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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Taste Tomorrow Ventures Launches $30M Fund with First Investment in Just Ice Tea
Backing the next generation of beverage, food and snack brands LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taste Tomorrow Ventures (TTV), a new venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in the beverage, food, and snack industries, proudly announces the first close of its $30 million debut fund, TTV Fund I. The fund is backed by a strong lineup of strategic investors, including Ball Corporation, and Advantage Solutions. TTV was established by LA Libations founders Danny Stepper, Dino Sarti, and partner Scott Guthrie, who collectively bring over eight decades of experience building, scaling and investing in high-growth consumer brands. TTV Fund I will invest in early-stage and Series A companies that are redefining consumer experiences—from functional beverages to better-for-you snacks. In addition to capital, TTV provides hands-on operational support and deep industry connectivity across retail, supply chain, and strategic partnerships. The fund's first investment is a strategic equity partnership with Just Ice Tea, one of the fastest-growing iced tea brands in the U.S. This move reflects TTV's focus to back mission-driven companies with strong consumer traction and great leadership. "We couldn't be more excited to partner with Seth Goldman and Just Ice Tea as our first investment—it's a brand that embodies the purpose, innovation, and momentum we want to partner with," said Danny Stepper, Co-Founder. "We're proud to launch with the support of such an influential group of strategic investors," added Dino Sarti, Co-Founder. "Their belief in our vision strengthens our ability to support transformative brands and Founders." "The next generation of consumers is looking for authenticity, transparency, and better lifestyle choices, and our first investment in Just Ice Tea perfectly illustrates that," said Scott Guthrie, Managing Director. Final close for TTV Fund I is expected in late summer 2025. View source version on Contacts For more information contact Scott Guthrie at scott@ or visit: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Malaysia Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Microsoft launches 1st cloud region in Malaysia
Xinhua 28 May 2025, 16:15 GMT+10 KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. technology firm Microsoft announced Wednesday the general availability of Malaysia West, its first cloud region in the country, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to empowering Malaysia's inclusive digital and AI transformation. The firm said in a statement that the Malaysia West cloud region, strategically located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, will be an artificial intelligence (AI)-ready hyperscale cloud infrastructure with three availability zones. It will offer Malaysian organizations access to scalable, available, and resilient cloud services coupled with in-country data residency, high levels of security, and lower latency. "With this cloud region, we can leverage the latest digital and AI technologies to move up the value chain," said Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia's Minister of Digital. He added that the launch will solidify Malaysia's position as a regional leader in the digital and AI economy. Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of the Microsoft Cloud + AI Group, said the Malaysia West cloud region will deliver world-class AI data center infrastructure and enable organizations to accelerate their innovation more securely.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Microsoft launches Malaysia West Cloud region, its first in the country
Microsoft Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) executive vice president Scott Guthrie KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Malaysia West Cloud Region, launched as part of its US$2.2 billion investment in the country. Microsoft Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) executive vice president Scott Guthrie said the new cloud region, located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, will deliver world-class AI datacentre infrastructure and enable organisations to accelerate innovation securely - supporting a future that is inclusive, sustainable, and AI-ready. "We are providing the critical digital foundation for Malaysia to become a regional AI hub, enabling secure, scalable innovation aligned to national goals. "This new cloud region will feature three availability zones for high availability and geo-redundancy, and provide in-country data residency in compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks," he said during the keynote address at the Microsoft AI Tour, here, today. In a statement, Microsoft said the new region would also give customers access to the advanced services in productivity, data analytics, cybersecurity, computing, and storage. These include Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, and Microsoft's suite of business applications, which will be made available soon. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, in a recorded speech, said the Malaysia West Cloud Region provides an opportunity for the country to move further up the value chain by leveraging cutting-edge digital and AI technologies. "Together, adopting a whole-of-nation approach, let us seize this opportunity to surge ahead and solidify Malaysia's position as a regional leader in the digital and AI economy," he said. - Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Microsoft opens first cloud region in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Malaysia West Cloud Region, launched as part of its US$2.2 billion investment in the country. Microsoft Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) executive vice president Scott Guthrie said the new cloud region, located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, will deliver world-class AI datacentre infrastructure and enable organisations to accelerate innovation securely – supporting a future that is inclusive, sustainable, and AI-ready. 'We are providing the critical digital foundation for Malaysia to become a regional AI hub, enabling secure, scalable innovation aligned to national goals. 'This new cloud region will feature three availability zones for high availability and geo-redundancy, and provide in-country data residency in compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks,' he said during the keynote address at the Microsoft AI Tour, here, today. In a statement, Microsoft said the new region would also give customers access to the advanced services in productivity, data analytics, cybersecurity, computing, and storage. These include Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, and Microsoft's suite of business applications, which will be made available soon. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, in a recorded speech, said the Malaysia West Cloud Region provides an opportunity for the country to move further up the value chain by leveraging cutting-edge digital and AI technologies. 'Together, adopting a whole-of-nation approach, let us seize this opportunity to surge ahead and solidify Malaysia's position as a regional leader in the digital and AI economy,' he said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Microsoft launches Malaysia West Cloud Region, its first in the country
KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Malaysia West Cloud Region, launched as part of its US$2.2 billion investment in the country. Microsoft Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) executive vice president Scott Guthrie said the new cloud region, located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, will deliver world-class AI datacentre infrastructure and enable organisations to accelerate innovation securely – supporting a future that is inclusive, sustainable, and AI-ready. 'We are providing the critical digital foundation for Malaysia to become a regional AI hub, enabling secure, scalable innovation aligned to national goals. 'This new cloud region will feature three availability zones for high availability and geo-redundancy, and provide in-country data residency in compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks,' he said during the keynote address at the Microsoft AI Tour, here, today. In a statement, Microsoft said the new region would also give customers access to the advanced services in productivity, data analytics, cybersecurity, computing, and storage. These include Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, and Microsoft's suite of business applications, which will be made available soon. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, in a recorded speech, said the Malaysia West Cloud Region provides an opportunity for the country to move further up the value chain by leveraging cutting-edge digital and AI technologies. 'Together, adopting a whole-of-nation approach, let us seize this opportunity to surge ahead and solidify Malaysia's position as a regional leader in the digital and AI economy,' he said.
