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- June 6, 2026Business
Vivelle LLC Launches Luxury Multi-Category Beauty Brand in Los Angeles, Redefining Modern Glamour
Vivelle LLC, a Los Angeles-based beauty company, today announced the launch of its multi-category product line, entering the U.S. beauty market with a collection spanning skincare, color cosmetics, and haircare. The launch comes as the global beauty and personal care market continues to expand, with industry projections estimating it will exceed $750 billion by 2028. Increasing demand for performance-driven products and cohesive beauty routines is shaping how brands approach product development and consumer experience. A Brand Built on Elevated Beauty Vivelle LLC was founded with the conviction that luxury beauty should be accessible to the modern consumer not in the sense of price alone, but in the sense of relevance, performance, and experience. Every product in the Vivelle lineup is developed to meet the standards of the most discerning beauty enthusiasts, from carefully selected ingredients in skincare formulas to richly pigmented color cosmetics and salon-quality haircare. The brand’s name Vivelle draws from the French and Latin roots evoking life, vibrancy, and renewal, values that run through every aspect of the company’s identity, from its product philosophy to its visual brand language. Multi-Category Approach for the Modern Beauty Consumer Unlike single-category brands, Vivelle LLC launches with a full-spectrum beauty offering, recognizing that today’s consumer seeks cohesion across their beauty routine. The brand’s product range is designed to work as an integrated system skincare that prepares and perfects, makeup that enhances and expresses, and haircare that completes the overall look with equal attention to formulation and feel. This holistic approach reflects a deep understanding of how modern consumers engage with beauty: not as separate categories, but as a unified, daily ritual that deserves consistency of quality and vision across every product they reach for. Los Angeles as a Launchpad for a Global Vision Vivelle LLC’s choice of Los Angeles as its home is both strategic and symbolic. The city is a global epicenter of beauty innovation, trend-setting, and cultural influence home to some of the world’s most recognized beauty brands and a consumer base that is among the most sophisticated and trend-forward anywhere. Launching from Los Angeles gives Vivelle LLC immediate proximity to the creative, retail, and media ecosystems that drive beauty culture worldwide. The company’s founding team brings together expertise in beauty product development, brand strategy, and consumer marketing, with a shared commitment to building a brand that stands for quality, integrity, and lasting style not just seasonal trends. Statement from Vivelle LLC We created Vivelle to offer consumers a cohesive beauty experience across skincare, makeup, and haircare,” said Shrouq Munief. “Launching in Los Angeles allows us to connect directly with a market that values innovation, quality, and evolving beauty trends.” Availability and Next Steps Vivelle LLC’s products and brand experience are available through the company’s official website at www.vivellela.com . The company will be expanding its retail presence and announcing additional product launches in the coming months. Consumers, press, and retail partners are invited to visit the website and connect directly with the team for inquiries. About Vivelle LLC Vivelle LLC is a luxury multi-category beauty company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The brand offers a curated collection of skincare, color cosmetics, and haircare products developed for the modern, quality-conscious consumer. Built on the values of elegance, performance, and innovation, Vivelle LLC is committed to redefining what luxury beauty means for today’s generation. For more information, visit www.vivellela.com . Media Contact Company Name: Vivelle LLC Contact person name: Shrouq Munief Contact No: +1 847 471 7475 Address: Los Angeles, California, United States City: Los Angeles County: Los Angeles Country: USA Mail ID: [email protected] Website URL: https://www.vivellela.com/
- June 6, 2026Arts & Design
Wenzhou International Design Biennial Launches Global Call for Entries, Focusing on AI and Urban Innovation
Organizers of the 2026 Wenzhou International Design Biennial formally launched a global call for entries Monday, inviting designers, creative studios, academic institutions and enterprises from across the globe to submit original works centered on artificial intelligence, urban sustainability and cultural heritage preservation. Now in its sixth edition, the Wenzhou International Design Biennial has solidified its standing as one of China’s most influential cross-border design platforms, bridging global creativity with local industrial strength and cultural depth. This year’s core theme, “Technology Secures People’s Life, Intelligence Creates a Beautiful City,” underscores the event’s focus on deep integration of AI technology with the entire design industry chain, as well as cross-sector innovation between design, culture, technology, fashion and urban development. The biennial sets clear participation tracks with separate professional and student groups, covering four core competition categories: product design, environmental art design, poster design, and a special cultural and creative competition dedicated to Rui’an’s traditional movable-type printing — a UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage unique in Wenzhou, aiming to drive its dynamic inheritance through modern design. For international designers and creative entities, the biennial serves as a key gateway to China’s thriving design market and robust manufacturing ecosystem. Selected works will be showcased at high-profile exhibitions, gaining exposure to industry leaders, potential partners and global media, while opening doors to commercial cooperation and brand expansion in China. Outstanding entries will receive cash prizes up to 10,000 RMB （equals about 1,478 USD）, official honorary certificates, and inclusion in the biennial’s permanent collection. All submissions must be original and independently created. Poster and environmental art works must be produced after June 2024. Professional group product designs should have been launched within two years or include a fully functional prototype, while student group entries only need a complete design model. The submission deadline is June 30, 2026, at 24:00 Beijing Time. Official website: https://wzdb.zjcst.edu.cn/Art/Art_1082/Art_1082_21738.html Overseas inquiries and submissions: [email protected]
- June 6, 2026Automotive
Hangzhou Pullbull Technology Leverages 25 Years of Tooling Expertise to Deliver Custom Magnesium Die Solutions for North American Lightweight EV Manufacturing
Fueled by North America’s aggressive EV lightweighting and carbon-neutral transformation, magnesium alloy has emerged as a game-changing automotive material, featuring ultra-low density, superior strength-to-weight ratio, and excellent shock-absorbing performance. Significantly lighter than conventional aluminum and steel, magnesium enables drastic vehicle weight reduction, extended driving range, and improved energy efficiency, making it the preferred solution for next-generation lightweight vehicle structures. Leveraging 25 years of professional die-casting R&D and manufacturing prowess, Hangzhou Pullbull Technology Co.,Ltd. has launched two customized magnesium-specific die casting mold series. Supported by strong independent design capabilities and precision manufacturing systems, the advanced tooling effectively overcomes magnesium’s challenging casting characteristics, delivering high-stability, high-yield and cost-competitive mold solutions for North American OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. North American automakers are aggressively advancing vehicle lightweighting to boost energy efficiency, extend EV range and comply with tightening emission standards. Magnesium alloy has become a standout lightweight alternative, being 33% lighter than aluminum and 75% lighter than steel with exceptional rigidity, vibration damping and acoustic performance. The industry’s magnesium application landscape is also rapidly evolving, moving beyond traditional small interior parts toward large integrated structures, high-precision thin-walled components and EV-specific functional parts. Fast-growing mass-production use cases include one-piece tailgate panels, integrated rear floor assemblies, lightweight chassis subframes, thin-wall instrument beam structures and compact magnesium battery housings. Despite these clear advantages, magnesium’s high thermal sensitivity and rapid solidification shrinkage easily cause porosity, thermal cracks and dimensional instability, requiring sophisticated mold design expertise that most standard tooling providers cannot meet. Backed by 25 years of specialized automotive die casting experience, Hangzhou Pullbull Technology delivers full in-house capabilities spanning independent structural design, professional thermal simulation, precision machining and advanced surface treatment. To fit the evolving trends of magnesium component manufacturing, the company has released two dedicated mold series: one tailored for ultra-thin, high-precision magnesium interior and functional parts, and the other optimized for large-scale, high-rigidity magnesium structural castings. Equipped with customized gating systems, balanced thermal layouts and high-rigidity mold bases, both product lines greatly suppress common magnesium casting defects. Adopting mature modular construction, the molds maintain stable high-volume output, reduce production scrap and extend service life, fully adapting to continuous mass production requirements of North American automotive foundries. Certified with IATF16949 automotive quality standards, Pullbull implements rigorous full-process quality control from initial design simulation to final precision finishing. Its consistent mold durability, high dimensional accuracy and responsive technical support have earned long-term trust from global automotive clients. As North American EV manufacturers continuously scale up advanced magnesium applications — particularly large integrated body structures and high-precision thin-walled components — Pullbull will keep optimizing mold technologies to suit newly developed magnesium alloy grades. With its solid technical foundation and comprehensive manufacturing strength, the company continues to provide reliable, scalable and cost-effective magnesium die solutions to support the ongoing lightweight and sustainable upgrade of North American EV supply chains. More information, please visit pbmold.com About Hangzhou Pullbull Technology Co.,Ltd. Hangzhou Pullbull Technology is a professional die-casting mold manufacturer specialized in aluminum, zinc and magnesium alloys. Committed to the automotive industry, we hold IATF 16949 certification and excel in designing high-precision, long-life molds for automotive components. Our in-house tooling, strict quality control, and one-stop service ensure reliable delivery and competitive costs for global customers. A trusted exporter, we are a comprehensive provider integrating mold design, die-casting, CNC machining, and surface treatment. With years of international experience, we deliver custom precision molds to North America, Europe, and beyond. Our strengths lie in fast lead-times, stable quality, and end-to-end solutions tailored to global market needs. Your reliable partner for custom die-casting molds. We offer end-to-end services from DFM analysis, prototype validation to mass production. Committed to customer success, we provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions with transparent communication and on-time delivery worldwide.
- June 6, 2026Automotive
Harwoods Group Announces Its Harwoods 2.0 Strategy, Making Its MAN Truck Division Central To Its Growth
Leading automotive retailer in the South of England, Harwoods Group, is pleased to announce that it is officially launching its new strategic era, dubbed “Harwoods 2.0.” With more than 90 years of experience and following a period of deliberate restructuring in 2025, the company is streamlining its operations for efficiency and focusing more on its highest-performing sectors. The new approach will see Harwood’s MAN Trucks division take centre stage in the company’s mission. Comprising more than 50% of the company's entire business, it is now a strategic element in its long-term commercial goals. Car markets change with shifting economic climates all the time; however, Harwood's commercial vehicle aftersales division has remained resilient ever since the pandemic. The Harwood Group backs it with marketing and financial support, allowing it to expand its regional footprint. A company spokesperson said the following: "Harwood's group is now more confident, focused and energised than ever before. Focusing on the MAN Trucks division and supporting them with marketing improves visibility and gives the company real clarity in its mission and direction." Harwood Group is looking to succeed in the commercial sector using its unparalleled infrastructure. The company's Swindon depot has the fastest access to main parts of any dealer in the UK. Nearby is the 12,000 m² MAN Truck & Bus UK parts warehouse, and the depot has immediate access to over 28,000 bin locations. Being so close to suppliers allows Harwoods Group to source parts within hours of ordering, minimising commercial downtime in its regional branches in Southampton, Hamble, Portsmouth, and Westbury. Large haulage fleets and independent business owners rely on the Harwoods Group to keep their vehicles equipped with the latest parts. Clients, the company hopes, will enjoy superior access to maintenance and support services, enabling more uptime compared to their rivals. Furthermore, Harwood's Group is leading the charge into an all-electric logistics future. MAN Truck & Bus is accelerating its zero-emissions rollout with models including the eTGX and the eTGS truck ranges. With this in mind, Harwood's is investing heavily in future-proofing its infrastructure by adding more commercial charging stations, high-voltage quarantine bays for safe EV handling, EV tooling, and dedicated workshop bays. For more information about Harwoods Group, use the contact details below:
- June 6, 2026Business
Voghion Strengthens Compliance to Deliver Safer Online Shopping Across Europe
In European e‑commerce, trust is no longer a “nice‑to‑have” – it is the deciding factor between clicking “Buy now” and closing the tab. In light of this, Voghion , the London‑based online marketplace focused on Europe, is strengthening its compliance, safety, and transparency measures that support every stage of the customer journey, from merchant onboarding and product verification to payments, fulfillment, and customer support. For shoppers, trust begins well before checkout. Every brand on Voghion goes through a structured vetting process covering business identity, product quality, and operational reliability, helping ensure a consistent and dependable shopping experience. Merchants provide documentation confirming product compliance, with additional reviews for sensitive categories, such as fashion. Behind the scenes, smart algorithms and attentive reviewers work together to maintain these standards, so products meet European expectations for safety, labelling, and transparency—from the moment they appear on the platform to when they reach the customer's door. The result is a shopping experience that makes it easier for customers to discover new brands and products with greater confidence. From there, Voghion follows the product all the way from factory floor to front door. Its distributed network of warehouses and fulfilment partners is wired into an EU‑ready compliance framework, covering product safety, labelling and traceability. That doesn’t just mean parcels that clear customs; it also means clearer origin information, better visibility into how goods are made, and logistics that are set up for responsible handling, local returns and reliable tracking. The network is also designed to improve delivery efficiency. In some cases, supported by local warehouses and regional carrier partnerships, orders can arrive in as fast as three days. For shoppers, this translates into deliveries that arrive when promised, returns that go to a nearby centre instead of “somewhere overseas”, and a growing level of transparency as Europe tightens rules around sustainability and supply chains. Payment is where many online journeys still fall apart. Hidden fees, unfamiliar providers and vague refund rules can turn a great deal into a big risk. Voghion works with established payment partners to make checkout feel familiar and predictable. Alongside globally accepted debit and credit cards, shoppers can use familiar local payment options and “buy now, pay later” services right inside the checkout, allowing shoppers to split purchases into flexible installments. The experience is designed so that people always see the full amount, how and when it will be charged, and how money comes back if something goes wrong. Meanwhile, Voghion’s compliance work quietly protects shoppers from risks they may never see from behind the scenes. Anti‑fraud systems, transaction monitoring and data‑protection controls are constantly running in the background, aligned with European standards and privacy expectations. The impact is simple: fewer fraudulent attempts get through, personal data stays better protected, and buyers spend less time worrying whether a deal is “too good to be true”. Trust is also about what happens after the package arrives. Because Voghion maintains structured relationships with its merchants and payment partners, their 24-hour customer service teams have the tools and authority to step in and resolve issues quickly – from refunds and replacements to disputes about damaged goods. Shoppers are not left chasing a seller’s inbox; they deal with a platform that takes responsibility and can actually fix the problem. The result is a more reliable post purchase experience backed by responsive customer support. All of this comes together in the way Voghion feels to use. Clients report that the interface is clean and intuitive, product information is detailed, and policies are written in language normal people can understand. Security badges, privacy notices and payment options are not just logos at the bottom of the page – they are part of a story that says: “We know you are trusting us with your money and your data, and we are prepared to earn that trust.” For merchants, Voghion’s compliance removes a great deal of friction, making it simpler for reliable brands to show up consistently for European customers. For shoppers, it means something even more important: the confidence to try new products, explore new brands and place bigger orders, knowing there is a solid system standing behind every click. It also makes discovering new brands and products feel more secure, even when shopping across borders. In a market crowded with promises of low prices and fast delivery, Voghion is betting that the real differentiator will be peace of mind. By building trust through rigorous compliance and thoughtful financial partnerships, the platform is turning online shopping in Europe into what it should have been all along – convenient, exciting and, above all, safe. About Voghion Founded in 2021, Voghion is a London-based online marketplace serving customers across the UK, Europe, and over 40 countries worldwide. Backed by a global supply chain, it offers a wide range of quality products across fashion, home, beauty, electronics, lifestyle, and speciality categories.
- June 6, 2026Fashion
Australian Swimwear Brand GUD Swim Brings Its Signature Clip-Front Bikini to the US After Surpassing $1 Million in Sales
GUD Swim is expanding into the United States after generating more than $1 million in sales in less than three years after launch. Founded in October 2023 by British-born Jazmin Green and Harriet Tomlinson, who met while living in Australia, the female-founded swimwear brand has grown from a side project into an international powerhouse, loved around the world. At the centre of that growth is GUD Swim's signature clip-front bikini, a design that has helped the brand stand out in one of fashion's most competitive categories. "The swimwear market is crowded, and a lot of bikinis look very similar," said co-founder Jazmin Green. "When we started GUD Swim, we wanted a design that felt distinctive but still timeless. The clip-front became that design. It's the detail customers recognise immediately and the style they come back for." The clip-front design has become one of the brand's bestselling styles and has been worn by cast members of Love Island All Stars and Made in Chelsea. The brand has also been featured in publications including Daily Mail, Heat and OK! Magazine. While many swimwear brands are built around seasonal trends, GUD Swim focuses on timeless silhouettes, adjustable fits and premium materials designed to be worn season after season. Every piece is made using recycled Italian fabric derived from recovered plastic waste and manufactured in Bali. The brand also ships using plastic-free packaging and donates $1 from every order through its partnership with i=Change. The United States has quickly become one of GUD Swim's fastest-growing international markets, with customers discovering the brand through social media, online search and word-of-mouth recommendations. "The US has become one of our most important markets," said Green. "We've seen customers discover the brand, come back for a second order and then introduce their friends. Expanding our focus in the US felt like the natural next step." GUD Swim's full collection of swimwear is now available to customers across the United States via gudswim.com. About GUD Swim Founded in Australia in 2023, GUD Swim creates premium swimwear designed to make women feel confident in what they wear. Known for its signature clip-front bikini designs, recycled fabrics and timeless aesthetic, the brand is loved across Australia, the UK, Europe and North America. For more information about GUD Swim, use the contact details below:
- June 6, 2026Land & Property
BKREA Announces Bid Deadline for 150 West 85th Street on Manhattans West Side
BKREA has been exclusively retained to arrange the sale of 150 West 85th Street , a rare vacant 6-story building located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. BKREA is pleased to announce that qualified bids for the property are due June 15th at 12:00 PM. The property is being marketed exclusively by Bob Knakal, Chairman & CEO, Ryan Candel, Senior VP of Transactions, and Ana Barrie, Managing Director, of BKREA. Positioned mid-block on the south side of West 85th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues, the property presents a unique opportunity for investors, developers, educational institutions, religious organizations, embassies, and owner-users seeking a presence in one of Manhattan’s most established and desirable neighborhoods. The property consists of an approximately 38,838-square-foot building (as per City Records) situated on a 6,575-square-foot lot with 75 feet of frontage. Formerly owned and operated by Manhattan Country School, the building will be delivered vacant, providing future ownership with immediate flexibility for occupancy, repositioning, or redevelopment. “Opportunities of this caliber are exceedingly rare: a vacant, large-scale building on the Upper West Side that is not encumbered by historic district regulations,” said Ryan Candel, Senior VP of Transactions at BKREA. “150 West 85th Street offers tremendous optionality for users, combined with a premier location surrounded by some of Manhattan’s strongest residential and community infrastructure, said Ana Barrie, Managing Director. The property is located within an R8B zoning district, which permits residential and community facility uses. While the existing building exceeds the currently permitted zoning envelope, BKREA's Policy & Zoning SWAT Team has prepared a development memorandum outlining several potential redevelopment, conversion, and repositioning scenarios. The building benefits from exceptional light and air due to its adjacency to Louis D. Brandeis High School - an uncommon feature for a mid-block property. The location also offers immediate access to Central Park, Riverside Park, and the Upper West Side’s major retail corridors. Parties interested in participating in the bid process should contact BKREA for access to the offering materials,due diligence documentation, and bid package requirements. All bids are due by June 15th at 12:00 PM. No bids will be considered after this deadline.
- June 6, 2026Finance & Loan
Abacus Finance Expands Flexible Private Credit Solutions as Demand for Direct Lending Accelerates
Leading independent asset manager Wellington Management says that the potential addressable market for private credit exceeds $30 trillion across a diverse range of asset classes. This represents a huge untapped market where investors can broaden their lens on private credit. For the last decade, middle market direct lending was only a small portion of leveraged credit lending. However, this market has grown roughly five times faster than the broader leveraged credit market, and it is now creating more direct competition for the large, broadly syndicated loan and high-yield debt markets. In general, Wellington Management foresees that private credit will continue to build on 2025's momentum this year. This is why Abacus Finance has seized this opportunity and specializes in cash-flow-based, senior secured loans. Founded in 2011, this business offers a tailored approach for lower middle-market private equity and family-office-backed companies to secure funding in non-traditional ways. What sets its services apart from competitors is its Total Partnership Approach™, which is backed by its Kaizen-minded team with over 125 years of experience. Borrowers benefit from a holistic approach where they receive complete assistance throughout the financing process. Abacus Finance strives to deliver quick deal reviews so that companies can move fast on acquisitions or growth opportunities; there's a 72-hour turnaround promise. The company also aims to close deals on time without unexpected changes late in the process. In addition, borrowers can get flexible loan structures that they may not find with traditional loan sources. For example, every client gets customized financing around their own cash flow and situation, so the business doesn't force every borrower into the same loan terms. There's also a hassle-free credit approval and due diligence process. During the transaction, senior team members stay involved instead of handing off clients to junior staff. Plus, there's ongoing support after funding, especially if the business needs additional capital for expansion or acquisitions later on. For instance, Abacus Finance will help with portfolio monitoring. Clients have 24/7 access, and they'll be notified of capital availability for growth. The team will provide strong advocacy as their agents, ensuring that clients make the most of opportunities. This business has supported over 120 platform companies and over 70 add-on acquisitions in the US. Its focus on companies with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) between $2 million and $15 million makes it a specialist in this niche space. Currently, Abacus Finance manages around $1.4 billion in assets under management. It has also invested $3.9 billion in private debt, and it has over 200 private equity sponsors. This company's long-term relationship focus means that it's more like a financing partner than a one-time lender. Sponsors can come back for future deals confidently and receive personalized attention in addition to dependable financing.
- June 6, 2026Business
HLRBO Closes $2.5 Million Funding Round to Expand Private Hunting Access Marketplace
HLRBO, a marketplace connecting landowners with hunters seeking private-land access, has closed a $2.5 million funding round led by Mairs & Power Venture Capital of St. Paul. The funding, which includes support from individual and angel investors, will accelerate HLRBO’s expansion as a national platform for hunting leases, landowner income, and responsible private-land access. Founded in 2015 in northern Minnesota, HLRBO has grown from a regional startup into a national platform with leases in all 50 states. The company has 14,000 paying subscribers, 225,000 total users, and 1.7 million acres of land leases on its platform. “This funding helps us keep building the marketplace for landowners and hunters,” said Heath Schubert, founder and CEO of HLRBO. “Private-land access has always been fragmented. We are building the infrastructure to make it easier to navigate.” The 2026 round follows earlier funding by Great North Ventures, Gopher Angels, and other investors. HLRBO raised $1 million in February 2024 and $600,000 in August 2024 before closing the latest $2.5 million round. “We were impressed by HLRBO’s incredibly vibrant marketplace,” said Scott Burns, General Partner at Mairs & Power Venture Capital. “It caters to hundreds-of-thousands of hunters looking to gain access to the best hunting land across America.” With its latest funding round, HLRBO will grow lease inventory, improve its web- and app-based platforms, and invest in marketing, partnerships, mapping, and AI-driven land intelligence. HLRBO is investing in new technology, including parcel-level mapping, AI-powered land scoring, and a proprietary HLRBO “cinematic” view, which uses AI to transform a 2D property map into a realistic 3D drone flyover. The company is also expanding its media and education efforts and publishing content for landowners and hunters, including a news blog, feature stories, and a printed newspaper mailed to landowners and field reps. HLRBO is attending trade shows and industry events throughout 2026, building partnerships with outdoor product and hunting media companies, and investing in social media, creators, and video initiatives to drive engagement and grow its user base. Together, these efforts position HLRBO to become the leading technology, media, and marketplace platform for private hunting access in North America. ABOUT HLRBO: HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner) is the premier online marketplace for hunting leases, connecting private landowners with vetted hunters across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 2015 in Brainerd MN, HLRBO serves a community of more than 225,000 users with tools for listing, discovery, secure payments, legal agreements, and integrated insurance — making it easier than ever to find the right land, or the right hunter, for any season. More at HLRBO’s blog: https://www.hlrbo.com/news .
- June 6, 2026Land & Property
BKREA Launches BKREA Air-Rights Comparable Sales Database, Expanding Firm's Proprietary Intelligence Platform for Development and Air Rights Transactions
As rezonings across New York City unlock new development potential, BKREA has launched the BKREA Air-Rights Comparable Sales Database , a proprietary platform built to help owners, developers, institutions, and landmark property holders maximize value in increasingly complex air rights transactions. The launch comes as air rights have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the city's development marketplace. Recent rezonings, including the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, have created large concentrations of transferable development rights, while City of Yes legislation expanded transfer opportunities for landmarked properties—opening new doors for buyers and sellers alike. The practice is a natural extension of decades of leadership in development site sales. Over more than 40 years, Chairman and CEO Bob Knakal has personally brokered 279 development sites totaling over 40 million buildable square feet and roughly $10 billion in market value. The firm's dedicated Air Rights Practice Group is led by Managing Director Genessy Jaramillo. "Our air rights practice has been extremely robust, and activity keeps picking up week after week," said Jaramillo. "We've already closed several transactions and are working on 17 active deals totaling nearly 700,000 buildable square feet." Valuation remains the central challenge, with pricing swinging based on whether rights serve residential, commercial, mixed-use, affordable housing, or landmark-transfer uses. The database addresses this by aggregating dozens of recent transactions—including many with terms never made public. "Many deals are privately negotiated and critical information never surfaces," said Bob Knakal. "This database gives our clients market intelligence that simply doesn't exist elsewhere." The platform joins BKREA's proprietary suite: the Knakal Map Room, tracking Manhattan development permits; the Knakal Land Index, analyzing 2,489 Manhattan transactions back to 1984; and the Developer Ranking System, scoring 1,800-plus developers. Supporting it is BKREA's Policy and Zoning SWAT Team of attorneys, consultants, architects, and analysts. "Brokerage isn't really a sales business—it's an information business," Knakal said. "The better your information, the better your outcomes." As rezonings reshape the city, BKREA intends to lead the next generation of development advisory services in New York City.
- June 6, 2026Stocks & Economy
Alpha Compute Corp. (NASDAQ: ALP): $79.2M in Assets, $23M Projected Annual Revenue, GAMEE Acquisition Complete, and “Own Your Data” Campaign Launches Nationally
Alpha Compute Corp. (Nasdaq: ALP) (“Alpha Compute” or the “Company”), a pioneering technology leader in AI GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) and AI Confidential Compute, today provided a comprehensive business update covering operational, commercial, and financial progress for the period ended June 4, 2026. The Company enters this reporting period with growing momentum across every dimension of its strategy: enterprise-grade GPU infrastructure is fully operational and revenue-generating, the “Own Your Data” brand campaign is live on three major financial networks (CNBC, FOX Business News, Newsmax), and the acquisition of GAMEE has added one of the world’s largest Telegram-native gaming platforms to Alpha Compute’s ecosystem. Collectively, these developments mark the Company’s transition from infrastructure buildout to operating scale. As of the period ended June 4, 2026, Alpha Compute’s balance sheet (unaudited figures) reflects the cumulative impact of its GPU infrastructure deployments, the GAMEE acquisition closing, and ongoing capital formation activities: Total Assets: $79.2 million Total Liabilities: $44.4 million (including $34.4 million of GPU leases and data center leases) Total Equity: $34.8 million Projected Annual Revenue: $23 million This balance sheet profile reflects the cumulative effect of the Company’s first GPU cluster deployment—ALPHA-01 in Canada. REVENUE GROWTH Revenue growth has been sharp. Alpha Compute entered Q1 2026 with approximately $30,000 in quarterly contracted revenue. Following the May 2026 closing of the $32.2 million, two-year off-take agreement with a leading frontier AI research laboratory—providing $16.1 million in Annual Recurring Revenue from a dedicated cluster of 504 NVIDIA B200 GPUs—the Company has projected annualized revenue run-rate of approximately $23 million. GPU INFRASTRUCTURE: ALPHA-01 AND ALPHA-02 DEPLOYMENTS Alpha Compute operates its GPU infrastructure under two flagship deployment programs: ALPHA-01 — Canada (Live): The Company’s inaugural enterprise-scale Blackwell cluster consists of 504 NVIDIA B200 GPUs and went live for its first enterprise customer in May 2026. The deployment is 100% powered by hydroelectric energy. Under the terms of the binding two-year off-take agreement, a leading frontier AI laboratory has reserved exclusive access to the cluster to accelerate its next-generation model development. The $7.5 million upfront reservation payment secured compute capacity through the full contract term. ALPHA-02 — Sweden (In Progress, 576 NVIDIA B200s): Alpha Compute’s second GPU deployment is in progress, which will add 576 NVIDIA B200 GPUs to its operational fleet once completed. Like ALPHA-01, this cluster is powered entirely by hydroelectric energy, consistent with the Company’s commitment to sustainable, renewable-powered AI infrastructure. Combined with ALPHA-01, Alpha Compute will operate over 1,000 Blackwell-generation GPUs across two facilities “OWN YOUR DATA” — NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN Alpha Compute has launched “Own Your Data,” a national brand and awareness campaign airing during the NYSE and NASDAQ Market Opens and Market Closes on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Newsmax. The campaign represents a significant step in Alpha Compute’s effort to build public understanding of data sovereignty, digital surveillance, and the role of confidential computing in protecting individuals in the AI economy. The campaign confronts an uncomfortable truth: the connected devices that furnish modern life—smart televisions, video doorbells, baby monitors, and home assistants—frequently function as if they can act less like products you own and more like data pipelines for the companies that made them. By reframing these devices as involuntary participants in mass data collection, Alpha Compute’s “Own Your Data” messaging challenges consumers to reconsider the trade-offs they have implicitly accepted in exchange for digital convenience. GAMEE ACQUISITION — 120 MILLION USERS ENTER THE SOVEREIGN AI ECOSYSTEM Alpha Compute has completed its majority acquisition of GAMEE, the mobile and Telegram-based gaming and digital rewards platform, bringing one of the world’s largest Telegram-native gaming communities into Alpha Compute’s sovereign AI infrastructure ecosystem. The transaction closed in May 2026 following the satisfaction of all applicable regulatory requirements and financial audit conditions. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Alpha Compute acquired a 60% controlling interest in GAMEE from Animoca Brands at an implied GAMEE valuation of $18 million. Founded in 2015, GAMEE has grown from a mobile gaming aggregator into one of the most widely used gaming platforms globally, with over 120 million registered users across its Telegram and mobile applications. GAMEE powers a proprietary digital rewards engine and has produced large-scale gaming experiences for global brands and intellectual properties including Azuki, NASA, Manchester City, and Mocaverse. GAMEE brings strong financial momentum to Alpha Compute: the platform generated $3.5 million in revenue in 2025 and $926,000 in Q1 2026, with 2026 revenues expected to exceed 2025 levels. The acquisition establishes Alpha Games, Alpha Compute’s new AI gaming division, which will be led by GAMEE’s founder Bozena Rezab as Executive Vice President. Integration priorities include: Merging GAMEE’s gaming distribution infrastructure with Alpha Compute’s Blackwell B200 and B300 GPU clusters, which power Telegram’s Cocoon AI confidential compute network. Launching Phase II agentic gameplay in Q4 2026, enabling users to connect or rent AI agents to participate in dedicated prize pools—accelerating mainstream adoption of AI agents in consumer gaming. Leveraging GAMEE’s 120 million users as a native deployment channel for Alpha Compute’s TEE-secured AI capabilities, making sovereign AI compute tangible at consumer scale. About Alpha Compute Corp. Alpha Compute Corp. (Nasdaq: ALP) is a pioneering leader in AI GPU-as-a-service (GPUaaS) and AI Confidential Compute. Alpha Compute builds and operates businesses at the intersection of confidential computing, artificial intelligence, and decentralized AI. The Company’s GPU assets deliver privacy-preserving computation to partners and applications including Telegram, Animoca Brands, GAMEE, and Midnight Network. Alpha Compute is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Visit https://www.alphacompute.ai/ This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including those preceded by, followed by, or incorporating words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "plans," "may," "will," "potential," "continues," or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation: the expected timing and go-live dates for Alpha Compute's GPU cluster deployments; projected revenue from the Company's AI infrastructure buildout; anticipated benefits from the Company's confidential compute partnerships and infrastructure expansion; and the Company's broader business strategy and operational plans. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: the timing and progress of the Company's strategic initiatives; reliance on third-party vendors and partners; the ability to secure additional financing; uncertainty around the Company's investments and legacy business; risks related to technology platforms and ecosystems; and general market and economic conditions. A more complete discussion of these risks is set forth under "Item 3 - Key Information - Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2025, and in the Company's Forms 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025 and January 13, 2026. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise them publicly, except as required by law. Investor & Media Contact Alpha Compute Corp. [email protected] www.alphacompute.ai
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Bingo Technologies Introduces the E2: A Purpose-Built EV for Ride-Hailing in Emerging Markets
Bingo Technologies , a mobility tech company established by the creator of mophie®, has introduced the Bingo E2, an electric vehicle (EV) built specifically for the high-demand ride-hailing and delivery sectors. The company has officially opened pre-orders for the vehicle, targeting emerging markets with initial deployments scheduled for Kenya and South Africa. Addressing the Ride-Hailing Deficit In major transport hubs like Nairobi, which sees over 500,000 daily rides, the market has long lacked an affordable EV capable of maintaining high uptime. Drivers face substantial infrastructure and capital barriers, often relying on consumer commuter vehicles retrofitted for heavy commercial use. Classified as an L7e heavy quadricycle, the E2 addresses this gap. It features a compact 3-metre length suited for nimble city driving, yet offers a four-seat interior and 745 litres of cargo space when the rear seats are folded. The vehicle provides a 250-millimetre ground clearance and a high-strength steel unibody chassis, specifically engineered to withstand 12-hour daily operation by professional drivers on uneven roads. The Dual-Battery Architecture To eliminate range anxiety and charging downtime, Bingo Technologies equipped the E2 with a dual-battery system, providing a combined range of 500 kilometres (310 miles). The architecture pairs a fixed 31 kWh primary battery, which supports standard AC and DC fast charging for long-range efficiency, with a 13 kWh secondary system comprising four swappable NCM modules. Rather than waiting for a charge mid-shift, drivers can pull into a Bingo swap station and exchange the modules in under two minutes, ensuring they spend their time earning rather than parked. Cloud Fleet OS and Global Ownership Beyond the physical vehicle, Bingo Technologies has launched a connected platform known as Cloud Fleet OS. This system allows fleet owners worldwide to purchase the E2 and deploy it through vetted local operators. The platform currently manages over 7,500 connected devices across multiple countries. “For decades, fleet investing in emerging markets has been locked behind institutional capital and on-the-ground complexity,” said Daniel Huang, Founder & CEO of Bingo Technologies. “Cloud Fleet OS changes that. Fleet owners anywhere in the world can now deploy commercial vehicles through vetted local operators and run a real fleet business from their phone — with full operational visibility into the assets they own.” Fleet managers gain access to MAYA, an AI fleet manager that answers queries regarding vehicle location, battery health, and operator performance in real time. The software also includes remote immobilisation, automated payment enforcement, and daily reporting on lease revenue. Economic and Environmental Impact The transition from petrol to the Bingo E2 fundamentally changes driver economics. With petrol prices running high compared to electricity, drivers in target markets typically spend $18 daily on fuel. The E2 targets energy running costs of less than $0.02 per kilometre, alongside an efficiency of approximately 13 kilometres per kWh. This efficiency drops daily energy expenditure to roughly $9, allowing drivers to more than double their daily take-home profit. Environmentally, each deployed E2 avoids approximately seven tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. “We aren’t just building a car; we are building an economic engine for the next generation of the African middle class,” Huang noted. “At mophie, we solved power for the individual; at Bingo, we are solving power and mobility for the world’s fastest-growing economies. The E2 is designed to be the most profitable tool a driver can own, reducing energy costs by up to 90% compared to petrol and dramatically increasing drivers take-home pay from day one.” Production and Availability Headquartered in California, Bingo Technologies is backed by Trucks VC, Delta 40, and a syndicate of family offices. Its leadership team includes veteran operators from Drover AI and AmiTruck, supporting a manufacturing capacity of 100,000 vehicles per year. The Bingo E2 has an estimated purchase price of $12,000. Reservations are currently open to global buyers at www.drivebingo.com for a fully refundable $99 deposit. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with initial delivery allocations prioritised for early reservation holders.
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