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t’order Launches $50M Series C to Scale Data-Driven Foodservice Tech and Accelerate Global Expansion

SEOUL, South Korea, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — t’order, a leader in the Korean restaurant tech space, has officially launched its Series C fundraising round, targeting $50 million USD from both domestic and global investors. While the identities of participating institutions remain undisclosed, the round has attracted significant interest from a range of investors, including leading venture capital firms, private equity firms, and financial institutions. To guide the process, t’order has appointed Samil PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers Korea), the nation’s largest accounting and advisory firm, as its exclusive financial advisor.

t'order CI
t’order CI

Founded in 2019, t’order has quickly become Korea’s leading table-ordering platform, transforming the dining experience with its cutting-edge, fully digital ordering and payment system. The company has installed over 260,000 tablets nationwide, driving a monthly GMV (gross merchandise volume) exceeding $317 million USD, positioning itself as a dominant force in Korea’s restaurant tech sector. With more than $7.4 billion USD in cumulative transaction volume processed to date, t’order is poised for continued growth and innovation.

Currently valued at approximately $220 million USD, t’order has evolved into a comprehensive digital operating system for restaurants, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency, unlocking new revenue streams, and enhancing the overall customer experience. t’order has successfully completed integrations with major POS providers Toast and Clover, paving the way for its U.S. market entry. These integrations provide a seamless experience for North American restaurant operators and chains, further strengthening t’order’s position in the global market.

A key growth driver for t’order is its in-tablet advertising business, which delivers over 3 billion ad impressions monthly across more than 25 million orders. This advertising channel is gaining significant attention as a powerful offline medium, engaging customers during the average 85-minute dwell time at restaurant tables. t’order is also collaborating with large enterprise advertisers to develop real-time, data-driven ad campaigns based on factors such as table size, product type, location, and demographic profiles, ushering in a new era of targeted in-venue marketing.

In 2024, t’order raised $23 million USD in its Series B round, backed by Korea Development Bank, LB Investment, No & Partners, and Eugene Investment & Securities. The funds were used to accelerate product innovation, develop advanced table-ordering devices, enhance R&D for AI-driven personalization and data analytics, and scale nationwide deployment.

With this Series C round, t’order aims to strengthen its leadership in Korea while expanding into new verticals and international markets. Leveraging its extensive dataset, the company plans to provide personalized insights and decision-support tools to restaurateurs, solidifying its position as a category-defining player in global foodservice tech.

Insight Partners Doubles Down on Devicie, a Leader in Microsoft Intune Management

Growth investment to accelerate Devicie’s push to ensure every Microsoft-aligned organization has secure devices and productive teams, without the workload.

TAMPA BAY, Fla., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Devicie, a leader in automated and optimized Microsoft Intune Device Management, today announced a growth investment from Devicie insider and global software investor Insight Partners, bolstering its commitment to providing Microsoft-first solutions for end-user organizations and managed service providers (MSPs) globally.

Shane Harding, CEO of Devicie
Shane Harding, CEO of Devicie

“Insight Partners’ reinvestment is a strong endorsement of our mission to seamlessly unlock the power of Intune and ensure every Microsoft-aligned organization has secure devices and productive teams,” says Shane Harding, CEO of Devicie. “This growth investment will enable us to enhance our customers’ success, drive platform and product innovation, and scale our operations to meet the evolving needs of our global market. We are excited and honoured to continue this journey with Insight Partners.”

Microsoft is the global leader in productivity apps, cloud storage, and security, with more than 70% of the Fortune 500 using Microsoft 365, including Intune for device management. Devicie’s multi-tenant solution enables IT teams and MSPs worldwide to transition to a cloud-native state by automating the implementation and ongoing management of Microsoft Intune. With zero-touch configuration, automatic updates, application patching, built-in remediation, and enhanced reporting, Devicie provides secure and efficient endpoint management across Android, Apple iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. This results in greater efficiency, seamless security, improved productivity, and complete visibility. 

“Millions of organizations and MSPs are looking to extract as much value as possible from their Microsoft investments,” says Philine Huizing, Managing Director at Insight Partners and Devicie board member. “Devicie’s Microsoft-first strategy aligns with a large cohort of companies looking to consolidate around the Microsoft stack, leveraging what they have while confidently managing endpoint productivity and security. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Shane and the Devicie team in this next chapter of growth.”

Founded in Sydney Australia, Devicie recently moved its headquarters to Tampa Bay, Florida to better serve the US market and to more closely collaborate with Microsoft as members of both its Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program and Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).

About Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of September 30, 2024, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.

About Devicie
Devicie provides automated, always-optimized Intune deployment and maintenance at scale. Devicie’s approach to an optimal state of modern management – featuring zero-touch configuration, advanced security, and compliance capabilities – transforms Intune adoption and maximizes Microsoft 365 utilization, all without the workload. By fostering synergy between Security and IT departments, as well as empowering CSPs and partners, Devicie emerges as a vital asset for contemporary organizations and partners striving to streamline IT operations and amplify productivity on an international scale. Its established distribution relationships with companies like TD SYNNEX, Microsoft and Crayon make Devicie solutions easily available to MSPs, Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers and end organizations. For further details, visit www.devicie.com.

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Keypoint Intelligence Welcomes Back Industry Veteran Marc Mascara to Lead Labels & Packaging Practice

FAIRFIELD, N.J., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Keypoint Intelligence is pleased to announce the return of Marc Mascara as Principal Analyst for its expanding Labels & Packaging (L&P) business. In this role, Mascara will work closely with Jeff Wettersten, Vice President of L&P, to support the company’s strategic growth and leadership in this critical segment.

Mascara brings a deep understanding of the production print and packaging industry and a strong familiarity with Keypoint Intelligence’s offerings. During his previous tenure with the company, he played a key role in the development of its Color Digital Labels & Packaging service. His return marks a renewed focus on delivering value and innovation to clients operating in this high-growth market.

“We are thrilled to welcome Marc back to Keypoint Intelligence,” said Charles Lissenburg, Director of European Sales and Production Services. “His experience, industry insights, and strategic perspective will be invaluable as we continue to build momentum in the Labels & Packaging space.”

Prior to rejoining Keypoint Intelligence, Mascara held senior management positions at Canon, Eastman Kodak, EFI, and Creo/Scitex, where he led growth and product innovation across various segments of the production print market. His expertise and industry relationships make him a key addition to the team.

“I’m truly excited to return,” said Marc Mascara. “Labels & Packaging is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors in print. I look forward to working with Jeff and the broader team to explore new opportunities and deliver greater value to our clients.”

With Marc Mascara’s return, Keypoint Intelligence is further strengthening its analytical and consulting capabilities within the Labels & Packaging sector. His leadership will support the delivery of advanced market insights, competitive benchmarking, and technology evaluations to help industry professionals and decision-makers make informed, data-driven decisions.

To explore how our Labels & Packaging service can support your strategic objectives, click here or contact us directly for more information.

About Keypoint Intelligence

For over 60 years, clients in the digital imaging industry have relied on Keypoint Intelligence for independent hands-on testing, lab data, and extensive market research to drive their product and sales success. Keypoint Intelligence has been recognized as the industry’s most trusted resource for unbiased information, analysis, and awards due to decades of analyst experience.

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Platforms Poised to Become an XR Battleground and Opportunity as New AI-First Devices Spur the Market

NEW YORK, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Exciting new Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) devices tend to steal the spotlight, but often the supporting platforms for those devices are of equal or greater importance; according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the competitive landscape for Extended Reality (XR) platforms will see shifts in major players, key partners, and enabling technologies over the next five years.

“After a handful of stops and starts for the XR market over the past decade, there are a few key drivers that are accelerating growth today: major players are more established, the popularity of no-display smart glasses, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) broadly enabling new use cases while improving existing applications,” says Eric Abbruzzese, XR Markets and Technologies Research Director with ABI Research. “The XR platform, including hardware, software, and services, will grow and mature to support an expected increase of users and use cases across market segments.”

XR devices, including AR smart glasses and VR headsets, are expected to grow over the next five years. ABI Research estimates more than 80 million shipments by 2030 across these categories. The newest device type included in this forecast is the “no-display smart glass”, often called AI glasses, thanks to its focus on enabling AI interaction; these devices are expected to grow at a 48% CAGR through 2030. Meta Ray Ban is the most well-known and successful product in this category today, though competitors are expected.

“To support these devices, the enabling elements attached to them—be it operating systems, content stores, developer communities, or key technology components—will grow in kind,” Abbruzzese explains. Meta, Apple, and Google are positioned as technology incumbents, each with end-to-end platforms that include all these elements. They will work to strengthen XR as a standalone product within their portfolio and weave XR into other relevant offerings where possible. Others will operate as partners, such as Samsung as a hardware OEM, or Mediatek and Qualcomm as chipset partners, and combine for a cohesive XR offering.

XR hardware, Operating Systems (OS), content, and development platforms are key segments where platform differentiation and advancement will be most impactful. “An open relationship between these segments across the entire XR ecosystem is critical. Siloed platforms will be increasingly difficult to scale successfully, with the market instead favoring cross-platform and hardware-agnostic approaches and open-source technologies and solutions when possible. This will force companies to deliver on a wider swath of product and portfolio elements so that partnerships will be key,” Abbruzzese concludes.

These findings are from ABI Research’s XR Platforms: OEMs, Developers, and Partners report. This report is part of the company’s XR Technologies research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. 

About ABI Research

ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.

ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司,拥有得天独厚的优势,充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁,通过提供独家研究和专业性指导,推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略,无缝连接这两大主体。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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SuperPlay Announces New Game: Disney Solitaire

Now available globally, the collaboration marks the first new game launch following Playtika’s acquisition of SuperPlay 

HERZLIYA, Israel, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SuperPlay is leveling up with a magical new collaboration. The hit mobile gaming studio, now part of Playtika’s (NASDAQ:PLTK) powerhouse of interactive entertainment, is collaborating with Disney Games to launch a new free-to-play solitaire game, Disney Solitaire, available now for Android and iOS devices, with optional in-app purchases.


Disney Solitaire offers a fresh twist on the classic TriPeaks Solitaire game, blending timeless card gameplay with the magic of Disney. Players journey through enchanting scenes and relive nostalgic moments with iconic characters. With engaging levels and compelling visuals, Disney Solitaire invites mobile gaming and Disney fans alike to reconnect with some of their favorite stories while enjoying a fresh take on Solitaire.

Disney Solitaire will feature over 75 Disney and Pixar characters and storylines, including Disney’s The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen and Moana, as well as Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story, Coco, Ratatouille, Up and more offering a rich and diverse gaming experience for players around the world. 

“Teaming up with Disney Games to create Disney Solitaire is an important milestone for the company as we continue to find captivating ways to keep players engaged, this time with the help of beloved Disney and Pixar characters,” said Gilad Almog, Co-Founder, SuperPlay. 

Disney Solitaire offers a delightful twist on TriPeaks Solitaire with the added magic of Disney and Pixar characters,” said Luigi Priore, VP, General Manager, Disney and Pixar Games. “SuperPlay’s talented artists have crafted a stunning new visual style, and combined with their mobile gaming expertise, deliver an engaging game that beautifully showcases the magic of classic Disney and Pixar films.”

Disney Solitaire is currently available globally on Android and iOS devices via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 

About Playtika
Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) is a mobile gaming entertainment and technology market leader with a portfolio of multiple game titles, who recently acquired SuperPlay in November 2024. Founded in 2010, Playtika was among the first to offer free-to-play social games on social networks and, shortly after, on mobile platforms. Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, and guided by a mission to entertain the world through infinite ways to play, Playtika has employees across offices worldwide.

About SUPERPLAY, LTD.
Founded in 2019 by industry veterans Gilad Almog, Eyal Netzer and Elad Drory, SuperPlay is one of the fastest growing mobile gaming companies in the world with back-to-back hit games: Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams. SuperPlay was acquired by Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) in 2024.

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ZKH Group Limited Files Its 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

SHANGHAI, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZKH Group Limited (“ZKH” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZKH), a leading maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) procurement service platform in China, announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 17, 2025. The annual report in electronic format is accessible on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.zkh.com as well as on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

For those who prefer hard copies, the Company will provide the annual report, containing audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge to shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to IR Department, ZKH Group Limited, 7/F, Tower 4, Libao Plaza, No. 36 Shenbin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201106, People’s Republic of China.

About ZKH Group Limited

ZKH Group Limited (NYSE: ZKH) is a leading MRO procurement service platform in China, underpinned by robust supply chain capabilities and dedicated to serving customers globally through a product-led, agentic AI-driven approach. Through its primary online platforms, the ZKH platform and the GBB platform, along with innovative technology and extensive industry expertise, the Company provides bespoke MRO procurement solutions to a diverse and loyal customer base. These solutions encompass hyper-personalized product curation from a comprehensive selection of quality products at competitive prices. Additionally, the Company ensures timely and reliable product delivery through professional fulfillment services. By focusing on reducing procurement costs and addressing management efficiency challenges, ZKH is transforming the opaque MRO procurement process and empowering all stakeholders across the value chain.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.zkh.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

ZKH Group Limited
IR Department
E-mail: IR@zkh.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: zkh@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States: 

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: zkh@thepiacentegroup.com

Pintec Filed 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pintec Technology Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: PT) (“Pintec” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed company providing technology enabled financial and digital services to micro, small and medium enterprises in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 17, 2025 Eastern Time. The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.pintec.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company will provide hard copies of its annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company’s Investor Relations Department at Pintec Technology Holdings Limited, 4/F, Vanke Times Center, Chaoyang Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing , People’s Republic of China.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “target,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Pintec’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Pintec may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company’s limited operating history, regulatory uncertainties relating to the markets and industries where the Company operates, and the need to further diversify its financial partners, the Company’s reliance on a limited number of business partners, the impact of current or future PRC laws or regulations on wealth management financial products, and the Company’s ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain the listing of its ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing criteria. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

About PINTEC

Pintec is a Nasdaq-listed company providing technology enabled financial and digital services to micro, small and medium enterprises in China. It connects business partners and financial partners on its open platform and enables them to provide financial services to end users efficiently and effectively. Pintec empowers its business partners by providing them with the capability to add a financing option to their product offerings. It helps its financial partners adapt to the new digital economy by enabling them to access the online population that they could not otherwise reach efficiently or effectively. Pintec continues to deliver exceptional digitization services, diversified financial products, and best-in-class solutions with innovative technology, to solidify its relationship with its business partners and satisfy its clients’ needs. Pintec currently holds internet micro lending license, fund distribution license, insurance brokerage license and enterprise credit investigation license in China. For more information, please visit ir.pintec.com

 

HUYA Inc. Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

GUANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HUYA Inc. (“Huya” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game live streaming platform in China, today announced it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 17, 2025. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov and on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.huya.com

The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company’s Investor Relations Department at HUYA Inc., Building A3, E-Park, 280 Hanxi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511446, the People’s Republic of China.

About HUYA Inc.

HUYA Inc. is a leading game live streaming platform in China. As a technology-driven company, Huya offers rich and dynamic content across games, e-sports, and other entertainment genres where it has cultivated a large, highly engaged, interactive, immersive community of game enthusiasts. Building on its success in game live streaming and through close collaboration with game companies, e-sports tournament organizers, broadcasters and talent agencies, Huya is expanding its presence in the game industry, both domestically and internationally. By providing more innovative game-related services, the Company is committed to meeting the evolving needs of game enthusiasts, content creators, and industry partners.

For more information, please visit https://ir.huya.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

HUYA Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-20-2290-7829
E-mail: ir@huya.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
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E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com 

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com