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Business Wire
11 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Bloomberg Industry Group Partners with STATION DC to Drive Innovation in Policy, Business, and Technology
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloomberg Industry Group and STATION DC, the distinguished non-profit tech hub for technologists, investors, military leaders, and policymakers, today announced a strategic partnership focused on reinforcing Washington, D.C.'s role as a hub for innovation and advancing initiatives that enhance national competitiveness. The partnership combines Bloomberg Industry Group's decades of expertise in leveraging technology to support legal, regulatory, and business intelligence with STATION DC's ability to convene prominent technologists, investors, and policymakers. Together, they aim to create opportunities where business leaders, government officials, and innovators can collaborate on addressing critical challenges, such as artificial intelligence, energy, advanced manufacturing, and the evolving regulatory landscape. 'At Bloomberg Industry Group, our mission is to empower professionals managing legal, tax, and government affairs with the tools and insights they need to navigate complex environments,' said Josh Eastright, CEO, Bloomberg Industry Group. 'From our founding in 1929 as The Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) in Washington, DC, Bloomberg Industry Group has been committed to supporting the region and fostering its vibrant innovation economy. Our collaboration with STATION DC aligns with our commitment to creating an environment where technology, policy, and business intersect. With hundreds of our technologists based in the DMV, we're excited to contribute to the growth of this vibrant community.' 'Washington is where consequential decisions get made—and the innovation economy is no longer on the sidelines of those conversations,' said James Barlia, Executive Director of STATION DC. 'Partnering with Bloomberg Industry Group helps us to foster conversations and community for an opportunity to drive what's next in innovation.' The partnership will result in a series of co-hosted events, summits, and thought-leadership initiatives taking place throughout the year and kicked off with NETWRX on June 3, a high-impact talent and hiring event during DC's AI+ Expo. These events aim to create a shared platform that provides influential founders, technologists, policymakers, and investors with the opportunity to collaborate. About Bloomberg Industry Group Bloomberg Industry Group empowers professionals in government, law, tax, and accounting with industry knowledge and AI-enabled technology, enabling them to take decisive action and make the most of every opportunity. Bloomberg Industry Group is an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P. For more information, visit About STATION DC STATION DC is a non-profit tech hub and convening space accelerating American innovation at the intersection of technology, policy, and capital. Located in Union Market, STATION DC hosts salons, summits, and working sessions that strengthen the nation's competitive edge.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Leonid Capital Partners Taps STATION DC to Launch Washington Headquarters, Accelerate Defense-Tech Investment
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leonid Capital Partners, the Orange County, CA.-based Trusted Capital Partner to the U.S. Department of Defense, today announced a partnership with STATION DC, the nonprofit tech incubator and members club where frontier-tech founders, investors, military leaders, and policymakers meet. By anchoring its first permanent District office inside STATION DC's Union Market clubhouse, Leonid will accelerate local investment, job creation, and policy engagement—delivering on the spirit of the city's focus on attracting the tech sector, including Mayor Muriel Bowser's Growth Agenda and Tech Ecosystem Fund, which are now before the D.C. Council. 'Washington is where policy meets possibility—exactly where Leonid needs to be,' said James Parker, Co-Founding Partner of Leonid Capital Partners. 'Partnering with STATION DC lets us plant our flag in the capital, expand our checkbook for D.C. innovators, and give defense-tech founders a turnkey gateway to the relationships that move the needle. We're committed to financing more companies here, supporting the local talent pipeline, and helping keep America competitive.' 'The proposed Tech Ecosystem Fund was designed to help spark partnerships just like this that attract world-class investors to DC,' said James Barlia, Executive Director of STATION DC. 'Leonid's capital and operating know-how—paired with our network, programming, and convening power—will shrink the distance between a founder's prototype and a Pentagon contract while keeping the economic upside and jobs right here in the District.' Partnership Highlights: Establishing Leonid's first permanent D.C. workspace inside STATION DC's Union Market clubhouse—providing proximity to policymakers and federal buyers. Increasing capital investment in the region's growing defense and dual-use innovation ecosystem. Co-hosting private salons, roundtables, and strategic convenings with founders, government leaders, and investors focused on accelerating innovation tied to national purpose. Providing mentorship and community support to STATION DC members, including early-stage founders navigating the complexities of federal contracting and scale. These benefits are designed to scale with additional corporate partners and to showcase how programs like the Tech Ecosystem Fund, the District's proposed $2.4 million investment in business accelerators and incubators for start-up tech companies in DC, can unlock a surge of private capital, world-class talent, cross-sector partnerships, and mission-driven innovation—cementing D.C. as the front door for America's tech competitiveness future. About Leonid Capital Partners Leonid Capital Partners is a leading provider of flexible, non-dilutive investments for venture-backed defense and dual-use technology companies. By pairing deep government-contracting expertise with tailored capital solutions, Leonid accelerates growth for founders advancing U.S. national security. STATION DC is a nonprofit members club and convening space accelerating American innovation at the intersection of technology, policy, and capital. Located in Union Market, STATION DC hosts salons, summits, and working sessions that strengthen the nation's competitive edge.
