Latest news with #CraigWilson
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Unblock Raises $13.5M to Convert Wasted Energy into Computing Power Across Latin America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unblock, the energy infrastructure company turning stranded energy into computing power, today announced $13.5 million in total funding led by Goldcrest Capital and Collaborative Fund. Argentina's energy powerhouses Pampa Energia and Grupo Sielecki joined this round along with FJ Labs, NYDIG, Luxor Technology, Sunna Ventures, and prominent Latin American entrepreneurs. Unblock deploys modular data centers at remote energy production sites. These data centers capture gas that would otherwise be flared or renewable energy that gets curtailed. The result: economic value for producers and 142,000 tons of CO 2 eliminated annually. "We are building at the crossroads of AI's explosive energy demand and Latin America's vast bottlenecked energy resources,' said Tomas Ocampo, CEO and founder. 'Latin America's infrastructure constraints create the perfect breeding ground for flexible computing. We envision an elastic computing network that flexibilizes midstream infrastructure while also smoothing volatility in the power grid." 'At Collaborative Fund, we back companies that make the world better while delivering strong financial returns,' said Craig Wilson, Partner at Collaborative Fund. 'Unblock's approach represents exactly that. Tomas' and the team's vision along with their impeccable execution convinced us to partner.' Rapid Scale Meets Demand Argentina's fast-growing flaring problem drives Unblock's rapid scale. The company operates the world's second-largest computing fleet at oil field facilities. Two major projects will double Unblock's capacity by September. "We were super excited to partner with Unblock,' said Dan Friedland, Managing Partner at Goldcrest Capital. 'The combination of already de-risked technology with strong local execution makes them uniquely positioned to capture Latin America's massive stranded energy opportunity. Their growth from 0 to 15MW in just over a year speaks volumes about their ability to execute." This funding fuels Unblock's aggressive hiring across their engineering and field operations teams. The company is also vertically integrating data center production locally and further accelerating their expansion across Latin America. About Unblock Unblock transforms wasted energy into compute. The company's mobile data centers turn flared gas and stranded renewables into revenue—eliminating 142,000 tons of CO₂ annually. Unblock builds at the crossroads of AI's explosive energy demand and Latin America's vast bottlenecked energy resources. Visit About Goldcrest Capital Goldcrest Capital is a venture capital fund with $1.9 billion in assets under management. Goldcrest Capital was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Its investments include SpaceX, Anduril, Peregrine, Sentilink, Sourcegraph, Two Chairs and Rowan, among dozens of others. About Collaborative Fund Collaborative Fund is a leading source of capital for entrepreneurs pushing the world forward. Operating on the principle that the best investment opportunities sit at the intersection of for-profit and for-good, Collaborative Fund has made 100+ investments out of three core investment funds since its founding in 2010. Its investments include Lyft, Quora, Reddit, Kickstarter, Blue Bottle Coffee, and AltSchool. Visit
CNA
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
A 42-year-old whisky trilogy inspired by – and fabulously paired with
You can have your cake and eat it, too – paired with The Gourmand Collection by The Singleton. Inspired by the art of patisserie, this exceptional trio of 42-year-old single malt scotch whiskies marks a bold new chapter in The Singleton's journey toward ultra-premiumisation. The collection is limited to just 136 sets worldwide, each comprising three distinct expressions of whisky artfully crafted to capture the decadence and richness of three classic desserts: Fig & Chocolate Ganache, Caramelised Creme Brulee and Black Cherry Gateau. Only five sets of The Gourmand Collection are available for the Singapore market, priced at S$13,000 per set. 'This collection pushes the boundaries of whisky maturation,' said Diageo's Master of Malt, Dr Craig Wilson, who led the creation of the trio of whiskies through a 29-year maturation process – the longest secondary maturation in The Singleton's history. Born of a legacy of three distilleries in the Scottish Highlands, the whisky was matured for an initial 12 years before undergoing a generous and tailored 29-year second maturation using an innovative cask layering technique to fully evolve the flavours within each liquid. Extended fermentation, slow batch distillation and maturation in American and European oak casks then culminating in a richness, depth and complexity yet unparalleled in the brand's portfolio. The decades of meticulous ageing represent the convergence of patience and precision – 'a tasting adventure showcasing the artistry behind the craft and the crowning achievement of the brand,' Dr Wilson added. The three expressions in The Gourmand Collection include the Fig & Chocolate Ganache where notes of melted chocolate, cloves and warming spices mingle with fig sweetness and rich vanilla woodiness while the Caramelised Creme Brulee delivers a velvety blend of baked vanilla custard and caramelised sugar, torched to perfection. The final whisky in the trilogy pays tribute to the Black Cherry Gateau with flavours of ripe, juicy black cherries, dark chocolate and a hint of black pepper for a delightfully decadent finish.
