New York, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of a private placement offering (the “Offering”) of $700,000 for its client Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc. (OTC: AITX) (the “Company” or “AITX”), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions.
The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company were approximately $700,000.
Univest Securities, LLC acted as the sole placement agent.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
About Univest Securities, LLC
Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally, including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-added service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.8 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: www.univest.us.
About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc.
AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and drive operational efficiency. Through its family of companies, including Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD-I), Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile (RAD-M), Robotic Assistance Devices Group (RAD-G) and Robotic Assistance Devices Residential (RAD-R), AITX develops and delivers a broad range of AI-driven technologies and services designed to transform security, automation, and operational workflows across multiple industries.
Through its primary subsidiary, RAD-I, AITX is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry1 with its AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to deliver cost savings of between 35% and 80% compared to traditional manned security and monitoring, utilizing a suite of stationary and mobile autonomous systems that complement, and in many cases replace, human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.
All of RAD’s solutions are designed to integrate with leading industry platforms and workflows, including ongoing collaboration with Immix®, the trusted provider of central station and remote monitoring software, supporting broader adoption of AI-driven security across professional monitoring environments.
The Company’s operations and internal controls have been validated through successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 audit, reinforcing its credibility with enterprise and government clients that require rigorous data protection and compliance standards.
AITX is led by Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of the Company and all RAD subsidiaries, who brings decades of experience in the security services industry. The broader AITX leadership and its subsidiaries draw on deep expertise across security, law enforcement, and robotics innovation, supporting the Company’s ability to deliver proven, practical, and scalable solutions.
AITX and its subsidiaries maintain a robust sales pipeline that includes over 35 Fortune 500 companies, with expanding opportunities across its subsidiaries. The Company expects continued growth as these opportunities convert into deployed clients generating recurring revenue streams, with significant potential for expansion within each account.
The Company’s solutions are deployed across a wide range of industries including enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.raddog.ai, www.radgroup.ai, www.saramonitoring.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on X @SteveReinharz.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the private placement offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. Univest Securities LLC and the Company undertake no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For more information, please contact:
Univest Securities, LLC
Edric Guo
Chief Executive Officer
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 25A
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 343-8888
Email: info@univest.us
New York, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univest Securities LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced that it has been ranked 5th in the Q1 2026 U.S. PIPE and Private Placement Markets Investment Banking League Table by Number of Transactions, according to PlacementTracker.
During the first quarter of 2026, Univest completed 9 transactions, raising an aggregate of approximately $65.5 million in capital across Registered Direct Offerings, PIPE transactions, and Private Placement offerings. The breadth of these transactions reflects the firm’s continued execution capabilities spanning both private and public capital markets.
The Q1 ranking builds on Univest’s 7th-place finish in the full-year 2025 league table and signals continued upward momentum heading into 2026. The results reflect the firm’s growing standing as a trusted advisor and placement agent for issuers seeking flexible and efficient capital solutions in evolving market conditions. The firm’s ability to consistently structure and execute diverse financing transactions underscores its commitment to delivering tailored capital markets strategies, supported by disciplined execution and a client-focused approach.
About Univest Securities, LLC
Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally, including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-added service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.7 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: www.univest.us.
About PlacementTracker
PlacementTracker, part of EPFR, Inc., is a leading provider of research, data, and analytics covering the PIPE and Private Placement markets. PlacementTracker’s league tables are widely used by issuers, investment banks, and institutional investors to assess market activity and transaction trends. For more information, please visit: www.placementtracker.com.
For more information, please contact:
Univest Securities, LLC
Edric Guo
Chief Executive Officer
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 25A
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 343-8888
Email: info@univest.us
New York, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univest Securities LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced that it has been ranked 7th in the 2025 U.S. PIPE and Private Placement Markets Investment Banking League Table by Number of Transactions, according to PlacementTracker. During the calendar year of 2025, Univest completed 31 transactions, raising an aggregate of approximately $361.9 million in capital.
The firm’s activity spanned a broad range of financing structures, including Registered Direct Offerings, PIPE transactions, and Private Placement offerings, underscoring its growing footprint and execution capabilities across the private and public capital markets.
Univest’s ranking reflects the firm’s continued momentum as a trusted advisor and placement agent for issuers seeking flexible, efficient capital solutions in dynamic market conditions. The firm’s consistent ability to structure and execute diverse financing transactions demonstrates its commitment to delivering customized capital markets strategies, supported by disciplined execution and a client-focused approach.
About Univest Securities, LLC
Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally, including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-added service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.7 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: www.univest.us.
About PlacementTracker
PlacementTracker, part of EPFR, Inc., is a leading provider of research, data, and analytics covering the PIPE and Private Placement markets. PlacementTracker’s league tables are widely used by issuers, investment banks, and institutional investors to assess market activity and transaction trends. For more information, please visit: www.placementtracker.com.
For more information, please contact:
Univest Securities, LLC
Edric Guo
Chief Executive Officer
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 25A
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 343-8888
Email: info@univest.us
NEW YORK, NY — Univest Securities, a global investment banking firm with more than 30 years of experience, appeared live at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss its “creative yet disciplined” approach to investment banking, its global platform, and the policy, technology, and sector trends shaping the future of capital markets.
During the interview, Edric Yi Guo, Chief Executive Officer, and Bradley Richmond, Chief Operating Officer, outlined Univest’s comprehensive investment banking services, which include IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, SPAC transactions, and strategic advisory services for issuers across the United States, Asia, and Europe. Therefore, Univest’s leadership emphasized the firm’s long-standing philosophy of combining innovative transaction structuring with disciplined decision-making through market cycles.
“We focus on creating structures that deliver lasting value for both issuers and investors,” said Edric. “At the same time, discipline means knowing when not to transact and providing the right advice at the right moment.”
Additionally, Bradley noted that powering data centers amid the rapid growth of artificial intelligence remains a core area of focus for the firm. He added that government policy will also significantly influence the development of these sectors over the coming decades.
Edric further discussed the transformative impact of AI on healthcare and pointed to increasing geopolitical tensions as a catalyst for U.S. onshoring and the re-establishment of domestic supply chains. For that reason, approximately half of Univest’s deal flow originates from international clients. The firm has served as an underwriter on landmark cross-border transactions, including the first Singaporean and Japanese IPOs listed in the United States.
On the other hand, Univest’s team specializes in advising global issuers on the differences between regulatory regimes, accounting standards, and public market requirements across jurisdictions, including those of the NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange. Univest also highlighted its close working relationship with NestPoint Group, a Washington-based policy advisory firm that assists issuers in navigating government policy, regulatory developments, and geopolitical risk.
“Having informed access to policymakers enables our clients to better understand issues such as tax policy, tariffs, and onshoring initiatives,” said Edric. “This can help avoid unnecessary friction while opening up meaningful growth opportunities.”
Looking to the future, Univest leadership acknowledged that advances in AI and blockchain are reshaping finance, including trade settlement and documentation processes. However, both executives emphasized that relationship-driven dealmaking remains fundamental to the firm’s long-term success.
“Technology will continue to change how we operate,” said Richmond. “But our relationships—both in the United States and globally—will always be at the core of how we serve our clients.”
As Univest enters its next phase of growth, the firm plans to further expand its platform into areas such as merchant banking and enhanced trading operations, while continuing to deliver disciplined, client-focused investment banking solutions worldwide.
New York, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, is pleased to congratulate its client, General Enterprise Ventures, Inc. (NYSE American: CITR) (the “Company”) on its uplisting to the NYSE American. Univest believes the Company’s uplisting represents a significant corporate milestone that enhances the Company’s visibility and access to institutional capital as it continues scaling its environmentally safe CitroTech fire-prevention technologies.
Fire Prevention Market
The global fire prevention and suppression industry is a large and expanding market with increasing demand for safer, environmentally sustainable, and high-performance technologies.
Growth is driven by:
– Rising industrial and commercial infrastructure complexity.
– Stricter global regulations banning or limiting PFAS-based firefighting chemicals.
– Greater wildfire frequency and severity.
– Increased safety standards in energy storage, transport, and defense sectors.
– The CitroTech family of products, is strategically positioned to benefit from this market expansion by providing non-toxic, environmentally safe, rapidly deployable fire-inhibition solutions.
CitroTech® Key Safety & Performance Statistics
– The CitroTech technology—is supported by extensive research, patents, and third-party environmental certifications.
EPA Safer Choice Certification
– CitroTech is recognized under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice program, ensuring it meets stringent criteria for human and environmental safety. It is the only fire inhibitor that has received the EPA Safer Choice designation and is recognized as UL GreenGuard Gold.
Core Product Metrics
– Lowest Toxins and VOCs
UL GreenGuard Gold certified safe for VOCs and designated as an EPA Safer Choice formula.
– 80+ Global Patents & Patents Filed or Pending
Proprietary fire-inhibition technology protected internationally.
– 18+ Environmental Accreditations
Includes regulatory approvals, independent lab validations, and safety certifications.
– 100% New Construction Lumber Treatable
– CitroTech® can be applied to all new construction lumber for residential, commercial, and industrial building projects.
– The Company is targeting multiple high-value markets, including:
– Commercial & industrial fire protection.
– Lumber treatment and building materials.
– Energy storage systems (ESS).
– Transportation and logistics.
– Military and defense applications.
– Wildfire mitigation and perimeter protection.
Strategic Alignment with Univest Securities, LLC
Univest has developed a strategic partnership with the Company since early 2025, supporting the Company’s growth throughout its corporate development. Since March 2025, Univest has served as the sole placement agent for the Company in its capital markets activities. Through private placements, Univest has assisted the Company in raising approximately $20 million, providing critical funding to support the Company’s operations and strategic plans. This close collaboration reflects a strong alignment of vision and a mutual commitment to creating value, laying a solid foundation for Univest’s continued support of the Company.
General Enterprise Ventures, Inc. Investor Call
General Enterprise Ventures, Inc. will host a virtual call, with participation instructions as follows; a Replay will also be available following the event.
– Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
– Time: 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET
– Questions: Submitted in advance to CITR@HaydenIR.com
To participate, join approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the beginning of the call.
Toll Free: 888-506-0062
International: 973-528-0011
Participant Access Code: 391847
Webcast: https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/3152/53266
To join via Replay, use the below information.
Toll Free: 877-481-4010
International: 919-882-2331
Replay Passcode: 53266
About General Enterprise Ventures, Inc.
General Enterprise Ventures, Inc. is the owner of the CitroTech family of innovative, environmentally safe fire prevention solutions for homes, wood products, and wildfire prevention and asset protection. CitroTech is the only long-term fire inhibitor recognized by the EPA Safer Choice program and tested to UL Greenguard Gold standards, providing effective and scientifically validated wildfire mitigation while safeguarding human and environmental health. The Company’s growing patent portfolio, recurring-revenue model, and scalable approach support its long-term growth and market expansion. For more information, visit www.citrotech.com.
About Univest Securities, LLC
Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally, including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-added service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.7 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: https://www.univest.us/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. Univest Securities LLC and the Company undertake no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For more information, please contact:
Univest Securities, LLC
Edric Guo
Chief Executive Officer
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 18C
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 343-8888
Email: info@univest.us
New York, Nov 18, 2025 — Univest Securities, LLC marked a notable moment as CEO Edric Yi Guo and COO Bradley Richmond joined the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the firm’s global strategy, market outlook, and continued evolution in the investment banking landscape.
For more than three decades, Univest has been known for its “creative yet disciplined” approach to investment banking. Edric and Bradley explained that this philosophy guides the firm’s work across the U.S., Asia, and Europe, supporting issuers and investors through IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, SPAC transactions, and comprehensive advisory services. Edric noted that creativity at Univest means structuring innovative transactions that drive long-term value, while discipline ensures clients receive clear, grounded guidance—especially in volatile market conditions. “We don’t chase hype,” he said. “Our responsibility is to give the right advice at the right time.”
Bradley highlighted several major trends shaping today’s markets, including the rapid growth of clean energy infrastructure and AI-driven data centers. Edric added that artificial intelligence will also play an increasingly transformative role in healthcare, reshaping patient care and innovation. Both leaders pointed to renewed U.S. onshoring and supply chain restructuring as long-term shifts driven by geopolitical dynamics. “Onshoring and supply chain rebuilding will be major forces for decades,” Edric remarked.
With international clients representing nearly half of its deal volume, Univest has guided numerous global companies through the U.S. listing process, including serving as underwriter for the first Singaporean and first Japanese IPOs in the United States. Edric emphasized the firm’s role in helping issuers navigate differences in regulatory regimes, accounting standards, financial reporting, and investor expectations across global markets. “Our team understands how business is conducted across continents, and we guide clients through every step of the U.S. listing process,” he said.
Bradley also emphasized the growing importance of public policy in capital markets. Through Univest’s close relationship with the Nestpoint Group—a prominent U.S. policy advisory firm and shareholder of Univest—the firm helps clients address issues related to taxation, tariffs, onshoring, and shifting federal priorities. Edric noted that informed policy engagement helps issuers avoid risk and identify new opportunities amid regulatory change.
Looking ahead, both leaders acknowledged that AI and blockchain will continue transforming operational aspects of finance. Still, they agreed that the core of investment banking—relationships, trust, and human interaction—remains irreplaceable. “Our business is built on relationships, both globally and in the U.S.,” Edric said. “As technology evolves, the strength of those relationships will continue to drive value for our clients.”
Edric and Bradley closed by expressing confidence in Univest’s next phase of growth, including expansion into merchant banking, trading operations, and additional complementary business lines.
About Univest Securities, LLC
Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-add service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.3 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: https://www.univest.us/.
For more information, please contact:
Univest Securities, LLC
Edric Guo
Chief Executive Officer
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 18C
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 343-8888 Email: info@univest.us
New York, Nov. 4, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of a registered direct offering (the “Offering”) of approximately $4.2 million for its client Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE: BQ) (the “Company” or “Boqii”), a leading pet-focused platform in China.
Under the terms of the securities purchase agreement, the Company has agreed to sell to certain investors an aggregate of 1,500,000 of the Company’s Class A ordinary share, par value $0.16 per share (the “Shares”)(or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $2.80 per share in a registered direct offering. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is identical to the purchase price for Shares, less the exercise price of $0.16 per share
The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company were approximately $4.2 million.
Univest Securities, LLC acted as the sole placement agent.
The registered direct offering was made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-267919) previously filed by the Company and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 23, 2022. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering were filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting Univest Securities, LLC at info@univest.us, or by calling +1 (212) 343-8888.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Copies of the prospectus supplement relating to the registered direct offering, together with the accompanying base prospectus, can be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
About Univest Securities, LLC
Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally, including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-added service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.7 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: www.univest.us.
About Boqii Holding Ltd.
Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE American: BQ) is a leading pet-focused platform in China. Boqii is the leading online destination for pet products and supplies in China with a broad selection of high-quality products including global leading brands, local emerging brands, and its own private label, Yoken, Mocare and D-cat, offered at competitive prices. Boqii’s online sales platforms, including Boqii Mall and its flagship stores on third-party e-commerce platforms, provide customers with convenient access to a wide selection of high-quality pet products and an engaging and personalized shopping experience. Its Boqii Community provides an informative and interactive content platform for users to share their knowledge and love for pets. For additional information about Boqii Holding, please visit www.ir.boqii.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,”
“estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the initial public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. Univest Securities LLC and the Company undertake no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For more information, please contact:
Univest Securities, LLC
Edric Guo
Chief Executive Officer
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 18C
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 343-8888 Email: info@univest.us
SINGAPORE, JULY 08. 2025 – At the third-annual ORY APAC-US Conference 2025 (held July 8–9 at Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island in Singapore), Edric Yi Guo, CEO of Univest Securities, was invited as a panel speaker for the session titled “Market Mind Games: Buy-Side Insights into Investor Behaviour.” The conference, co-hosted by Nasdaq, Inc. and the law firm Ortoli Rosenstadt, brings together emerging growth companies, institutional investors, research analysts, and global capital-markets professionals to explore cross-border strategies and U.S. capital-market access from the APAC region.
During his remarks, Edric focused on the sequences following a public offering on how companies can engage institutional investors, work with research analysts, and execute non-deal roadshows in partnership with investment banks. Furthermore, he offered practical perspectives on how to navigate the cycle from the initial listing through ongoing public-company investor relations. Specifically, he highlighted two core attributes that in his view distinguish successful public companies and investments. Firstly, Edric talked about how having strong communication and storytelling skills is crucial for building investor confidence and effectively conveying a company’s vision and value to the market. He emphasized that attracting and retaining investor interest is not just about numbers and filings but shaping a narrative that resonates, clarifies vision, and engages stakeholders. Secondly, Edric spoke on the importance of staying within defined performance ranges, maintaining regular updates to research analysts and media, pursuing a disciplined cadence of disclosure and engagement. Despite the fact that the cumulative effect of consistency might not be immediately apparent, over time this builds credibility and long-term attraction.
At the same time, Edric also addressed technology and market trends. He described blockchain technology and cryptocurrency as transformative forces by pointing out that companies that merely hold cryptocurrencies without deploying them actively are akin to “having a pile of gold sitting in the garage doing nothing.” Again. he suggested that Univest is looking to partner with companies that can leverage such assets productively. In addition, he discussed how social media can serve as a double-edged sword by broadening a company’s reach, strengthening brand engagement but also present risks that require careful management. Overall, Edric’s insights at the ORY Conference reinforced Univest Securities’ commitment to innovation and long-term value creation, positioning the firm as a forward-thinking partner for growth companies navigating global capital markets amid expanding APAC–U.S. investment flows and rapid technological transformation.
New York, NY, September 24, 2025 — Univest Securities, LLC shared highlights from the opening remarks delivered by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Edric Yi Guo, at the Education for Global Diplomacy and Peace Conference 2025, organized by the Forum for World Education (FWE) at the Penn Club of New York.
In his speech, Edric reflected on how education serves as a form of diplomacy—a bridge that fosters mutual understanding, dialogue, and long-term collaboration across borders.
As a proud sponsor of this inspiring event, Univest reaffirms its belief that education and global exchange are powerful forces for peace and progress.
About Univest Securities, LLC
Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-add service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.5 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: http://www.univest.us/.
On September 29, 2025, Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”), New York’s premier boutique investment bank, co-hosted an exclusive cocktail party in partnership with Nestpoint Group (“Nestpoint”), a firm specializing in government affairs, finance, and private equity based in Dallas and Washington, D.C..
The event brought together prominent international investors, business leaders, and partners to explore strategic opportunities in the U.S. market and promote dialogue on global investment collaboration. Again, the evening offered an engaging platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and partnership-building, reflecting Univest and Nestpoint’s shared vision of connecting global capital with U.S. growth opportunities.
“This reception marks another milestone in Univest’s mission to build meaningful bridges between global investors and the U.S. financial market,” said Edric Yi Guo, Chief Executive Officer of Univest. “Our collaboration with Nestpoint strengthens our ability to help clients expand across borders and unlock long-term economic potential.” – Edric Guo
Univest remains committed to empowering global investors, fostering cross-border collaboration, and delivering innovative financial solutions that drive sustainable and inclusive prosperity.
For more information about Univest Securities, visit https://www.univest.us/.
For more information about Nestpoint Group, visit https://www.nestpointgroup.com/.
