Eascra Biotech Named to Fast Company’s “Next Big Things in Tech 2025”




Eascra Biotech Named to Fast Company’s “Next Big Things in Tech 2025”

Recognition for groundbreaking work and pioneering space manufacturing

BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fast Company has named Eascra Biotech, a nanomedicine startup, to its annual Next Big Things in Tech list for 2025. Fast Company is recognizing Eascra’s groundbreaking work using microgravity to manufacture therapeutic nanomaterials aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Eascra is one of five companies honored in the Space and Telecom category for “making the International Space Station a pharmaceutical research lab,” and one of 137 total honorees. The list celebrates projects that “represent genuinely new ideas in significant fields, have already demonstrated progress, and hold the potential for further growth.” These projects span 31 different technology sectors, including applied AI, sustainability, robotics, quantum computing, and space innovation.
    
“Being included in Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech list is wonderful visibility and validation for our vision of space-enabled manufacturing,” said Mari Anne Snow, Eascra co-founder and CEO. “The ability to fabricate nanomaterials in low Earth orbit opens new possibilities for safer, more stable therapeutics, advancing healthcare here on Earth.”
  
The Eascra team just completed their fifth mission on the International Space Station in less than two years and is the first commercial company to produce nanoparticles in space for medical use on Earth. Eascra recently received an NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, an AFWERX SBIR grant and has obtained more than $8M in grants, awards and commercial-sponsored research deals from organizations including NASA and MassVentures.
   
Eascra’s JBNp technology, pioneered by Eascra cofounder Dr. Yupeng Chen, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut, delivers RNA therapeutics to hard-to-penetrate tissues like cartilage and solid tumors. Eascra’s proprietary nanoparticles are highly versatile and able to maintain fragile cargos like mRNA at room temperature for extended periods, thus eliminating cold chain requirements.
   
About Eascra Biotech       
Eascra Biotech (eascrabiotech.com) is an early-stage nanomedicine startup providing an advanced therapeutic delivery platform capable of delivering nucleotides, gene editing, and other therapeutics to hard-to-reach treatment sites, such as articular cartilage, kidneys and solid tumors. Our mission is to advance our technology for the benefit of humankind. Eascra’s proprietary delivery mechanism, a Janus Base Nanoparticle (JBNp) invented by Eascra co-founder, Dr. Yupeng Chen, mimics DNA and is customizable for different treatment indications. Eascra is working with NASA, the ISS National Laboratory™, and a variety of private space companies to accelerate our go-to-market strategy. We are actively seeking commercial partnerships with companies in need of innovative delivery mechanisms to expedite the development of cutting-edge treatments that enhance patient outcomes on Earth. 

CONTACT: Media Contact:
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Carlton PR & Marketing LLC
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Google and Spotify alum launch Epiminds with $6.6M to build marketing teams for the AI era




Google and Spotify alum launch Epiminds with $6.6M to build marketing teams for the AI era

Founded by Swedish entrepreneurs, the company is pioneering multi-agent AI systems that run marketing end-to-end.

Stockholm, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brilliant marketers are still buried in dashboards, spending more time on reports and clicks than on strategy and creativity. Epiminds was created to solve this problem. The company, founded by Swedish entrepreneurs Elias Malm and Mo Elkhidir, today announced its public launch from stealth alongside $6.6 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from EWOR, Entourage, and high-profile angels including the former CMO of Booking.com. In just twelve weeks from ideation, Epiminds already signed major agencies that manage over 240 brands in their platform.

Epiminds founders Mo Elkhidir and Elias Malm.

Agencies today are squeezed from both sides: clients demand more transparency, faster reporting, and measurable ROI – all with smaller budgets. Inside agency walls, insights are scattered across platforms, making decisions slow or reliant on gut instinct, while the rapid rise of AI creates uncertainty about which tools to adopt and how to scale capacity sustainably. The traditional fixes – hiring more specialists, layering on dashboards and optimizers, or making reactive choices once problems surface – only raise costs and complexity without solving the underlying inefficiency. Worse, they don’t prepare agencies for where the future of marketing is heading. Epiminds solves each of these problems, and more.

The company creates advanced multi-agent AI systems that agencies can train and evolve over time. At the core is Lucy, an AI marketing manager that leads a dynamic team of more than 20 specialized agents working together across reporting, optimizations, budget pacing, bidding and creatives. Agencies can onboard a client in less than 30 seconds and instantly get an AI-powered marketing team capable of running campaigns from A to Z. Lucy and her team doesn’t just surface insights but executes them, learns each agency’s playbooks, and proactively monitors accounts to flag risks before they hurt performance.

“Marketers are under more pressure than ever to do more with less ,” said Mo Elkhidir, Co-Founder of Epiminds. “Lucy and her team take on the busywork so that marketing talent can do their best work. This is not about replacing creativity; it’s about giving it room to flourish.”

The vision was born out of the founders’ own frustrations. Malm, who ran an agency and later worked at Google leading agency partnerships across the Nordics, saw firsthand how talented teams were stuck in inefficient processes. Elkhidir, a Sudanese-born machine learning expert who led technical teams at Spotify and Kry, spent years researching multi-agent systems, teaching AI agents to collaborate to solve complex tasks. The spark came during a weekend project simulating Sweden’s 10.8 million citizens in AI, each with hundreds of attributes. When they discovered that 23,400 of them were marketers, the idea crystallized: an AI-powered marketing workforce that could free real marketers to focus on strategy and creative impact.

Sign up for Epiminds here: https://www.epiminds.com/

The impact is already visible. Agencies using Epiminds report faster onboarding, better performance, less wasted spend, and teams that can shift focus back to creativity and strategy. The dynamic multi-agent system seamlessly handles everything from everyday tasks like reporting and pacing to advanced capabilities such as audits, creative analysis, competitive insights, and strategic planning. By connecting insights to action across platforms, Lucy enables a 10x increase in output without adding headcount.

John Axelsson, Founder & CEO of BBO added: ”We’ve integrated EpiMinds into our advertising workflows. It has really started transforming how our specialists work by automating analysis and surfacing deep actionable insights, while we remain in control of strategic decisions. The result is faster optimization, more effective collaboration between human expertise and AI, and ultimately better outcomes for our clients.” While Jenny Dettervik, Media Lead at Remotion said: “EpiMinds has become a valuable part of our workflow. By automating parts of our agency’s know-how through AI agents, we can get insights faster, optimize more efficiently, and deliver higher quality to our clients.”

The timing is crucial in filling a big market gap. Legacy dashboards and optimization tools remain siloed, requiring heavy manual work. Point AI tools solve one-off problems but fail to orchestrate the bigger picture. Epiminds’ multi-agent approach creates an integrated, adaptive system that continuously learns and improves.

“As a former founder who relied heavily on performance marketing, I saw firsthand how difficult it is to scale campaigns across dozens of channels and geographies. Epiminds’ multi-agent approach directly tackles that challenge, transforming the way agencies and brands operate. It’s rare to see a team build something this ambitious, and we believe Epiminds has the potential to redefine how marketing gets done in the AI era.” commented Paul Murphy, Partner at Lightspeed

After just twelve weeks of joining EWOR, which has a a 0.1% application success rate, Epiminds signed major agencies managing over 240 brands on their platform. “Elias and Mo are the rare kind of founders that have what it takes to take a company from 0-1M ARR, from 1-100M, and from 100-infinity. They have both hustle and leadership, both speed and perfection, and both aggression and empathy. On both a rational and irrational level, I think and feel they will go far.” added Daniel Dippold, Co-Founder & CEO at EWOR

“Ellias and Mo embody the urgency and operational excellence we look for in founders building in the AI era”. Says Pieterjan Bouten, Partner at Entourage. “A massive wave of innovation is reshaping how leading marketing agencies operate, and Epiminds is poised to be at the forefront of that transformation. We’re thrilled to back these two exceptional founders early as they pursue this massive opportunity.”

Looking ahead, Epiminds plans to expand Lucy’s capabilities across more integrations, increase level of autonomy, and self-improving capabilities. Each new feature strengthens the entire system, creating a network effect where every agency benefits from smarter, more capable AI.

“Our vision is simple,” Elias Malm added. “We’re building Epiminds because we see where marketing is headed. The future is about dynamic, agentic teams that analyze, plan, execute, and improve in real time. Every marketer should have access to a 24/7 AI workforce that frees up their time for creativity and strategy. Our goal is to give them that future, today.”

Media images can be found here.

About Epiminds
Epiminds is building the operating system for marketing, a multi-agentic system that analyzes, executes, and learns in real time, empowering marketers to work smarter and move faster. At the core is Lucy, an AI marketing manager that leads a dynamic team of more than 20 specialized agents working together across reporting, optimizations, budget pacing, bidding and creatives. 

Founded in 2025 by Google and Spotify Alum, Elias Malm and Mo Elkhidir respectively, Epiminds work with a roster of agencies that manage over 200 brands.  Epiminds is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, EWOR, Entourage, and high-profile angels including the former CMO of Booking.com. For more information please visit https://www.epiminds.com/ 

About EWOR
EWOR is a fellowship for exceptional founders who are building transformative technology.
Entrepreneurs shape the future – but only a few shape an entire generation. That’s why EWOR supports the top 0.1% with up to €500,000 and weekly 1:1 mentoring from unicorn founders (Adjust, ProGlove, SumUp) who now work full-time at EWOR. EWOR rejects standard playbooks or rigid programs. Our virtual approach adapts to the non-linear development of founders and startups.
www.ewor.com

About Entourage
Entourage is an early stage VC founded by Pieterjan Bouten, former CEO and co-founder of Showpad. The fund invests in the next generation B2B SaaS Startups and is backed by successful international entrepreneurs such as Jason Lemkin (Saastr), Louis Jonckheere (Showpad) and over 40 founders of global SaaS startups and unicorns like Collibra, Deliverect & Lighthouse. Entourage raised a $40M fund last year and wrote early checks in companies like Aikido, Lexroom and Onecrew. 

CONTACT: For further information please contact the Epiminds press office: Bilal Mahmood on b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com or +447714007257.

Google and Spotify alum launch Epiminds with $6.6M to build marketing teams for the AI era




Google and Spotify alum launch Epiminds with $6.6M to build marketing teams for the AI era

Founded by Swedish entrepreneurs, the company is pioneering multi-agent AI systems that run marketing end-to-end.

Stockholm, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brilliant marketers are still buried in dashboards, spending more time on reports and clicks than on strategy and creativity. Epiminds was created to solve this problem. The company, founded by Swedish entrepreneurs Elias Malm and Mo Elkhidir, today announced its public launch from stealth alongside $6.6 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from EWOR, Entourage, and high-profile angels including the former CMO of Booking.com. In just twelve weeks from ideation, Epiminds already signed major agencies that manage over 240 brands in their platform.

Epiminds founders Mo Elkhidir and Elias Malm.

Agencies today are squeezed from both sides: clients demand more transparency, faster reporting, and measurable ROI – all with smaller budgets. Inside agency walls, insights are scattered across platforms, making decisions slow or reliant on gut instinct, while the rapid rise of AI creates uncertainty about which tools to adopt and how to scale capacity sustainably. The traditional fixes – hiring more specialists, layering on dashboards and optimizers, or making reactive choices once problems surface – only raise costs and complexity without solving the underlying inefficiency. Worse, they don’t prepare agencies for where the future of marketing is heading. Epiminds solves each of these problems, and more.

The company creates advanced multi-agent AI systems that agencies can train and evolve over time. At the core is Lucy, an AI marketing manager that leads a dynamic team of more than 20 specialized agents working together across reporting, optimizations, budget pacing, bidding and creatives. Agencies can onboard a client in less than 30 seconds and instantly get an AI-powered marketing team capable of running campaigns from A to Z. Lucy and her team doesn’t just surface insights but executes them, learns each agency’s playbooks, and proactively monitors accounts to flag risks before they hurt performance.

“Marketers are under more pressure than ever to do more with less ,” said Mo Elkhidir, Co-Founder of Epiminds. “Lucy and her team take on the busywork so that marketing talent can do their best work. This is not about replacing creativity; it’s about giving it room to flourish.”

The vision was born out of the founders’ own frustrations. Malm, who ran an agency and later worked at Google leading agency partnerships across the Nordics, saw firsthand how talented teams were stuck in inefficient processes. Elkhidir, a Sudanese-born machine learning expert who led technical teams at Spotify and Kry, spent years researching multi-agent systems, teaching AI agents to collaborate to solve complex tasks. The spark came during a weekend project simulating Sweden’s 10.8 million citizens in AI, each with hundreds of attributes. When they discovered that 23,400 of them were marketers, the idea crystallized: an AI-powered marketing workforce that could free real marketers to focus on strategy and creative impact.

Sign up for Epiminds here: https://www.epiminds.com/

The impact is already visible. Agencies using Epiminds report faster onboarding, better performance, less wasted spend, and teams that can shift focus back to creativity and strategy. The dynamic multi-agent system seamlessly handles everything from everyday tasks like reporting and pacing to advanced capabilities such as audits, creative analysis, competitive insights, and strategic planning. By connecting insights to action across platforms, Lucy enables a 10x increase in output without adding headcount.

John Axelsson, Founder & CEO of BBO added: ”We’ve integrated EpiMinds into our advertising workflows. It has really started transforming how our specialists work by automating analysis and surfacing deep actionable insights, while we remain in control of strategic decisions. The result is faster optimization, more effective collaboration between human expertise and AI, and ultimately better outcomes for our clients.” While Jenny Dettervik, Media Lead at Remotion said: “EpiMinds has become a valuable part of our workflow. By automating parts of our agency’s know-how through AI agents, we can get insights faster, optimize more efficiently, and deliver higher quality to our clients.”

The timing is crucial in filling a big market gap. Legacy dashboards and optimization tools remain siloed, requiring heavy manual work. Point AI tools solve one-off problems but fail to orchestrate the bigger picture. Epiminds’ multi-agent approach creates an integrated, adaptive system that continuously learns and improves.

“As a former founder who relied heavily on performance marketing, I saw firsthand how difficult it is to scale campaigns across dozens of channels and geographies. Epiminds’ multi-agent approach directly tackles that challenge, transforming the way agencies and brands operate. It’s rare to see a team build something this ambitious, and we believe Epiminds has the potential to redefine how marketing gets done in the AI era.” commented Paul Murphy, Partner at Lightspeed

After just twelve weeks of joining EWOR, which has a a 0.1% application success rate, Epiminds signed major agencies managing over 240 brands on their platform. “Elias and Mo are the rare kind of founders that have what it takes to take a company from 0-1M ARR, from 1-100M, and from 100-infinity. They have both hustle and leadership, both speed and perfection, and both aggression and empathy. On both a rational and irrational level, I think and feel they will go far.” added Daniel Dippold, Co-Founder & CEO at EWOR

“Ellias and Mo embody the urgency and operational excellence we look for in founders building in the AI era”. Says Pieterjan Bouten, Partner at Entourage. “A massive wave of innovation is reshaping how leading marketing agencies operate, and Epiminds is poised to be at the forefront of that transformation. We’re thrilled to back these two exceptional founders early as they pursue this massive opportunity.”

Looking ahead, Epiminds plans to expand Lucy’s capabilities across more integrations, increase level of autonomy, and self-improving capabilities. Each new feature strengthens the entire system, creating a network effect where every agency benefits from smarter, more capable AI.

“Our vision is simple,” Elias Malm added. “We’re building Epiminds because we see where marketing is headed. The future is about dynamic, agentic teams that analyze, plan, execute, and improve in real time. Every marketer should have access to a 24/7 AI workforce that frees up their time for creativity and strategy. Our goal is to give them that future, today.”

Media images can be found here.

About Epiminds
Epiminds is building the operating system for marketing, a multi-agentic system that analyzes, executes, and learns in real time, empowering marketers to work smarter and move faster. At the core is Lucy, an AI marketing manager that leads a dynamic team of more than 20 specialized agents working together across reporting, optimizations, budget pacing, bidding and creatives. 

Founded in 2025 by Google and Spotify Alum, Elias Malm and Mo Elkhidir respectively, Epiminds work with a roster of agencies that manage over 200 brands.  Epiminds is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, EWOR, Entourage, and high-profile angels including the former CMO of Booking.com. For more information please visit https://www.epiminds.com/ 

About EWOR
EWOR is a fellowship for exceptional founders who are building transformative technology.
Entrepreneurs shape the future – but only a few shape an entire generation. That’s why EWOR supports the top 0.1% with up to €500,000 and weekly 1:1 mentoring from unicorn founders (Adjust, ProGlove, SumUp) who now work full-time at EWOR. EWOR rejects standard playbooks or rigid programs. Our virtual approach adapts to the non-linear development of founders and startups.
www.ewor.com

About Entourage
Entourage is an early stage VC founded by Pieterjan Bouten, former CEO and co-founder of Showpad. The fund invests in the next generation B2B SaaS Startups and is backed by successful international entrepreneurs such as Jason Lemkin (Saastr), Louis Jonckheere (Showpad) and over 40 founders of global SaaS startups and unicorns like Collibra, Deliverect & Lighthouse. Entourage raised a $40M fund last year and wrote early checks in companies like Aikido, Lexroom and Onecrew. 

CONTACT: For further information please contact the Epiminds press office: Bilal Mahmood on b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com or +447714007257.

Veteran Marketing Executive Russ Hannig Joins SponsorCX as COO Amid Rapid Growth




Veteran Marketing Executive Russ Hannig Joins SponsorCX as COO Amid Rapid Growth

LEHI, Utah, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SponsorCX, the fast-growing leader in sponsorship management, today announced the appointment of Russ Hannig as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. The addition underscores SponsorCX’s commitment to building world-class leadership as the company scales operations and expands its market presence. His appointment reinforces SponsorCX’s mission to simplify sponsorship management and empower brands and properties with data-driven solutions.

Hannig will oversee marketing, human resources, and customer success, three critical functions that drive customer acquisition, team growth, and long-term partnership value. His unified leadership across these areas, positions SponsorCX to deliver seamless experiences from initial brand awareness through ongoing customer relationships.

“Russ is one of the most skilled and well-rounded leaders I’ve had the privilege of knowing,” said Jason Smith, CEO of SponsorCX. “His ability to scale teams, build strategy, and drive growth makes him uniquely qualified to help take SponsorCX to the next level. We’re entering an exciting stage of growth, and Russ’s leadership will be instrumental in guiding us forward.”

The appointment follows recent executive additions, including Jeff Knudsen, formerly at Salesforce (Spiff), and Nathan Bleak, former CRO at Fishbowl, demonstrating SponsorCX’s ongoing investment in proven leadership. With sponsorship management shifting rapidly toward data-driven solutions, experienced operators like Hannig are essential for sustainable growth.

Hannig brings extensive experience scaling operations in high-growth environments. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Growth Marketing at Gabb, where he helped drive consecutive Inc. 5000 recognitions. Prior to Gabb, he spent five years at Ancestry in progressive leadership roles, culminating as Senior Director of Integrated Marketing and Brand Experience.

“I’m excited to help SponsorCX reach its full potential,” said Hannig. “The opportunity to optimize operations while strengthening customer relationships is exactly the kind of challenge I thrive on. Together, we’re positioned to redefine how brands and properties manage sponsorships.”

His appointment comes as SponsorCX continues expanding across diverse markets, from NFL, NBA, MLB, and MLS teams to arts, entertainment, and major events. With Hannig leading core operational functions, the company can maintain its customer-centric approach while building the infrastructure required for sustained, scalable growth.

The timing reflects SponsorCX’s confidence in market opportunities and its ongoing commitment to operational excellence. By securing leaders with proven track records, the company positions itself to capitalize on growing demand for comprehensive sponsorship management solutions.

About SponsorCX

SponsorCX is the leading all-in-one platform for sponsorship management. It supports properties and brands through every stage of the sponsorship lifecycle, including sales, inventory, fulfillment, scheduling, agreements, and reporting. With intuitive tools and real-time insights, SponsorCX enables organizations to maximize sponsorship value, strengthen partnerships, and keep every aspect of sponsorship management organized and on track.

Learn more at sponsorcx.com.

Media Contact: Laura Nichols / laura.nichols@sponsorcx.com 

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Christian Angermayer’s Apeiron Invests in Invyted to Lead Global Influencer Tech Revolution




Christian Angermayer’s Apeiron Invests in Invyted to Lead Global Influencer Tech Revolution

Valued at $25M, the British-founded platform with 720M+ reach launches in NYC under the leadership of Entrepreneur of the Year Asti Wagner

LONDON, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Invyted Ltd, the fast-rising British tech platform reshaping how brands connect with influencers, has secured investment from Christian Angermayer’s Apeiron Investment Group at a $25 million valuation.

The deal comes as Invyted launches in New York City and gears up for a nationwide U.S. rollout, positioning the company at the forefront of the global influencer economy. Founded by 25 year old Asti Wagner, recently named Entrepreneur of the Year, Invyted has already built a network of 6,000+ influencers with a combined reach of 720+ million, making it one of the most powerful and scalable influencer-brand platforms worldwide.

Invyted’s NYC debut includes collaborations with iconic establishments such as Serendipity3, John’s Pizzeria of Times Square, 54 Below, Hawksmoor NYC, and Vin Sur Vingt, early partnerships that underscore the platform’s ability to integrate seamlessly across diverse industries and cultural landmarks.

“Invyted is one of the most exciting early-stage companies I’ve seen in a long time… Asti Wagner is building something truly unique that sits at the intersection of tech, community, and culture,” said Christian Angermayer, founder of Apeiron Investment Group. “We’re thrilled to be backing her and the Invyted team as they scale globally.”

The platform, which has already gained significant traction in London and across the UK, is designed to make influencer marketing seamless, scalable, and results-driven. Through Invyted, brands can connect with vetted influencers in just a few clicks, generating authentic content and measurable exposure at scale.

“Christian’s backing means a great deal to us not just the capital, but his belief in what we’re building,” said Asti Wagner, CEO and Founder of Invyted. “We’ve proven Invyted works in the UK, and now we’re ready to take it to the U.S. and beyond. This is about creating the most effective and accessible way for brands to collaborate with real influencers globally.”

Invyted has already attracted high-profile supporters, including Justin King CBE (former CEO of Sainsbury’s), John Vincent (co-founder of LEON Restaurants), and Julian Ross (founder of Wireless Social). Their involvement reinforces the platform’s credibility as a breakout brand in the marketing-tech space.

The new funding will be used to accelerate U.S. expansion and further enhance Invyted’s software platform, ensuring it remains the go-to solution for businesses seeking scalable, authentic influencer collaborations.

About Invyted

Invyted is a fast-growing influencer marketing platform that empowers brands to collaborate with high-quality content creators in just a few taps. Built for scale, speed, and authenticity, Invyted is redefining how brands and influencers work together.

About Apeiron Investment Group

Apeiron is the family office and private investment firm of entrepreneur and investor Christian Angermayer. Apeiron focuses on backing bold founders across biotech, fintech, deep tech, and frontier markets.

Press Contact:
press@invyted.com

Christian Angermayer’s Apeiron Invests in Invyted to Lead Global Influencer Tech Revolution




Christian Angermayer’s Apeiron Invests in Invyted to Lead Global Influencer Tech Revolution

Valued at $25M, the British-founded platform with 720M+ reach launches in NYC under the leadership of Entrepreneur of the Year Asti Wagner

LONDON, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Invyted Ltd, the fast-rising British tech platform reshaping how brands connect with influencers, has secured investment from Christian Angermayer’s Apeiron Investment Group at a $25 million valuation.

The deal comes as Invyted launches in New York City and gears up for a nationwide U.S. rollout, positioning the company at the forefront of the global influencer economy. Founded by 25 year old Asti Wagner, recently named Entrepreneur of the Year, Invyted has already built a network of 6,000+ influencers with a combined reach of 720+ million, making it one of the most powerful and scalable influencer-brand platforms worldwide.

Invyted’s NYC debut includes collaborations with iconic establishments such as Serendipity3, John’s Pizzeria of Times Square, 54 Below, Hawksmoor NYC, and Vin Sur Vingt, early partnerships that underscore the platform’s ability to integrate seamlessly across diverse industries and cultural landmarks.

“Invyted is one of the most exciting early-stage companies I’ve seen in a long time… Asti Wagner is building something truly unique that sits at the intersection of tech, community, and culture,” said Christian Angermayer, founder of Apeiron Investment Group. “We’re thrilled to be backing her and the Invyted team as they scale globally.”

The platform, which has already gained significant traction in London and across the UK, is designed to make influencer marketing seamless, scalable, and results-driven. Through Invyted, brands can connect with vetted influencers in just a few clicks, generating authentic content and measurable exposure at scale.

“Christian’s backing means a great deal to us not just the capital, but his belief in what we’re building,” said Asti Wagner, CEO and Founder of Invyted. “We’ve proven Invyted works in the UK, and now we’re ready to take it to the U.S. and beyond. This is about creating the most effective and accessible way for brands to collaborate with real influencers globally.”

Invyted has already attracted high-profile supporters, including Justin King CBE (former CEO of Sainsbury’s), John Vincent (co-founder of LEON Restaurants), and Julian Ross (founder of Wireless Social). Their involvement reinforces the platform’s credibility as a breakout brand in the marketing-tech space.

The new funding will be used to accelerate U.S. expansion and further enhance Invyted’s software platform, ensuring it remains the go-to solution for businesses seeking scalable, authentic influencer collaborations.

About Invyted

Invyted is a fast-growing influencer marketing platform that empowers brands to collaborate with high-quality content creators in just a few taps. Built for scale, speed, and authenticity, Invyted is redefining how brands and influencers work together.

About Apeiron Investment Group

Apeiron is the family office and private investment firm of entrepreneur and investor Christian Angermayer. Apeiron focuses on backing bold founders across biotech, fintech, deep tech, and frontier markets.

Press Contact:
press@invyted.com

Oralift Neuro: A New Concept to Support Brain Recovery in Contact Sports




Oralift Neuro: A New Concept to Support Brain Recovery in Contact Sports

Innovation aims to complement post-game recovery in rugby and American football

LONDON, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Concern over the long-term effects of head injuries in rugby and American football has inspired a new approach to athlete care. Oralift Neuro, an emerging concept at the initiation stage, explores how gentle neuromuscular stimulation might help the brain’s natural recovery after repeated impact.

Even mild head knocks can trigger inflammation and raise the risk of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The challenge is to find non-invasive ways to aid recovery during the crucial hours after play, when the brain begins to repair itself.

Building on Real-World Results

Oralift Neuro builds on the heritage of the original Oralift appliance, used for more than 25 years.
A 2018 peer-reviewed paper in The Open Dentistry Journal reported measurable improvements in skin texture and facial features, while an independent 2021 study by Cutest Systems Ltd found a 12.5 per cent wrinkle reduction and 20 per cent rise in skin elasticity after two weeks, with early responses seen within minutes.
Users have also reported wellbeing benefits such as better sleep, relaxation, and improved memory, thought to result from neuromuscular adaptation and enhanced craniofacial circulation.

Many notice changes within 10 minutes of first using both the 3 mm and 5 mm devices, showing how quickly the body adapts. This rapid response motivates further study of whether similar mechanisms could help create a favourable environment for neurological recovery after head impacts.

A Personal Insight from Dr Mohindra

“For over two decades Oralift has shown how the body can adapt and rejuvenate naturally,” said Dr Naresh Mohindra, inventor of Oralift. “Nearly five years ago I suffered a skull fracture from a fall caused by postural hypotension. After hospital care I used Oralift briefly during recovery. Within two weeks I returned to work — and I’m still working today. Though anecdotal, this reinforced my belief in the body’s ability to heal and inspired Oralift Neuro.”

Crowdfunding and Collaboration

To move the concept forward, Oralift has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund prototype testing and a collaborative study with a leading UK university, investigating how jaw-based neuromuscular stimulation might influence cranial blood flow and post-impact recovery markers.

“Our aim is to unite science and innovation to protect athletes’ long-term brain health,” Dr Mohindra added. “We welcome support from the sports community and the public to advance this research.”

To learn more or support the campaign, visit www.oralift.com.

NeXtGen Biologics Announces Issuance Of A Third New Patent Covering Axolotl-Derived Technology




NeXtGen Biologics Announces Issuance Of A Third New Patent Covering Axolotl-Derived Technology

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NeXtGen Biologics announces the issuance of a third U.S. patent, US12311079, on May 27, 2025, as part of its suite of U.S. and foreign patents directed to extracellular matrix components derived from a highly regenerative, non-mammalian species, namely axolotls, a urodele amphibian. In addition to our previous patents¹, the most recent patent is directed to a tissue culture system that provides patent coverage for two conditioned media and ECM, and methods of use of these products.

“This additional patent’s issuance bears testament to the patentability and importance of our two previously issued patents, as well as to our team’s pursuit of meaningful solutions to transform patients’ lives. Our groundbreaking platform technology is setting a new standard, not only in wound care with FDA-cleared NeoMatriX^® Wound MatriX, but also in the future of regenerative medicine as a whole,” said Jonelle Toothman, CEO.

NeXtGen’s strong portfolio of patents includes 3 U.S. patents, 1 U.S. pending patent, and 8 foreign patents, have led to life-enhancing and life-saving clinical applications. NeXtGen is the only commercially operating enterprise in the world leveraging axolotl-derived technology in clinical applications.

About NeXtGen Biologics, Inc.

Headquartered in Alachua, FL, NeXtGen Biologics is a medical device company with a suite of patents covering an extracellular matrix (ECM) platform technology derived from the axolotl. Leveraging expertise in medical devices and breakthrough tissue technologies, the company is developing advanced solutions to address complex challenges in wound care, trauma, plastic surgery, cardiovascular disease, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and ophthalmology.

¹See US Patent Nos. 10617790 and 11660376, which cover multiple configurations and combinations of decellularized extracellular matrix products derived from the urodeles, including axolotls, and methods of making and using those products, such as tissue grafts and medical implants.

Contact:
Jonelle Toothman, 904-599-3264, jltoothman@nextgenbiologics.com

FurtherAI announces $25M Series A from Andreessen Horowitz to transform insurance workflows with AI, automating busywork




FurtherAI announces $25M Series A from Andreessen Horowitz to transform insurance workflows with AI, automating busywork

The $7 trillion insurance industry runs on the judgment and expertise of its professionals — but outdated systems bury that talent under busywork. FurtherAI helps process billions in premiums each year, giving insurers measurable impact: hours of work reduced to minutes, millions saved annually, and faster, more accurate workflows across underwriting, claims, and compliance.

San Francisco, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The people who keep insurance running are overwhelmed. They’re doing trillion-dollar work with outdated tools – buried in PDFs and Excels, juggling manual reviews, and navigating disconnected systems. FurtherAI, the leading AI for insurance, is changing that. Today, the company announced a $25 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz – one of the largest Series A ever raised in insurance AI.

The raise comes just six months after its $5M seed round, underscoring the industry’s rapid embrace of domain-specific AI. The round also included Nexus Venture Partners, Y Combinator, amongst others bringing their total funding to $30 million.

FurtherAI founders: Aman Gour and Sashank Gondala.

With this new funding, FurtherAI will expand its library of  insurance-specific workflows, deepen integrations with carrier and broker systems, and scale its go to market teams to meet surging demand. The goal is simple: help insurers with its long awaited technology transformation by automating workflows like submissions processing, underwriting audits, claims handling, and policy comparisons through AI so professionals can focus on risk, clients, and growth.

FurtherAI is the AI Workspace for Insurance.

Insurance is under pressure on every front – talent is scarce, climate risk is rising, and regulators demand more transparency. Many insurers have already experimented with AI, but the results fall short: generic tools miss the nuances of complex insurance documents, while point solutions only solve a slice of the problem. FurtherAI offers a third path – an insurance-native workspace that lets insurance teams start with one workflow and expand across many, all while ensuring accuracy, auditability, and scale.

“We’re grateful to partner with leaders across the industry as they modernize operations,” said Aman Gour, Co-Founder and CEO of FurtherAI. “Insurance is the backbone of the economy, but the people running it have been stuck with outdated tools. With this funding, we’re doubling down on building AI workflows that give underwriters, brokers, and claims teams superpowers – freeing them to focus on the work that truly matters.”

Today, FurtherAI processes billions in premiums each year — powering submissions, policy comparisons, claims intake, and compliance checks for leading insurers like Accelerant, MSI, and Leavitt Group.

FurtherAI team.

“We’re excited to partner with the insurance industry to unlock real value with AI – automating the busy work and opening new avenues of growth. With our forward-deployed engineering model, insurance teams work side-by-side with an AI engineer to ensure impact at scale.” said Sashank Gondala, Co-Founder and CTO of FurtherAI.

The impact is clear: teams are doubling productivity, improving submission-to-quote ratios by 15%, reaching over 95% accuracy in policy comparisons, and generating proposals 10x faster.

Industry leaders are seeing the results firsthand. “The FurtherAI team has been a fantastic partner in rapidly standing up complex enterprise workflows,” said Venkat Raman, Chief BizOps Officer at Accelerant. While Laurie Flanagan of Leavitt Group summed it up: “Implementing FurtherAI has been game-changing — faster turnarounds, higher accuracy, and a platform we can keep expanding.”

This raise cements FurtherAI as the AI workspace powering the future of insurance. “FurtherAI is redefining how insurance gets done,” said Joe Schmidt, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. “Aman and Sashank are technical founders whose customers see them as true AI partners, not just AI tools. Their early traction signals a generational opportunity to transform insurance.”

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About FurtherAI
FurtherAI is the AI workspace purpose-built for insurance. By automating submission intake, policy comparison, claims processing, and compliance workflows, FurtherAI eliminates busywork so insurance professionals can focus on strategy and growth. Founded in San Francisco, FurtherAI is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Nexus Venture Partners, Y Combinator, and other leading investors. For more information, visit www.furtherai.com.

About Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. a16z invests in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, infrastructure, and companies building toward American dynamism. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009, a16z has $46B in committed capital across multiple funds.

CONTACT: For further information please contact the FurtherAI press office: Ellen Park on ellen@furtherai.com or Bilal Mahmood on b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com or +447714007257.

Viral college startup Series appoints humanoid robot CMO as it takes over Harvard campus




Viral college startup Series appoints humanoid robot CMO as it takes over Harvard campus

The Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot will lead all marketing activities for Series. In the past week at Harvard University it took over Harvard Square and paraded the stadium at the Harvard v Brown game.

New York, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Series, the fast-growing social networking platform, today announced the appointment of Uri, a humanoid robot, as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). It has already dominated its first campaign at Harvard University generating 1M views on social media in just 24 hours.  

Uri kicked off the Series’ College tour by drawing large crowds towards the Series Composite of Harvard students at Harvard Square, immediately prompting students and tourists to take photos of the 8 feet by 12 feet banner. He then handed matcha to energize and connect with students before parading the stadium stands during the Harvard versus Brown game, where roaring crowds signaled the campus-wide excitement surrounding this innovative launch.

Series CEO Nathaneo Johnson with his CMO Robot, Uri.

Nathaneo Johnson, CEO and Co-founder of Series added: “Most CMOs cost $100k – $300k a year. Ours is a fraction of that, and it gains more attention than most celebrities do in any given room. That’s marketing.”

Powered by advanced AI, lifelike movement, and natural speech, Uri as CMO will interact directly with Series users and the broader online audience. The Unitree G1 stands at 1.2 meters, boasts up to 43 degrees of freedom, advanced environmental sensing via 3D LiDAR and depth cameras, and utilizes state-of-the-art reinforcement learning for adaptive engagement. Uri showcases the potential for seamless collaboration between humans and humanoid robots, making technology-driven connections a tangible experience for Gen Z, and demonstrating a leap forward from merely automating tasks to participating in high-level strategic and creative leadership.

Series CMO Robot Uri with Sorority Sisters.

The team at Series is committed to leveraging AI and robotics to expand career opportunities for people. Since the platform’s launch, over 700,000 messages have been sent on the platform with over a 95% acceptance rate on all match suggestions. This underscoring Series’ role in driving innovative, technology-enabled networking.with 

Series CMO Uri engaging live its audience. 

By making robotics a core part of its growth playbook, Series is raising the stakes on how technology and human connection will intersect in the years ahead. “This move reflects our belief that robotics and AI will co-create the future of connection,” said Nathaneo Johnson. “Uri’s capabilities are far beyond novelty, which reflects the culture of constant innovation that will come to define today’s most ambitious startups.”

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About Series
Series is the social platform redefining student connection through AI and robotics. Series is building technology that bridges the digital and physical campus experience for Gen Z. 

Series operates directly in iMessage, calls, and other messaging platforms., and makes introductions based on users’ warm networks. Series has processed over 700,000 messages to date and aims to build the largest and most accessible warm network – starting with student entrepreneurs. Series is hiring for a number of roles. Please visit https://series.so/ for more information or follow via LinkedIn.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact the Series team at sean.hargrow@yale.edu