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April 15, 2020
Based in Lille, France, portfolio start-up Diskyver is a Software-as-a-Service solution designed to monitor and defend IP business telephone systems from cyberattacks. Enterprises worldwide are vulnerable to such attacks today, even though they do not grab the headlines in the same way that prominent computer network or database breaches do. As we connect more devices…
April 15, 2020
The continued growth in the UK portfolio of hospitality properties has brought on the need to evolve the brand — to extend it to encompass facilities that continue to be added to the family. The Celtic Collection is the new brand to encompass this growing hospitality portfolio. The Collection now includes the cornerstone 330-room, five-star…
April 13, 2020
Management and staff at the Wesley Clover hospitality properties in the UK are proud to be supporting the monumental efforts of the UK National Health Service (NHS) in their fight against the unprecedented global challenge today that is the COVID-19 pandemic. The Celtic Manor Resort itself has been closed to guests temporarily, in line with…
April 13, 2020
Alacrity Global continues to grow and add start-up technology companies to the global portfolio, attracting additional investment as well as achieving important company Exits. As 2020 continues to unfold, the world is facing uncertain times indeed. That said, the Alacrity program remains committed to growth within the portfolio as well as expansion into new global…
April 13, 2020
Winter programs and events at Wesley Clover Parks have now come to an end, and it was a very busy time once again. Here are a few of the highlights: CAMP The Campground was repurposed during the past months for winter events including the Magic of Lights Christmas display (see below) and cross-country skiing through…
November 11, 2019
The latest Quarter marked a major milestone for portfolio member Tutela, as the company reached a definitive agreement to merge with Boston, MA-based Comlinkdata, the leading provider of telecom market data and insights in North America. Together the two firms plan to provide telecoms operators around the globe with complementary and extensive data on their…
November 11, 2019
Following several years of planning and two and a half years of construction, the International Convention Centre Wales opened its doors this Quarter to welcome the world to Wales. After an incredible team effort, the state-of-the-art £84 Million meetings and events venue at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales, welcomed its first customer…
November 11, 2019
As with all waves of new technology, we should keep in mind that they do not necessarily replace the need for a human touch. Case in point — technology from Ottawa-based Martello incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. But rather than eliminate resources, the features complement human expertise and extend the reach of IT…
November 11, 2019
UK firm Hut Six received a vote of commercial confidence during the latest Quarter in the form of a successful funding round. The cybersecurity training software created by the company has been generating solid revenue growth since inception. That growth was leveraged into a successful influx of £450,000 through this new equity funding round. Existing…
November 11, 2019
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a strong trend today in terms of technology innovation, start-up company focus and investment firm interest. Much hype can be found in the typical investment pitch-deck being circulated. But the term “AI” has become so common, even overused, it can often be misleading and unnecessary as a value-add to these materials.…
