Alliance Member News

Alliance Members don’t just read the news ... they make the news. To check out our “Members News” from prior years, click the list below:

Fortress Solutions Forms Holding Company and Acquires Dimension Energy Solutions
May 04, 2026

Fortress Solutions, a provider of mission-critical services for telecommunications and next-generation networking, announced the formation of Fortress Solutions Holdings alongside the acquisition of Dimension Energy Solutions.   Fortress Solutions is led by Alliance member John Shelnutt.

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Face Reality Opens First Flagship Clinic and Retail Destination
April 16, 2026

Face Reality, the leading professional acne brand trusted by thousands of skincare professionals, announced the grand opening of the Face Reality Acne Clinic in San Ramon, California. The new location marks a significant milestone for the brand, evolving its long-standing clinical practice into a larger, purpose-built environment designed to serve clients while advancing professional education and innovation. Alliance member Jeremy Soine is the Chief Executive Officer of Face Reality.

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Stanford Health Care Collaborates with Alameda Health System Affiliate
April 09, 2026

Alameda Health System (AHS) and Stanford Health Care announced a new collaboration to expand access to specialized medical services across central and southern Alameda County.  Alameda Health System is led by Alliance member James Jackson.

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Deka Dike and Pascha Apter Among 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America
April 08, 2026

Congratulations to Alliance members Deka Dike, CEO & Founder of Omatochi and Pascha Apter, Founder & CEO of Marvel Strategy on recieving 2016 100 Women to KNOW in America Awards

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Serve Robotics Debuts Conversational Robot
April 07, 2026

Serve Robotics, a leading autonomous robotics company, introduced “Maggie,” its first AI-powered conversational robot, during a live demonstration at NVIDIA GTC 2026.  Serve Robotics is led by Alliance member Ali Kashani.

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Alliance Member Liz Mueller Featured in Forbes Article
April 02, 2026

Alliance member Liz Muller convinced her dad Richard to forego retirement and become an entrepreneur. The result is a revolutionary approach to making atomic energy cheaper and safer.

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Fortune.com Commentary Piece Authored by Peter Thompson
March 31, 2026

Alliance member Peter Thompson, Co-Founder & CEO of LucidLink, recently authored a Fortune.com commentary piece, "I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company — at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all."

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Caribou Biosciences Announces the FDA Granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation to CB-011
March 31, 2026

Caribou Biosciences, a leading clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation to CB-011 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM). CB-011, an allogeneic anti-BCMA CAR-T cell therapy, is being evaluated in the company’s ongoing open-label, multicenter CaMMouflage phase 1 clinical trial evaluating patients with r/r MM.  Alliance member Rachel Haurwitz is the CEO of Caribou Biosciences.

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BreachRx Launches Industry’s First Cyber Incident Response Management Warranty
March 10, 2026

BreachRx, the leader in cyber incident response management (CIRM), announced the BreachRx CIRM Warranty, the industry’s first contractually-backed financial safeguard designed to protect CISOs, CEOs, General Counsel, and other organizational leaders from personal liability arising from cybersecurity incidents.   BreachRX is led by Alliance member Anderson Lunsford. 

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MANE Partners with Arzeda to Advance Next-Generation Stevia Solutions for Sugar Reduction
March 06, 2026

The flavor and fragrance manufacturer MANE has announced a new partnership with Arzeda, a pioneer in AI-driven protein design, to accelerate the commercialization of new, high-performance sweetening solutions and meet global demand for natural sugar reduction.  Alliance member Alex Zanghellini is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arzeda.

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Alliance Member Erik Hayden Named 2025 Silicon Valley Business Journal Newsmaker of the Year
March 06, 2026

Congratulations to Alliance member Erik Hayden on being named a 2025 Newsmaker of the Year by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, which annually recognizes the individuals shaping Silicon Valley’s business landscape across key industries.

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Qnovo Secures Strategic Investment from Hyundai Motor and Kia
March 03, 2026

Qnovo, a leader in battery software, announced a strategic investment from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. The investment expands collaboration between the companies and advances the deployment of Qnovo's battery intelligence software across electric mobility and future platforms.  Alliance member Nadim Maluf is the CEO of Qnovo.

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e.Republic Wins Two Gold Stevie® Awards
February 11, 2026

Congratulations to Alliance member Cathilea Robinett and her e.Republic team on being named a double Gold winner in the 20th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. 

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Deep Fission Advanced Nuclear Raises $80 Million in Financing to Accelerate Commercialization
February 10, 2026

Deep Fission, a pioneering advanced nuclear energy company placing small modular pressurized water reactors (SMRs) in boreholes one mile underground, announced it has raised $80 million in new financing.  Alliance member Liz Muller is the Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Fission.

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KWh Analytics Expands Property Insurance for Renewable Energy Assets and Projects
February 05, 2026

kWh Analytics, a leader in underwriting the energy transition through its licensed insurance subsidiary, Solar Energy Insurance Services, announced a successful renewal agreement with Aspen Specialty, expanding support of its Property Insurance offering for renewable energy assets and projects. kWh Analytics, led by Alliance member Jason Kaminsky, can now insure up to $100 million per renewable energy project location for qualified risks.

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SpotDraft Secures $8M from Qualcomm Ventures
January 27, 2026

SpotDraft, the leading AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has raised $8 million from Qualcomm Ventures in a strategic Series B extension.  Alliance member Akshay Verma is the Chief Operating Officer for SpotDraft.

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Serve Robotics Acquiring Hospital Assistant Robot Company
January 20, 2026

Los Angeles-based Serve Robotics announced it is acquiring Diligent Robotics, a startup that builds robots named Moxi designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks.  Serve Robotics is led by Alliance member Ali Kashani. 

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Security 101 Scales Northern California Operations with Acquisition of True Security, East Bay
January 05, 2026

Security 101, a national provider of commercial electronic security solutions, announced the acquisition of True Security, East Bay a longtime Security 101 franchise, scaling operations across Northern California.  Founded and led by Alliance member Robert Chamberlin, True Security, East Bay has built a strong reputation for delivering advanced security solutions to commercial and enterprise customers throughout the region.

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Legence Completes Acquisition of Bowers
January 02, 2026

Legence Corp. (Nasdaq: LGN) (“Legence” or the “Company”) announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of The Bowers Group (“Bowers”), a premier mechanical contractor headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with over 40 years of proven expertise in delivering high quality mechanical, plumbing, and process system solutions to clients in the Northern Virginia and DC Metro area.  Alliance member Jeff Sprau is the CEO of Legence.

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