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FluoRok raises £7.7m ($9.8m) to transform the safety and sustainability of fluorochemical production

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OXFORD, England, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FluoRok, an Oxford-based start-up, has raised £7.7m to scale-up, manufacture and commercialise novel fluorochemical reagents and battery electrolyte salts. The oversubscribed round was led by BGF alongside Green Generation Fund and included battery specialist Volta Energy Technologies, current investors (Oxford Science Enterprises and University of Oxford), Excellis Holding and angels.

Founded in 2022, FluoRok is a University of Oxford spin-out that has developed an innovative patented method to access fluorochemicals, chemicals containing the element fluorine and key to global energy transition, healthcare and food supply.

With a growing market valued at $24bn, fluorochemical manufacturing relies on a centuries-old, carbon-intensive process centred around hydrogen fluoride (HF), a highly-toxic, hazardous and difficult-to-handle chemical. FluoRok has developed a safe and sustainable approach completely bypassing HF and providing environmentally friendly access to fluorochemicals while reducing process costs. FluoRok’s groundbreaking innovation has gained substantial traction, attracting numerous potential customers across core markets of Li-ion battery electrolyte salts and agrochemicals.

The funding will support team growth and expanded production facilities for the initial supply of fluorinating reagents and lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6), a key component of lithium-ion batteries.

Dr Gabriele Pupo, CEO and founder of FluoRok, said: “We are delighted to welcome BGF, Green Generation Fund and Volta Energy Technologies to our investor base. Their experience of building breakthrough businesses in battery and sustainable technologies is invaluable. With an outstanding investor syndicate, we continue our mission to make fluorochemicals production safer, cheaper, and more sustainable. This investment is critical in scaling and commercialising our proprietary technology with partners across the global fluorochemical supply chain, and in accelerating technology that will provide a reliable and localised supply of a key component of Li-ion batteries.”

Dennis Atkinson, investor at BGF, said: “FluoRok’s approach transforms the safety and sustainability of fluorochemical production while reducing costs. Particularly encouraging is significant early demand from customers worldwide and we look forward to supporting FluoRok’s journey to disrupt the global market and reach commercial scale.”

Manon Littek, founding partner at Green Generation Fund, said: “FluoRok’s revolutionary process offers a breakthrough for the fluorination industry, enabling access to compounds fundamental to energy transition, global food supply, and health. As we continue our mission toward a resilient and sustainable future, GGF is thrilled to partner with a future global leader in fluorination and supply chain independence.”

Dr Jeff Chamberlain, CEO and Founder of Volta Energy Technologies said: “Volta is enthused and eager to support FluoRok as it commercialises and scales its unique fluorinating agents. The use of FluoRok’s reagents in the battery industry promises to enable production of fluorinated electrolyte salts, like LiPF6, without the use of toxic and corrosive hydrofluoric acid. This will reduce barrier-to-entry to the electrolyte industry in Europe and North America. Beyond the battery industry, numerous applications for FluoRok reagents provide potential to have an impact in many global markets.”

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www.fluorok.com www.bgf.co.uk  www.greengenerationfund.com
www.volta.vc

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Flipster Announces Hamster Kombat Launch Airdrop Campaign with 20,000 USDT Prize Pool

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WARSAW, Poland, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Flipster, a leading crypto derivatives trading platform, is excited to announce its Hamster Kombat Launch Airdrop Campaign, offering participants the chance to win a share of a 20,000 USDT prize pool. This exclusive event, set to take place from September 23 to September 25, 2024, provides users with the opportunity to collect daily reward chips, each contributing to guaranteed earnings.

Participants who gather all available chips throughout the campaign can unlock even greater rewards, including grand prizes of up to 1,000 USDT. The more actively engaged a user is during the event, the better their chances of securing larger payouts. With registration capped at 2,000 users, early participation is key to securing a place in this limited-time opportunity.

In addition, Flipster will also be listing the HMSTR token on September 26, allowing users to trade the official token of the popular Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, Hamster Kombat. This listing marks a significant milestone in expanding the ecosystem of the game, allowing traders and gamers alike to engage with this digital asset on the Flipster platform.

About Flipster

Flipster is among the fastest-growing crypto derivatives trading platforms, offering lightning-fast perpetual futures listings on the latest cryptocurrencies. The easy-to-use platform provides users with an all-in-one trading experience with leverage of up to 100x on over 250 tokens with high liquidity and zero trading fees. For media enquiries or interview requests with the team, please reach out to [email protected].

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Avalara Named as a Leader in IDC MarketScape: European Compliant e-Invoicing Solutions

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DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Avalara, Inc., a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, today announced that after a thorough evaluation of Avalara’s strategies and capabilities, the company has been positioned in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: European Compliant e-Invoicing Solutions 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #EUR151806424, September 2024).

“Avalara has an unwavering commitment to help organizations with their e-invoicing compliance needs today and into the future,” said Jayme Fishman, Chief Strategy and Product Officer at Avalara. “As the e-invoicing market grows, we’re continuously innovating and investing in solutions that scale with businesses every step of the way, meeting their regulatory needs with different modes of e-invoicing, from simple e-invoice transmission via an open network such as Peppol, to complex workflows and models, including pre-clearance and real-time reporting to tax authorities.”

Avalara E-Invoicing and Live Reporting (ELR) enables businesses to leverage a single API to exchange e-invoices and report data in real-time across various platforms and exchange networks and comply with country-specific mandates. Avalara ELR integrates into ERP and accounting software, ecommerce platforms, and other business systems via a single open API. This allows businesses to stay in compliance while exchanging invoices electronically on a regional or global basis.

“The complexity and volatility of e-invoicing regulations worldwide demand a single, comprehensive solution that can handle compliance across multiple countries,” said Edyta Kosowska, Program Manager at IDC. “By adopting a solution that has wide coverage and integrates seamlessly with finance and ERP systems, businesses can not only stay compliant but also unlock opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency. Avalara ELR offers a way for organizations to reduce the burden of e-invoicing compliance while streamlining their operations through one unified platform.”

This recognition comes after Avalara was named a Leader in three previous IDC MarketScape reports:

  • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Sales and Use Tax Automation Software for Small and Midsize Businesses 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47987521, October 2021).
  • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Sales and Use Tax Automation Software for Enterprise 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47987421, October 2021).
  • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud Value-Added Tax Software 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47987321, October 2021).

About Avalara
Avalara makes tax compliance faster, easier, more accurate, reliable, and valuable for 41,000+ business and government customers in over 75 countries. Tax compliance automation software solutions from Avalara leverage 1,200+ signed partner integrations across leading ecommerce, ERP, and other billing systems to power tax calculations, document management, tax return filing, and tax content access. Visit avalara.com to improve your compliance journey.

About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

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VeriPark Receives Microsoft Business Applications 2024/2025 Inner Circle Award and Joins Partner Advisory Council

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LONDON, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VeriPark, a Microsoft Solutions Partner in the Financial Services Industry, has been selected for the Business Applications 2024-2025 Microsoft Inner Circle and the Microsoft Financial Services Partner Advisory Council.

Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank VeriPark in the top echelon of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners. Inner Circle members are known for performing at a high-level by delivering innovative solutions that help organizations excel.

Ozkan Erener, CEO VeriPark: “We are honored to once again be recognized by Microsoft for our commitment to driving digital transformation for our clients. Partnering closely with Microsoft allows us to harness the latest technologies to revolutionize the Financial Services Industry. This recognition highlights the success of our collaborative strategy and execution.

VeriPark first joined Microsoft’s Inner Circle in 2011 and has since provided innovative solutions that help financial institutions achieve a competitive advantage. By leveraging Microsoft’s platform, VeriPark continues to offer unparalleled services and solutions to its clients.

“Partners achieving the Inner Circle demonstrate an exceptional impact helping customers accelerate their AI and digital transformation with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform,” said Peter Jensen, Microsoft Business Application Partner Strategy Lead. “Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program partners who achieve the Business Application Inner Circle distinction stand out for their deep AI, Cloud and Industry knowledge.”

Additionally, VeriPark’s selection for the Financial Services Partner Advisory Council highlights its role in shaping Microsoft’s financial services strategies and product roadmaps. As a PAC member, VeriPark will provide feedback on Microsoft’s financial services solutions and gain early insights into future roadmaps.

About VeriPark 

VeriPark is a global solutions provider enabling financial institutions to become digital leaders by placing Customer Experience at the core of digital transformation. VeriPark’s Intelligent Customer Experience suite delivers world class customer journeys on digital and assisted channels.

With its main offices located in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, VeriPark helps financial institutions to enhance customer acquisition, retention and cross-sell capabilities. Their proven, secure, and scalable solutions cover Customer Engagement, Omni-Channel Delivery, Branch Automation, and Loan Origination. VeriPark collaborates with clients, crafting innovative technology strategies and solutions, that impact millions of people daily, bringing the promise of digital transformation to life.

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