Month: January 2026

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Horizon Capital, a leading private equity firm in Emerging Europe with $1.8 billion under management, held an Initial Closing today of reconstruction-focused Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund (“HCCF”, “Catalyst Fund”). The firm has secured over 50% of its €300 million target in a record six months since officially launching fundraising at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome last July. Focusing on minority investments alongside lead partners, Catalyst Fund was formed to address the critical equity capital shortage in Ukraine for essential sectors of Ukraine’s economy, including energy, digital infrastructure, and construction.

Horizon Capital intends to mobilise €3 billion for Ukraine – a 10x multiplier effect – by providing first, reputable, catalytic capital to asset-heavy, domestic-oriented companies and projects alongside world-class global strategics and funds to accelerate their market entry to Ukraine and/or alongside visionary Ukrainian partners. With this new fund, Horizon Capital intends to replicate the success of its landmark Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell telecom transaction – the largest M&A deal in Ukraine in the last decade – catalyzing market entry of global tech and telecom visionary Xavier Niel to Ukraine and remaining his local minority partner in-country. Catalyst Fund joins Horizon Capital’s flagship Growth Fund family of funds, expanding the firm’s investment reach from tech, export-oriented and fast-growing domestic companies to greenfield projects and companies in sectors that are essential to Ukraine’s future economic growth and prosperity.

Catalyst Fund’s first closing was held on January 20, 2026 at Ukraine House Davos alongside the World Economic Forum joined by Oleksii Sobolev, Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. Catalyst Fund is backed by esteemed institutions, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Économique (Proparco), Swedfund International AB (Swedfund), the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO). In anchoring the first closing of the Catalyst Fund to enable investing in asset-heavy sectors now, not when the war is over, these esteemed investors send a powerful signal of confidence in Ukraine’s long-term growth and economic prosperity. Their commitment to the Catalyst Fund will enable Horizon Capital to move quickly to advance its robust pipeline of over 30 transactions, with the first four deals of €110 million expected to attract over €1 billion in capital for Ukraine.

“Launching Catalyst Fund is a significant milestone for Horizon Capital during our twentieth anniversary year. It is the second Ukraine-dedicated fund that we have launched since the full-fledged invasion, propelling the firm to over $1 billion raised for Ukraine in the last decade, and enables investing in high-impact, labor and capital-intensive sectors that generate over 10% of Ukraine’s annual GDP and employ over 650,000 people while equity capital remains scarce,” said Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Capital. “On behalf of Catalyst Fund Lead Partner Dmytro Boroday, myself and our entire Horizon Capital team, we extend our immense gratitude to our existing and new investors for committing to Catalyst Fund in record time thus enabling capital to be deployed in Ukraine immediately, as well as for their steadfast belief in our vision, investment strategy, team, track record, and for this strong signaling effect to the market.”

Dmytro Boroday, Partner at Horizon Capital and Catalyst Fund Lead continued: “Catalyst Fund is built for partnerships. We intend to partner with global investors, accelerating their market entry to Ukraine alongside Horizon Capital as their local partner, as well as partner with Ukraine’s leading entrepreneurs and management teams in building scalable, world-class businesses in strategic sectors of Ukraine’s economy with Horizon Capital beside them every step of the way as they invest and grow. We intend to invest €20–50 million in growth capital per transaction from Catalyst Fund, while providing significant co-financing opportunities to its investors. By deploying catalytic equity, we aim to increase the number of bankable transactions in Ukraine, accelerate capital mobilization, and crowd in up to €3 billion of follow-on equity and debt into critical sectors of Ukraine’s economy that will power recovery and reconstruction.”

Horizon Capital is the leading private equity firm in Emerging Europe with over $1.8 billion in AUM from investors with a capital base exceeding $700 billion. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on backing visionary entrepreneurs leading fast-growing businesses in Ukraine and Moldova. Horizon Capital-managed funds have invested in over 190 companies employing over 56,000 people. HCCF aims to reach its €300 million target fund size and stands as a testament to institutions uniting in support of Ukraine’s promising future.

This press release is provided for information purposes only. Horizon Capital is not hereby providing investment advice or providing any person with any right to rely on the contents of this press release. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy limited partnership interests in Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund (the “Interests”) or any other security in any jurisdiction and shall not, in any circumstance, constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any persons to whom, such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. There is no public offering of the Interests. The Interests are being offered by means of a private placement to suitable investors.

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New Video Highlights How the All-New CX-5’s Protects Everyone on the Road

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations today released a new video featuring Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety, highlighting the all-new 2026 CX-5’s comprehensive safety technologies. The video demonstrates how Mazda continues to put safety first, combining award-winning crash protection with a full suite of standard driver-assist features designed to help prevent accidents and protect everyone on the road.

The 2026 CX-5 builds on its longstanding reputation for safety, introducing an even more impressive suite of standard safety and driver assistance technologies, such as Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, forward Turn-Across Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Blind Spot Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist—all standard across every trim. These systems work together to help detect potential hazards, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles, giving drivers confidence in a variety of everyday situations.

“That’s what is most important to us, helping to protect our customers and everyone they share the road with,” said Morrison.

The new CX-5 also includes improvements such as an enhanced 360-degree parking camera, smoother radar cruise control performance, and the new Lane Change Assist. With these updates, the CX-5 continues Mazda’s mission to help reduce accidents, minimize injuries, and move closer to zero roadway fatalities.

Built on a foundation of award-winning crash protection and standard safety features across all trims, the all-new CX-5 is designed to give drivers confidence and peace of mind on every journey.

Click to learn more about the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 or visit MazdaUSA.com.

About Mazda North American Operations
Proudly founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and for people. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at news.mazdausa.com.

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RENO, Nev., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Estuary Power achieved final completion of all phases of its Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada in December 2025. Escape is now supplying 185 megawatts (“MW”) of solar energy and 400 megawatt-hours (“MWh”) of battery storage capacity to four Nevada customers. 

Upon reaching final completion, Escape began supplying 115 MW of solar energy and 400 MWh of battery capacity to MGM Resorts International (“MGM”) under a 25-year agreement. The combined solar and battery project provides MGM with renewable energy in the hours that it is needed most and contributes to MGM’s sustainability goals. Previously, in June 2025, Escape began supplying a total of 70 MW of solar energy to Overton Power District No. 5, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Las Vegas under long-term power purchase agreements. 

“Estuary is proud to serve some of Nevada’s most recognized commercial and public-power customers with economical and reliable renewable energy,” said Jill Daniel, CEO of Estuary Power. “The Escape Project — an unusually complex project delivered ahead of an already accelerated schedule — demonstrates Estuary’s ability to develop, finance, and deliver large-scale energy infrastructure through creativity, agility, and disciplined execution. We are grateful for the trust of our customers and the support of our partners and community in making this project a success.”

“With this new project coming online, we are accelerating progress toward our goal of using 100% renewable electricity domestically by 2030,” said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM. “Together with our Mega Solar Array, the new Escape Solar and Storage Project reflects our focus on scalable, impactful clean-energy solutions. It also demonstrates that our industry can operate more sustainably while delivering long-term cost stability, strengthening our business and supporting a more resilient energy future.”

Also in late 2025, Escape closed the final funding pursuant to a tax equity investment commitment by Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. and achieved term conversion of its long-term construction-to-term loan provided by Denham Capital on behalf of its clients. Escape’s permanent capital structure also includes a letter of credit facility provided by Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (Nord/LB). 

Escape’s solar arrays were constructed by Bechtel Infrastructure and Power Corporation. Tesla, Inc. supplied and installed the battery energy storage system. Its substation and certain transmission upgrades were completed by Dashiell Corporation. JinkoSolar supplied TOPCon photovoltaic modules.

Estuary Power, based in Reno, Nevada, develops, owns, and operates large-scale energy generation, storage, and transmission projects in the western United States. Estuary is financially backed by Ullico Infrastructure Fund (“UIF”), a $6.3 billion infrastructure fund. For more information about Estuary Power, please visit www.estuarypower.com or follow Estuary Power on Linkedin. 

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RENO, Nev., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Estuary Power achieved final completion of all phases of its Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada in December 2025. Escape is now supplying 185 megawatts (“MW”) of solar energy and 400 megawatt-hours (“MWh”) of battery storage capacity to four Nevada customers. 

Upon reaching final completion, Escape began supplying 115 MW of solar energy and 400 MWh of battery capacity to MGM Resorts International (“MGM”) under a 25-year agreement. The combined solar and battery project provides MGM with renewable energy in the hours that it is needed most and contributes to MGM’s sustainability goals. Previously, in June 2025, Escape began supplying a total of 70 MW of solar energy to Overton Power District No. 5, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Las Vegas under long-term power purchase agreements. 

“Estuary is proud to serve some of Nevada’s most recognized commercial and public-power customers with economical and reliable renewable energy,” said Jill Daniel, CEO of Estuary Power. “The Escape Project — an unusually complex project delivered ahead of an already accelerated schedule — demonstrates Estuary’s ability to develop, finance, and deliver large-scale energy infrastructure through creativity, agility, and disciplined execution. We are grateful for the trust of our customers and the support of our partners and community in making this project a success.”

“With this new project coming online, we are accelerating progress toward our goal of using 100% renewable electricity domestically by 2030,” said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM. “Together with our Mega Solar Array, the new Escape Solar and Storage Project reflects our focus on scalable, impactful clean-energy solutions. It also demonstrates that our industry can operate more sustainably while delivering long-term cost stability, strengthening our business and supporting a more resilient energy future.”

Also in late 2025, Escape closed the final funding pursuant to a tax equity investment commitment by Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. and achieved term conversion of its long-term construction-to-term loan provided by Denham Capital on behalf of its clients. Escape’s permanent capital structure also includes a letter of credit facility provided by Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (Nord/LB). 

Escape’s solar arrays were constructed by Bechtel Infrastructure and Power Corporation. Tesla, Inc. supplied and installed the battery energy storage system. Its substation and certain transmission upgrades were completed by Dashiell Corporation. JinkoSolar supplied TOPCon photovoltaic modules.

Estuary Power, based in Reno, Nevada, develops, owns, and operates large-scale energy generation, storage, and transmission projects in the western United States. Estuary is financially backed by Ullico Infrastructure Fund (“UIF”), a $6.3 billion infrastructure fund. For more information about Estuary Power, please visit www.estuarypower.com or follow Estuary Power on Linkedin. 

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AURORA, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chicagoland speaker and author Behati Hart announces the release of her new memoir, “Just BE: Unmasking and Becoming Human Again,” a deeply personal exploration of what happens when high-achieving women stop performing who they are expected to be—and begin living as who they truly are.

Written for women, caregivers, professionals, and creatives navigating burnout and identity fatigue, “Just BE” examines the emotional cost of constantly “holding it together” in systems that reward performance over authenticity.

“Across the country, women are emotionally overloaded and quietly unraveling under the pressure to keep performing and saying, ‘I’m fine,'” said Hart, a Black and Indigenous Air Force veteran, speaker, and Life Architect. “My story shows what happens when we remove those performative masks and authentically reconnect with who we truly are.”

Central to the book is the concept of masking—the strategic performance of a self, for example, that hides needs, emotions, and identity to remain safe, employed, accepted, or likable.

“We all mask to survive systems that require performance over authenticity—systems that were never designed for your full humanity,” Hart said. “You learned to mask because it worked. It kept you safe, employed, included, loved. But when you’ve worn masks long enough, you forget what’s underneath. Unmasking gives us permission to reclaim our authentic selves and remember who we are.”

Hart’s personal story reflects a growing national reckoning. After more than 30 years of public service, she was forced out of federal leadership in March 2025. Two months later, she received diagnoses of ADHD and anxiety—revealing decades of masking to function in systems never designed for her neurodivergent mind. As perimenopause lowered estrogen levels that had previously helped regulate ADHD symptoms, the executive function skills she relied on began to falter. What followed was a profound mental and physical collapse that ultimately became what Hart calls her radical liberation: the unmasking.

“Taking the masks off allowed me to breathe deeply for the first time,” Hart writes. “My neurodivergence wasn’t a disorder to manage—it was a doorway to multidimensional thinking, creative solutions, and sovereignty.”

Nationally, the patterns Hart describes are increasingly visible. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hundreds of thousands of women have exited the workforce in recent years, with women of color disproportionately impacted as systemic pressures and workplace inequities persist.

Hart’s message resonates particularly strongly in Chicago and across the Midwest, where adult ADHD diagnoses are rising, mental health providers are stretched thin, and women are leaving burnout-heavy careers in record numbers—prompting renewed conversations around identity, wellness, and sustainable ways of living.

Blending humor, humanity, and higher consciousness, “Just BE” offers readers a practical and inspiring roadmap for cultivating balance, resilience, and inner clarity. Drawing on spiritual and ancestral practices, Hart invites readers to rethink mental and emotional well-being beyond productivity and performance.

“Personally, this book is about liberation—unadulterated freedom from ways of living that no longer serve who I am becoming,” Hart said. “This book is an ego death and rebirth. This book is my legacy. I hope people who think, look, and feel like me will feel empowered to take off their masks and tell their own stories.”

About Behati Hart

Behati Hart is a Life Architect, speaker, and creator of The BETi Method™, a transformational coaching framework integrating science, spirituality, and AI innovation. With more than 30 years of public service, Hart is known for her rare blend of wisdom, wit, creativity, and cultural intelligence. A polymath with a background in Human Behavior and Design, she is passionate about decolonizing mental health and expanding spiritual exploration. Her work centers on helping individuals break free from outdated narratives and realign with their authentic selves. For more information, visit behatihart.com.

Media Contact:
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AURORA, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chicagoland speaker and author Behati Hart announces the release of her new memoir, “Just BE: Unmasking and Becoming Human Again,” a deeply personal exploration of what happens when high-achieving women stop performing who they are expected to be—and begin living as who they truly are.

Written for women, caregivers, professionals, and creatives navigating burnout and identity fatigue, “Just BE” examines the emotional cost of constantly “holding it together” in systems that reward performance over authenticity.

“Across the country, women are emotionally overloaded and quietly unraveling under the pressure to keep performing and saying, ‘I’m fine,'” said Hart, a Black and Indigenous Air Force veteran, speaker, and Life Architect. “My story shows what happens when we remove those performative masks and authentically reconnect with who we truly are.”

Central to the book is the concept of masking—the strategic performance of a self, for example, that hides needs, emotions, and identity to remain safe, employed, accepted, or likable.

“We all mask to survive systems that require performance over authenticity—systems that were never designed for your full humanity,” Hart said. “You learned to mask because it worked. It kept you safe, employed, included, loved. But when you’ve worn masks long enough, you forget what’s underneath. Unmasking gives us permission to reclaim our authentic selves and remember who we are.”

Hart’s personal story reflects a growing national reckoning. After more than 30 years of public service, she was forced out of federal leadership in March 2025. Two months later, she received diagnoses of ADHD and anxiety—revealing decades of masking to function in systems never designed for her neurodivergent mind. As perimenopause lowered estrogen levels that had previously helped regulate ADHD symptoms, the executive function skills she relied on began to falter. What followed was a profound mental and physical collapse that ultimately became what Hart calls her radical liberation: the unmasking.

“Taking the masks off allowed me to breathe deeply for the first time,” Hart writes. “My neurodivergence wasn’t a disorder to manage—it was a doorway to multidimensional thinking, creative solutions, and sovereignty.”

Nationally, the patterns Hart describes are increasingly visible. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hundreds of thousands of women have exited the workforce in recent years, with women of color disproportionately impacted as systemic pressures and workplace inequities persist.

Hart’s message resonates particularly strongly in Chicago and across the Midwest, where adult ADHD diagnoses are rising, mental health providers are stretched thin, and women are leaving burnout-heavy careers in record numbers—prompting renewed conversations around identity, wellness, and sustainable ways of living.

Blending humor, humanity, and higher consciousness, “Just BE” offers readers a practical and inspiring roadmap for cultivating balance, resilience, and inner clarity. Drawing on spiritual and ancestral practices, Hart invites readers to rethink mental and emotional well-being beyond productivity and performance.

“Personally, this book is about liberation—unadulterated freedom from ways of living that no longer serve who I am becoming,” Hart said. “This book is an ego death and rebirth. This book is my legacy. I hope people who think, look, and feel like me will feel empowered to take off their masks and tell their own stories.”

About Behati Hart

Behati Hart is a Life Architect, speaker, and creator of The BETi Method™, a transformational coaching framework integrating science, spirituality, and AI innovation. With more than 30 years of public service, Hart is known for her rare blend of wisdom, wit, creativity, and cultural intelligence. A polymath with a background in Human Behavior and Design, she is passionate about decolonizing mental health and expanding spiritual exploration. Her work centers on helping individuals break free from outdated narratives and realign with their authentic selves. For more information, visit behatihart.com.

Media Contact:
Marie Lazzara
JJR Marketing
630-400-3361
marie@jjrmarketing.com

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AURORA, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chicagoland speaker and author Behati Hart announces the release of her new memoir, “Just BE: Unmasking and Becoming Human Again,” a deeply personal exploration of what happens when high-achieving women stop performing who they are expected to be—and begin living as who they truly are.

Written for women, caregivers, professionals, and creatives navigating burnout and identity fatigue, “Just BE” examines the emotional cost of constantly “holding it together” in systems that reward performance over authenticity.

“Across the country, women are emotionally overloaded and quietly unraveling under the pressure to keep performing and saying, ‘I’m fine,'” said Hart, a Black and Indigenous Air Force veteran, speaker, and Life Architect. “My story shows what happens when we remove those performative masks and authentically reconnect with who we truly are.”

Central to the book is the concept of masking—the strategic performance of a self, for example, that hides needs, emotions, and identity to remain safe, employed, accepted, or likable.

“We all mask to survive systems that require performance over authenticity—systems that were never designed for your full humanity,” Hart said. “You learned to mask because it worked. It kept you safe, employed, included, loved. But when you’ve worn masks long enough, you forget what’s underneath. Unmasking gives us permission to reclaim our authentic selves and remember who we are.”

Hart’s personal story reflects a growing national reckoning. After more than 30 years of public service, she was forced out of federal leadership in March 2025. Two months later, she received diagnoses of ADHD and anxiety—revealing decades of masking to function in systems never designed for her neurodivergent mind. As perimenopause lowered estrogen levels that had previously helped regulate ADHD symptoms, the executive function skills she relied on began to falter. What followed was a profound mental and physical collapse that ultimately became what Hart calls her radical liberation: the unmasking.

“Taking the masks off allowed me to breathe deeply for the first time,” Hart writes. “My neurodivergence wasn’t a disorder to manage—it was a doorway to multidimensional thinking, creative solutions, and sovereignty.”

Nationally, the patterns Hart describes are increasingly visible. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hundreds of thousands of women have exited the workforce in recent years, with women of color disproportionately impacted as systemic pressures and workplace inequities persist.

Hart’s message resonates particularly strongly in Chicago and across the Midwest, where adult ADHD diagnoses are rising, mental health providers are stretched thin, and women are leaving burnout-heavy careers in record numbers—prompting renewed conversations around identity, wellness, and sustainable ways of living.

Blending humor, humanity, and higher consciousness, “Just BE” offers readers a practical and inspiring roadmap for cultivating balance, resilience, and inner clarity. Drawing on spiritual and ancestral practices, Hart invites readers to rethink mental and emotional well-being beyond productivity and performance.

“Personally, this book is about liberation—unadulterated freedom from ways of living that no longer serve who I am becoming,” Hart said. “This book is an ego death and rebirth. This book is my legacy. I hope people who think, look, and feel like me will feel empowered to take off their masks and tell their own stories.”

About Behati Hart

Behati Hart is a Life Architect, speaker, and creator of The BETi Method™, a transformational coaching framework integrating science, spirituality, and AI innovation. With more than 30 years of public service, Hart is known for her rare blend of wisdom, wit, creativity, and cultural intelligence. A polymath with a background in Human Behavior and Design, she is passionate about decolonizing mental health and expanding spiritual exploration. Her work centers on helping individuals break free from outdated narratives and realign with their authentic selves. For more information, visit behatihart.com.

Media Contact:
Marie Lazzara
JJR Marketing
630-400-3361
marie@jjrmarketing.com

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