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Reuters
7 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Headway Inc Launches New Era of Lifelong Learning Backed by Bullhound Capital
LONDON, United Kingdom, July 10, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Headway Inc, opens new tab, a full-scale consumer tech platform revolutionising lifelong learning, raised investment from Bullhound Capital, opens new tab, a leading global technology investment firm. This strategic investment enables Headway Inc to accelerate product development, expand internationally, and strengthen its knowledge-driven ecosystem. Since its founding in 2019, Headway Inc has grown into one of the most recognised names in consumer EdTech, reaching 150 million downloads across 170+ countries. With 100% year-over-year growth, the company has achieved profitability while scaling its global impact. Its flagship apps — Headway, Impulse, and Nibble — consistently rank among the top on global app stores, reflecting strong demand for habit-forming learning solutions. The platform delivers personalised learning experiences, including book summaries, brain-training games, and social skills development, empowering users to learn and grow seamlessly. "Headway Inc is a prime example of how personalized and gamified experiences are reshaping consumer engagement at scale. Their vision is closely aligned with Bullhound Capital's mission to disrupt outdated systems and champion the use of AI tools to solve real-world problems. We are delighted to invest in this round, providing both financial backing and strategic guidance to help Headway Inc expand its presence in new markets," said Per Roman, Founder and Managing Partner at Bullhound Capital. With new investment, Headway Inc is launching a European hub in Madrid to grow its brand and speed up product innovation and regional expansion. This milestone also aligns with another major achievement: being named a Top 4 company on TIME's 2025 World's Top EdTech Companies list, highlighting its global leadership in educational technology. "At Headway Inc, we are on a mission to help people grow by making lifelong learning not only accessible but truly engaging and impactful. This investment allows us to scale our technology, expand into new markets, and continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of modern learners. We are excited to welcome Per Roman, founder and managing partner of Bullhound Capital, to our board, strengthening our governance and strategic direction," said Anton Pavlovsky, Founder and CEO of Headway Inc. In response to the demands of the ever-evolving world, the partnership empowers Headway Inc to further unroll a new era of lifelong learning, tailored to digital-first generations who are too often written off as distracted. Rather than competing for attention, Headway Inc aims to complement the rhythm of modern life, supporting ongoing growth through personalised and focused learning sessions. "This partnership represents a significant milestone in Headway Inc's journey, bringing strategic validation to our vision of transforming the lifelong learning market. The investment is a natural evolution of our long-standing relationship with Bullhound Capital, built on their deep expertise in consumer subscription software," said Oleksandr Yaroshenko, Chief of Staff at Headway Inc. Bullhound Capital made this investment through its Fund VI, which also supports late-stage ventures such as Q-CTRL, LeoLabs, EcoVadis, CoverManager, Mentimeter, Sanity, and Sesame HR. This is Series A funding for Headway Inc. It also represents the largest investment through Bullhound Capital's Fund VI to date. About Headway Inc Headway Inc is a global consumer tech company that revolutionizes lifelong learning. The company develops digital educational products that make knowledge more accessible, personalized, and impactful for over 150 million users worldwide. Previously known as Headway, the company officially evolved into Headway Inc in April 2025. Headway Inc is the creator of Headway, the world's most downloaded book summary app, Impulse, a top-ranked brain training app, Nibble, an all-around knowledge app, and other innovative learning solutions. Recognized by TIME, Global Silicon Valley, and HolonIQ, Headway Inc continues to transform the way people learn. For more information, visit opens new tab. About Bullhound Capital Bullhound Capital is the investment management arm of GP Bullhound, building with founders creating category-leading technology companies. With over €1 billion under management and 25 years of performance, it has invested in global leaders like Spotify, Slack, Klarna, Unity, and EcoVadis. Operating from 13 offices worldwide, its platform delivers hands-on, founder-focused support across strategy, growth, and execution. From quantum to entertainment, Bullhound Capital backs global leaders applying Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world problems. For more information, visit opens new tab. Media Contact Olha Rodepress@ ### SOURCE: Headway Inc Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
Business Wire
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Headway Inc Launches New Era of Lifelong Learning Backed by Bullhound Capital
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Headway Inc, a full-scale consumer tech platform revolutionising lifelong learning, raised investment from Bullhound Capital, a leading global technology investment firm. This strategic investment enables Headway Inc to accelerate product development, expand internationally, and strengthen its knowledge-driven ecosystem. Since its founding in 2019, Headway Inc has grown into one of the most recognised names in consumer EdTech, reaching 150 million downloads across 170+ countries. Share Since its founding in 2019, Headway Inc has grown into one of the most recognised names in consumer EdTech, reaching 150 million downloads across 170+ countries. With 100% year-over-year growth, the company has achieved profitability while scaling its global impact. Its flagship apps — Headway, Impulse, and Nibble — consistently rank among the top on global app stores, reflecting strong demand for habit-forming learning solutions. The platform delivers personalised learning experiences, including book summaries, brain-training games, and social skills development, empowering users to learn and grow seamlessly. "Headway Inc is a prime example of how personalized and gamified experiences are reshaping consumer engagement at scale. Their vision is closely aligned with Bullhound Capital's mission to disrupt outdated systems and champion the use of AI tools to solve real-world problems. We are delighted to invest in this round, providing both financial backing and strategic guidance to help Headway Inc expand its presence in new markets,' said Per Roman, Founder and Managing Partner at Bullhound Capital. With new investment, Headway Inc is launching a European hub in Madrid to grow its brand and speed up product innovation and regional expansion. This milestone also coincides with another major achievement: being named a Top 4 company on TIME's 2025 World's Top EdTech Companies list, underscoring its global leadership in educational technology. "At Headway Inc, we are on a mission to help people grow by making lifelong learning not only accessible but truly engaging and impactful. This investment allows us to scale our technology, expand into new markets, and continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of modern learners. We are excited to welcome Per Roman, Founder and Managing Partner of Bullhound Capital, to our Board, strengthening our governance and strategic direction," said Anton Pavlovsky, Founder & CEO of Headway Inc. In response to the demands of the ever-evolving world, the partnership empowers Headway Inc to further unroll a new era of lifelong learning, tailored to digital-first generations who are too often written off as distracted. Rather than competing for attention, Headway Inc aims to complement the rhythm of modern life, supporting ongoing growth through personalised and focused learning sessions. "This partnership represents a significant milestone in Headway Inc's journey, bringing strategic validation to our vision of transforming the lifelong learning market. The investment is a natural evolution of our long-standing relationship with Bullhound Capital, built on their deep expertise in consumer subscription software," said Oleksandr Yaroshenko, Chief of Staff at Headway Inc. Bullhound Capital made this investment through its Fund VI, which also supports late-stage ventures such as Q-CTRL, LeoLabs, EcoVadis, CoverManager, Mentimeter, Sanity, and Sesame HR. This is Series A funding for Headway Inc. It also represents the largest investment through Bullhound Capital's Fund VI to date. About Headway Inc Headway Inc is a global consumer tech company that revolutionizes lifelong learning. The company develops digital educational products that make knowledge more accessible, personalized, and impactful for over 150 million users worldwide. Previously known as Headway, the company officially evolved into Headway Inc in April 2025. Headway Inc is the creator of Headway, the world's most downloaded book summary app, Impulse, a top-ranked brain training app, Nibble, an all-around knowledge app, and other innovative learning solutions. Recognized by TIME, Global Silicon Valley, and HolonIQ, Headway Inc continues to transform the way people learn. For more information, visit: About Bullhound Capital Bullhound Capital is the investment management arm of GP Bullhound, building with founders creating category-leading technology companies. With over €1 billion under management and 25 years of performance, it has invested in global leaders like Spotify, Slack, Klarna, Unity, and EcoVadis. Operating from 13 offices worldwide, its platform delivers hands-on, founder-focused support across strategy, growth, and execution. From quantum to entertainment, Bullhound Capital backs global leaders applying Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world problems. For more information, visit:
Miami Herald
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2027 BMW M5 LCI Spied With Cleaner Neue Klasse Looks
Our spies on the Old Continent have caught the facelift of the G90 BMW M5, and they tell us to expect plenty of changes, and not just on the surface. The current super sedan and its wagon sibling were only introduced a year ago, but BMW is not one to withhold new technology or even new design cues for future generations. Instead, the M5's mid-cycle update, or Life Cycle Impulse, as BMW calls it, will bring with it a look inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse concept and an interior with BMW's new Panoramic iDrive system, which was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show at the beginning of the year. The new M5 will change little about its lower front and rear fascias, but the top half of each end of the car will gain completely new lighting units. At the front, the trademark kidney grilles will frame the width of the car, with Iconic Glow illumination giving the M5 a distinctive nighttime signature. Moving backward, the hood may be slightly massaged, but the wing mirrors seem unchanged, as do most of the other body lines, including the door panels and side skirts. Interestingly, however, the roof does not appear to be made of carbon fiber or BMW's incoming plant-based alternative, and we don't see a recess down its spine as on the current M5. Recent leaks reveal that the next-generation M3 is unlikely to get a composite roof either, but perhaps BMW wants to reserve that for Competition models, as was once the case. At the back of the M5 LCI, the new taillight clusters are still placeholder units that won't be offered to customers, but their shape indicates that they won't deviate much from the current design. Future M cars are expected to have unique headlight graphics (and possibly colors), so we expect something similar at the rear. Then again, a quad-exit exhaust with a massive diffuser panel may be enough. We're not expecting much in the way of changes under the hood. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain will carry over, and our spies say we should not expect any increases in output (a combined 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, for the record). A debut will happen sometime in 2026, possibly near the end of the year. Unfortunately, even though the M5 was just hit with a price increase for the 2026 model year, our spies say the facelift will cost around €150,000, or over $176,000. That's more than 50 grand pricier than the M5 is today, so we hope BMW can justify the extra outlay. Less weight, perhaps? We can only hope... Related: The BMW M2 CS Just Destroyed The Audi RS3's Nürburgring Record Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Impulse and Zephyr Partner To Launch First Battery-Integrated Cooktop in Showrooms Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Impulse, the company rethinking how appliances are powered, today announced its partnership with Zephyr, a leader in ventilation, wine and beverage cooling, and cooking solutions. In partnership with Zephyr, the new battery-integrated Impulse Cooktop will be available for demonstration and purchase in Zephyr dealer showrooms across the U.S. Battery-integrated appliances are no longer a future concept—they're on display, available at scale, and entering homes through real-world retail. 'We've always been at the forefront of innovation and technology, offering products that raise the bar on performance and design,' said Luke Siow, President of Zephyr. 'Impulse isn't just introducing a new product—it's redefining what's possible in the modern kitchen. We are proud to be the first to introduce this ground-breaking induction innovation and look forward to showcasing the product soon in showrooms nationwide.' A New Era of Distribution for Battery-Integrated Appliances The partnership with Zephyr represents a major milestone for the Impulse Cooktop: a first-of-its-kind product that installs into a standard outlet and delivers 3x the power of traditional induction, thanks to the 3kWh built-in battery. With a strong national distribution network, the Impulse Cooktop will reach thousands of targeted, high-intent customers nationwide. Impulse is also working with select OEM partners to expand into additional appliance categories. Together, these relationships are creating a powerful early proof of scale and momentum. 'Partnering with Zephyr gives us instant reach, and it gives people a chance to see and feel what high-performance, battery-powered cooking looks like,' said Sam D'Amico, CEO of Impulse. 'This is the first step in a much broader rollout of what's possible with our tech.' The revolutionary Impulse Cooktop is powered by a 3kWh internal battery and can boil water in just 30 seconds. Installation is plug-and-play with a standard 120V outlet—no rewiring or panel upgrades needed. Fast and precise: Degree-level temperature control and ultra-quick responsiveness Always on: Operates even during power outages No infrastructure friction: Installs like a countertop appliance, but has ten times the power available thanks to the battery, letting it outperform a pro range Certified to UL Safety Standards: Built on the first and only certified platform for battery-integrated appliances This is a fundamentally new model: built-in storage, high power output, and intuitive design, all in a package that works out of the box. Why Now: A Shift in the Energy Landscape For the first time in decades, electricity demand is growing, and the infrastructure to meet it is straining. Impulse's approach—embedding distributed storage and power electronics directly into appliances—offers a new path forward. Not with massive overhauls, but with everyday tools that fit into homes as they exist today. 'Impulse is the only company bringing the electric stack of the future into products people already use,' said Lyn Stoler, Climate and Policy Lead at Impulse. 'No panel upgrades. No permitting. Just performance, built in.' Starting at the Top, Building to Scale The partnership with Zephyr reflects Impulse's deliberate approach: launching at the high end of the market, where design, performance, and innovation matter most. But beneath the premium exterior is Impulse Core™, a modern power electronics platform that can scale across categories and price points. 'We're not just launching a new product, we're laying the groundwork for a new kind of home energy infrastructure,' said Marissa Horwitz, Head of Marketing at Impulse. 'Thanks to Zephyr's deep relationships with designers and expansive partner showroom network, we're putting Impulse in front of the people shaping the next generation of homes. With a consumer-ready product, a growing set of partners like Zephyr, and technology built for expansion, Impulse is poised to lead the next era of home electrification. About Impulse Impulse is pioneering a new category of home appliances: battery-integrated. Our flagship product, the Impulse Cooktop, is the first of its kind: a high-performance induction stove with an integrated 3 kWh battery and 2 kW inverter that plugs into a standard outlet and boils water in as little as 30 seconds. We combine appliance performance with energy storage, providing seamless energy resilience and abundance to American homes. About Zephyr For more than 25 years, Zephyr has transformed the kitchen with design, discovery and customer care, and played an integral role in kitchen trends. The company has challenged the perception of what ventilation means in kitchen design and has created new awareness around the importance of high performing ventilation systems. Zephyr continues its commitment to unexpected design with Presrv™ — its collection of Wine & Beverage Coolers that feature the most sought-after technological elements with eye-catching aesthetics and incomparable value.
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Stinky Britain is in the grips of a B.O crisis and I know why – there are 6 reasons you might be whiffy & easy solutions
Beauty editor Jo also gives you tips on how to beat B.O with high street saviours as she reveals why unwanted whiffs are on the rise this summer DON'T SWEAT IT Stinky Britain is in the grips of a B.O crisis and I know why – there are 6 reasons you might be whiffy & easy solutions BEAUTY editor Jo Hoare has had enough of Britain's summer stink. But are natural deodorants really to blame? Soap-dodgers beware, as she investigates what's really making the nation so whiffy. 4 Body odour seems to have made a big comeback for 2025 due to natural deodorants Credit: Getty 4 Working from home has made some of us forget basic hygiene rules Credit: Getty 4 If your morning journey requires any kind of exertion such as cycling, please factor in time for a pre-work shower Credit: Getty YOU know what I didn't expect to make a comeback in 2025? Body odour. Sure, some of these Nineties trends (disc belts, I'm looking at you) are a little questionable, but I never imagined I'd be reliving the stink of my sixth form common room, which was full of sweaty teens using only Impulse and Lynx to dull their hormonal armpits. We all smell sometimes, but anyone who has been on a train or bus, or to a shop or supermarket, during the recent heatwave can't fail to have noticed one thing: B.O is officially on the rise. It's got so bad that I've seriously considered messaging BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood to ask if she'll include an 'odour-ometer' alongside her pollen count, just so I know whether to dig out my old Covid masks and a vial of smelling salts to make my morning commute more bearable. I'm not alone, either, as last month a poll revealed that almost half of Brits (47 per cent) live in fear of developing sweaty smells. But what's causing this current B.O bonanza? Two words: natural deodorant. Once the mainstay of hippy shops and those weird catalogues that fall out of gardening magazines, we've moved away from gunky pots that looked like you'd find them at the back of the fridge, or strange rocks you were supposed to rub into your pits. Now, natural deo is a thing of beauty, with designer scents, instagrammable packaging and – shockingly – zero change from £20 vibes. But there's one problem. It often doesn't work. On a chilly day, where temperatures don't reach double digits and you're doing nothing more strenuous than making a cuppa, you might just be OK. I don't wear deodorant - I put another solution on my armpits instead, I can even do gym sessions without sweating But chuck in sunshine, any form of physical activity, or the merest hint of a haywire hormone and you're done for. Even the rich and famous aren't immune. Made In Chelsea's Melissa Tattam admitted on her Wednesdays podcast with Sophie Habboo that, due to using natural deodorant, she 'f***ing stinks'. So why are we doing it to ourselves? I get it. I've dabbled in the natural stuff, too, driven by a desire for sustainability, curiosity and wanting to have a product on my dressing table that didn't scream 'stops you stinking for 72 hours you filthy pig'. (Sidenote: who actually needs their deodorant to work for three days? Have a shower.) I wanted to be a believer in natural deodorant, I really did. But I also wanted to be able to lift my arm to hold the rail of the Tube without my fellow passengers collapsing. So what is it about some natural deodorants that makes us more prone to ponging? 'Most natural deodorants don't contain aluminium salts, the key ingredient in traditional antiperspirants that physically blocks sweat glands and reduces perspiration,' explains GP and women's health specialist Dr Deepali Misra-Sharp. 'Instead, natural formulations usually rely on ingredients like baking soda, arrowroot powder, or magnesium hydroxide to neutralise odour rather than prevent sweating. 4 Make sure to wear socks in your trainers to avoid unwanted odours Credit: Getty 'In high temperatures, or when you're hormonally prone to sweating more – as with perimenopause, menstruation, or pregnancy – or exercising heavily, this can be a losing battle. 'There's also limited peer-reviewed evidence for the efficacy of many 'natural' deodorant ingredients and many products also need frequent reapplication to stay effective, which isn't always practical.' So far, so stinky. But it's not entirely the fault of natural deo – some people seem to actively encourage unwanted whiffs with their bad habits. Here's my rundown of the worst offenders: The smug cyclist We get it, you're saving the planet – and a fortune in train fares. What you're not saving is our noses. If your morning journey requires any kind of exertion, then please factor in time for a pre-work shower. The fast fashionista Man-made fabrics might mean you can have a different outfit every day of the summer for less than the price of a meal deal, but you might be costing yourself friends. Polyester, nylon and acrylics trap moisture, heat and odour creating a toxic B.O timebomb. The sock dodger Gen Z have done us a favour with their crew sock obsession. Admittedly, they can end up looking like those compression socks people wear to combat DVT, but at least they don't have stinky feet. Even trainer socks lead to cheesy trotters, slipping down just enough to allow foul foot odours to infiltrate your footwear. Night-time showerers I like an extra ten minutes in bed as much as the next person, but skipping a morning shower when the nighttime temps haven't dropped below 20 is a bad idea. Yes, it's nice to get into bed feeling fresh, but right now, showering first thing is a B.O-busting no-brainer. The WFH brigade Working from home has its perks, but it's made some of us forget basic hygiene rules. Wearing the same shirt all week is fine if your only co-worker is a houseplant, but once you rejoin the human race, it's time to reacquaint yourself with the washing machine.
