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Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Royals downed after late flurry of goals
Cashmere Technical came from behind to beat the Dunedin City Royals in bitter conditions on Saturday. After the Royals held a 1-0 lead at halftime in the Southern League clash in Dunedin, the visitors pushed through with a couple of late goals to head home with a 3-2 victory. It put the Canterbury side in third place in what has been a tight field. Cashmere now hold a record of five wins, one draw and three losses, while the Royals are in joint fifth place. The game was scheduled for Tahuna Park but moved to the Logan Park turf due to the weather. The Royals held a 1-0 lead at halftime following Will Turner's opener in the 28th minute. Cashmere came out of the break with a determined approach and Yusi Van Dan eventually found an equaliser in the 58th minute. It became a stalemate through the middle until the floodgates opened, and a flurry of last-minute goals ensued. Jed Collings nudged the Royals back in front with his shot in the 86th minute. But Cashmere replacement Charlie Peacocke fired home back-to-back goals in the 89th and 90th minutes for Cashmere to claim all three points. Wanaka had a tough task away against top-of-the-table Christchurch United. The home side inflicted all the damage in the first half to secure a 7-0 win and remain on top of the league. Oliver van Rijessel buried his shot in the bottom right corner in the opening two minutes to give Christchurch the lead. Josh Tollervey added another on 18 minutes, banging home in nearly the same spot as their opener. Then forward Shogo Osawa sparked the start of his flurry. He headed home from a corner on the 23rd minute, before he set up Joel Stevens. Stevens dished off the ball to Osawa at the top of the box, and Osawa clipped it behind for Stevens to run on to and finish in a lovely mood. Osawa then chipped over for his second in the 46th minute and added another to complete a first-half hat-trick and give Christchurch a 6-0 lead at halftime. It was a game in yet again dreadful conditions, as the rain began to pelt into the night. Ben Stroud made it 7-0, but Wanaka tightened up a lot in the second half to quieten the home side. In the other Saturday Southern League games, Ferrymead Bays and Nomads United had 1-1 draw and Coastal Spirit thumped Universities of Canterbury 7-2. In the women's South Island league, Otago University celebrated a 3-0 win over Nelson Suburbs in Dunedin. Leila Hausia-Haugen scored the first of the game then set up University's second. She broke away and drew Nelson's goalkeeper out and cut it back across for Georgia Nixon to score. Ruby Brathwaite then cut back across the box and put the ball on her left foot and gave it a go, which curled into the top corner. University had plenty of chances in the second half but were unable to find the back of the net again. The table-topping Royals women charged to an eighth consecutive win as they beat Cashmere 2-1 in Christchurch yesterday. In the men's ODT Southern Premiership, Green Island and Otago University battled to a 3-3 draw, and the Royals had a 2-2 draw with Roslyn-Wakari. George Duncan scored a brace for Mosgiel in their 2-0 win over Old Boys, and Michael Larsen also bagged two for Queens Park in their 4-2 victory over Northern Hearts. Some games in the women's Premiership were postponed due to the rough weather and ground conditions. Sophia Body scored the winner for Roslyn in the 41st minute in their 1-0 win over Queens Park.
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Joins Cashmere as a Partner and the Cashmere Fund as an Investor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Cashmere Fund (Ticker: CSHMX), a next-generation venture fund making startup investing more accessible, today announced that Damar Hamlin – Buffalo Bills safety, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the most influential athletes in sports – has invested in the fund and partnered with the Fund's subadviser, Cashmere LLC (Cashmere). Hamlin brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial vision and community involvement to Cashmere. Known for his resilience on and off the field, Hamlin has built a powerful personal brand, including founding the Chasing M's Foundation. Through Chasing M's, Hamlin has launched national campaigns that blend health advocacy, youth empowerment, and social impact. Already an active venture investor, Hamlin anticipates advising The Cashmere Fund's portfolio companies on business development, help source early-stage investments in the consumer, health and wellness verticals, and further expand Cashmere's influential network across sports and entertainment. Hamlin's current partnerships in the venture ecosystem include Don't Quit!, a soon-to-launch protein-infused soda brand, JABA, an AI brand coach for athletes and the One Eight Fund, a venture fund targeting personalized and preventative healthcare startups. 'Since coming aboard to Cashmere, Damar's humanity, strong investing instincts and mission-first mindset have been a welcome boost to our staff, investors and portfolio companies,' said Elia Infascelli, CEO of Cashmere. 'We're thrilled to have him on our team helping to shape the future of investing.' Beyond his business ventures, Hamlin's health-focused initiatives, such as the nationwide CPR Tour and Heroes Scholarship, have influenced policy across 12 states and activated partnerships with leading brands. His advocacy work for increased access to cardiac care recently landed him on TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Health list. 'I've always considered myself a natural born entrepreneur and community builder, and Cashmere is giving more people the chance to invest in a previously restricted asset class and more founders the support they need to build meaningful companies,' said Hamlin. 'I'm proud to be part of a team that's not just investing in startups, but in access, equity, and the next generation of leaders.' The Cashmere Fund recently announced partnerships with Hamlin's teammate and 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen, as well as fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality Jenna Lyons. With these partners in place, Cashmere is building a powerful flywheel of Compound Influence, creating better visibility and growth trajectories for Cashmere's portfolio companies. About The Cashmere Fund The Cashmere Fund (Ticker: CSHMX), an evergreen interval fund, seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of private, early-stage venture capital investments. The Fund's portfolio managers seek to leverage their networks of influence in the sports and entertainment industries to further compound and accelerate growth in the Fund's portfolio companies. Learn more about The Cashmere Fund at Paid partnership with Damar Hamlin.
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Jenna Lyons Joins Cashmere as Partner and Investor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Cashmere Fund (NASD: CSHMX), a next-generation venture fund making startup investing more accessible, announced today that Jenna Lyons, renowned fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality, has invested in the fund and partnered with the Fund's subadviser, Cashmere LLC (Cashmere). At the Cashmere Fund, Lyons will advise portfolio companies on branding, consumer positioning and creative strategy, while also helping the fund source new investment opportunities aligned with emerging cultural trends. 'Jenna's brand-building and value creation expertise are exactly what we look for—not only in our partners, but in the companies we invest in,' said Elia Infascelli, CEO of Cashmere. 'Her creative vision and entrepreneurial spirit will be invaluable as we continue to identify and support the next generation of consumer brands.' Ms. Lyons brings over three decades of creative leadership and brand-building expertise to Cashmere. She is best known for her transformative tenure at where she rose from assistant designer to President and Executive Creative Director. Since departing in 2017, Lyons has continued to innovate. She co-founded LoveSeen, a direct-to-consumer beauty brand offering natural-looking false eyelashes, inspired by her personal experience with the genetic condition incontinentia pigmenti. Additionally, she expanded her media presence through television projects like HBO Max's Stylish with Jenna Lyons and Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City. Currently, Lyons is a partner at FundamentalCo, a value creation agency spun out of Blackstone. The firm has transformed household names like The New York Times, Clear, Delta, and Spanx, demonstrating how brand is more than just identity: it's a growth engine that drives value creation and market expansion. 'As a founder, I know how powerful the right support, at the right time, can be. And as a brand builder, I know what it takes to enter a market and catalyze opportunity,' said Lyons. 'I'm excited to back founders who are reimagining what's possible, and to help more people be part of their stories.' The Cashmere Fund is designed to expand private market opportunities to a broader range of investors, providing educational tools and resources to navigate the complexities of venture capital investing responsibly. The fund is preparing to launch on retail brokerage platforms, making it easier than ever for individuals to invest in startups. Lyons' partnership with Cashmere reflects the fund's broader ethos: investing in companies that shape how the next generation lives, works, and experiences the world. As outlined in its founding vision, The Cashmere Fund seeks to offer investors not just a stake in financial growth, but ownership in cultural change. In April 2025, NFL MVP Josh Allen joined The Cashmere Fund as a Partner and Investor, further strengthening the fund's network of influential leaders across industries. For more information, visit About The Cashmere Fund The Cashmere Fund (NASD: CSHMX), an evergreen interval fund, seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of private, early-stage venture capital investments. The Fund's portfolio managers seek to leverage their networks of influence in the sports and entertainment industries to further compound and accelerate growth in the Fund's portfolio companies. Learn more about The Cashmere Fund at The Fund has a paid partnership with Jenna Lyons. Investors should consider the Cashmere Fund's investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and is available at Investors should carefully review the prospectus before investing.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 NFL MVP Josh Allen Joins The Cashmere Fund as Partner and Investor
The Cashmere Fund is expanding access to private market investing—and giving investors the tools to navigate it responsibly. LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2025 NFL MVP Josh Allen is bringing his competitive drive beyond the field and into the world of venture capital as the newest investor in The Cashmere Fund, (NASD: CSHMX) and partnering with the Fund's subadviser, Cashmere LLC (Cashmere), a next-generation venture fund making startup investing more accessible. Traditionally, investing in high-growth private companies has been limited to institutional investors and the ultra-wealthy. The Cashmere Fund is changing that by opening up private market opportunities and ensuring that investors—whether seasoned or new to venture capital—have the education and resources to invest responsibly. Through webinars, expert content, and educational tools, the fund is committed to helping investors navigate the complexities of startup investing with confidence. The fund's leadership team brings together influential partners from the worlds of sports, entertainment, marketing, and tech—each contributing their unique expertise to help identify and support the next generation of high-growth startups. "At Cashmere, we're rethinking what venture capital looks like and who gets to participate," said Elia Infascelli, CEO of Cashmere, the Fund's subadviser. "Josh is a leader in every sense of the word, and his vision, drive, and competitive mindset make him the perfect partner as we continue to expand." Allen, who is at the peak of his career after being named 2025 NFL MVP, has always been drawn to the world of business—how companies start, scale, and ultimately succeed. Now, Allen is looking to take his instincts, discipline, and leadership from the football field into the business world. Outside of Cashmere, Allen is already an active venture investor, backing startups across industries, including TGL, the golf league founded by Tiger Woods and LA Mad Drops, a professional pickleball team. "In sports and in business, success comes down to preparation, execution, and surrounding yourself with the right people," said Allen. "Cashmere is building something special—creating access to high-growth startups that more people can invest in, while also helping them understand how to do it the right way, with education and context. I'm excited to be part of that." As The Cashmere Fund continues to scale, it has partnered with Apex Fintech Solutions to expand access to private market investing. The fund is also preparing to launch on retail brokerage platforms, making it easier than ever for individuals to invest in startups. For more information, visit About The Cashmere Fund The Cashmere Fund (Ticker: CSHMX), an evergreen interval fund, seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of private, early-stage venture capital investments. The Fund's portfolio managers seek to leverage their networks of influence in the sports and entertainment industries to further compound and accelerate growth in the Fund's portfolio companies. Learn more about The Cashmere Fund at The Fund has a paid partnership with Josh Allen. Investors should consider the Cashmere Fund's investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and is available by visiting Investors should carefully review the prospectus before investing. View source version on Contacts Media:ICRChris Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
2025 NFL MVP Josh Allen Joins The Cashmere Fund as Partner and Investor
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2025 NFL MVP Josh Allen is bringing his competitive drive beyond the field and into the world of venture capital as the newest investor in The Cashmere Fund, (NASD: CSHMX) and partnering with the Fund's subadviser, Cashmere LLC (Cashmere), a next-generation venture fund making startup investing more accessible. Traditionally, investing in high-growth private companies has been limited to institutional investors and the ultra-wealthy. The Cashmere Fund is changing that by opening up private market opportunities and ensuring that investors—whether seasoned or new to venture capital—have the education and resources to invest responsibly. Through webinars, expert content, and educational tools, the fund is committed to helping investors navigate the complexities of startup investing with confidence. The fund's leadership team brings together influential partners from the worlds of sports, entertainment, marketing, and tech—each contributing their unique expertise to help identify and support the next generation of high-growth startups. 'At Cashmere, we're rethinking what venture capital looks like and who gets to participate,' said Elia Infascelli, CEO of Cashmere, the Fund's subadviser. 'Josh is a leader in every sense of the word, and his vision, drive, and competitive mindset make him the perfect partner as we continue to expand.' Allen, who is at the peak of his career after being named 2025 NFL MVP, has always been drawn to the world of business—how companies start, scale, and ultimately succeed. Now, Allen is looking to take his instincts, discipline, and leadership from the football field into the business world. Outside of Cashmere, Allen is already an active venture investor, backing startups across industries, including TGL, the golf league founded by Tiger Woods and LA Mad Drops, a professional pickleball team. 'In sports and in business, success comes down to preparation, execution, and surrounding yourself with the right people,' said Allen. 'Cashmere is building something special—creating access to high-growth startups that more people can invest in, while also helping them understand how to do it the right way, with education and context. I'm excited to be part of that.' As The Cashmere Fund continues to scale, it has partnered with Apex Fintech Solutions to expand access to private market investing. The fund is also preparing to launch on retail brokerage platforms, making it easier than ever for individuals to invest in startups. For more information, visit About The Cashmere Fund The Cashmere Fund (Ticker: CSHMX), an evergreen interval fund, seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of private, early-stage venture capital investments. The Fund's portfolio managers seek to leverage their networks of influence in the sports and entertainment industries to further compound and accelerate growth in the Fund's portfolio companies. Learn more about The Cashmere Fund at The Fund has a paid partnership with Josh Allen. Investors should consider the Cashmere Fund's investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and is available by visiting Investors should carefully review the prospectus before investing.
