Welcome Kolibri Energy, Ideal Power, and Nexscient. Roth Recap and Maxim Bitcoin Mining Virtual Conference. See the latest news from UNCY, KGEI, JAGX, AIM, TOPS, IPWR, and LEW.
The first quarter was crazy (in a positive way). We had the Maxim Healthcare IT Virtual Conference, DealFlow Event's Microcap Conference, Roth Conference, Activist Investor Conference and welcomed 3 new Featured Companies to our growing portfolio.
Therefore it's not surprising that 2024 is starting off well for most of the key players in the US capital markets industry who focus on micro and small-cap companies. The excitement from the mega-caps is broadening out and finally trickling down to smaller companies under 1 billion in market cap and even under 500 million.
I don't pretend to be a professional economist, but I will share the qualitative key indicators of a strong start to 2024 that I am seeing:
Sold-out investor conferences.
Companies raising substantial sums of capital.
Companies spending money not just to keep the lights on but also on essential advisory services. Companies are allocating respectable budgets to digital marketing to share their stories. This allocation shows a) they believe they have a good story to share and b) they're willing to invest a portion of their precious cash flow to engage investors.
The major indices hit record highs last week. As a result, individuals and institutional investors are seeing their portfolio values increase dramatically and have the confidence to invest in small and micro-cap companies.
Some pundits believe that mega-cap and large-cap companies may be plateauing or are likely to grow at a slower rate. If you want a 2x, 3x, or 10x return, an investor may need to look "downstream" to smaller companies.
Let's hope I am right and this newfound optimism in 2024 continues and that we can all prosper together. Please reply and share your perceptions and predictions for the remainder of 2024. No one has all the answers, but together, we can do our best to anticipate, plan, and face the future.
However, there's one expression that is often annoyingly true: "Man (or Woman) Plans, and God Laughs."
Talk Soon,
David
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New Featured Companies
We are pleased to introduce three new additions to our B2i Digital Featured Company roster: Kolibri Energy, Ideal Power, and Nexscient.
Transforming Enterprises with AI-Powered Decision Intelligence
Nexscient is building AegisOne, an AI SaaS platform to optimize business decisions.
The company integrates enterprise applications, data, and processes to surface actionable insights.
Nexscient helps companies improve operations, gain a competitive edge, and drive growth.
Featured Companies In The News
Select B2i Digital Featured Companies in the News:
We are pleased to spotlight recent achievements from our portfolio of pioneering Featured Companies. Since space is limited, find news excerpts below on advances driving meaningful change at Unicycive Therapeutics, Kolibri Global Energy, Top Ships, Jaguar Health, AIM ImmunoTech, LE Worldwide, and Ideal Power.
From clinical progress to product launches, global expansion, and more - it's an energizing time of innovation across health, energy, tech, and other key sectors.
Unicycive Therapeutics (Nasdaq: $UNCY) announced the completion of enrollment in the pivotal clinical trial for their lead asset, Oxylanthanum Carbonate (OLC). Topline data is expected in late Q2 2024, which, if positive, will form the basis of a New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the FDA shortly thereafter.
Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: $KGEI, TSX: $KEI) announced its December 31, 2023, independent reserves evaluation, showing a 33% growth in Proved Developed Producing (PDP) reserves and a Net Present Value (NPV) of US$482.6 million for Total Proved Reserves. The company looks forward to its 2024 drilling program, which is expected to significantly increase cash flow and add incremental value for shareholders.
Top Ships, Inc. (Nasdaq: $TOPS) entered into five financing agreements with Chinese lenders to refinance debt across its fleet of tankers. The proceeds, amounting to $47.9 million, are planned to fully redeem preferred shares and deliver significant cash flow savings.
Jaguar Health (Nasdaq: $JAGX) announced that it has signed an exclusive licensing and commercialization agreement with Turkish pharmaceutical company GEN for crofelemer, Jaguar's novel plant-based, FDA-approved drug. The deal includes GEN's $2M investment in Jaguar stock at a 75% premium and double-digit royalty payments to Jaguar on crofelemer sales. Jaguar also announced that the FDA has agreed to the clinical trial protocol for full approval of their pipeline drug Canalevia-CA1 to treat chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID) in dogs.
AIM ImmunoTech (NYSE American: $AIM)announced the publication of positive findings from a study evaluating Ampligen in the treatment of pancreatic cancer in the prestigious journal Clinical Cancer Research. The study found that Ampligen enhanced peripheral immune activity, increased the abundance of specific immune cell subsets, and decreased the expression of immune checkpoints in pancreatic cancer patients.
LE Worldwide Limited (LEW) announced the signing of a co-research collaborative agreement between its subsidiary and the prestigious Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences ("BAAFS"). The strategic partnership aims to advance research and drive innovation in the field of smart farming. LE Worldwide Limited (LEW) is planning to change its name to AG DATAWORKS after the planned merger and listing with the SPAC called Ace Global Business Acquisition Limited (Nasdaq ticker: $ACBA) in 2024, subject to the satisfaction of the terms and conditions in their previously announced business combination agreement.
Ideal Power Inc. (NASDAQ: $IPWR) announced a global distribution agreement with Richardson Electronics for the global distribution of its products, including the discrete B-TRAN™ device and SymCool™ power module. The partnership aims to accelerate the commercial adoption of Ideal Power's innovative power semiconductor technology.
The Conference Corner
Roth Recap: 36th Annual Conference
Roth hosted hundreds of companies and thousands of attendees. It was a fast-paced, high-energy event facilitating thousands of meetings between management teams and investors.
As usual, Roth went over the top on the entertainment with the famous DJ Marshmello and renowned country singer Nick Smith. Our team is still recovering from full days of meetings and late nights of parties, but it was worth the effort, and we will be back again next March.
The Next Frontier: Bitcoin Mining in a Post-Halving Era
April 3rd | 9:00 AM ET
Presented by Maxim Group, Hosted on M-Vest
B2i Digital is Proud to be a Gold Sponsor
Maxim Group's upcoming virtual conference, "The Next Frontier: Bitcoin Mining in a Post-Halving Era," is your chance to hear directly from the companies shaping the industry's future. On April 3rd, Maxim Group Research Analyst Matthew Galinko will host live discussions with over ten innovative firms across the mining ecosystem, including miners, equipment manufacturers, and service providers.
As Bitcoin ETFs gain approval and the next halving event approaches, the conference will explore what lies ahead for the mining sector.
To attend, sign up to become an M-Vest member, and stay tuned for more updates. You can also request one-on-one meetings with presenting companies. The future of Bitcoin mining starts here—join us on the next frontier.
Register here. B2i Digital Featured Conference page
As we head into spring, I'm energized by the momentum in the market and look forward to seeing the positive sentiment in the first quarter continue. Let's keep the conversations going and find ways to collaborate. Feel free to schedule a 15-minute catch-up call with me.
Wishing everyone a fantastic end to Q1.
David Shapiro Chief Executive Officer B2i Digital, Inc. 212-579-4844 (office) 917-806-4171 (cell)
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