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xtype Raises $21M from Norwest Venture Partners and ServiceNow Ventures to Fuel Innovation on the ServiceNow Platform
- xtype has attracted the attention of global investors due to the success of its innovative multi-instance management platform, helping enterprise customers scale their ServiceNow investments.
- The new funding will support xtype’s mission to help companies globally expand their ServiceNow operations.
- This round also included participation from returning investors Columbia Capital, Inner Loop Capital, and SaaS Ventures.
COVINA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — xtype, the leading software company for multi-instance management on the ServiceNow platform, today announced it had raised a $21 million Series A funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from ServiceNow Ventures and existing investors including Columbia Capital and Inner Loop Capital. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in xtype’s mission to revolutionize how organizations manage their ServiceNow environments.
With this new capital infusion, xtype will scale its cutting-edge platform, providing organizations with unmatched real-time visibility, governance, and automation for their ServiceNow instances across development, testing, and production.
The funding will also fuel the expansion of xtype’s presence globally, ensuring more businesses can take complete control of their ServiceNow environments quickly and precisely.
“We are excited to have the support of such esteemed partners in both the tech and venture capital sectors. Their belief in our vision validates our approach and accelerates our mission to redefine multi-instance management for the ServiceNow platform,” said Ron Gidron, CEO and co-founder of xtype. “This funding validates our vision that multi-instance management is key to helping customers achieve as much value as possible from the ServiceNow platform. Our platform empowers teams to accelerate innovation, remain compliant, and increase productivity by gaining real-time insights into their entire ServiceNow ecosystem while automating complex processes to reduce risk and improve productivity.”
Driving Innovation with Multi-Instance Management
The growing complexity of managing multiple instances has become a critical challenge for mid and large enterprises. As organizations scale, managing version control, update sets, and synchronization across development, testing, and production environments become labor-intensive and error-prone. xtype’s platform solves this problem by offering comprehensive visibility into instance differences, automated synchronization, and governance tools that ensure secure and compliant operations at every stage.
“As a stand-out tool on the ServiceNow platform, xtype delivers immediate ROI through enhanced governance, increased team capacity and release velocity, improved quality and backlog reduction. These strengths have attracted a growing number of Fortune 500 companies to adopt xtype,” said Dave Zilberman, general partner at Norwest Venture Partners. “But it’s not only the product that is exceptional. The experienced xtype team brings a clear vision for excelling in a large and rapidly growing market. We look forward to working with xtype as they continue to deliver streamlined ServiceNow experiences and captivate new audiences.”
ServiceNow World Forum in Dallas, October 8th
To showcase the latest advancements in instance management, xtype invites customers and partners to join them at the ServiceNow World Forum in Dallas, Texas on October 8. Attendees will be able to see firsthand how xtype drives the future of multi-instance management, with live demos, on-stage presentations, and in-depth discussions on improving visibility, governance, and automation for their ServiceNow environments.
“ServiceNow Ventures is proud to support xtype as the company continues to empower customers to derive as much value as possible from their ServiceNow investment,” said Victor Chang, Vice President of ServiceNow Ventures. “xtype has a deep understanding of the ServiceNow community and differentiated ability to deliver the capabilities they need most – from reducing time to value to improving governance across instances. We look forward to seeing their continued impact.”
About xtype
Founded in 2020, xtype is the leading provider of multi-instance management for ServiceNow platform teams, providing real-time visibility, governance, and automation capabilities to simplify and accelerate delivery and compliance on the ServiceNow platform. Trusted by global enterprises in banking, insurance, healthcare, and beyond, xtype empowers teams to innovate faster, ensuring compliance and reducing operational risk.
About Norwest Venture Partners
Norwest Venture Partners is a global venture and growth equity investment firm managing more than $15.5 billion in capital. Since its inception, Norwest has invested in more than 700 companies and currently partners with more than 230 companies in its venture and growth equity portfolio. The firm invests in early- to late-stage businesses across key sectors, focusing on enterprise, consumer, and healthcare. The Norwest team offers a deep network of connections, extensive operating experience, and a wide range of impactful services to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses. Norwest has offices in Menlo Park and San Francisco, Calif.; Mumbai, India; and Tel Aviv, Israel. For more information, please visit www.nvp.com.
About Columbia Capital
Columbia Capital is a venture capital firm based in Alexandria, VA. Since 1989, the Columbia Capital team has invested in digital infrastructure, enterprise technology, and mobility, raising $7.1B in fund commitments. Columbia Capital has developed a profitable and repeatable investment model, guided by a specialized and experienced team, and invested in over 175 portfolio companies, many of which have redefined or created new industries.
About Inner Loop Capital
Inner Loop Capital is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm investing at the intersection of Infrastructure Software and AI. Inner Loop invests in “AI for Infra” (AI innovations for Cybersecurity, Cloud, and other Infrastructure Software) and “Infra for AI” (new infrastructure layers needed for the ubiquitous deployment of AI). Inner Loop is managed by solo VC Justin Label, is based in Baltimore, MD, and invests throughout North America and abroad. Founded in 2019, Inner Loop is currently investing out of a Fund II. For more information, please visit innerloopcap.com.
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
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Qatar Development Bank announces strategic investment in global Islamic FinTech, Wahed
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.
Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.
Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.
Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
About Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.
For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/
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China’s AIMA brand electric motorbike is now in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.
In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.
Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.
AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.
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