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Business Wire
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Flutterwave Named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies List for Second Time, Highlighting Global Payments Influence
SAN FRANSCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flutterwave, Africa's leading payment technology company, has been named among the TIME100 Most Influential Companies List of 2025. This marks the second time the company has received this prestigious global honor. Flutterwave joins global leaders such as Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, Netflix, OpenAI, Universal Music Group, and others in the list's TITANS category. TIME reveals the fifth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world today. To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition, and success. The result is a diverse group of 105 businesses helping chart an essential path forward. Founded in 2016, Flutterwave was first included on the TIME100 list in 2021. This followed a historic campaign that helped thousands of businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to sell online. Its 2025 return testifies to the company's ongoing influence as a fintech leader, transforming payments across Africa and beyond. The company has remained committed to connecting Africa through seamless payments. It empowers individuals and businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Today, its solutions power growth across diverse sectors. These include cross-border remittance, e-commerce, travel, payroll, and hospitality. Flutterwave Founder and CEO, Olugbenga 'GB' Agboola, commented on the recognition: 'Being recognized by TIME once again is a true honor. It's a testament to our team's incredible work. We've moved from building infrastructure to enabling global-scale solutions. Flutterwave today isn't just powering payments; we're shaping Africa's financial future and connecting the continent to the world.' In the past year, Flutterwave significantly expanded its global presence. The company now has technology reach in over 34 African countries. Nearly fifty percent of its customers received payments in new markets in 2024. Additionally, it launched operations in new markets such as Bahrain, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia for a leading global ride-hailing giant to expand in those countries. This positions Flutterwave as one of the few African fintech companies with such extensive technology reach. Additionally, the company's flagship remittance product, SendApp by Flutterwave, has scaled rapidly across the US, UK, and the EU. It creates faster, more affordable ways for Africans in the diaspora to send money to family and friends back home. Notably, Send App received 20 additional licenses in the US, now holding 34 such licenses across the country. This, combined with partnerships, gave the brand near-complete US coverage. The company also built a strengthened executive team. It recently introduced a focused growth strategy centered on profitability and continued market penetration and expansion. This TIME's 2025 list follows a wave of recent global and regional accolades. Notably, Flutterwave ranked first on Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies list for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Earlier this year, it was recognized for the second consecutive year in the FXC Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies.
Business Wire
10 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Qure.ai Recognized Among TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- the world's most widely adopted digital health innovator, has been named to TIME's 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. Now in its fifth year, the TIME100 list highlights companies making an extraordinary global impact through innovation, ambition, and measurable success. TIME's editorial spotlighted work in advancing diagnostic equity through AI, stating: 'Trained on one of the world's largest data sets, algorithms are as accurate as a radiologist, according to the company, providing crucial insights in rural or developing areas where specialists may not be available. tools have now been deployed in more than 100 countries, and the company has 18 FDA clearances—the greatest number for lung cancer AI in the U.S.—including three new approvals in 2024.' was selected alongside iconic and dynamic brands such as Abbott, Midi Health, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Function Health, Gilead, CRISPR Therapeutics, NBBJ, and Northwell Health, and is featured in the Pioneer category among health tech AI firms on the 2025 list. Speaking on the recognition, Prashant Warier, CEO and Founder said, 'To be named among TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies is an acknowledgment of a simple but urgent belief: that access to timely, high-quality diagnostics should not depend on where you live. This honor reflects the dedication of our teams and partners across continents, working to close the gap between innovation and impact. This recognition pushes us to keep advancing that future, where care begins long before crisis.' This milestone recognition follows a pivotal year for marked by accelerated momentum in the United States. With over 18 FDA-cleared findings and the launch of its Lung Cancer Care Continuum, a portfolio of AI solutions to detect, measure, and manage lung nodules; now offers an end-to-end suite that supports earlier lung cancer diagnosis across diverse care settings. Backed by a strategic Series D round led by global investors including Lightspeed, 360 One Asset, and the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, the company is scaling its commercial and clinical impact worldwide. On the global front, continues to lead in innovation for low- and middle-income countries, drawing on its deep experience in TB surveillance at scale. Its newest offering, Aira, a multi-disease clinical AI co-pilot, was launched at the World Health Assembly in Geneva to support care coordination in resource-constrained settings. To compile this year's TIME100 list, TIME's editors evaluated nominees across sectors based on impact, innovation, ambition, and success, after polling its global network of journalists and outside experts. The final list spotlights 105 companies helping chart a path forward for the world. See the full list here: About is a health tech company that uses deep learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make healthcare more accessible and equitable for patients worldwide. Our solutions power the efficient identification and management of Tuberculosis (TB), Lung Cancer and Neurocritical conditions to support clinicians and propel developments in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. We empower healthcare by helping to identify conditions fast, prioritize treatment planning and ultimately improve quality of patient life.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AI Platform Vermillio Named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies List
CHICAGO, June 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vermillio, the AI licensing and protection platform, today was named to the annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting 100 companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Vermillio was recognized for empowering humanity to thrive in the Al era through its groundbreaking TraceIDTM technology, which both provides comprehensive detection and removal capabilities for unauthorized AI-generated material and enables IP holders to protect and monetize their content. Vermillio earned a spot on the prestigious list for helping "protect (and potentially license) name, image, and likeness (NIL) data." The distinction follows Co-Founder and CEO Dan Neely's inclusion in TIME's 2024 TIME100 Most Influential People in AI, underscoring the company's continued leadership in the ever-changing AI space. Providing cutting-edge protection and third-party attribution, Vermillio's TraceID enables individuals and IP holders to take advantage of the benefits of AI with secure control of their data and AI rights. TraceID offers the ability to manage terms, conditions, and usage rights while capitalizing on new revenue streams made possible with AI. The Vermillio team designed TraceID to eliminate key concerns around consent, credit, and compensation with Generative AI. TraceID's extensive offerings include IP and NIL content monitoring and reporting, alerts and takedowns, lost revenue management, IP and NIL asset preparation for AI licensing, auditing of authorized AI licenses, and payment management. Vermillio's Dan Neely is also advancing major conversations about AI around the world. He has provided instrumental guidance for landmark legislation in both the United States, including the TAKE IT DOWN ACT, and the United Kingdom. "As we continue to see courts dismantling copyright protections, major AI platforms fail to prioritize the rights of creators, and everyday people fall victim to deepfake abuses, artists, IP holders, and individuals need tools to protect themselves," said Dan Neely, Co-Founder & CEO of Vermillio. "We designed Vermillio to fill these gaps and take care of people when the system won't. We're thrilled to be recognized by TIME for our work so far and look forward to continuing to push for a future where we are all empowered, not exploited, by AI." As part of its mission to empower humanity in the era of AI, Vermillio continues to partner with leading talent, studios, record labels, and more, especially through a unique TraceID partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, which recently led Vermillio's $16 million Series A funding round. To demonstrate the unique opportunity that authenticated AI with TraceID presents to artists and labels Vermillio and Sony Music collaborated with The Orb and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd to develop an AI music experience where fans "remixed" their tracks with the artists' original music – all powered by the seamless and secure control of TraceID. Last year, Vermillio announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with talent agency WME to shield their clients from IP theft and deliver opportunities to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely licensing their data. The company also recently announced partnership with legendary entertainer, author, and philanthropist Steve Harvey to proactively protect his fans against the unauthorized use of his image. See the full fifth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies here: About VermillioVermillio is an AI licensing and protection platform with a mission to empower humanity to thrive in the era of Generative AI. Providing cutting-edge protection and control, Vermillio's TraceIDTM enables talent and IP holders to take advantage of the benefits of Generative AI in a safe and secure environment while understanding where their valuable data is being used. The company is building the guardrails for a Generative AI internet to enable talent, studios, record labels, and more to protect and monetize their content. Co-founded by Dan Neely, who recently made TIME's list of 100 most influential individuals in AI, Vermillio's team is led by experienced technologists who bring significant collective experience building AI software and scaled transaction systems. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Sarah Rothman | Vermillio@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
13 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
LTK Named to TIME's List of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, TIME revealed its fifth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, spotlighting businesses making an extraordinary impact around the world, and LTK has earned a place among them. LTK is the company that turned creator influence into a global economy. Founded in 2011, LTK is the global technology platform trusted by creators and brands to run and scale their businesses through the monetization of digital content. Share LTK is the company that turned creator influence into a global economy. Founded in 2011, LTK is the global technology platform trusted by creators and brands to run and scale their businesses through the monetization of digital content. The female-led unicorn is valued at $2 billion and drives over $5 billion in annual retail sales. At the heart of LTK's success is its three-sided ecosystem connecting creators, brands, and consumers through unique, advanced technology platforms designed for each audience it serves: Creators: An industry-leading content publishing and management platform, empowering creators to nurture and grow their communities, and build scalable businesses. The Creator app provides built-in, free tools to create and edit video and photo content, publish to their dedicated LTK channel, connect and chat with their community, connect with brands for gifting and collaboration opportunities, and track performance analytics. Consumers: A video-first platform with more than 40 million monthly users who come to watch and connect with creators they love and follow. The LTK app gives users the ability to tailor their feed, discovering creators based on their interests and location, and even connecting with friends. Brands: A robust creator marketing management platform trusted by over 8,000 retailers and more than one million brands to run more than 55,000 creator collaborations each year. LTK has become a powerhouse for audience and community engagement, with nearly 40% of Gen Z and Millennial women in the U.S. using LTK to watch, discover and shop their favorite creators. Brands have invested over $3 billion in creators on LTK, empowering nearly 400 creators to become self-made millionaires through the platform. Selected by TIME editors with insights from global correspondents and outside experts, the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list celebrates companies shaping the future through impact, innovation, ambition, and success. See the full list at About LTK As the inventor of Creator Commerce, LTK is the trusted platform for creators and their businesses by powering and monetizing the connection between content and commerce. Founded in 2011 by Amber and Baxter Box, the LTK mission is to empower creators to be as economically successful as possible. LTK has over 70 patent assets for its innovative technology solutions that have pioneered an industry. Premium lifestyle creators in 150+ countries drive more than $5 billion in annual retail sales through the LTK platform. Today, 40 million monthly consumers turn to LTK Creators in the LTK platform to find inspiration and instantly shop the styles recommended by their favorite creators. More than 8,000 retailers partner with LTK to gain access to its global creator network for content that converts against cross-channel KPIs. LTK is the connection between creators and brands - driving more than 55,000 brand collaborations annually. LTK is headquartered in Dallas, TX and currently operates on five continents. To download the LTK app, search for LTK in the App Store or Google Play. For the latest updates from LTK, follow on TikTok and Instagram, and LTK on LinkedIn.
Time Magazine
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time Magazine
2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World
Alongside the annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, TIME Debuts the Inaugural TIME100 Companies Impact Awards—recognizing five standout companies driving meaningful progress in AI, Health, Sustainability, Equality, and Culture Today, TIME reveals the fifth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting businesses and leaders shaping our world. The 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies issue features two worldwide covers, each spotlighting top executives from a company on the list with an in-depth profile, including: Ryan Reynolds, co-founder of Maximum Effort and Dmitry Dolgov and Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEOs of Waymo. – See the complete 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list: here – See the TIME100 Most Influential Companies covers: here Of the 2025 TIME100 Companies list, TIME editors write: 'No single data point or financial metric makes a TIME100 Company. Instead, we looked at a mosaic of qualities, studying impact, innovation, ambition, and success, each in the forms that take shape today. And as we say for all TIME100 projects: influence comes in many forms, for better and for worse.' Read more here. To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of editors and correspondents, as well as outside experts. The result is a diverse group of 105 businesses helping chart an essential path forward. THE INAUGURAL TIME100 COMPANIES IMPACT AWARDS: In addition to the 100 companies featured on the list, TIME introduces the first-ever TIME100 Companies Impact Awards—recognizing five standout companies making meaningful contributions in the fields of AI, Health, Sustainability, Equality, and Culture. The inaugural 2025 TIME100 Companies Impact Award recipients include: Google DeepMind for Impact in AI, Vertex Pharmaceuticals for Impact in Health, Schneider Electric for Impact in Sustainability, Janngo Capital for Impact in Equality, and The Lego Group for Impact in Culture. THE 2025 TIME100 MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES LIST: Abbott Aldi Alibaba Amazon Anduril Industries Anthropic Anysphere Arm ASML Beast Industries Berkshire Hathaway BlackRock Bobbie BYD ByteDance Cloudflare Coinbase Colossal Biosciences Comcast NBCUniversal Coursera CRISPR Therapeutics Debut DeepL DeepSeek Dick's Sporting Goods Diriyah Company DoorDash Duolingo e.l.f. Beauty Engie Entangled Publishing Equinor EssilorLuxottica Fervo Energy Fiserv Flawless Flutterwave Function Health G42 Gap Gilead GoFundMe Harvey Huawei Hyundai Motor Group Iberostar Group L'Oréal Groupe Le Creuset Life Time Lime LinkedIn LTK Maximum Effort MercadoLibre Meta Midi Health Mixue Group Moniepoint NBBJ Netflix Nintendo Northwell Health On OpenAI Orkla Snacks Oura Palantir Pano AI Partiful Penguin Random House Plaid Pok Pok Polymarket Pop Mart Poppi Prada Group Procter & Gamble Prologis SandboxAQ Scale AI Scopely SharkNinja Signal SoftBank SpaceX Substack Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Tony's Chocolonely Touchland Tyme Group UFC Unitree Robotics Universal Music Group Vermillio Walmart Watch Duty Wave Sports & Entertainment Waymo See the complete 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list: here ###
