocrinology practices nationwide. Better than 85% of all claims are covered as a pharmacy benefit, with an average copay of less than $45 per month. Clinically, the evidence is equally compelling: nearly 90% of patients reported following their insulin regimen better with CeQur Simplicity¹ compared to multiple daily injections, with significantly improved A1C² and time-in-range outcomes³.

“This financing is a direct reflection of what the CeQur team has built and the confidence our investors have placed in CeQur’s growth trajectory,” said Mike Rubino, Chief Financial Officer of CeQur. “We are grateful for that trust and committed to deploying this capital to deliver on the full potential of CeQur Simplicity for patients, for providers, and for every investor who believes in our mission.”

With new FDA clearances, compelling clinical data, and $100 million in capital, CeQur Simplicity is positioned to ensure that patients who want a simpler approach to insulin delivery have options.

About CeQur Simplicity^™

CeQur Simplicity is a convenient, discreet, and injection-free wearable insulin patch that simplifies mealtime dosing. The patch is clinically proven to improve glycemic control, with patients achieving significantly improved A1C² and time-in-range goals³. For people over 21 years of age with diabetes.

Learn more at MyCeQurSimplicity.com or call 1-888-55-CEQUR.

About CeQur^®

CeQur commercializes advanced, simple-to-use insulin-delivery devices that make it easier for people living with diabetes to adhere to therapy and stay in control of their disease. The Company’s simple, wearable devices provide freedom from multiple daily insulin injections.

1. Zraick V, Dreon D, Nalk R, Shearer D, Crawford S, Bradford J, Levy B. Patient User Experience Evaluation of Bolus Patch Insulin Delivery System. Poster presented at: American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Sessions; 2016; New Orleans, LA. Abstract 995-P.
2. Bergenstal R, Peyrot M, Dreon D, Aroda V, Bailey T, Brazg R, Frias J, Johnson M, Klonoff D, Kruger D, Ramtoola S, Rosenstock J, Serusclat P, Weinstock R, Naik R, Shearer D, Zraick V, Levy B. 2019. Implementation of Basal–Bolus Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Bolus Insulin Delivery Using an Insulin Patch with an Insulin Pen. Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics 21 (5):1-13.
3. Bergenstal R., et al Comparing Patch vs Pen Bolus Insulin Delivery in Type 2 Diabetes Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics and Profiles; Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 1–7, 2021

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GWACHEON, South Korea, June 8, 2026 — Park Systems Corp. (KOSDAQ: 140860), a global leader in atomic force microscopy (AFM) and nanometrology, today announced the successful completion of a KRW 100 billion (approximately USD 72 million) strategic financing through the issuance of perpetual bonds with warrants, with Kiwoom Securities and Dominus Investment Management each subscribing KRW 50 billion. The proceeds will support the company’s production capacity expansion and broader strategic initiatives as demand for precision nanometrology continues to grow across the semiconductor and advanced materials industries.

The bonds were issued at par with 0% interest for the first three years, followed by a step-up interest structure. Warrants are exercisable from June 8, 2027 to May 8, 2056 at KRW 267,747 per share, and Park Systems retains a call option to repurchase up to 20% of the bonds at par between June 2027 and June 2029.

“This financing reflects the company’s commitment to scaling its manufacturing infrastructure in alignment with increasing market demand,” said Karen Cho, Senior Executive Vice President at Park Systems. “As semiconductor process nodes shrink and advanced packaging architectures grow more complex, the need for sub-nanometer surface metrology has become critical across front-end and back-end semiconductor manufacturing. We believe this investment will strengthen our ability to meet growing customer demand and better serve customers worldwide.”

Park Systems serves leading global chipmakers and research institutions across more than 30 countries. Building on this momentum, Park Systems reported consolidated revenue of KRW 205.6 billion in 2025. With a diversified customer base that includes major semiconductor manufacturers and a growing installed base in academic and industrial research, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the continued expansion of nanotechnology applications worldwide.

About Park Systems

Park Systems is a global leader in nanometrology, providing advanced measurement solutions for both research and industrial applications. Founded by Dr. Sang-il Park, a contributor to the invention of atomic force microscopy (AFM) at Stanford University, the company has grown through continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions to become a leading force in the global nanometrology industry. Park Systems’ technology portfolio includes AFM, white light interferometry (WLI), digital holographic microscopy (DHM), imaging spectroscopic ellipsometry (ISE), active vibration isolation systems, and solid metal probes. With regional offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Park Systems supports customers in semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, and nanotechnology research.

For more information, visit www.parksystems.com

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Led by CoinFund, the investment will support the launch of EDGE Pro, a dedicated banking platform for market makers trading on prediction markets, and EDGE Connect; the first purpose-built payment rail for gaming and prediction markets

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 — EDGE Markets, a financial services company that creates products for alternative financial markets in the gaming, crypto, and prediction markets space, announced today that it closed a $29.2 million Series A round. CoinFund led the round, alongside Indicator Ventures, Mantis VC, Stepstone Group, and Bullpen Capital.

With this funding, EDGE Markets is expanding its offerings to introduce EDGE Pro, the first high throughput deposit accounts for market makers that enable seamless, real-time deposits into all CFTC regulated exchanges. EDGE Pro solves the two largest friction points for institutional capital to scale: multi-liquidity pool post-execution settlement and margin. To enable this solution, EDGE Markets is actively pursuing both an Introducing Broker and Future Commission Merchant registrations with the National Futures Association. These registrations will allow EDGE Pro users to execute orders directly through their EDGE Pro accounts and conduct post-execution settlement across various liquidity pools to dramatically amplify capital efficiencies vs. the current model where all trading accounts need to be prefunded and fully collateralized. Finally, EDGE Pro users will be able to plug and play existing margin from third party prime brokerages. To sign up for early access to EDGE Pro, market makers can visit www.edgemarkets.io/pro.

“The core vision of EDGE Markets has always been to decrease friction for capital to flow in regulated markets. With the high velocity growth of prediction markets, we are excited to build and support the core infrastructure for traders to efficiently scale their activity. There are many talented groups building exchanges, but we’re building the base station for capital allocation, to address their real needs,” said Seni Thomas, Founder and CEO of EDGE Markets.

The new funding will also go towards launching EDGE Connect; the industry’s first purpose-built payment rail, engineered specifically for the regulated gaming and prediction market ecosystems. EDGE Connect will replace traditional consumer rails with a real-time network that will deliver significantly lower transaction costs for operators by only charging a fee on Net New Deposits over a 24-48 hour period. EDGE Connect significantly reduces churn costs, eliminates chargebacks, and provides users with a faster, more secure experience. Back testing with major operators has shown a 70%+ cost reduction in payment processing fees. EDGE Connect also supports high throughput Real Time Payments (RTP) at no cost for EDGE users or operators to push funds into their accounts 24/7/365. RTP is supported by the majority of banks in the US and requires no integration from operators. To support the early growth of the prediction market ecosystem, both EDGE Connect for operators and EDGE Pro for market makers will be provided at no cost for all early users and operators in 2026.

“The biggest moments in gaming and prediction markets happen on nights and weekends, exactly when the banking system slows to a crawl. EDGE built the rails to match that reality. And, as institutions start to participate in these markets seriously, the ability to move capital in size, in real time, any day of the week, stops being a nice-to-have and becomes table stakes. We think EDGE becomes the default settlement layer for an entirely new category of financial markets,” said Alex Felix, Co-Founder, Managing Partner and CIO of CoinFund.

Since its launch a year ago, EDGE Markets’ VISA debit program, EDGE Boost, has processed over two billion dollars in transactions to date, making it one of the fastest growing debit cards in the history of VISA. The company has also partnered with ZeroHash to introduce a compliant crypto-to-USD conversion path for users, ensuring a seamless ability to access funds. As the only banking platform dedicated to the gaming and prediction market industries, EDGE Boost offers instant access to funds with no hidden fees, or pain points associated with gaming and traditional banks. EDGE Boost separates these funds from every day finances and gives users tools to track and control their spending across multiple operators. Proprietary research conducted by EDGE Boost in partnership with Betting Hero found that 85% of high-value gaming users expressed interest in a financial product tailored specifically to gaming.

About EDGE Markets
EDGE Markets is a U.S. banking solution that empowers users with financial transparency, supporting emerging verticals such as betting, gaming, and casinos. Its original product, EDGE Boost, is the first responsible financial platform for smart bettors. It is the first betting-only debit card account that is FDIC insured up to $250,000. Deposit accounts are held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Through our relationship with IntraFi® Network Deposits^SM, funds may be eligible for additional FDIC insurance coverage by being distributed across participating network banks – up to $10,000,000 in aggregate for consumer accounts enrolled in the applicable program. FDIC insurance coverage is subject to applicable terms and conditions, including account structure, account ownership categories, and regulatory requirements. The EDGE Boost Visa® Debit Card is issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc., and is not available to all residents of U.S. territories. Account limits and other applicable terms are described in our Terms of Service and Cardholder Agreement and CRB Account Agreement.

About CoinFund
CoinFund is one of the world’s first blockchain-native venture firms, dedicated to furthering the future of decentralized networks. CoinFund partners deeply with the founders building blockchain’s most important companies, offering technical insight, strategic guidance, and the credibility of a venture firm deeply rooted in the ecosystem

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NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on June 8th

• Equities are higher Monday morning, even as tensions in the Middle East remained elevated over the weekend.
• PointFive’s Co-Founder and CPO Gal Ben David will join NYSE Live to disclose how the company will allocate $60 million in fresh capital.
• Man Group’s CEO Robyn Grew will join Taking Stock to discuss the firm’s first two active ETFs, which recently began trading on NYSE Arca.
• SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and NYSE Head of U.S. Listings Tara Dziedzic will speak at NIRI 2026 in Chicago, connecting key decision-makers in the IR community

Opening Bell
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) celebrates its 220^th anniversary of founding

Closing Bell
Man Group ETFs celebrates the launch of its first two active ETFs

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App: TV.NYSE.com

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Moonshots Capital leads round along with prominent angel investors

AUSTIN, Texas, June 8, 2026 — InfoHawk, the AI platform built to detect and neutralize deception at internet scale, today announced it has closed a $2.25 million pre-seed financing round, led by Moonshots Capital. InfoHawk was founded by Rob Leathern, Ben Poiesz, and Jamie McCrindle.

Fraud and scams have grown from an internet nuisance into one of the defining threats of the digital age. If scams were a country, it would rank around 30th in the world by GDP — bigger than Austria, Colombia, or Singapore. Consumers globally lost an estimated $442 billion to scams in 2025 (GASA.org). And the global trade in counterfeit goods is estimated at an additional $467 billion per year.

AI tools are supercharging scams, by making them faster & more automated, allowing fraudsters to easily copy legitimate sites, videos or assets in seconds. Brands are being impersonated, and enterprise employees are being deepfaked or their accounts compromised.

Scammers operate across jurisdictions and platforms, making attribution and enforcement nearly impossible without specialized intelligence and infrastructure. The result is a fraud ecosystem that is faster, cheaper, and harder to detect than ever before.

InfoHawk is Tackling These Problems

InfoHawk detects, analyzes and neutralizes online deception at scale. Delivered by highly performant APIs, InfoHawk’s software combines advanced content detection with deep infrastructure mapping to help enterprises protect their users from online scams and digital fraud.

InfoHawk’s financing round was led by Moonshots Capital, a seed-stage venture firm:

“We invest in extraordinary leaders solving hard problems, and InfoHawk fits that bill perfectly. Rob, Ben, and Jamie bring two decades of experience from inside the largest platforms. They understand both how this ecosystem works and how to break it for the bad guys. With AI now turbocharging scams, InfoHawk is building exactly the kind of independent, data-driven infrastructure the internet needs.”
          — Kelly Perdew, Founding Partner, Moonshots Capital

Moonshots is joined by angel investors with experience building, defending, and regulating at-scale online platforms. Investors in this round include former two-term Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Jon Leibowitz, as well as Brian O’Kelley (founder of AppNexus), Rob Goldman (former head of Ads at Meta), James Walker (founder and CEO of Centigrade), Scott Spencer (former VP of ads safety and privacy at Google), Vlad Fedorov (CTO of GitHub), Nikila Srinivasan (former VP of Product for WhatsApp) and others.

About Moonshots Capital
Moonshots Capital is an early-stage venture firm investing in extraordinary leadership building category-defining companies across critical technology sectors, including dual-use, cybersecurity, fintech, AI, and defense innovation. Founded in 2014 by West Point graduates and military veterans Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings, Moonshots has backed 131 companies to date, with 33 exits and 18 unicorns. Learn more at: https://moonshotscapital.com

About InfoHawk
InfoHawk is an AI platform built to detect, analyze, and neutralize online deception at internet scale. Contact: Rob Leathern, (571) 736-2469, or https://infohawk.com

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Mehr als 138 000 Bewerber aus über 40 Ländern nutzten KI-gestützte Tools und Vibe Coding, um über Red Bull Basement Startup-Ideen zu entwickeln.

SAN FRANCISCO, 6. Juni 2026 — Red Bull Basement verlieh Darnell Adler (Vereinigte Staaten) und seinem Unternehmen Lifeline AI in San Francisco den Titel beim World Final 2026, womit sie 100.000 US-Dollar als Finanzierung ohne Abgabe von Unternehmensanteilen, 25.000 US-Dollar an Microsoft-Azure-Guthaben sowie Mentoring durch Red Bull Ventures erhalten. Der globale Startup-Wettbewerb zog mehr als 138 000 Bewerbungen aus über 40 Ländern an und ist damit die bisher größte Austragung von Red Bull Basement.

Das Siegerprojekt, Lifeline AI, ist eine Plattform für persönliche Sicherheit, die stille Notfallalarme ermöglicht, ohne ein Telefon sichtbar zu entsperren, eine Nummer zu wählen oder zu sprechen. Das System soll Nutzern helfen, Notfälle diskret zu melden, wenn sichtbare Interaktion das Risiko erhöhen oder die Hilfe verzögern könnte.

Red Bull Basement soll Erstgründern und Unternehmern im Studium helfen, ihre Ideen zu funktionierenden Produkten und Unternehmen zu machen. Über den eigentlichen Wettbewerb hinaus erhalten die Teilnehmer Zugang zu KI-gestützten Entwicklungstools, Mentoring, Startup-Schulungen sowie Möglichkeiten, ihre Ideen zu verfeinern, bevor sie sie auf einer globalen Bühne präsentieren.

Während des gesamten Programms nutzten die Gründer Vibe Coding – also die Entwicklung von Software durch Anweisungen in natürlicher Sprache statt durch herkömmliche Programmierung –, funktionsfähige Minimalprodukte (MVPs) zu erstellen und zu verfeinern. Der Ansatz senkt die technischen Hürden für Gründungen und versetzt die Teilnehmer in die Lage, Software zu entwickeln, Ideen zu testen und Unternehmen zu gründen, ohne einen Hintergrund in der Softwareentwicklung zu benötigen.

Der Wettbewerb richtet sich an angehende Gründer in der frühesten Phase ihres Gründungswegs. Die Teilnehmer brauchen weder ein etabliertes Unternehmen noch einen technischen Hintergrund noch einen Mitgründer, um teilzunehmen. Einzelpersonen und Teams können ihre Ideen mithilfe von KI-gestützten Tools und der während des Wettbewerbs bereitgestellten Anleitung zu funktionierenden MVPs entwickeln.

Im Gegensatz zu vielen Startup-Wettbewerben verlangt Red Bull Basement in keiner Phase Unternehmensanteile von den Teilnehmern. Die Gründer behalten alle Rechte an ihren Ideen und erhalten zugleich durch den Wettbewerb Zugang zu Mentoring, Technologieressourcen, Branchenexperten sowie Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten.

„Ich habe immer noch keine Worte dafür, ich zittere”, sagte Darnell Adler, Gründer von Lifeline AI und Gewinner des Red Bull Basement World Final 2026. „Der globale Gewinner von Red Bull Basement zu sein, bedeutet, dass ich Menschen in großem Maßstab helfen kann. Lifeline AI wird die Welt zu einem sichereren Ort machen.”

Das World Final 2026 war die erste Austragung von Red Bull Basement in den Vereinigten Staaten. Da KI-gestützte Tools die Hürden für Gründungen weiter senken, bietet Red Bull Basement angehenden Gründern einen Weg, Ideen zu testen, MVPs zu entwickeln und um Finanzierung zu konkurrieren, ohne dass sie einen Mitgründer, ein etabliertes Unternehmen oder einen Hintergrund in der Softwareentwicklung benötigen.

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Europäische Pensionsinvestoren unterstützen Strategie mit Fokus auf Koreas rasch wachsenden Mietwohnungsmarkt

NEW YORK, 6. Juni 2026 — Tishman Speyer gab heute das First Closing seines Korea Living Venture (KLV) bekannt und sicherte sich Eigenkapitalzusagen Dritter in Höhe von 300 Millionen US-Dollar von zwei renommierten europäischen Pensionsfonds für einen neuen Fonds, der auf den Erwerb, die Neupositionierung und die Entwicklung von Mehrfamilien- sowie Unterkunftsimmobilien in ganz Seoul ausgerichtet ist.

Die Zusagen von APG Asset Management N.V. (APG) und Bouwinvest bilden eine starke Grundlage für KLV, das Eigenkapitalzusagen in Höhe von rund 400 Millionen US-Dollar anstrebt, was einschließlich der erwarteten Finanzierung einer Investitionskapazität von mehr als 800 Millionen US-Dollar entsprechen würde. Die Strategie unterstreicht die wachsende Überzeugung institutioneller Anleger vom rasch expandierenden koreanischen Mietwohnungssektor, einem der am schnellsten wachsenden Märkte für Mehrfamilienwohnimmobilien in Asien.

APG ist einer der weltweit größten Pensionsinvestoren und verwaltet Vermögenswerte im Auftrag des niederländischen Pensionsfonds ABP.

Bouwinvest ist ein führender niederländischer institutioneller Immobilien-Investmentmanager, der sich darauf konzentriert, im Auftrag von Pensionskunden durch diversifizierte Investitionen in globale Wohn- und Immobiliensektoren langfristigen Wert zu schaffen.

KLV wird auf Immobilien in der Nähe wichtiger Verkehrsknotenpunkte mit guter Anbindung an Geschäftsviertel und Universitätsgelände in Seoul, Icheon, Gyeonggi-do sowie anderen wachstumsstarken Lagen in der gesamten Hauptstadtregion abzielen.

Der Fonds nutzt die Kompetenz von Tishman Speyer bei der Wertsteigerung und der Gestaltung attraktiver Orte und konzentriert sich in erster Linie auf bestehende Wohnimmobilien mit Wertsteigerungspotenzial, während er selektiv auch Entwicklungsprojekte berücksichtigt. Dieser integrierte Ansatz bringt kurzfristige Stabilität und langfristiges Wachstum in Einklang und schafft die Grundlage dafür, dass KLV ein diversifiziertes Portfolio hochwertiger Wohnimmobilien aufbauen kann.

Seoul erlebt einen Boom bei der Mietnachfrage, getragen von strukturellen sozioökonomischen Veränderungen wie steigenden Wohnkosten, einer zunehmenden Zahl von Einpersonenhaushalten sowie einer wachsenden Zahl ausländischer Einwohner und internationaler Studenten. Zusammen tragen diese Faktoren zur langfristigen Tiefe und Widerstandsfähigkeit des Mietmarkts der Stadt bei.

„Der koreanische Wohnsektor bietet eine große, aber institutionell noch wenig erschlossene Chance, getragen von wachsender Nachfrage und begrenztem Angebot”, sagte Graham Mackie, Leiter für den panasiatischen Raum bei Tishman Speyer. „Mit dieser Strategie können wir unsere Präsenz in einem wachstumsstarken Markt ausbauen und zugleich das globale Portfolio von Tishman Speyer weiter diversifizieren.”

Joelin Ma, Leiterin auf Senior-Ebene für Immobilien bei APG, kommentiert:
„Der koreanische Wohnsektor ist ein gutes Beispiel für die strukturellen Chancen, auf die wir in den entwickelten Märkten Asiens abzielen. Demografische Veränderungen, steigende Mietnachfrage und die zunehmende Akzeptanz professionell verwalteter Unterkünfte stützen weiterhin starke langfristige Fundamentaldaten, und wir sehen darin eine attraktive Möglichkeit, Zugang zu einem widerstandsfähigen, ertragsgenerierenden Immobilien‑Exposure in der Region zu erhalten. Unsere Partnerschaft mit Tishman Speyer und Bouwinvest verbindet eine starke lokale Umsetzungskraft mit struktureller Flexibilität, einschließlich eines möglichen Wegs hin zu einem offenen Core-Vehikel, im Einklang mit APGs langfristigem Ansatz für Core-Immobilienanlagen.” 

Robert Koot, Direktor für Investitionen im Asien-Pazifik-Raum bei Bouwinvest, kommentiert:
„Unsere Wohnstrategie für Korea spiegelt unsere starke Überzeugung von den langfristigen Fundamentaldaten eines der dynamischsten und institutionell zunehmend reifenden Wohnungsmärkte Asiens wider. Aufbauend auf unserer weltweiten Erfahrung im Wohnsektor glauben wir, dass wir durch die Partnerschaft mit APG und Tishman Speyer sehr gut positioniert sind, um ein hochwertiges, skalierbares Portfolio zu schaffen. Im Rahmen unserer Performance-Strategie wollen wir zur Weiterentwicklung urbanen Wohnens beitragen, indem wir nachhaltige, zukunftsfähige Wohnlösungen bereitstellen, die den Bedürfnissen moderner koreanischer Haushalte entsprechen und zugleich widerstandsfähige, langfristige Renditen für unseren Kunden erzielen.”

Jorrit Sennema, leitender Portfoliomanager bei Bouwinvest, kommentiert:
„Der Wohnungsmarkt in Seoul befindet sich an einem wichtigen Wendepunkt. Ein erheblicher Teil des vorhandenen Wohnungsbestands ist veraltet und entspricht nicht mehr den Bedürfnissen der heutigen Stadtbevölkerung. Gleichzeitig verändert die rasante Zunahme von Singlehaushalten die Nachfrage grundlegend und schafft einen klaren Bedarf an gut gestalteten, professionell verwalteten Wohnlösungen. Dieses Ungleichgewicht bietet eine überzeugende Gelegenheit, modernen, hochwertigen Wohnraum bereitzustellen, der besser widerspiegelt, wie Menschen heute leben, und zugleich die weitere Institutionalisierung des Sektors voranzutreiben.”

Das Anlagevehikel baut auf der fortgesetzten globalen Diversifizierungsstrategie von Tishman Speyer auf, die Investitionen in eine wachsende Bandbreite von Anlageklassen und Regionen priorisiert.

Dieser Artikel dient nur zu Informationszwecken und stellt weder ein Angebot zum Verkauf noch eine Aufforderung zur Zeichnung von Beteiligungen in irgendeiner Rechtsordnung dar.

Informationen zu Tishman Speyer (tishmanspeyer.com)
Tishman Speyer ist ein führender Eigentümer, Projektentwickler, Betreiber und Investmentmanager erstklassiger Immobilien in rund 40 Schlüsselmärkten in den Vereinigten Staaten, Europa, Asien sowie Lateinamerika. Unser Portfolio umfasst Wohnanlagen zu marktüblichen und erschwinglichen Mieten, erstklassige Büroimmobilien und Einzelhandelsflächen, Industrie- und Rechenzentrumsanlagen, gemischt genutzte Campusprojekte sowie Immobilienkreditinvestitionen. Über unser Gemeinschaftsunternehmen Breakthrough Properties schaffen wir hochmoderne Zentren für Lebenswissenschaften und fördern Innovation durch unsere strategischen Investitionen in Immobilientechnologie. Mit globaler Vision, Fachkenntnis vor Ort und einem individuellen Ansatz fördern wir Innovation, passen uns schnell an globale sowie lokale Trends an und antizipieren proaktiv die sich wandelnden Bedürfnisse unserer Kunden. Indem wir Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden, die durchdachte Gestaltung attraktiver Orte sowie kundenorientierte Initiativen wie unsere Plattform für Mieterangebote ZO und unsere Marke Studio für flexible Flächen sowie gemeinschaftliches Arbeiten in unsere Gebäude integrieren, verbessern wir das Erlebnis der Menschen, die dort arbeiten und leben. Seit unserer Gründung im Jahr 1978 hat Tishman Speyer 600 Immobilien mit einer Gesamtfläche von 242 Millionen Quadratfuß (rund 22,5 Millionen Quadratmeter) und einem Gesamtwert von rund 138 Milliarden US-Dollar erworben, entwickelt und betrieben. Zu unserem aktuellen Portfolio gehören ikonische Objekte wie das Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, der TaunusTurm in Frankfurt und das Mission Rock-Viertel, das derzeit in San Francisco realisiert wird.

Informationen zu APG (https://apg.nl/en) Als größter Pensionsdienstleister in den Niederlanden verwaltet APG rund 601 Milliarden Euro (Dezember 2025) an Pensionsvermögen für 4,6 Millionen Teilnehmer. APG bietet Beratung für Führungsgremien, Vermögensverwaltung, Pensionsverwaltung und Pensionskommunikation. Mit rund 4000 Beschäftigten arbeiten wir von Heerlen, Amsterdam, Brüssel, New York, Hongkong und Singapur aus. Wir arbeiten für Pensionsfonds und Arbeitgeber in den Bereichen Bildung, öffentliche Verwaltung, Bauwesen, Reinigung, Wohnungsbaugesellschaften, Einrichtungen für geschützte Beschäftigung, medizinische Spezialisten und Architekten. 

Informationen zu Bouwinvest (https://bouwinvest.com/)
Bei Bouwinvest setzen wir uns dafür ein, für unsere institutionellen Kunden finanzielle Erträge zu erzielen. Aus dem niederländischen Pensionsfonds für Bauarbeiter bpfBOUW hervorgegangen, haben wir uns eine einzigartige Position als Investmentmanager mit einem verwalteten Vermögen von 17,8 Milliarden Euro (Stand Ende 2025) aufgebaut. Wir bieten institutionellen Anlegern Zugang zu einem sorgfältig zusammengestellten Portfolio niederländischer Direktinvestitionen und gezielter indirekter Anlagen weltweit sowie maßgeschneiderte Anlagemöglichkeiten. Im Einklang mit unserer Anlagephilosophie erkennen wir an, dass langfristiger Erfolg und eine überdurchschnittliche Wertentwicklung nur möglich sind, wenn ESG-Aspekte integraler Bestandteil unseres Anlageentscheidungsprozesses sind und diese Aspekte mit der Erzielung finanzieller Erträge innerhalb unseres Anlagehorizonts im Einklang stehen. Indem wir beides miteinander verbinden, bringen wir den Erhalt und das Wachstum künftigen finanziellen Werts für unsere Anleger in Einklang und leisten zugleich einen positiven Beitrag zur Gesellschaft. Das ist für uns ein echter Wert fürs Leben.

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