AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of CNO Financial Group, Inc. and Its Life/Health Subsidiaries




AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of CNO Financial Group, Inc. and Its Life/Health Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#insurance—AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of the life/health insurance subsidiaries of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (headquartered in Carmel, IN) [NYSE: CNO]. These subsidiaries are collectively referred to as CNO Financial Group (CNO). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of CNO Financial Group, Inc. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and Long-Term IRs.)

The ratings reflect CNO’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

The affirmation of CNO’s ratings is reflective of the very strong balance sheet strength upheld alongside the strong operating performance. AM Best has observed CNO’s continued favorable premium growth trends through its diversified range of income sources, which has resulted in stable and consistent earnings growth in all lines of business. CNO has a well-diversified product portfolio under which its broad set of distribution channels offer a wide array of retirement, life, health and accident products. Liquidity remains a key strength of the balance sheet, as is the investment portfolio’s ability to reliably yield competitive returns.

Offsetting rating factors include CNO’s overall strain on capital as new business rapidly increases. To mitigate this, CNO also has used reinsurance strategically to move risk off its balance sheet into its Bermuda captive, CNO Bermuda Re Ltd. CNO operates in markets with a high degree of competition across all of its operating geographies and product offerings; however, the company maintains competitive market positions in all business segments.

The FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a” (Excellent) have been affirmed with stable outlooks for the following key life/health subsidiaries of CNO Financial Group, Inc.:

• Bankers Life and Casualty Company
• Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company
• Bankers Conseco Life Insurance Company
• Washington National Insurance Company

The following Long-Term IRs have been affirmed with stable outlooks:

CNO Financial Group, Inc.—

– “bbb” (Good) on $500 million 5.25% senior unsecured notes, due 2029

– “bbb” (Good) on $700 million 6.45% senior unsecured notes, due 2034

– “bbb-” (Good) on $150 million 5.125% subordinated debentures, due 2060

This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

Copyright © 2026 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Contacts

Kiril Nikolaev
Financial Analyst
+1 908 882 8181
kiril.nikolaev@ambest.com

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Associate Director
+1 908 882 1916
wayne.kaminski@ambest.com

Christopher Sharkey
Associate Director, Public Relations
+1 908 882 2310
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com

Al Slavin
Senior Public Relations Specialist
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Stryten Energy’s New E-Series AGM Multi‑Terminal Batteries Will Boost Reliability for Telecommunications and Utility Applications




Stryten Energy’s New E-Series AGM Multi‑Terminal Batteries Will Boost Reliability for Telecommunications and Utility Applications

Key highlights of the new E-Series AGM160/190:

• Designed for harsh environments, these AGM batteries offer superior performance and reliability in long-duration discharge applications.
• They are ideal for a maintenance-free option.
• Their spill-proof design allows the batteries to be mounted in any orientation.
• They support rapid charge and offer up to 80% depth of discharge.

ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, today announced the launch of its new E-Series AGM160 and E-Series AGM190 multi‑terminal batteries, designed for long life and high performance in demanding telecommunications and electric utility applications.

What are the features of the AGM160/190 batteries?

The AGM batteries support extended discharge applications where durability, consistency and uptime are critical. The batteries are maintenance-free, support rapid charge, and offer up to 80% depth of discharge without compromising performance.

The AGM batteries are available with front and top terminal options, providing enhanced flexibility during installation and maintenance. The sealed, spill-proof design allows the batteries to be mounted in any orientation, making them an ideal solution for cabinet enclosures and standard relay rack trays.

What are the use cases for the E-Series AGM160/190 batteries?

Stryten Energy’s E-Series AGM batteries are designed for long life and high performance in:

• Telecommunications: Wireless, Broadband, Signaling, Distributed Power, Customer Premise Equipment
• Electric Utility: Switchgear Control Power, SCADA, Industrial UPS

Two models are now available:

“Telecom and utility environments can be harsh. Stryten Energy’s new AGM multi-terminal batteries are built to withstand harsh environments and ensure critical infrastructures are available,” said Matt Gould, Vice President, Industrial Sales and Service. “The launch of these network power batteries reflects Stryten Energy’s extensive experience and leadership in valve‑regulated lead‑acid (VRLA) battery technology.”

For more information, visit the E-Series AGM160/190 web page.

About Stryten Energy

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.stryten.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the E‑Series AGM 160 and AGM 190 batteries?

Maintenance‑free AGM batteries built for long‑duration discharge where uptime, consistency, and durability matter.

What applications are they best for?

Telecom (wireless, broadband, signaling, distributed power, CPE) and electric utility (switchgear control power, SCADA, industrial UPS), plus other critical energy storage needs in harsh environments.

Are they maintenance‑free?

Yes—sealed, maintenance‑free design.

Can they be installed in cabinets or relay racks?

Yes—ideal for cabinet enclosures and standard relay rack trays; fits most standard 23” relay rack applications.

What terminal options are available?

Multi‑terminal design with front and top terminal options to simplify installation and maintenance access.

Can the batteries be mounted in any orientation?

Yes—the sealed, spill‑proof design supports mounting in any orientation.

How much can they be discharged?

Up to 80% depth of discharge without compromising performance.

Do they support rapid charging?

Yes—designed to support rapid charge.

What is the expected service life?

12‑year design life in float applications at 25°C (77°F).

What durability and safety features are included?

Flame‑retardant ABS case (UL94 V‑0), high‑compression AGM technology (>99% recombination efficiency), corrosion‑resistant positive alloy, higher vent opening pressure with self‑resealing device, front‑accessible 8 mm female terminals, terminal post protector, and carry handles.

Contacts

Melissa Floyd

Chief Corporate Marketing & Communications Officer

melissa.floyd@stryten.com

Stryten Energy’s New E-Series AGM Multi‑Terminal Batteries Will Boost Reliability for Telecommunications and Utility Applications




Stryten Energy’s New E-Series AGM Multi‑Terminal Batteries Will Boost Reliability for Telecommunications and Utility Applications

Key highlights of the new E-Series AGM160/190:

• Designed for harsh environments, these AGM batteries offer superior performance and reliability in long-duration discharge applications.
• They are ideal for a maintenance-free option.
• Their spill-proof design allows the batteries to be mounted in any orientation.
• They support rapid charge and offer up to 80% depth of discharge.

ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, today announced the launch of its new E-Series AGM160 and E-Series AGM190 multi‑terminal batteries, designed for long life and high performance in demanding telecommunications and electric utility applications.

What are the features of the AGM160/190 batteries?

The AGM batteries support extended discharge applications where durability, consistency and uptime are critical. The batteries are maintenance-free, support rapid charge, and offer up to 80% depth of discharge without compromising performance.

The AGM batteries are available with front and top terminal options, providing enhanced flexibility during installation and maintenance. The sealed, spill-proof design allows the batteries to be mounted in any orientation, making them an ideal solution for cabinet enclosures and standard relay rack trays.

What are the use cases for the E-Series AGM160/190 batteries?

Stryten Energy’s E-Series AGM batteries are designed for long life and high performance in:

• Telecommunications: Wireless, Broadband, Signaling, Distributed Power, Customer Premise Equipment
• Electric Utility: Switchgear Control Power, SCADA, Industrial UPS

Two models are now available:

“Telecom and utility environments can be harsh. Stryten Energy’s new AGM multi-terminal batteries are built to withstand harsh environments and ensure critical infrastructures are available,” said Matt Gould, Vice President, Industrial Sales and Service. “The launch of these network power batteries reflects Stryten Energy’s extensive experience and leadership in valve‑regulated lead‑acid (VRLA) battery technology.”

For more information, visit the E-Series AGM160/190 web page.

About Stryten Energy

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.stryten.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the E‑Series AGM 160 and AGM 190 batteries?

Maintenance‑free AGM batteries built for long‑duration discharge where uptime, consistency, and durability matter.

What applications are they best for?

Telecom (wireless, broadband, signaling, distributed power, CPE) and electric utility (switchgear control power, SCADA, industrial UPS), plus other critical energy storage needs in harsh environments.

Are they maintenance‑free?

Yes—sealed, maintenance‑free design.

Can they be installed in cabinets or relay racks?

Yes—ideal for cabinet enclosures and standard relay rack trays; fits most standard 23” relay rack applications.

What terminal options are available?

Multi‑terminal design with front and top terminal options to simplify installation and maintenance access.

Can the batteries be mounted in any orientation?

Yes—the sealed, spill‑proof design supports mounting in any orientation.

How much can they be discharged?

Up to 80% depth of discharge without compromising performance.

Do they support rapid charging?

Yes—designed to support rapid charge.

What is the expected service life?

12‑year design life in float applications at 25°C (77°F).

What durability and safety features are included?

Flame‑retardant ABS case (UL94 V‑0), high‑compression AGM technology (>99% recombination efficiency), corrosion‑resistant positive alloy, higher vent opening pressure with self‑resealing device, front‑accessible 8 mm female terminals, terminal post protector, and carry handles.

Contacts

Melissa Floyd

Chief Corporate Marketing & Communications Officer

melissa.floyd@stryten.com

Coforge launches “Mod Squads” – Outcome based human-agent pods under a subscription pricing construct




Coforge launches “Mod Squads” – Outcome based human-agent pods under a subscription pricing construct

• Coforge introduces AI Mod Squads, a subscription-based delivery model that replaces traditional T&M with outcome-driven pricing, faster time-to-market with full cost predictability.

• Enterprises can assemble custom AI-native teams tailored to industry and engineering workflows, enabling autonomous, scalable execution with proven impact

PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—Coforge, an AI-native engineering services leader, has launched AI Mod Squads – a new delivery model with a simple monthly subscription fee. Mod Squads combine pre-built AI agents with specialized AI engineers to deliver dramatically faster time-to-market at a lower cost for clients.

Customers can create their own AI-powered teams by selecting a set of pre-built AI agents for their use cases. Coforge is offering a comprehensive suite of 130+ agents across two categories:

• Industry-specific agents: Designed to handle tasks like fraud detection for banking, claims triaging for insurance, and weather alert management for airlines.
• Engineering-focused agents: Designed to execute legacy code reverse engineering, automate quality assurance, fix incident tickets, and more.

The agents can be deployed in either customer hosted AI infrastructure, or in Coforge hosted Forge-X agentic infrastructure that includes built-in security controls, traceability, agent-to-agent collaboration and data connectors. Coforge’s vertical and technical expertise is deeply embedded into every agent, enabling these squads to deliver hyper-specialized solutions that other agentic delivery models cannot match.

At the heart of every Mod Squad is a structured expert-in-the-loop model, where Coforge’s senior AI specialists oversee the agents, and actively direct, validate, and course-correct them at every critical decision point. This ensures that AI autonomy is paired with human accountability, making this model equally suited to high-stakes, regulated workflows and to high-velocity engineering delivery.

“With our AI Mod Squads, we are giving clients something the market has not offered before: the freedom to compose their own AI-powered delivery team, backed by domain intelligence built over three decades,” said Sudhir Singh, CEO, Coforge.

A clear departure from the traditional T&M pricing model, customers pay a fixed subscription fee per month for each AI Mod Squad. This covers access to the foundational elements, the agents required for their use case, and the senior AI engineers who work alongside them on delivery.

Pricing is determined by the number, complexity and autonomy of the agents deployed, which range from simple code-writing bots to complex agents that orchestrate multiple tasks. This model provides enterprises with the flexibility to pay for only what they consume, ensuring high transparency and cost predictability for annual engineering budgets.

“By moving from effort-based pricing to a transparent outcome focused subscription model, we are giving clients cost predictability while enabling acceleration of our customers’ transition to autonomous AI-driven enterprises.” said Sunil Fernandes, Chief Operating Officer, Coforge.

Coforge’s AI Mod Squads are proving to be a groundbreaking delivery model – they are already generating strong, measurable business outcomes for customers. A banking loan origination human-agent squad has generated a 70% reduction in cycle time, and an insurance underwriting human-agent squad has led to a 50% faster underwriting cycle. In addition, they are leading to significantly faster time-to-market, greater standardization of output, and flexibility to scale, reconfigure, or expand squads as business needs evolve.

Coforge’s AI Mod Squads are available immediately for deployment.

About Coforge:

Coforge is an AI-native engineering services leader, where AI is the very foundation of how we design, build, and deliver intelligent solutions for our clients. We use AI and hyperspecialized industry expertise to engineer autonomous enterprises. We combine AI agents with our AI-enabled workforce, including specialized FDEs in hybrid pod-based delivery units. With a deep focus on trusted AI, our solutions are secure, governed, and enterprise-grade. We are outcome-led by design. Moving beyond AI experimentation, we deliver measurable business outcomes – lower operating costs, faster cycle times, higher conversion rates, and sustained margin growth.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Brian Glidden (US & Europe)- brian.glidden@coforge.com
Santanu Bhattacharya (India)- santanu.b@coforge.com

Coforge launches “Mod Squads” – Outcome based human-agent pods under a subscription pricing construct




Coforge launches “Mod Squads” – Outcome based human-agent pods under a subscription pricing construct

• Coforge introduces AI Mod Squads, a subscription-based delivery model that replaces traditional T&M with outcome-driven pricing, faster time-to-market with full cost predictability.

• Enterprises can assemble custom AI-native teams tailored to industry and engineering workflows, enabling autonomous, scalable execution with proven impact

PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—Coforge, an AI-native engineering services leader, has launched AI Mod Squads – a new delivery model with a simple monthly subscription fee. Mod Squads combine pre-built AI agents with specialized AI engineers to deliver dramatically faster time-to-market at a lower cost for clients.

Customers can create their own AI-powered teams by selecting a set of pre-built AI agents for their use cases. Coforge is offering a comprehensive suite of 130+ agents across two categories:

• Industry-specific agents: Designed to handle tasks like fraud detection for banking, claims triaging for insurance, and weather alert management for airlines.
• Engineering-focused agents: Designed to execute legacy code reverse engineering, automate quality assurance, fix incident tickets, and more.

The agents can be deployed in either customer hosted AI infrastructure, or in Coforge hosted Forge-X agentic infrastructure that includes built-in security controls, traceability, agent-to-agent collaboration and data connectors. Coforge’s vertical and technical expertise is deeply embedded into every agent, enabling these squads to deliver hyper-specialized solutions that other agentic delivery models cannot match.

At the heart of every Mod Squad is a structured expert-in-the-loop model, where Coforge’s senior AI specialists oversee the agents, and actively direct, validate, and course-correct them at every critical decision point. This ensures that AI autonomy is paired with human accountability, making this model equally suited to high-stakes, regulated workflows and to high-velocity engineering delivery.

“With our AI Mod Squads, we are giving clients something the market has not offered before: the freedom to compose their own AI-powered delivery team, backed by domain intelligence built over three decades,” said Sudhir Singh, CEO, Coforge.

A clear departure from the traditional T&M pricing model, customers pay a fixed subscription fee per month for each AI Mod Squad. This covers access to the foundational elements, the agents required for their use case, and the senior AI engineers who work alongside them on delivery.

Pricing is determined by the number, complexity and autonomy of the agents deployed, which range from simple code-writing bots to complex agents that orchestrate multiple tasks. This model provides enterprises with the flexibility to pay for only what they consume, ensuring high transparency and cost predictability for annual engineering budgets.

“By moving from effort-based pricing to a transparent outcome focused subscription model, we are giving clients cost predictability while enabling acceleration of our customers’ transition to autonomous AI-driven enterprises.” said Sunil Fernandes, Chief Operating Officer, Coforge.

Coforge’s AI Mod Squads are proving to be a groundbreaking delivery model – they are already generating strong, measurable business outcomes for customers. A banking loan origination human-agent squad has generated a 70% reduction in cycle time, and an insurance underwriting human-agent squad has led to a 50% faster underwriting cycle. In addition, they are leading to significantly faster time-to-market, greater standardization of output, and flexibility to scale, reconfigure, or expand squads as business needs evolve.

Coforge’s AI Mod Squads are available immediately for deployment.

About Coforge:

Coforge is an AI-native engineering services leader, where AI is the very foundation of how we design, build, and deliver intelligent solutions for our clients. We use AI and hyperspecialized industry expertise to engineer autonomous enterprises. We combine AI agents with our AI-enabled workforce, including specialized FDEs in hybrid pod-based delivery units. With a deep focus on trusted AI, our solutions are secure, governed, and enterprise-grade. We are outcome-led by design. Moving beyond AI experimentation, we deliver measurable business outcomes – lower operating costs, faster cycle times, higher conversion rates, and sustained margin growth.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Brian Glidden (US & Europe)- brian.glidden@coforge.com
Santanu Bhattacharya (India)- santanu.b@coforge.com

MedTech Innovator Radar Forum April 7-9 Levels Up MedTech Industry’s Most Rigorous Evaluation Platform and Leading Accelerator Program




MedTech Innovator Radar Forum April 7-9 Levels Up MedTech Industry’s Most Rigorous Evaluation Platform and Leading Accelerator Program

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#innovation–MedTech Innovator (MTI), the world’s largest and most impactful accelerator for early to mid-stage medical technology startups, today announced the evolution of its long-standing multi-city Road Tour pitch events into a single consolidated event – MTI’s Radar Forum.

“Over the past decade, MedTech Innovator has constantly refined and expanded our industry-leading evaluation process to give more stakeholders a seat at the table,” said Paul Grand, CEO. “Radar is the latest innovation in what has become the industry’s most effective platform for stakeholders to collaboratively identify, evaluate, and streamline the path to market success for the world’s most promising medtech and digital health companies.”

Taking place April 7–9, 2026 in Manhattan Beach, California, Radar Forum is invite-only and will convene nearly 500 attendees from around the world with a focus on the U.S. Market. Uniquely, 300 of the world’s top experts in every major stakeholder category (strategics, payers, providers, investors, societies, service providers, and regulators) will collaboratively evaluate and provide feedback to the top 150 of 1,835 applicants that have already passed initial diligence filters from hundreds of experts.

Radar Forum is the final phase of MTI’s proprietary evaluation process. Companies are evaluated on all aspects of readiness, clinical viability, and real-world commercial relevance. The pairing of evaluators and startups is curated and intentional, based on strategic fit, expertise, and interests of the evaluators. When startups aren’t pitching, Insights Track workshops and panels, along with Ask the Expert sessions, will feature key stakeholders offering candid perspectives on how decisions are made and where things are heading across the regulatory, provider, payment, and funding landscapes.

Some of the event’s many in-person key stakeholder speakers and participants include Michelle Tarver, Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, who will share insights on the evolving regulatory landscape and what medtech founders should understand as they bring new technologies to market. Dr. Tarver will join a panel discussion with Brian Waldersen, Director, Division of Specialty Payment Models at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, who will discuss the CMS ACCESS model and what it means for the future of value-based care. Zach Hochstetler, Vice President, CPT Coding and Payment at American Medical Association, will discuss how CPT codes support innovation and pathways to payment.

Additional featured speakers include April Marrone of the FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP), Nir Goldenberg from Mayo Clinic, Jeff Shuren (former FDA), and Laura Findeiss (former CMS), offering perspectives spanning regulation, reimbursement, clinical adoption, and healthcare system innovation.

From Radar Forum to the Accelerator and Innovator Summit

MTI’s newly minted Radar Forum reflects the organization’s core purpose: strengthening the healthcare innovation ecosystem by emphasizing signal over volume and connecting promising technologies with the expertise and partnerships needed to bring them to market. Rather than solely offering partnering and short pitches, the Radar Forum creates space for expert judges and MTI’s corporate partners to more closely examine a company’s technology, strategy, and commercial readiness through structured small-group discussions and large group deliberations.

The Radar Forum is about identifying strong signals, giving them a forum where they can be amplified in a more complete way with meaningful outcomes. After the Radar Forum and diligence follow-ups, all companies will be provided with written feedback on how to improve. MTI’s corporate partners will champion 65 startups for MTI’s 2026 U.S. Market Accelerator program which kicks off at MTI’s Innovator Summit, June 2-5 in San Francisco.

About MedTech Innovator

MedTech Innovator is the world’s largest accelerator of medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies. Its mission is to improve human health by accelerating the growth of companies transforming patient care. MTI has been a catalyst for groundbreaking healthcare solutions, sourcing over 16,000+ applicants and fostering the growth of 838 graduates. Alumni have collectively raised $12 billion in follow-on funding, achieved 63 acquisitions, and introduced 500+ products to the market, improving the health of millions worldwide. For more information about MedTech Innovator, its annual programs, portfolio of industry-leading startups, and insights on trends, visit MTI’s website, follow MTI on LinkedIn, and subscribe to its monthly newsletter.

Contacts

MedTech Innovator
Media Contact:

Samantha Black

(919) 247-2303

sam.black@medtechinnovator.org

MedTech Innovator Radar Forum April 7-9 Levels Up MedTech Industry’s Most Rigorous Evaluation Platform and Leading Accelerator Program




MedTech Innovator Radar Forum April 7-9 Levels Up MedTech Industry’s Most Rigorous Evaluation Platform and Leading Accelerator Program

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#innovation–MedTech Innovator (MTI), the world’s largest and most impactful accelerator for early to mid-stage medical technology startups, today announced the evolution of its long-standing multi-city Road Tour pitch events into a single consolidated event – MTI’s Radar Forum.

“Over the past decade, MedTech Innovator has constantly refined and expanded our industry-leading evaluation process to give more stakeholders a seat at the table,” said Paul Grand, CEO. “Radar is the latest innovation in what has become the industry’s most effective platform for stakeholders to collaboratively identify, evaluate, and streamline the path to market success for the world’s most promising medtech and digital health companies.”

Taking place April 7–9, 2026 in Manhattan Beach, California, Radar Forum is invite-only and will convene nearly 500 attendees from around the world with a focus on the U.S. Market. Uniquely, 300 of the world’s top experts in every major stakeholder category (strategics, payers, providers, investors, societies, service providers, and regulators) will collaboratively evaluate and provide feedback to the top 150 of 1,835 applicants that have already passed initial diligence filters from hundreds of experts.

Radar Forum is the final phase of MTI’s proprietary evaluation process. Companies are evaluated on all aspects of readiness, clinical viability, and real-world commercial relevance. The pairing of evaluators and startups is curated and intentional, based on strategic fit, expertise, and interests of the evaluators. When startups aren’t pitching, Insights Track workshops and panels, along with Ask the Expert sessions, will feature key stakeholders offering candid perspectives on how decisions are made and where things are heading across the regulatory, provider, payment, and funding landscapes.

Some of the event’s many in-person key stakeholder speakers and participants include Michelle Tarver, Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, who will share insights on the evolving regulatory landscape and what medtech founders should understand as they bring new technologies to market. Dr. Tarver will join a panel discussion with Brian Waldersen, Director, Division of Specialty Payment Models at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, who will discuss the CMS ACCESS model and what it means for the future of value-based care. Zach Hochstetler, Vice President, CPT Coding and Payment at American Medical Association, will discuss how CPT codes support innovation and pathways to payment.

Additional featured speakers include April Marrone of the FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP), Nir Goldenberg from Mayo Clinic, Jeff Shuren (former FDA), and Laura Findeiss (former CMS), offering perspectives spanning regulation, reimbursement, clinical adoption, and healthcare system innovation.

From Radar Forum to the Accelerator and Innovator Summit

MTI’s newly minted Radar Forum reflects the organization’s core purpose: strengthening the healthcare innovation ecosystem by emphasizing signal over volume and connecting promising technologies with the expertise and partnerships needed to bring them to market. Rather than solely offering partnering and short pitches, the Radar Forum creates space for expert judges and MTI’s corporate partners to more closely examine a company’s technology, strategy, and commercial readiness through structured small-group discussions and large group deliberations.

The Radar Forum is about identifying strong signals, giving them a forum where they can be amplified in a more complete way with meaningful outcomes. After the Radar Forum and diligence follow-ups, all companies will be provided with written feedback on how to improve. MTI’s corporate partners will champion 65 startups for MTI’s 2026 U.S. Market Accelerator program which kicks off at MTI’s Innovator Summit, June 2-5 in San Francisco.

About MedTech Innovator

MedTech Innovator is the world’s largest accelerator of medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies. Its mission is to improve human health by accelerating the growth of companies transforming patient care. MTI has been a catalyst for groundbreaking healthcare solutions, sourcing over 16,000+ applicants and fostering the growth of 838 graduates. Alumni have collectively raised $12 billion in follow-on funding, achieved 63 acquisitions, and introduced 500+ products to the market, improving the health of millions worldwide. For more information about MedTech Innovator, its annual programs, portfolio of industry-leading startups, and insights on trends, visit MTI’s website, follow MTI on LinkedIn, and subscribe to its monthly newsletter.

Contacts

MedTech Innovator
Media Contact:

Samantha Black

(919) 247-2303

sam.black@medtechinnovator.org

INSERTING and REPLACING Register for Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for a Chance to Win BTS Concert Tickets




INSERTING and REPLACING Register for Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for a Chance to Win BTS Concert Tickets

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insert before first paragraph of relase dated Feb 16, 2026: Contest has closed.

The updated release reads:

REGISTER FOR GALAXY UNPACKED 2026 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN BTS CONCERT TICKETS

Please note, this contest has now closed.

Samsung Electronics is counting down to Galaxy Unpacked 2026 and Canadians have an exciting reason to tune in.

As Samsung prepares to unveil the next evolution of the Galaxy S series on February 25, fans who register and complete a short survey by February 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET will have the chance to win two tickets to one of the Toronto BTS concerts in August 2026. Registered participants will also receive an exclusive $50 e-voucher toward their next eligible Galaxy device.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will introduce a new era of Galaxy AI, a mobile experience designed to remove friction from everyday tasks and deliver intelligence that feels personal, adaptive and seamlessly integrated from the moment your device is in your hand.

As AI becomes central to how people work, create and connect, Samsung’s latest Galaxy S series is built to simplify daily interactions, anticipate needs in real time and bring users closer to the moments that matter most.

The BTS ticket opportunity reflects Samsung’s commitment to creating meaningful experiences that go beyond technology, connecting fans to the music, culture and communities they love.

Galaxy Unpacked will stream live globally on February 25, 2026 via Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom and Samsung’s YouTube channel.

Consumers can register now at https://www.samsung.com/ca/unpacked/ to receive exclusive updates and pre-event benefits, as well as the chance to win BTS concert tickets and a $50 e-voucher, before registration closes on February 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The next era of Galaxy is almost here.

Contacts

Marta Miklas, Marta.Miklas@edelman.com 647-667-8780

INSERTING and REPLACING Register for Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for a Chance to Win BTS Concert Tickets




INSERTING and REPLACING Register for Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for a Chance to Win BTS Concert Tickets

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insert before first paragraph of relase dated Feb 16, 2026: Contest has closed.

The updated release reads:

REGISTER FOR GALAXY UNPACKED 2026 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN BTS CONCERT TICKETS

Please note, this contest has now closed.

Samsung Electronics is counting down to Galaxy Unpacked 2026 and Canadians have an exciting reason to tune in.

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Contacts

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Infinitas Launches Aureon Capital to Open Private Markets to Public Investors




Infinitas Launches Aureon Capital to Open Private Markets to Public Investors

Targeting an initial portfolio of +$100 million

Plans to seek a Nasdaq Stockholm listing

BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Infinitas Capital, the Swiss single family office led by Robin Lauber, today announces the launch of Aureon Capital, an investment company that will seek a listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. Its mission is to provide retail investors with access to private growth opportunities through a listed holding company.

Aureon Capital is designed to open up Infinitas Capital’s private market ecosystem to public investors for the first time. Targeting an initial venture portfolio of between $100-200 million, the company will combine assets from Infinitas’ own portfolio alongside selected contributed assets from its wider network of family offices and UHNWIs. Additional capital will subsequently be raised for new investments. The company is currently working with a select group of partners across its network as it builds the initial portfolio.

Aureon’s strategy spans direct company investments, secondary opportunities and selected fund stakes, enabling Aureon Capital to source and deploy capital across the private markets lifecycle, from early-stage venture and growth companies to later-stage and pre-IPO opportunities, all through a single transparent, liquid structure. Public market investors will gain access to private companies, funds and other assets they would not typically be able to reach, without management fees or carry.

Aureon Capital’s planned listing on Nasdaq Stockholm reflects management’s confidence in the strength of the Swedish market and its active investor base.

Robin Lauber, Founder of Infinitas Capital, said:

“Some of the most compelling value creation today is happening in private markets, but access remains limited and capital is often locked up for long periods. Aureon Capital has been created to address that, by opening our private market ecosystem through a holding company structure that is simple, transparent and flexible.

“By bringing together assets from our own portfolio and from our network, we are building a vehicle that democratises access to venture and growth through a single liquid structure. Reaching a portfolio of sufficient size and attractiveness is important to ensure we create the right prerequisites for liquidity in the share and a platform that retail investors will want to be part of.”

Alexander Landorph, Head of Capital Markets at Infinitas Capital, added:

“Aureon Capital is being built to provide public market investors with access to a curated and diversified private market portfolio. Sweden is an attractive market for that model, with an active investor base and a proven desire for growth-focused investment companies.

“We are currently working to define the initial portfolio composition, with a focus on ensuring strong public market fit, fundraising and long-term value creation. Our ambition is to build a platform that can combine high-quality assets and long-term flexibility in how capital is raised and deployed.”

About Aureon Capital

Aureon Capital is an investment company seeking a listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. Created by Infinitas Capital, Aureon Capital is designed to open private markets to retail investors through a listed holding company. The company aims to provide access to a diversified portfolio spanning venture, growth and pre-IPO opportunities, combining private market exposure with public market liquidity.

For more information, visit https://www.aureoncapital.se/.

About Infinitas Capital

Infinitas Capital is the Lauber family’s single-family office, investing globally to challenge conventional paradigms and address key societal themes. The firm backs breakthrough companies, develops new living spaces through real estate strategies, and supports founders across the full company lifecycle – from pre-seed to IPO. When gaps in the market are identified, it selectively builds companies to address unmet needs where it holds a strong strategic advantage.

For more information, visit https://infinitas-capital.com/.

Contacts

Media Enquiries
John West / Llewellyn Angus / Lily Pearce Rosewood

Email: media@infinitas-capital.com
Phone: +44 (0)20 7653 8702