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SHS Drinks Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Shandy Shack
GLOUCESTER, England, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SHS Drinks is delighted to announce the acquisition of Shandy Shack, a pioneering brand in the mid-strength ABV beer space. This new partnership promises to step-change Shandy Shack’s already strong current growth, helping it to better reach the 40% of adults seeking to moderate their alcohol consumption with balanced, enjoyable options.
Since 2021, Shandy Shack has won numerous awards for product quality, including six Great Taste stars across four products. The brand has achieved widespread mainstream media attention and secured significant distribution partnerships.
Prior to the acquisition, SHS Drinks and Shandy Shack collaborated to create the popular Raspberry Lager using bottlegreen’s Raspberry Cordial. The product launched in June 2024 and featured integrated bottlegreen branding on Shandy Shack’s packaging, along with joint promotional efforts across social media.
Andy Morris-Jinks, Managing Director of SHS Drinks, said: “We are excited to welcome Shandy Shack into our brand family. The mid-strength ABV market is seeing rapid growth as consumers seek options for low-tempo, relaxed socialising. Shandy Shack’s innovative and award-winning product range aligns perfectly with our vision for broadening our consumer base and tapping into emerging market trends.”
Shandy Shack will join established names in the SHS Drinks portfolio including Shloer, bottlegreen, Rocks, WKD and Merrydown, adding further variety to a range of popular consumer brands. As part of the New Ventures division, co-founders, Ed Stapleton and Tom Stevens, will continue to lead the brand’s development and expansion.
Ed Stapleton, Co-Founder of Shandy Shack, added: “It is a fantastic feeling to join forces with SHS Drinks to accelerate the development of Shandy Shack. SHS Drinks are a brilliant organisation that share our values and vision for the brand. They recognised the importance of introducing a compelling mid-strength offering to enhance their diverse and dynamic portfolio. This partnership will provide unparalleled opportunities to leverage their expertise, resources and support to expand our brand’s reach.”
This acquisition reflects SHS Drinks’ commitment to embracing consumer trends. By integrating Shandy Shack into the New Ventures division, SHS Drinks will work closely with the Shandy Shack team to take the brand to the next level by igniting consumer awareness and broadening distribution in 2025.
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JustMarkets Launches the #iLoveJustMarkets Promo with a $100,000 Prize Pool
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The international CFD broker JustMarkets introduces its #iLoveJustMarkets promo to bring traders and partners together in a community of growth and rewards. Participants can tell their trading stories for a chance to win a share of a $100,000 prize pool. It’s a great way to enter 2025 with pleasant bonuses and reflect on the best trading moments from 2024.
For over 12 years, JustMarkets has been a trusted name in the fintech industry. They earned various widely recognized awards, like Best Broker APAC 2024 and Most Reliable Broker 2024, offering traders exceptional trading conditions: 260 instruments, leverage up to 1:3000, 24/7 customer support, and many more.
The promo will run from December 2024 into January 2025, inviting participants to share their trading experiences and investing goals for the next year in the most creative and touchy way.
What Rewards Await You?
- The first 4,000 participants will receive a $25 promo code.
- The 10 most creative posts will be awarded a $100 bonus each.
Bonuses can be spent on trading activities within the JustMarkets platform — all to maximize your trading potential while minimizing upfront costs.
How to Join the Promo?
- Post your trading experiences on social media using the #iLoveJustMarkets hashtag.
- Tag the official JustMarkets account:
- Facebook: @JustMarketsComOfficial
- Instagram: @justmarkets_official
- X: @JustMarketsCom
- Make sure you are a JustMarkets Client (at least 1 lot traded) or a Partner (at least 1 client referred)
- Enter the link to your post via the submission form provided on the promo page.
Celebrate the start of 2025 by sharing unique story with JustMarkets. Join the promo now, tell the world why #iLoveJustMarkets!
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KuCoin and Holdstation Partner to Transform Vietnam’s Blockchain Ecosystem
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, one of the world’s leading digital asset technology platforms, is excited to announce the strategic partnership with Holdstation, a prominent player in Vietnam’s blockchain landscape known for its innovative all-in-one asset management and wallet solution. This collaboration aims to propel blockchain adoption and DeFi innovation, fostering initiatives that enhance education, support startups, and create integrated crypto solutions tailored specifically for Vietnam and beyond.
Through this partnership, KuCoin and Holdstation will jointly develop blockchain-enabled applications, enhance infrastructure, and implement start-up accelerator programs in Vietnam. Additionally, the partnership will roll out comprehensive blockchain education initiatives targeting local communities, universities, and broader business collaborations on a global scale.
“Partnering with KuCoin enables us to combine our local expertise with their global expertise, paving the way for significant advancements in blockchain innovation within Vietnam,” said Trung Banh, Co-founder of Holdstation. “We are thrilled to support the community and contribute to the growth of a vibrant digital economy.”
Alicia Kao, Managing Director of KuCoin, stated, “We are proud to establish this strategic relationship with HoldStation. The potential in the Vietnamese market is immense, and we are committed to supporting the local community for the digital economy and blockchain technology.”
By joining forces, the partnership is poised to drive the adoption of millions of new users through the introduction of accessible and innovative tools. It also aims to fuel economic growth in Vietnam by empowering local blockchain startups to unlock their potential and build awareness through high-impact events designed to educate and provide local communities with exposure to the Web3 ecosystem through immersive learning experiences.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 30 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots.
KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. This recognition reflects its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
About Holdstation
A next-generation DeFi wallet with a mission to bring decentralized finance tools and crypto accessibility to everyday users, particularly in emerging markets like Vietnam.
Holdstation continues to solidify its reputation as a leading force in the DeFi and Web3 space, boasting approximately 350,000 monthly active users. The platform has generated a total volume of $38 billion and over $3.1 million in fees. As one of the top 4 DEXs globally and the leader on ZKsync, Holdstation is driving innovation through multichain expansion, AI-powered initiatives, Account Abstraction and the introduction of features like prediction markets. Upcoming integrations with Berachain and WorldChain by Q4 2024 will boost liquidity and accessibility positions Holdstation for sustained growth and leadership in the evolving Web3 ecosystem.
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CBC Group R-Bridge Healthcare Fund Announces up to US$50 Million Financing for Human Investments Ltd. to Fund Motiva® Market Expansion
- Non-dilutive growth financing of up to US$50 million, with a synthetic royalty feature, and availability linked to achievement of certain sales milestones
- Proceeds from the financing will fund Human Investments Ltd.’s expansion of Motiva® devices in Asia
- Transaction highlights R-Bridge’s commitment to supporting access to innovative, high-quality, and safe healthcare solutions
SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — R-Bridge Healthcare Fund (“R-Bridge”), an affiliate of CBC Group, Asia’s largest healthcare-dedicated asset management firm, today announced the closing of a non-dilutive growth financing facility of up to US$50 million for Human Investments Ltd.
Human Investments Ltd., through its subsidiaries Motiva Korea and Motiva China, is the exclusive distribution partner in Korea and China for Establishment Labs Holdings Inc.’s innovative femtech solutions in breast health, breast aesthetics and breast reconstruction. The transaction provides Human Investments Ltd. access to non-dilutive growth financing of up to US$50 million, with a synthetic royalty feature, and availability tied to achieving certain sales milestones. The proceeds will support Motiva Korea’s continued growth and market-leading position in the Korean medical aesthetics and reconstruction market. In addition, it will fund the market expansion of Motiva China, following Establishment Labs’ National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approval in November 2023 for the sale of Motiva® devices in China.
Dr. Michael Keyoung, Senior Managing Director & Head of Private Credit and Royalty at CBC Group, said “R-Bridge is pleased to partner with Human Investments Ltd. in supporting the Asian commercial launch of its innovative and differentiated solutions. We are impressed by the success of Human Investments Ltd. in establishing market leadership in the global benchmark Korean medical aesthetic and reconstruction market. This financing demonstrates our commitment to supporting promising healthcare companies in expanding access to innovative, high-quality and safe solutions aimed at improving health and wellness.”
John Lim, Founder and CEO of Human Investments Ltd., said “Within three years of its launch in Korea, we established Motiva® as the preferred and market-leading brand for augmentation and reconstructive mammaplasty in the Korean women’s health market, and we anticipate replicating that success across Asia. Surgeons and consumers are highly attuned to the latest innovations in science and technology, and we are excited about the opportunities this financing will provide Human Investments Ltd. to position Motiva® as a truly innovative and differentiated option in the Asian medical aesthetic and reconstruction market.”
About R-Bridge
R-Bridge Healthcare Fund is an affiliate of CBC Group, Asia’s largest healthcare-dedicated asset management firm with an AUM of $9 billion, headquartered in Singapore with offices in U.S., Asia, and Europe. With a diversified, multi-product strategy, CBC Group focuses on platform-building, buyout, private credit and royalties, and real estate, across the healthcare space, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, and healthcare services.
R-Bridge was founded in 2019 to provide alternative, non-dilutive financing for healthcare companies backed by royalties, revenue interests and other cash flow generated by sales of healthcare products and services in Asia as well as globally, with the intent to generate attractive and non-correlated returns for investors. R-Bridge raised its inaugural fund in 2020 and is currently investing from its successor fund, RBF II.
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About Human Investments Ltd.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, Human Investments Ltd. is the exclusive distribution partner in Korea and China for Establishment Labs Holdings Inc., a global medical technology company dedicated to improving women’s health and wellness through the power of science, engineering, and technology. Through its subsidiaries Motiva Korea and Motiva China, Human Investments Ltd. currently markets Motiva® devices in the Korea and China markets. Motiva® Devices, known for their advanced 3D negative imprinting technology, are recognized for their superior safety and natural look and feel. The Motiva Flora® tissue expander is used to improve outcomes in breast reconstruction following breast cancer and it is the only regulatory-approved expander in the world with an integrated port using radio-frequency technology that is MRI conditional. Since first becoming commercially available in 2010, nearly four million Motiva® devices have been delivered to plastic and reconstructive surgeons in over 85 countries in which they are available. The Motiva® device recently received U.S. FDA approval, representing the first new breast implant PMA approved by the U.S. FDA since 2013. Following regulatory approval by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in November 2023, Motiva® devices were launched in February 2024 in China, leveraging its position as a market leader in Korea.
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