The list honors the exceptional accomplishments of emerging venture capital professionals at the pre-partner level, highlighting their diverse expertise and impactful contributions to the industry.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2025 — At Alpha Partners, we believe that relationships drive success in the venture capital industry. The 2024 Rising Star Pre-Partner Venture Investor list celebrates the next generation of venture talent that’s driving success by fostering deeper collaboration, developing bold strategies and fresh perspectives. This initiative is completely community driven and the people below were all recognized by one or more of their peers.

The 2024 selection process built upon prior years’ successes and further expanded Alpha Partners’ network of nominators. This year, over 300 VCs from around the world were invited to nominate pre-partner peers from other funds who they believe represent the future of venture capital. The response was remarkable, with over 175 votes for 130 junior VCs from 120 different VC firms.

All nominations reflected the thoughtful recognition of pre-partner VCs whose behind-the-scenes work is pivotal to the success of their firms and their portfolio companies. Their efforts are instrumental in shaping the future of venture capital while often remaining under the radar.

“We’re thrilled to recognize this year’s Rising Stars—not just for their incredible talents, but for the way they embody the collaborative spirit that makes venture capital such a rewarding space,” said Steve Brotman, Founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners. “At Alpha, we’re fortunate to work with so many incredible investors, and this initiative is a small way to celebrate their contributions.”

This initiative underscores Alpha Partners’ commitment to building a collaborative and inclusive venture ecosystem. By spotlighting the up-and-coming talent, we aim to strengthen connections and celebrate the individuals who are crucial to shaping the next great companies. Alpha Partners is proud to co-invest with our fellow investors into growth stage rounds to maximize their investment upside while celebrating the talent that drives their success.

Alpha Partners extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the nomination process. Your insights and engagement play a crucial role in spotlighting the next generation of VC leaders.

Looking ahead, we invite the venture community to join us in recognizing the industry’s future leaders by contributing nominations for the 2025 list. Nominations can be submitted by emailing the Alpha Partners team at [email protected] or by completing this form. Together, we can celebrate the individuals whose work is driving the venture ecosystem forward.

And now, without further ado, we are excited to announce this year’s rising star investors.

Congratulations to you all.

The following nominees were recognized by more than one investor for their outstanding contributions to the venture capital community:

• Zach Jaffe, Glasswing Ventures
• Sakib Jamal, Crossbeam Ventures
• Daniel Paredes, Sierra Ventures
• Alexandra Burbey, Sound Ventures
• Andie Steinberg, Town Hall Ventures
• Bo Berluti, RTP Global
• Carter Bourassa, Moneta Ventures
• Max Harrison, Remarkable Ventures
• Ryan Peslis, Sidekick Partners
• Spencer Henry, White Star Capital
• Tamar Vidra, Red Sea Ventures
• Valentina Pidgaina, Vibranium

For the full list of 2024 nominees and contributing funds, find it here.

About Alpha Partners
At Alpha Partners, initiatives like the Rising Stars list are just one way we aim to support the venture community. Whether through providing resources for early-stage VCs to capitalize on their pro-rata rights, or fostering connections across our network of 1,000+ funds, Alpha Partners is dedicated to building a more inclusive and prosperous ecosystem for all.

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DENVER, Jan. 6, 2025 — Varana Capital is pleased to announce their role as lead investor in the initial closing of Arcuro Medical’s Series A financing round. This funding round, which includes participation from other notable investors, including Trendlines and Consensus Business Group, will support Arcuro’s next phase of growth and innovation. The Series A remains open for additional investment, offering further opportunities for stakeholders to join in advancing Arcuro Medical’s impactful work in the medical device industry.

“Our investment in Arcuro Medical is a testament to the Varana Capital Chai Fund’s mission to support Israeli companies making a global impact,” said Varana Capital Co-Founder and CIO Ezra Gardner. “As the largest Israeli opportunity fund, the Chai Fund was created to invest in transformative innovations, and Arcuro’s revolutionary medical technology exemplifies this by providing better outcomes for orthopedic injuries. If you know any surgeons specializing in knees, please refer them to us: We are confident we can make a meaningful impact on their practice and, most importantly, their patients’ lives.”

Jamal Rushdy, Arcuro Medical’s CEO, commented, “We are excited and grateful to welcome Varana Capital as the lead investor in our Series A, alongside our valued existing investors. Supported by this funding, our team is enthusiastic to kick off a strong 2025, delivering on our mission to assist surgeons in improving their patient’s quality of life.”

Arcuro Medical concluded a pivotal 2024 with several key achievements, including:

• Establishing a new U.S. organization and hiring key sales leadership
• Adding new U.S. and international distribution partners
• Achieving a significant product development milestone with the 510(k) submission of a new product line
• Surpassing 5,000 global SuperBall cases

These accomplishments position Arcuro Medical for significant growth as it enters 2025 with an enhanced product portfolio and expanded market reach.

MSK Innovations Pitch Event: A Closer Look at Arcuro Medical

Arcuro Medical will present at the MSK Innovations Pitch Event on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 2 PM PST / 5 PM EST. This virtual event provides an excellent opportunity for investors and stakeholders to gain deeper insights into the company’s vision and advancements. Interested participants can register [here].

About Arcuro Medical Ltd.

Arcuro Medical Ltd., a portfolio company of The Trendlines Group (SGX: 42T) (OTCQX: TRNLY), headquartered in Israel with U.S. operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Naples, Florida, was founded by executives with over 40 years’ combined experience developing and manufacturing minimally invasive orthopedic products, bringing medical devices from concept to market. Arcuro is expanding its established worldwide distribution network to introduce the SuperBall™ technology to healthcare professionals in every market. The company continues the development of game-changing technologies for sports medicine to improve patients’ lives. For more information on Arcuro and its products, visit arcuromedical.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.

About Varana Capital

Founded by Philip Broenniman and Ezra Gardner in 2012, Denver-based Varana Capital, LLC invests in and cooperatively engages with public and private companies, partnering with visionary leaders to create a global impact. For more information, visit Varana Capital’s Website, or visit Varana Capital’s LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please contact Kelci Jones ([email protected]).

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands and NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2025 — Catalyst Global Financial Group (Cayman) Ltd. (“Catalyst” or the “firm”), an innovative international financial services and technology firm, announces a significant growth investment from Aquiline, a private investment specialist with $11.3 billion of assets under management that invests across financial services and technology.

Catalyst is a financial services firm, offering fund administration, corporate services and client accounting services with an innovative approach that is leveraging state-of-the-art technology to disrupt the financial services landscape and elevate the client experience. Catalyst’s solutions employ sophisticated robotic process automation, artificial intelligence and client-facing applications to streamline operations, increase efficiency and deliver robust and dynamic reporting solutions for clients with a variety of onshore and offshore financial structures. By combining this technological mindset with a high-degree of client relationship management, Catalyst has positioned itself as a new breed of service provider – a technologically advanced and jurisdictionally focused partner.

Catalyst was founded in 2021 by a small team that shared a common vision of what “good” looks like in the modern age. Catalyst was also driven by a shared passion for working in a healthy, people-first culture.  With a combined 50 years of experience working for top-tier financial services institutions, the team shared a commitment to revolutionizing the industry by thinking outside the box and adopting a non-conventional approach to the way things are done. At present, the firm has grown to support a portfolio of more than 700 entities registered in the U.S., the Cayman Islands and Bahamas, with a combined AUA of over $13BN and annual revenues exceeding $14MM.

Aquiline’s investment (which is subject to CIMA approval) will act as a catalyst for growth as the firm plans to deliver the next generation of its technological capabilities to better service customer demands and adapt to the market environment. The capital injection will further allow the firm to scale its business, invest in its people and expand its market reach.

Benji Reid, Co-Founder and Co-Managing partner of Catalyst said: “Since Catalyst’s inception, we have always prided ourselves on being a boutique firm, founded by investors who truly understood our vision to always look to innovate and in doing so, to question the status quo. The last four years have been incredible for us as an organization, and we vastly exceeded all our growth targets. What I personally underestimated were the capital requirements and stresses that accompany a firm going through hyper growth and the importance of having growth capital to keep yourselves ahead of the curve. Recognizing this challenge, a year ago, we set about searching for a new (capital) partner to assist us in continuing our vision. After a lot of ‘blind dates’ we were introduced to the team at Aquiline. The experience of working with them has been nothing short of incredible. Their way of working coupled with their view on growth aligns perfectly with ours and I couldn’t be prouder and more excited about the investment in Catalyst. Having a true Capital partner that recognized the importance of Catalyst retaining its independence, while also having the ability to invest in its people and tech is very refreshing. Aquiline understands this and they are committed to enabling our team to do what it does best.”

Tim Gravely, Partner and Head of Credit at Aquiline said: “We are thrilled to partner with Catalyst as they continue to redefine financial services through technology and client-centric innovation. Their dedication to leveraging advanced automation and AI while maintaining exceptional client service sets them apart in the industry. We look forward to supporting their next phase of expansion and helping them achieve even greater success in the market.”

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.

Harney Westwood & Riegels LLP, Mourant Ozannes (Cayman) LLP and Seward & Kissel LLP are serving as legal advisers to Catalyst.

About Catalyst
Catalyst Group is a global financial services firm specializing in fund administration, corporate services, and financial accounting. Utilizing advanced technology and automation, Catalyst delivers precise and efficient solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients. Headquartered in the Cayman Islands, Catalyst has operational teams in five jurisdictions worldwide, servicing 700+ entities with approximately $14 billion in Assets Under Administration (AUA). With a focus on exceptional client service, Catalyst combines deep industry knowledge with innovative practices to support its clients’ success.

About Aquiline
Aquiline Capital Partners LP (“Aquiline”) is a private investment firm based in New York, London, and Philadelphia, that is dedicated to financial services and technology. As of September 30, 2024, Aquiline has approximately $11.3 billion of assets under management and has deployed approximately $7.0 billion of capital across the firm’s three strategies in private equity, venture, and credit.
For more information about Aquiline, its investment professionals, and its portfolio companies, visit www.aquiline.com.

“The Catalyst Group” refers to Catalyst Global Financial Group (Cayman) Ltd., the Cayman Islands holding company of Catalyst Fund Administration LLC, Catalyst Fund Administration Ltd and Catalyst Fund Services Ltd, collectively (“The member firms”). Services are delivered by the member firms.

Catalyst Contact
Stuart Wright
Director – Corporate Development & Strategy
The Catalyst Group
[email protected]
+1(345)323-1156
www.thecatalystgroup.com

Aquiline Contact
Anthony Silverman
Apella Advisors
[email protected]
+44 (0)7818 036579

SOURCE The Catalyst Group

Proceeds from the financing will be used to broaden and improve the company’s offerings and for operational expansion across facilities, quality, and commercial.

CAMARILLO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 — PBS Biotech (“PBS”), a provider of innovative single-use bioreactor systems and bioprocess development services, has secured $17 million in follow-on growth capital from Avego Management, LLC (“Avego”) and BroadOak Capital Partners (“BroadOak”). This investment will accelerate PBS’ new product innovation, process development services, and quality system improvements, further advancing the cell therapy industry and helping their customers bring life-saving therapies to market faster.

The company is also expanding its ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing capacity, which will be completed by mid-2025, to support more than $100 million in annual revenue and to demonstrate readiness to meet customers’ demands as they scale up from clinical trials to regulatory approval and commercialization.

PBS is excited to welcome Terrell Mathews as Chief Commercial Officer and Erik Wiberg as Chief Financial Officer. Terrell brings over 20 years of global customer experience in sales and marketing, while Erik offers more than 25 years of financial leadership in life sciences and technology. Their combined experience at organizations such as Danaher, Thermo Fisher, Gyros Protein Technologies, and Resolve Biosciences will propel PBS’ strategic growth and strengthen its market position while also increasing customer support through geographic expansion and new product and applications development.

“These significant milestones mark an exciting phase for PBS Biotech,” said Dr. Brian Lee, CEO of PBS. “The continued support of Avego and BroadOak underscores the confidence of existing investors in our technology and market potential. Additionally, the appointments of Terrell and Erik bring unparalleled expertise and leadership to our executive team as we scale our business to meet the growing demands of the cell and gene therapy industry.”

PBS’ Vertical-Wheel^® bioreactors have demonstrated superior performance for production of therapeutic cells designed as regenerative medicines for conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. PBS serves companies developing the next generation of cell therapies, with the ultimate focus on benefiting the end patients who are in desperate need of more effective treatments than the ones currently available in the marketplace.

About PBS Biotech (“PBS”)

PBS Biotech is a leading manufacturer of single-use bioreactor systems and provider of process development services. PBS’ bioreactors utilize proprietary Vertical-Wheel^® technology to create homogeneous and scalable mixing conditions for a variety of sensitive cell therapy products and cell culture applications. PBS Biotech’s vision is to become the world’s standard manufacturing platform for allogeneic cell-based therapies. To learn more, visit pbsbiotech.com.

About Avego Management, LLC (“Avego”)

Avego, founded in 2015 by former healthcare entrepreneurs, is a multi-strategy healthcare-focused investment firm with offices in New York and Georgia. Through its three strategies, which include private equity, venture capital, and a long/short fund, Avego invests in private and public companies developing and commercializing innovative products and services for patients, practitioners, and other stakeholders across the healthcare continuum. To learn more about Avego, visit avego.com

About BroadOak Capital Partners (“BroadOak”)

BroadOak Capital Partners is a life science focused, boutique financial institution that provides direct investment and investment banking services to companies in the research tools and consumables, diagnostics, and biopharma services sectors. BroadOak has led or participated in investments in over 70 companies across multiple funds and investment vehicles. To learn more about BroadOak, visit broadoak.com

Learn more about PBS Biotech at www.PBSBiotech.com

SOURCE PBS Biotech Inc.

The company will use the capital to accelerate the development of treatments targeting undruggable proteins associated with cancer, cardiometabolic disease, neurodegeneration, and longevity

• General Proximity’s proprietary OmniTAC platform enables the precise and selective modification of disease-driving proteins, creating therapeutic opportunities for traditionally undruggable targets.
• General Proximity’s $8M seed round was led by Aydin Senkut at Felicis.
• Pre-seed funding was led by Y Combinator and Jim Dahl (Rock Creek).
• General Proximity is also funded by a number of top technical investors such as age1, Modi Ventures, and Wilson Sonsini with non-dilutive grants from prestigious institutions such as ARPA-H and the NIH’s National Cancer Institute.
• The company’s first wave of drug candidates are focused on oncology, cardiometabolic disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and longevity, areas where unmet medical needs are profound.
• With a potential addressable market exceeding $250 billion/year, General Proximity aims to create a new paradigm in therapeutic discovery.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3, 2025 — General Proximity, a breakthrough biotech platform company, today announced its emergence from stealth, unveiling its proprietary OmniTAC platform designed to pioneer the next generation of induced proximity medicines. The company has raised $16 million to accelerate the development of treatments targeting undruggable proteins associated with cancer, cardiometabolic disease, neurodegeneration, and longevity.

“We believe proximity medicines are the future of small-molecule drug discovery and have the potential to lower global disease burden more than any other current therapeutic modality,” said Armand B. Cognetta III, PhD, Founder and CEO of General Proximity. “Biological proximity—the nearness or interaction of two or more (macro)molecules—is a master regulator of biology. By achieving precise control of proximity through our OmniTAC platform, we are able to modulate ‘undruggable’ targets more effectively than other approaches. Control of proximity equals control of biology.”

The oversubscribed seed round was led by Aydin Senkut, founder and managing partner at Felicis, a firm renowned for backing biotech trailblazers such as Recursion, Ginkgo Bioworks, and BioAge.

“It was clear from our first meeting with Armand that General Proximity is going to be one of the technologies that propels us towards cures for cancer and many other diseases,” said Senkut. “We quickly became convinced that their cutting-edge proximity approach would enable them to solve some of the most ambitious and consequential challenges in drug discovery, paving the way for a bold new era of human healthspan and longevity extension.”

Other notable investors include Y Combinator, age1, Modi Ventures, Wilson Sonsini, as well as a number of prestigious angel investors including Jeff Dean (Head of Google AI), Uri Lopatin (Khosla, YC, Pardes), Ben Mann (Co-Author GPT-3, Co-Founder Anthropic), Alec Nielsen (CEO Asimov), Trevor Martin (CEO Mammoth), Juan Benet (Founder Filecoin), Nish Bhat (Co-Founder Color Health), Jim Dahl (Rock Creek Capital), and De Thompson V (Legends Capital).

General Proximity is the brainchild of Armand, a veteran of renowned chemical biologist Benjamin Cravatt’s research group. The founding team behind General Proximity includes an array of top scientists from institutions such as Scripps Research Institute, the Broad Institute of Harvard/MIT, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, UPenn, Johns Hopkins, Columbia, and UCSF, with deep experience from top pharmaceutical companies (Novartis, Merck, GSK, Genentech, Roche, and Alnylam), as well as multiple veterans from the labs of induced proximity pioneers Craig Crews and Amit Choudhary.

General Proximity has assembled a world-class Scientific & Strategic Advisory Board featuring key opinion leaders from top biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies such as Martin Babler (Genentech, Principia, Alumis), Lawrence Hamann (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Celgene, Takeda, Interdict), and Andy Crew (Astellas, Arvinas, Siduma) alongside a number of academic experts in cancer biology and neurodegeneration.

In total, the team is responsible for hundreds of peer reviewed articles and patents and has been a driving force behind over 200 clinical programs and 36 FDA approved medicines.

The team has also attracted significant interest from the pharmaceutical industry, securing a record five ‘Golden Ticket’ awards from major pharma pitch competitions (AbbVie, Servier, Astellas, Ono, Bristol-Myers Squibb) and winning a coveted spot in Johnson & Johnson’s JLabs biotech incubator.

For more information about General Proximity and its innovative platform, please visit https://generalproximity.bio.

About General Proximity

General Proximity is a seed stage biotechnology platform company founded in 2019 to pioneer the next generation of induced proximity medicines for undruggable targets. Investors include Y Combinator, Felicis, age1, Wilson Sonsini, and Modi Ventures. General Proximity is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

About Felicis

Founded in 2006, Felicis is a venture capital firm investing in companies reinventing core markets, as well as those creating frontier technologies. Felicis focuses on early-stage investments and currently manages over $3B in capital across 9 funds. The firm is an early backer of more than 45 companies valued at $1B+. More than 100 of its portfolio companies have been acquired or gone public, including Adyen (IPO), Credit Karma (acq by Intuit), Cruise (acq by General Motors), Fitbit (IPO), Guardant Health (IPO), Meraki (acq by Cisco), Ring (acq by Amazon), and Shopify (IPO). The firm is based in Menlo Park and San Francisco in California. Learn more at felicis.com.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2025 — XAgent AI Inc., a leader in bidding and procurement innovation, announces the launch of its groundbreaking automated intelligent bidding platform. This innovative solution integrates three pioneering technologies: a Vertical LLM for Procurement, a Multi-Agent System for Bidding, and Big Data in Procurement. Together, these advancements redefine efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making in procurement.

Revolutionary Technologies Driving the Platform

• Vertical LLM for Procurement: XAgent’s proprietary language model, tailored exclusively for procurement, delivers enhanced semantic understanding and content generation for bidding documents, ensuring unmatched precision and speed.
• Multi-Agent System for Bidding: This state-of-the-art system simulates multiple agents to coordinate complex bidding processes seamlessly, fostering collaboration and boosting accuracy.
• Big Data in Procurement: Powered by the largest procurement big data system—capturing over 55,000 daily entries—XAgent provides users with actionable insights to drive smarter, more strategic bidding decisions.

Unmatched Credibility and Global Standards

XAgent’s excellence is validated by certifications from esteemed organizations, including the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM), World AI Organization, World Blockchain Organization, and the World Federation of Free Trade Zones. These endorsements underscore the company’s adherence to rigorous global standards and its leadership in innovation.

Global Reach and Expertise

Operating under the brand name Wishbud for the past two years, XAgent AI Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, has quickly established a global presence. The company is supported by affiliated entities in Canada, India, and Hong Kong, specializing in Procurement Big Data, Vertical LLMs, and Multi-Agent Systems.

“The international public procurement market, valued at $12-13 trillion in 2022, is projected to reach $16-19 trillion by 2027,” said Frank Zheng, Chairman of XAgent AI Inc. “This unprecedented growth positions us as a transformative force, delivering exceptional solutions and significant returns for our investors.”

“Procurement systems can be daunting for many enterprises, leading to missed opportunities,” said Helen Huang, CEO of XAgent AI Inc. “Our intelligent bidding platform eliminates these barriers, empowering businesses to excel in the competitive global procurement landscape.”

Positioned for Growth

To accelerate its impact, XAgent AI Inc. is raising $10 million to enhance its Procurement Big Data infrastructure, refine algorithms, and expand platform scalability. With its innovative use of Vertical LLMs and Multi-Agent Systems, the company is primed for rapid growth and industry disruption.

Discover how XAgent AI Inc. can transform your procurement strategy. Visit www.xagent.biz or contact Helen Huang at [email protected] to learn more.

About XAgent AI Inc.

XAgent AI Inc. specializes in intelligent bidding solutions that leverage state-of-the-art technologies to revolutionize global procurement. By combining innovation, compliance, and strategic insight, XAgent is redefining the future of procurement.

Media Contact:

Frank Zheng

+17789028620

[email protected]

SOURCE XAgent AI Inc.

Funding represents support for the growth of In-Scene Media and Virtual Product Placement across more content types (including professional CTV content) and more access methods (including SaaS licensing of AI Studio as well as a free open access version that is widely accessible).

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 2, 2025 — Rembrand, the leading innovator in In-Scene Media and Virtual Product Placement technology, today announced it has raised $23 million in Series A financing to expand and fuel the already rapid growth of the company. The round was led by super{set} and included participation from The Trade Desk and Naver D2SF plus existing investors such as BOLD, the corporate venture capital fund of L’Oréal; Greycroft and others.

This funding round marks an unprecedented show of support for Rembrand, securing investment from key players across the advertising ecosystem, including advertisers, platforms, media companies, and talent agencies. The investment further solidifies Rembrand’s position as the leading company driving the creation and growth of In-Scene Media and Virtual Product Placement across all video formats, including the rapidly expanding Connected TV (CTV) market.

“We are thrilled to have the backing of such a distinguished group of investors,” said Omar Tawakol, Rembrand CEO and co-founder. “This funding will enable us to accelerate our growth, expand our team, and continue to innovate our technology platform to meet the evolving needs of advertisers and content owners across the broader video marketplace.”

Rembrand’s AI-powered technology seamlessly integrates brands into video content, providing a non-intrusive and engaging advertising experience for viewers. The company’s platform offers a range of benefits for advertisers, including increased brand awareness, improved engagement, and access to premium video inventory with longer time-on-screen and additional ways of generating attention using AI tools.

Tom Chavez, Co-Founder and General Partner at super{set} added, “Rembrand is at the forefront of a major shift utilizing AI in advertising, and we are excited to partner with them as they scale their business and transform the way brands connect with consumers.”

With the continued growth of CTV and the increasing demand for non-intrusive advertising formats, Rembrand is poised for significant expansion. The company’s Series A funding will enable it to capitalize on this market opportunity and solidify its position as the leader in In-Scene Media and Virtual Product Placement.

About Rembrand
Rembrand is the leading In-Scene Media and Virtual Product Placement platform, using AI to seamlessly integrate brands into video content. The company’s technology provides a non-intrusive and engaging advertising experience for viewers while delivering increased brand awareness and improved engagement for advertisers. Rembrand works with a vast network of global content owners and media companies to deliver unparalleled reach and scale for its brand partners.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Hall, Pitch Public Relations
[email protected]
480-216-5422

SOURCE Rembrand

SINGAPORE, Jan. 1, 2025 — DayOne, a leading global data center pioneer, officially launched as an independent group on January 1, 2025, ushering in a transformative new era following the successful completion of its series B funding, led by renowned global investment institutions. Formerly operating as GDS International (GDSI), DayOne, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Singapore, has built a proven track record of creating and scaling markets across Asia-Pacific and beyond, driving digital transformation and enhancing regional connectivity.

The brand name “DayOne” encapsulates the company’s entrepreneurial spirit and relentless focus on customers, innovation, and growth. It signifies a mindset of respecting each day as an opportunity to embrace new possibilities, create impactful solutions, and deliver value across the markets we operate in. Inspired by its legacy of pioneering digital infrastructure and unlocking markets, “DayOne” represents a forward-looking commitment to empowering industry leaders with next-generation infrastructure solutions. Guided by humility and a deep reverence for our work and the industries we serve, “DayOne” is dedicated to creating value for all—spanning customers, business partners, investors, employees, and the communities we support.

Over the past year, DayOne secured approximately USD $1.9 billion through its Series A and Series B equity rounds, backed by world-class investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund, Kenneth Griffin, CEO of Citadel, Coatue Management, and Baupost Group.

These investments have not only underscored confidence in DayOne’s ability to deliver reliable, scalable, and sustainable digital infrastructure solutions but have also paved the way for its transformation into an autonomous entity. DayOne’s autonomy spans corporate governance, operations, finance, and technology functions. Its governance is further strengthened by a globally experienced and diverse board, with over half comprising independent investor directors.

Adding to its strategic depth, DayOne recently welcomed three esteemed board leaders: Lim Ah Doo, Co-Chairman of the Board and Chairman of Olam Group Limited; and board advisors Ken Miyauchi, former President & CEO of SoftBank Corp., and Bob McCooey, Vice Chairman of Nasdaq. This robust governance framework ensures balanced decision-making aligned with international best practices, laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth and long-term value creation.        

“The trust from our investors speaks volumes about the strength of DayOne’s vision and our ability to deliver transformative results in a rapidly evolving industry,” said William Huang, Chairman of DayOne. “This transformation goes beyond operational independence— it solidifies our role as a leader in setting new industry benchmarks, advancing regional digital growth, and championing sustainable innovation.”

Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne, said: “DayOne represents more than a new name—it’s a commitment to leading with purpose, agility, and innovation. Our focus is on delivering cutting-edge digital infrastructure that propels industries and communities forward. This new chapter empowers us to create lasting impacts on economies and build a future-ready digital ecosystem.”

Gary Wojtaszek, Vice-Chairman of the Board and former President and CEO of CyrusOne, stated: “The formation of DayOne marks a pivotal moment for the industry. Backed by a forward-thinking board and an exceptional leadership team, DayOne is set to redefine digital infrastructure and establish new benchmarks in the sector.”

Operating across key markets such as Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, and Tokyo, DayOne combines deep local expertise with a global vision to meet the growing demands of hyperscalers and enterprises. Its innovative strategies, such as the SIJORI market creation, integrate the strengths of Singapore, Johor, and Batam to deliver interconnected, scalable, low-latency, and sustainable digital infrastructure solutions.

DayOne’s competitive edge lies in its ability to anticipate market demands and deliver customer-centric solutions. With a focus on innovation, the company consistently sets industry benchmarks in speed, scalability, and execution. Its sustainability efforts include cutting-edge cooling technologies, renewable energy adoption, and green building designs aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing operational resilience.

Looking ahead, DayOne envisions a future where digital infrastructure fuels economic transformation and accelerates global connectivity. By integrating sustainability with advanced technology, DayOne is poised to drive innovation and empower industries worldwide.

About DayOne

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions.

Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne’s data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond.

Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia’s largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub.

As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne’s entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.

SOURCE DayOne Data Centers

-DayOne se lanza como pionero independiente en centros de datos globales tras el cierre de la financiación de Serie B

SINGAPUR, 1 de enero de 2025 — DayOne, un pionero líder mundial en centros de datos, se lanzó oficialmente como un grupo independiente el 1 de enero de 2025, marcando el comienzo de una nueva era transformadora tras la finalización exitosa de su financiación de serie B, liderada por reconocidas instituciones de inversión globales. DayOne, que anteriormente operaba como GDS International (GDSI), fue fundada en 2022 y tiene su sede en Singapur. Ha desarrollado una trayectoria comprobada en la creación y ampliación de mercados en Asia-Pacífico y más allá, impulsando la transformación digital y mejorando la conectividad regional.

El nombre de marca “DayOne” encapsula el espíritu emprendedor de la empresa y su enfoque incansable en los clientes, la innovación y el crecimiento. Significa una mentalidad de respetar cada día como una oportunidad para adoptar nuevas posibilidades, crear soluciones impactantes y proporcionar valor en los mercados en los que operamos. Inspirada en su legado de infraestructura digital pionera y apertura de mercados, “DayOne” representa un compromiso con visión de futuro para empoderar a los líderes de la industria con soluciones de infraestructura de próxima generación. Guiada por la humildad y una profunda reverencia por nuestro trabajo y las industrias a las que servimos, “DayOne” se dedica a crear valor para todos, incluidos los clientes, los socios comerciales, los inversores, los empleados y las comunidades a las que apoyamos.

Durante el año pasado, DayOne obtuvo aproximadamente 1.900 millones de dólares a través de sus rondas de capital Serie A y Serie B, respaldadas por inversores de clase mundial como SoftBank Vision Fund, Kenneth Griffin, consejero delegado de Citadel, Coatue Management y Baupost Group.

Estas inversiones no solo han puesto de relieve la confianza en la capacidad de DayOne para ofrecer soluciones de infraestructura digital fiables, escalables y sostenibles, sino que también han allanado el camino para su transformación en una entidad autónoma. La autonomía de DayOne abarca las funciones de gobernanza corporativa, operaciones, finanzas y tecnología. Su gobernanza se ve reforzada aún más por una junta directiva diversa y con experiencia a nivel mundial, de la que más de la mitad está compuesta por directores inversores independientes.

Para aumentar su profundidad estratégica, DayOne dio la bienvenida recientemente a tres estimados líderes de la junta directiva: Lim Ah Doo, copresidente de la junta directiva y presidente de Olam Group Limited; y los asesores de la junta directiva Ken Miyauchi, expresidente y consejero delegado de SoftBank Corp., y Bob McCooey, vicepresidente de Nasdaq. Este sólido marco de gobernanza garantiza una toma de decisiones equilibrada y alineada con las mejores prácticas internacionales, sentando una base sólida para el crecimiento sostenible y la creación de valor a largo plazo.

“La confianza de nuestros inversores habla por sí sola de la solidez de la visión de DayOne y de nuestra capacidad para ofrecer resultados transformadores en una industria que evoluciona rápidamente”, afirmó William Huang, presidente de DayOne. “Esta transformación va más allá de la independencia operativa: consolida nuestro papel como líderes en el establecimiento de nuevos puntos de referencia en la industria, el impulso del crecimiento digital regional y la defensa de la innovación sostenible”.

Jamie Khoo, consejero delegado de DayOne, dijo: “DayOne representa más que un nuevo nombre: es un compromiso de liderazgo con propósito, agilidad e innovación. Nuestro enfoque está en proporcionar una infraestructura digital de vanguardia que impulse a las industrias y comunidades hacia adelante. Este nuevo capítulo nos permite generar impactos duraderos en las economías y construir un ecosistema digital preparado para el futuro”.

Gary Wojtaszek, vicepresidente de la junta directiva y ex presidente y consejero delegado de CyrusOne, afirmó: “La formación de DayOne marca un momento crucial para la industria. Con el respaldo de una junta directiva con visión de futuro y un equipo de liderazgo excepcional, DayOne está preparada para redefinir la infraestructura digital y establecer nuevos puntos de referencia en el sector”.

Operando en mercados clave como Singapur, Johor (Malasia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, y Tokio, DayOne combina una profunda experiencia local con una visión global para satisfacer las crecientes demandas de los hiperescaladores y las grandes empresas. Sus estrategias innovadoras, como la creación del mercado SIJORI, integran las fortalezas de Singapur, Johor y Batam para ofrecer soluciones de infraestructura digital interconectadas, escalables, de baja latencia y sostenibles.

La ventaja competitiva de DayOne radica en su capacidad de anticiparse a las demandas del mercado y ofrecer soluciones centradas en el cliente. Con un enfoque en la innovación, la empresa establece constantemente puntos de referencia de la industria en cuanto a velocidad, escalabilidad y ejecución. Sus esfuerzos en materia de sostenibilidad incluyen tecnologías de refrigeración de vanguardia, adopción de energía renovable y diseños de edificios ecológicos destinados a reducir el impacto ambiental y mejorar la resiliencia operativa.

De cara al futuro, DayOne imagina un futuro en el que la infraestructura digital impulse la transformación económica y acelere la conectividad global. Al integrar la sostenibilidad con la tecnología avanzada, DayOne está preparada para impulsar la innovación y empoderar a las industrias de todo el mundo.

Acerca de DayOne

DayOne es una empresa pionera en centros de datos que desarrolla y opera infraestructura digital de última generación para líderes de la industria que exigen soluciones fiables, rentables y rápidamente escalables.

Nuestras instalaciones de vanguardia permiten a los hiperescaladores y a las grandes empresas lograr una implementación rápida y mejorar la conectividad, impulsando el compromiso transformador y la innovación a medida que damos forma al futuro de las industrias. Los centros de datos de DayOne están ubicados en mercados clave, incluidos Singapur, Johor (Malasia), Batam (Indonesia), Gran Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokio y más.

Con sede en Singapur, el equipo directivo de DayOne cuenta con más de dos décadas de experiencia en la industria y un historial de creación del negocio de centros de datos más grande de Asia. Con DayOne, han creado el mercado SIJORI (Singapur, Johor y Riau Islands) como un centro de centros de datos global.

A medida que aumenta la demanda de centros de datos personalizados y ubicados estratégicamente, el espíritu emprendedor de DayOne, la estrategia que prioriza al cliente, las profundas alianzas locales y las capacidades de ejecución ágiles nos posicionan de manera única para impulsar las ambiciones de crecimiento de los principales hiperescaladores y grandes empresas de todo el mundo.

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