Blockchain Press Releases
Bactolife Raises EUR 30 million in Series A Financing
- Funding provides Bactolife with sufficient capital to commercialise its proprietary Binding Proteins™ and further strengthen its technology platform
- Financing was led by ATHOS, with participation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and existing investors, incl. Novo Holdings, making it one of the largest bioindustrial Series A funding rounds in Europe
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bactolife A/S (“Bactolife”), a bioindustrial company developing proprietary Binding ProteinsTM, which strengthen the gut microbiome of humans and animals with the aim of reducing the burden of gastrointestinal infections and anti-microbial resistance, today announced that it has successfully raised EUR >30 million since its April 2021 seed round.
The financing round is led by ATHOS with participation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and existing investors, incl. Novo Holdings. Proceeds from the financing will enable Bactolife to advance its most mature projects towards commercial launch and strengthen the technology platform and upscaling capabilities. By doing so, the company aims at retaining its first mover advantage to transform human and animal health with target specific Binding Proteins™.
Sebastian Søderberg, CEO of Bactolife said: “We are very pleased and humbled by the continued confidence that investors have shown us, especially in times of geopolitical uncertainty and market turmoil. The funding allows us to increase our investments in our project pipeline, technology platform, organisation and upscaling capabilities. Further, it will enable Bactolife to accelerate our partnering efforts with world-leading companies and commercialise our first product concepts for humans and animals.”
Julian Zachmann, Investment Manager at ATHOS, stated: “Infectious diseases and increasing antimicrobial resistance are amongst the biggest threats to global health and development. We are committed to addressing this challenge and believe in Bactolife’s targeted solutions.”
Globally, there are more than 1.6 billion cases of diarrheal diseases annually which at best means stomach upsets. At worst, they can lead to life-threatening illnesses. Annual healthcare costs are increasing, and there are limited options to avoid disease manifestation in the first place. It is estimated that 760,000 children die annually from gut infections, and in those who survive, both infections later in life and growth stunts are observed. Today, most infections are treated with antibiotics that are either highly expensive or contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Bactolife takes a unique approach to gut health for the greater good of humans and animals by developing Binding Proteins™ that can reduce the risk of developing gut health infections, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics, at an affordable price point.
Aleks Engel, Partner, Novo Holdings, said: Aleks Engel, Partner, Novo Holdings, said: “The successful Series A is another validation of Bactolife’s impressive achievements and opportunity for the future. Bactolife is a great example of the strong Danish biotech ecosystem, as its technology platform originates from a Danish University, and was then further enabled by pioneering Danish biotech companies and talents. This bodes well for the future of not only Bactolife, but the Danish biotech sector as a whole. Further, I am very pleased that the international investors share our enthusiasm for finding solutions to the global AMR crisis. Combatting antimicrobial resistance requires all hands on deck.”
About Bactolife A/S
Bactolife is a Danish industrial biotech company with approx. 40 employees. Bactolife uses its proprietary Binding Protein technology to develop novel biological solutions, strengthening the gut microbiome and helping solve the daunting challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development, as well as the general burden of infectious diseases. Its proprietary platform consists of a technology for selecting and producing Binding Proteins that acts on toxins without targeting growth or killing the bacteria directly. The company is developing and will market ingredients for Mothers & Children, Elderly, Immunodeficient, Travelers & Deployed and Animal Health. The company has proof of concept (PoC) of its technology among others from testing its most advanced animal health product, Ablacto+ that stabilizes the gut of piglets and reduce the severity of post weaning diarrhea (PWD), in more than 6,000 piglets. Bactolife is among others backed by Novo Holdings, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and now also a leading Central European life science investor.
Binding Proteins™ are milk-homologous proteins designed to bind to the toxins from gastrointestinal pathogens. Binding Proteins™ are produced in large scale using state-of-the-art biomanufacturing, making them broadly applicable as part of a normal diet. Binding Proteins™ represent a new paradigm within precision gut microbiome by bringing together state of the art protein science with an affordable, broadly applicable, food and feed product registration.
About ATHOS
ATHOS is a Munich based single family office. ATHOS with its heritage in healthcare and life sciences invests in teams with exceptional science expertise, and technology-driven companies with an entrepreneurial and value-based approach.
About the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of Co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.
About Novo Holdings A/S
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The purpose of Novo Holdings is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective. In addition to managing a broad portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure and private equity assets, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life sciences investor. Through its Seeds, Venture, Growth, and Principal Investments teams, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development. As of year-end 2022, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 108 billion.
About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Binance Labs Backs Movement Labs’ Mission to Bring ‘Move Everywhere’ with Investment
- Undisclosed Investment From Binance Labs Follows Movement’s $38M Series A Funding Round
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Movement Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain development team, today announced an investment from Binance Labs. These investments closely follow Movement Labs’ successful $38m Series A funding round as the company continues to gain momentum in its mission to bring ‘Move Everywhere.’
Founded in 2022, Movement is building an ecosystem of Modular Move-based blockchains, starting with M2, the first Move Virtual Machine L2 for Ethereum. Movement will use the funds to expand its suite of open-source tooling, frameworks, and protocols to facilitate the adoption of the Move programming language across broader blockchain ecosystems. With Movement, developers can launch secure, performant, and high-throughput Move VM rollups as easily as they do smart contracts.
As part of its global expansion strategy, Movement Labs is placing a strong emphasis on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, recognizing the immense potential and talent within the Move development community. The company is committed to championing and supporting Asian Move developers, providing them with the resources, education, and opportunities needed to showcase their exceptional work and contribute to the growth of the Move ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to welcome Binance Labs as an investor,” said Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs. “Their support and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to execute our ‘Move Everywhere’ strategy, starting with a focus on the vibrant and innovative APAC market. By empowering and collaborating with the talented Move developers in the region, we aim to accelerate the adoption of Move and unlock new possibilities for the entire ecosystem.”
For more information about Movement Labs and a guide to participate in its devnet, please visit: movementlabs.xyz and follow on X @movementlabsxyz and on Discord. Connect with us at movementlabs.xyz to discuss global business opportunities.
About Movement Labs:
Co-founders, Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon, early builders in the Move ecosystem, founded Movement Labs in 2022 as the first integrated blockchain network, powering the fastest and most secure Layer 2 on Ethereum. Designed to pair smart contract security and parallelization with EVM liquidity and user bases, Movement is bringing the MoveVM to Ethereum through its flagship L2 and connected rollups with the Move Stack.
About Binance Labs
As the venture capital arm and accelerator of Binance, Binance Labs has now grown to be worth over $10 billion. Its portfolio covers 250 projects from over 25 countries across six continents and has a return on investment rate of over 14X. Fifty of Binance Labs’ portfolio companies are projects that have gone through our incubation programs. For more information, follow Binance Labs on X.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Discover Move Move Coin: Is This the Next Sports Blockchain for Your Workout?
SINGAPORE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MMC Foundation Singapore is excited to announce the launch of Move Move Coin (MMC), the first-of-its-kind blockchain sports project designed to transform how we think about fitness and technology. This pioneering initiative is set to merge health with high-tech, promoting nationwide fitness through the innovative use of Web3 technology.
Transforming National Fitness with Blockchain
By integrating physical activity with blockchain, MMC creates a unique ecosystem where exercise translates directly into MMC computing power. Participants can engage in the MMC exercise plan, turning their workouts into tangible incentives for every physical activity.
Move Foundation’s mission is to ignite a passion for sports across the nation by offering a cutting-edge, enjoyable sports ecosystem. With the introduction of MMC, the vision is to position it as the leading global initiative for national sports programs powered by Web3 technology, setting a precedent for future sports blockchain projects.
Why You Should Move With MMC Foundation
MMC lies in a dynamic system that transforms physical activity into tangible rewards. Participants can enhance their fitness routines while simultaneously generating MMC computing power, a novel approach that earns them MMC encrypted assets. This unique feature leverages the dual benefits of health and technology, offering an incentive that goes beyond traditional fitness rewards.
The integration of NFT technology with sports equipment not only personalizes the user experience but also amplifies the benefits received from workouts. By purchasing NFTs that represent various pieces of sports gear, users can increase their MMC accumulation, thus adding a layer of customization and value to their exercise regimen.
To safeguard the integrity and longevity of NFT assets, MMC Foundation employs the IPFS network for storage, ensuring decentralized, reliable access worldwide. Looking ahead, MMC Foundation is set on expanding MMC’s footprint globally, collaborating with other blockchain ecosystems for seamless asset circulation and exchange, and positioning itself as a leader in the sports blockchain market.
The Global Vision for MMC Foundation
The future of the MMC project is marked by an ambitious global expansion strategy. This involves not only widespread promotion across various markets but also strategic partnerships with other blockchain ecosystems. These collaborations are essential for facilitating the cross-chain circulation and exchange of assets, enhancing the interoperability and reach of the MMC ecosystem.
MMC Foundation is also committed to a robust global marketing drive aimed at establishing the project as a top-tier brand within the sports blockchain industry. By actively promoting and aligning with international sports and fitness communities, MMC Foundation aims to create a widely recognized presence worldwide.
About Move Move Coin
Move Move Coin (MMC) is a solution initiated by the MMC Foundation in Singapore that utilizes Web3 technology to encourage and motivate nationwide physical fitness activities. MMC operates as a token rewards and blockchain-driven system, allowing participation in token mining through devices like smartphones and smartwatches for activity monitoring.
For more information, please visit:
- Official Website: movemovecoin.com
- Blockchain Explorer: mmcscan.com
- Whitepaper: https://doc.movemovecoin.com/zh-cn
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MicroStrategy has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 214,400 BTC with a recent purchase of $7.8 million worth of the cryptocurrency. This move further solidifies MicroStrategy’s position as a major institutional holder of Bitcoin and demonstrates its continued bullish outlook on the digital asset.
MicroStrategy, a publicly traded business intelligence firm, has been actively accumulating Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy, viewing the cryptocurrency as a long-term store of value and hedge against inflation. The recent purchase of $7.8 million worth of Bitcoin adds to the company’s already substantial holdings, reaffirming its confidence in the future potential of the digital currency.
MicroStrategy’s ongoing accumulation of Bitcoin reflects a broader trend of institutional adoption and investment in the cryptocurrency space. As more companies recognize the value proposition of Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty and fiat currency devaluation, they are increasingly allocating funds to acquire and hold the digital asset.
Overall, MicroStrategy’s decision to boost its Bitcoin holdings with a $7.8 million purchase underscores the company’s conviction in the long-term viability and potential of Bitcoin as a strategic asset. This move is likely to further encourage other institutions to explore Bitcoin as a component of their investment portfolios, driving continued growth and adoption in the cryptocurrency market.
Source: crypto.news
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