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PathAI Launches New Pathologist-Centric Features on AISight to Enable Efficient Case Review through Intelligent Case Prioritization and Real-Time Multi-Institutional Collaboration

PathAI

PathAI, Inc., a leading AI-powered precision pathology company, today announced the availability of two new features on the AISight digital pathology image management system – an Intelligent Caselist and AISight Live. AISight is a cloud-based platform that serves as a central hub for case management, image management, and best-in-class artificial intelligence to enable efficient end-to-end digital pathology workflows. The latest AISight enhancements represent PathAI’s ongoing commitment to empowering pathologists with cutting-edge solutions that improve pathology assessment and laboratory operations and lay the groundwork for broader implementation of AI tools in pathology. AISight Live includes a suite of features to optimize real-time collaboration for a variety of use cases, and its Sync view allows users to follow one another as they navigate the slide – providing real-time case review and interaction with users remotely. An AISight Live Participants list allows users to invite other pathologists for ‘over the shoulder’ and multi-headed scope review/consults, live tumor boards, educational seminars and training, and anonymized viewing to mask PHI if necessary. “The AISight Live collaboration suite marks a significant leap in optimizing remote interactions amongst pathologists,” says Eric Walk, PathAI Chief Medical Officer. “This feature holds immense promise in enhancing collaborative efforts, fostering knowledge exchange, driving resident education, and ultimately improving collaboration through efficient and dynamic pathology workflows.” The Intelligent Caselist features an information-rich data table and three filterable charts, providing pathologists and lab personnel a more streamlined view of their case workload, and allowing for embedded AI to assist in case prioritization. “We’re confident that the AISight Live and the Intelligent Caselist features will simplify pathology workflows and speed up the more tedious tasks – such as case prioritization,” said Pete Romanowich, PathAI Vice President of Program Management and Platform Product. “These features will streamline and optimize pathologist workflows, providing pathologists more time to operate at the top of their license and focus their attention where it matters most.” The AISight platform was created with input from hundreds of pathologists from dozens of institutions, and its launch, and enhancements, underpins all the work PathAI does to support pathologists, biopharma partners and those in the academic research community. AISight Live and the Intelligent Caselist are another critical step in PathAI’s quest to improve patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology. PathAI launched AISight as an IMS in September 2023. Many leading anatomic pathology laboratories ranging from reference laboratories, to independent laboratories and academic medical centers are now using AISight. To learn more about AISight, PathAI’s Image Management System, join our next webinar on February 29, for a live demo of the latest AISight enhancements and an overview of our 2024 product roadmap. AISight is For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. About PathAI PathAI is the only AI-focused technology company to provide comprehensive precision pathology solutions from wet lab services to algorithm deployment for clinical trials and laboratory use. Rigorously trained and validated with data from more than 15 million annotations, its AI-powered models can be leveraged to optimize the analysis of pathology samples to improve efficiency and accuracy of pathology interpretation, as well as to better gauge therapeutic efficacy and accelerate drug development for complex diseases. For more information, please visit www.pathai.com. PathAI is headquartered in Boston, MA, and manages a CAP/CLIA-certified diagnostics clinical laboratory (formerly known as Poplar Healthcare) – one of the country’s largest anatomic pathology labs – in Memphis, TN. For more information, please visit www.pathai.com. Contact Details SVM Public Relations and Marketing Communications Maggie Naples +1 401-490-9700 pathai@svmpr.com Company Website https://www.pathai.com/

February 27, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Unlocking Real Estate Riches: Property Prosperity In The Digital Era

Benzinga

Benzinga is pleased to announce " Unlocking Real Estate Riches: Property Prosperity in the Digital Era," a captivating event designed to delve into the wealth of opportunities within today's dynamic real estate landscape. This event promises to be an enlightening exploration, shedding light on the latest trends, technological advancements, and strategies driving real estate into a new era of prosperity. Scheduled for Thursday, February 29, at 11 AM EST, this event invites participants to embark on a journey through the digital realm of real estate, offering insights that are both informative and actionable. Speakers confirmed for the event include: Ryan Tseko, Vice President — Cardone Capital Jorge Aldecoa, Chief Product Officer — reAlpha Tech Corp David LaValle, Global Head of ETFs — Grayscale Christian Grothe, Owner — Christian Grothe Associates Each speaker brings a wealth of expertise and experience, promising an engaging discussion that will leave attendees inspired and equipped with valuable insights. Join us as we uncover the keys to success in today's real estate market. Registration is open now, and participation is free. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and network with industry leaders. For more information and to register, visit the event registration page. Drew Pilat Benzinga 1 Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226 drew@benzinga.com benzinga.com/events Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. Contact Details Benzinga Drew Pilat +1 877-440-9464 drew@benzinga.com Company Website https://www.benzinga.com/events

February 27, 2024 09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

Chiral powers next-generation electronics with nanomaterials as it raises $3.8m

Chiral

Chipmaking has become one of the world’s most critical technologies in the last two decades. The main driver of this explosive growth has been the continuous scaling of silicon technology (widely known as the Moore’s Law). But these advances in silicon technology are slowing down, as we reach the physical limits of silicon. For this reason, the industry has been investing heavily in nanomaterials like carbon nanotube, graphene and TMDs, which are expected to enable chips with unprecedented functionality. However, making electronic devices with these extremely small materials at speed, with precision, and without compromising on quality has been a long-standing obstacle. Nanotechnology company Chiral is today announcing a $3.8m funding round to address this challenge head on, innovating the way nanomaterials are integrated into devices. Its expertise in nanotechnology, automation, and high-precision robotics will be pivotal in the industry’s move beyond silicon to the next generation of electronics. The pre-seed funding round was co-led by Founderful (formerly Wingman Ventures) and HCVC and includes grants from ETH Zurich and Venture Kick. Research has evidenced the use case and impact of nanomaterials across a range of electronics including high-performance transistors, low-power sensors, quantum devices, and many more. However, existing production methods, mostly based on chemistry, are not controllable, which has thus far prevented commercialization of these devices. Chiral has built high-speed, automated, robotic machines that integrate nanomaterials into devices. These machines can robotically place micrometer-sized (or even nanometer-sized) materials on small chips. Repeating these motions in a fast and automated manner requires a very high level of engineering, which, when done right, ensures the precision and control that conventional chemistry-based methods lack. The development of Chiral’s technology started as a national research project conducted at the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Empa), in which the company’s co-founders, Seoho Jung, Natanael Lanz, and Andre Butzerin participated as PhD students. After 4 years of R&D, the research team finished its first prototype machine, which was 100 times faster than the other systems available at the time. The immediate reaction of the market to the prototype, which quickly led to the company’s first batch of pilot customers, convinced the co-founders that they should continue their activity as a company. They incorporated Chiral in June 2023 as a result. Seoho Jung, Co-founder and CEO at Chiral commented: “At Chiral, we are pioneering the next generation of electronic devices across industry. Chipmakers are aware of the potential of nanomaterials and we’re bringing that potential to life. This funding will accelerate the development of our next machine, which will unlock new market opportunities with its versatility and performance. We are also excited to scale our team to keep up with the growing demand and customer base." The global nanotechnology market size is projected to grow from $79.14 billion in 2023 to $248.56 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 17.8% ( Fortune business insights research ). One of the largest chipmakers in the world, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) presented its development roadmap showing nanomaterial-based transistors as its future architecture. Pascal Mathis, Founding Partner at Founderful, commented: “We're thrilled to join forces with Chiral alongside HCVC. Chiral's AI- and robotics-based technology lets us envision a future where nanomaterial-based chips are being produced at the scale needed for commercialization – a major bottleneck up until now. We look forward to supporting Seoho, Natanael and André in their journey to introduce a new paradigm of chips beyond silicon.” Alexis Houssou, Founding Partner at HCVC, commented: “With the current boom in AI applications, we stand at a pivotal moment where the slowdown of Moore's law threatens to decelerate the pace of technological progress significantly. The team at Chiral has embarked on a critical mission to pave the way toward a groundbreaking post-silicon era, promising to transcend current limitations and unlock new possibilities for advancement. We couldn't be more excited to support their mission, in collaboration with Founderful, as they build the future of computing infrastructure.” Seoho Jung added: “In the future, it will be normal for electronic devices or chips to contain nanomaterials. The development roadmaps of the world's leading chipmakers like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel all share our vision. We are confident that Chiral technology will empower the industry to make this transition faster." About Chiral Chiral is a nanotechnology company that produces advanced electronic devices with nanomaterials. The core of the company’s technology is its robotic machines that enable the fully automated integration of clean nanomaterials with unprecedented precision and speed. Incorporated in 2023, the company is a spin-off from ETH Zurich and Empa, and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Learn more about Chiral here: https://www.chiralnano.com/ About Founderful Founderful is Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund. We give every founder our deepest understanding and highest levels of support, and together, we’re building the future of the Swiss startup ecosystem. For more information, please visit https://www.founderful.com/ or follow via LinkedIn. About HCVC HCVC is a venture capital firm that helps founders tackle hard problems with capital, resources and collaboration with $130m in assets under management. With offices in Paris, London and San Francisco, HCVC invests in pre-seed and seed companies that leverage breakthrough technology to digitize, automate and decarbonize the world. For more information, please visit https://www.hcvc.co/ Contact Details Chiral Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.chiralnano.com/

February 27, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Enkrypt AI raises $2.35M to build a visibility and security layer for Gen AI

Enkrypt AI

Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) present an opportunity for enterprises to gain new efficiencies and improve functionality, however, the safety and security of such technology remains an obstacle. Enkrypt AI is today announcing a $2.35M funding round to solve this problem for enterprises, ensuring their use of generative AI and LLMs is safe, secure and compliant. The seed funding round was led by Boldcap with participation from Berkeley SkyDeck, Kubera VC, Arka VC, Veredas Partners, Builders Fund and angel investors in the AI, healthcare and enterprise space. Enkrypt AI was founded by two Yale PhDs and AI practitioners Sahil Agarwal (CEO) and Prashanth Harshangi (CTO) in 2022. With Enkrypt AI, enterprises have a control layer between these LLMs and end-users, providing security and safety functionality. Enkrypt AI Sentry has been able to reduce vulnerabilities across a wide range of LLMs, demonstrating a reduction in jailbreaks from 6% to 0.6% in the case of LlaMa2-7B. The Enkrypt AI team has previously developed and deployed AI models across diverse sectors, including the US Department of Defense and various businesses in self-driving cars, music, insurance and fintech. Enkrypt AI’s Sentry is the only platform that combines both visibility and security for generative AI applications at the enterprise, so that enterprises can secure and accelerate their Generative AI Adoption with Confidence. A leading Fortune 500 data infrastructure company is using Sentry to have complete access control and visibility over all their LLM projects, helping them to detect and mitigate LLM attacks such as jailbreaks and hallucinations, and prevent sensitive data leaks. This is ultimately leading to faster adoption of LLMs for even more use-cases across departments. Sahil Agarwal, Co-founder and CEO of Enkrypt AI commented: “Businesses are really excited about using LLMs, but they're also worried about how trustworthy they are and the uncertain regulatory landscape. Based on our conversations with CIOs, CISOs and CTOs, we are convinced that for LLMs to be widely adopted, it must be built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance. With Sentry, we are merging visibility and security, to ultimately align with and support adherence to regulatory frameworks like the White House Executive Order on AI, the EU AI Act, and other AI-centric regulations, laying the groundwork for safe and compliant AI integration.” Prashanth Harshangi, Co-founder and CTO at Enkrypt AI commented: “As the benefits of AI become ever more tangible, so do the risks. Our platform does more than just detect vulnerabilities; it equips developers with a comprehensive toolkit to fortify their AI solutions against both current and future threats. We're championing a paradigm where trust and innovation coalesce, enabling the deployment of AI technologies with the confidence that they are as secure and reliable as they are revolutionary.” Enkrypt AI is proven to help enterprises accelerate their generative AI adoption by up to 10x, deploying applications into production within weeks compared to the current forecast of 2 years within enterprises. Their comprehensive approach addresses the key concerns causing hesitation among enterprise decision-makers: Delivers unmatched visibility and oversight of LLM usage and performance across business functions. Ensures data privacy and security by protecting sensitive information and guarding against threats. Manages compliance with evolving standards through automated monitoring and strict access controls. The safety of AI has been a key concern for policymakers and experts. Earlier this month, the US Government’s NIST standards body established an AI safety consortium. In an era where generative AI is becoming a transformative force across industries, safeguarding these systems goes beyond best practice – it's a necessity. Sahil Agarwal added: “Our mission at Enkrypt AI is to provide the tools that allow enterprises to not only harness the incredible potential of generative AI but to do so with the utmost confidence in the security and compliance of their applications. With the support of our investors and the advanced capabilities of our platform, we are setting a new standard in AI safety – protecting users and organizations against emerging threats while enabling the wider adoption of AI innovations in a responsible manner.” Sathya Nellore Sampat, General Partner at BoldCap - “We are super excited to be backing practitioners like Sahil and Prashanth who are at the intersection of Security and Gen AI. Enterprise security is non-negotiable. With the explosive growth of Gen AI and LLM usage within companies, the attack surface has dramatically increased. Enkrypt is the command center to control, monitor and have visibility across Gen AI initiatives.” About Enkrypt AI Enkrypt AI, co-founded by Yale PhDs Sahil Agarwal and Prashanth Harshangi, is pioneering the safe adoption of Generative AI within enterprises. With an innovative all-in-one platform, Enkrypt AI is revolutionizing how Large Language Models (LLMs) are integrated and managed, addressing critical needs for reliability, security, data privacy, and compliance in a unified solution. Used by mid to large-sized enterprises in industries including finance and life sciences, Enkrypt AI's Sentry offers a proactive approach to AI security, fostering trust and efficiency in AI implementations from chatbots to automated reporting. Enkrypt AI sits between users and AI models, to offer a variety of safety and security layers. Enkrypt AI stands apart by merging threat detection, privacy, and compliance into a comprehensive toolkit, poised to become the definitive Enterprise Generative AI platform for an evolving regulatory landscape. For more information please visit https://www.enkryptai.com/ or follow via LinkedIn, X, Instagram or YouTube. Contact Details Enkrypt AI Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.enkryptai.com/

February 27, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Sapphire Technologies Surpasses Expectations, Poised for Substantial Growth in 2024

Sapphire Technologies

Sapphire Technologies, developer and manufacturer of energy recovery systems for hydrogen and natural gas industrial applications, is stepping into 2024 with a strong growth trajectory. In August 2023, the company secured a $10 million investment through its Series B funding and saw a remarkable workforce growth rate of 200%, positioning the business for impactful progress and strategic collaborations, including first of its kind wellhead applications, amid continued global expansion in 2024. Sapphire is continuing to leverage key partnerships to expand its turboexpander technology in markets around the globe, highlighting a steadfast commitment to innovation. In midstream applications, the company has introduced products with an upgraded pressure rating of 1600 psi-g (pounds per square inch gauge), surpassing the operational needs of most midstream pipelines. Simultaneously, in wellhead applications, Sapphire has achieved a milestone by delivering two units resilient against water vapor and liquid drop-out. Throughout these advancements and partnerships, the company remains dedicated to generating zero-emissions electricity. Key partnerships and projects for Sapphire in 2023, included: Tallgrass: Sapphire built and successfully tested the initial eight turboexpanders, with more under development. Once installed, this advanced technology will enable Tallgrass to harness otherwise wasted energy and produce clean, carbon-free power. CNX Resources: The partnership resulted in the development and delivery of a FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander, which has been adapted for operation in applications where liquids are present in the gas. Sapphire completed and validated several design changes to waterproof the system. TB Global Technologies Ltd.: Sapphire strengthened its partnership with TB Global Technologies to further expand its footprint in the Japanese market. Sapphire commissioned two groundbreaking FreeSpin In-line Turboexpanders last year, which generated 3.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy, effectively offsetting 2,700 tons* of CO2e emissions from the atmosphere. *Calculated by the method of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Global Expansion: Sapphire Technologies has set its sights on expanding its reach and presence in 2024 by forging strategic partnerships with leading companies in South America and the Middle East. “As we reflect on the strides made in 2023, securing a significant $10 million investment stands as a testament to Sapphire Technologies' unwavering dedication to transforming the clean energy sector. With the support from industry leaders and investors, we're excited about the prospects ahead,” said Freddie Sarhan, CEO of Sapphire Technologies. “As we continue to combat global carbon emissions, we’re focused on pursuing opportunities for expansive growth in emerging markets, including the dynamic landscape in the Middle East, where we are currently evaluating groundbreaking pilot projects with leading oil and gas companies in the region.” Looking ahead, Sapphire will prioritize the development of technologies to support the installation of turboexpanders at wellhead locations through rigorous development testing. Part of the company's focus will be commercializing solutions to mitigate the effects of hydrogen sulfide in the process gas. Sapphire Technologies is driving global decarbonization through developing and manufacturing energy recovery systems that harness the power of gas expansion to produce reliable and clean electricity. Sapphire Technologies’ systems are designed to convert energy wasted in pressure reduction processes into electric power without interrupting operations. By recovering this wasted pressure energy, Sapphire Technologies helps customers maximize efficiencies, improve productivity, reduce carbon emissions, offset electrical costs and achieve substantial financial returns. For additional information visit: https://www.sapphiretechnologies.com. Contact Details Kite Hill PR Lara Schembri Sant +1 202-262-5311 sapphiretechnologies@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.sapphiretechnologies.com/

February 27, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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iEntertainment Network Inc. and ScoreKount Partnership

iEntertainment

CARY, N.C. – February 27, 2024 – iEntertainment Network Inc. (OTCBB: IENT) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership between its wholly owned subsidiary, iMagicGames.com, and ScoreKount.com, a Web3 company headquartered in Singapore. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the gaming landscape by infusing Web3 tokenomics, digital collectibles, and other innovative features into iMagic’s renowned Web2 games including currently operating game simulations like WarBirds, Dawn of Aces, M4 Tank Brigade, and other games from iMagic at www.TotalSims.com. Sada VGK, CEO and Founder of ScoreKount, expresses enthusiasm about the collaboration: "iMagic's games provide an ideal platform for the integration of tokenization and other Web3 functionalities, offering players unprecedented opportunities for staking events, competitions, and tournaments. We are thrilled to partner with iMagic, a team that has captivated global audiences with their Simulation and Strategy games for over three decades." In addition to enhancing the existing games with Web3 attributes, iMagicGames will introduce new combat simulation titles. Among the upcoming releases are China 2027, Defense of Taiwan, and the exhilarating WarBirds Combat Target Racing ESports game series. All of iMagicGames' current and legacy titles can be reviewed on our website at www.iMagicGames.com. For insights into iMagic's strategic direction in 2024, refer to our Strategy Document. To learn more about ScoreKount's upcoming initiatives, visit their Work-in-Progress website at www.ScoreKount.com. About iMagicGames, a subsidiary of iEntertainment Network, Inc. (OTCBB: IENT): iMagicGames, a subsidiary of iEntertainment Network Inc., boasts a rich history of developing over 250 successful games, with a collective sales figure surpassing 1 billion units worldwide. Notable titles include Civilization, Gunship, Silent Service, M1 Tank Platoon, and the iconic WarBirds series, each of which has garnered millions of enthusiastic players. About ScoreKount: ScoreKount is a Singapore-based company at the forefront of Web3 gaming solutions, specializing in tokenization, NFTs, and innovative gaming experiences. Through strategic partnerships and innovative technologies, ScoreKount is committed to revolutionizing the gaming industry and empowering players with new opportunities for engagement and rewards. Media Contact: JW “Wild Bill” Stealey Chairman, iEntertainment Network Inc. JWStealey@IENT.com Company Phone: 919-238-4080 Sadanand VGK (CEO ScoreKount) Sada@ScoreKount.com WhatsApp: +91 99168 16868 Don Goddard (CTO ScoreKount) Don@ScoreKount.com WhatsApp: +1 (760) 500-4887 Contact Details Gregg Castano +1 203-935-8103 gregg.castano@newsdirect.com

February 27, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Rotunda Capital Partners Announces Promotions of Ryan Aprill and Alex Gebert

Rotunda Capital Partners LLC

Rotunda Capital Partners ("Rotunda"), an operationally focused private equity firm that partners with family-founder owned businesses, is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of Ryan Aprill to Managing Director and Alex Gebert to Vice President. These promotions recognize their outstanding contributions to the firm and their alignment with Rotunda’s core values. Ryan joined Rotunda in 2020 and has quickly established himself as a leader in deal origination and execution. His impact shines brightest in his focus on thematic sourcing and execution of portfolio add-on acquisitions. This expertise directly aligns with Rotunda's differentiating strategy of focusing on specific themes within the industrial and business services sectors, ensuring a deep understanding of market dynamics and value creation opportunities. Alex joined Rotunda in 2021 as an Associate and has steadily climbed the ranks to his current position as Vice President. This rise reflects his exceptional performance in deal analysis, due diligence, and portfolio company support. He has been a critical member of Rotunda's execution team, playing a pivotal role in numerous transactions and consistently delivering results that exceed expectations. “Both Ryan and Alex embody our core values of Partnership and Excellence,” said John Fruehwirth, Managing Partner. “They have each added significantly to the growth and success of Rotunda and we are excited to see them step into new leadership roles.” About Rotunda Capital Partners Rotunda Capital Partners is an operationally oriented private equity firm focused on transforming family-founder owned companies into dynamic, data-driven platforms able to achieve and manage significant growth. Since its founding in 2009, Rotunda has partnered with management teams to build great businesses within three primary sectors: value-added distribution, asset-light logistics and industrial, residential & business services. Rotunda strives to achieve replicable results by implementing its Rotunda Performance System to create strategic alignment, develop lean processes and create robust, data-driven infrastructures. For more information, visit www.rotundacapital.com. Contact Details Rotunda Capital Partners Margaux Valle +1 240-962-1707 PR@rotundacapital.com Company Website https://www.rotundacapital.com

February 27, 2024 08:55 AM Eastern Standard Time

How Groundfloor Is Leading The Fractional Future Of Real Estate Investing

Benzinga

By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga The investment landscape is in the midst of a transformation, shifting away from traditional, capital-intensive methods toward more inclusive, accessible approaches like fractional investing. This change is most evident in the real estate sector, where the concept of fractional shares is dismantling long-standing barriers to entry, making it easier for a broader demographic to participate in wealth-building opportunities across this asset class. The Challenges Prompting Change Historically, the real estate landscape has been characterized by a finite group of gatekeepers and hefty capital requirements – which has often sidelined the average investor and made wealth-building seem like a distant dream. Meanwhile, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), though a popular means to invest in real estate, exhibit a number of limitations, including management-specific risks, market volatility and (for private REITs) issues like limited liquidity and high fees. However, it’s these drawbacks that have paved the way for alternatives that democratize access to real estate investment opportunities. The Advantages Of Going Fractional One potential antidote to many of the current pitfalls in the real estate market is fractional investing, which is revolutionizing a variety of asset classes but is particularly beneficial in markets characterized by high prices. Fractional shares allow investors to own a small portion of an asset, thereby lowering potentially steep capital requirements. As everyone well knows, purchasing an entire property can be incredibly expensive, and even investment vehicles like REITs that lower capital requirements suffer from liquidity constraints or limit their availability to accredited investors. However, fractional investing gives investors of all levels (accredited or otherwise) the opportunity for liquid exposure to a wide variety of real estate investments – regardless of the cost. The flexibility of fractional investing also simplifies diversification through exact-dollar investing while eliminating management costs commonly associated with real estate. For these reasons, fractional investing has emerged as a game-changer in the industry, making it possible for more people to partake in the stability and potential returns this asset class offers. Groundfloor: Pioneering A New Kind Of Real Estate Investing At the forefront of this ongoing transition in real estate investing is Groundfloor, a platform that has recognized the limitations of real estate investing and traditional REITs and actively sought to disrupt them. Groundfloor's innovative approach to fractional real estate investing is tailored for both non-accredited and accredited investors, providing access to short-term, high-yield returns backed by real estate assets. Through its platform, investors can invest in pre-vetted real estate loans with as little as $1 – enjoying returns with the potential to significantly outpace those of traditional REITs. Groundfloor's unique model offers a stark contrast to the opaque, fee-laden structure of private REITs, offering transparency, no fees and a direct link between investors and their investments. With solutions like the Groundfloor 3.0 auto-investing app, the platform empowers investors to automatically diversify their investments across multiple projects – blending the ease of technology with the security of real estate investment. A Fractional Future The trajectory of investing is unmistakably moving toward a more inclusive, diversified and accessible model, and fractional investing is part of the vanguard. Platforms like Groundfloor are key participants in this change, but they are also catalysts, breaking down the old barriers and forging a path to a future where investing is democratized for all. As we look forward, fractional real estate investing appears to have a bright future in finance, offering a compelling combination of simplicity and potential growth. With its innovative solutions and commitment to accessibility, Groundfloor stands ready to help lead the way, proving that the future of investing is indeed fractional. Embrace the fractional future and start investing in real estate with Groundfloor today! Featured photo by Blake Wheeler on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

February 27, 2024 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Why The 1% Are Adding Alternative Assets To Their Portfolios

Benzinga

By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga Alternative assets are becoming the new buzzword in the investment world, especially among the affluent 1%. But what exactly are these assets? Simply put, they include investments outside the traditional arenas of stocks, bonds and cash. Think private equity, hedge funds, real estate, commodities and even the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies. The appeal of these assets is their potential for higher, above-market returns and portfolio diversification as a crucial hedge against stock and bond market volatility with largely uncorrelated performance. The Shift In Investment Strategies So why are the wealthiest investors, those in the top 1%, shifting their focus to alternative assets? The reason is twofold. First, these investments have shown the potential to outperform traditional portfolios. UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS), a global leader in wealth management, has responded to this trend by recommending higher allocations to private markets, including private equity, debt, real estate and hedge funds. In fact, UBS has called for a new benchmark, stepping away from a 60-40 stock-bond mix for a 40-30-30 stock-bond-alternatives portfolio. This advice aligns with historical data showing private markets outperforming the S&P 500 over the last three, five and ten-year periods. Secondly, the advent of more accessible private funds – such as evergreen or perpetual funds – has lowered the entry barriers. Minimum investment thresholds now range from under $100,000 up to the more typical $250,000. They also provide more flexibility to withdraw assets, making private markets more liquid and attainable for individuals with assets of $10 million or less. This democratization of alternative investments has caught the attention of many wealthy investors, who are increasingly looking to mirror the strategies of endowments and large single-family offices with substantial private investment allocations. DLP Capital’s Real Estate Funds In this search for alternative assets, DLP Capital provides unique opportunities with a focus on socially impactful real estate investing. The company's approach is grounded in using capital for real estate-backed investments aimed at generating returns for investors while also considering broader community prosperity. Its emphasis on passive investing in real estate funds aligns with the growing trend of investors seeking diversified portfolios that include alternative assets beyond the traditional 60-40 mix of stocks and bonds. DLP Capital offers a range of real estate funds, each with its unique strategy and target returns. For instance, the DLP Lending Fund focuses on providing capital to operators and builders involved in affordable workforce housing projects, targeting annual returns of 9-10%. The DLP Building Communities Fund, aimed at growth, invests in developing attainable single-family and multifamily rental communities p in the Sunbelt region, with a target of 11-13% annual returns. Additionally, the DLP Preferred Credit Fund focuses on mortgage loan origination and acquisitions of rental community assets, while the DLP Housing Fund focuses on equity investments into multifamily rental communities. Those two funds target returns in the range of 10-12%. Led by Founder & CEO Don Wenner, DLP Capital has completed more than 17,000 real estate transactions totaling over $4 billion since its inception in 2006. The company also has over $5.25 billion in assets under management and ownership of upwards of 18,000 housing units, giving DLP Capital a significant presence in the real estate sector. Ultimately, DLP Capital's strategies and achievements provide a clear example of the potential within real estate funds as an alternative asset class for investors aiming to diversify their portfolios. A New Era Of Investment Diversification The move of the 1% into alternative assets signals a potentially significant shift in benchmark investment strategies. For investors considering this path, funds like those offered by DLP Capital represent an accessible and socially responsible entry point into the world of alternative investments. As with any investment decision, aligning with individual financial goals and risk tolerance remains paramount. These assets can bring higher potential returns and diversification, but they also require a nuanced understanding of their unique risks and rewards. Nevertheless, for those ready to embrace this new investment frontier, DLP Capital has carved out a potentially compelling opportunity. Invest in DLP Capital’s real estate funds to add alternative assets to your portfolio. Featured photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

February 27, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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