For the past decade, entertainment apps have prioritized one thing: keeping users scrolling.

<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong> <i>Gaming, finance, and lifestyle merge to democratize the startup ecosystem: Enry’s Island opens 2026 applications for game development studios seeking more than just capital.</i> </strong></p><p></p><p>TREMITI ISLANDS, Italy &amp; VIENNA &amp; NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2026--</p><p> Enry’s Island SpA (WBAG: EIOS), the world’s first publicly traded Venture Builder, today announced the upcoming Kickstarter launch of <b>Enry’s Island Adventures (EIA)</b>, developed by its New York-based portfolio company, <b>Enry’s Island Adventures LLC</b>. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260402548535/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260402548535/en/</a></p><p> The game is designed to make venture capital accessible to new generations, transforming startup creation into an engaging and social gaming experience. After three years of R&amp;D, EIA introduces a <b>"bleisure" model (business + leisure)</b>: players learn to launch and manage startups through gameplay that includes real business KPIs, a customizable and evolving personal island, synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer modes, social events, and community-driven seasonal missions. </p><p> <b>The “VC revolution”: teaching and democratizing through play</b> </p><p> "I agree with Elon Musk that the best way to teach is through a video game, and this is even truer when it comes to teaching startups how to operate successfully and avoid common pitfalls," said <b>Luigi Valerio Rinaldi, chairman of Enry’s Island</b>. </p><p> Enry’s Island further maintains that "creativity and innovation always come from the peripheries of social systems," positioning EIA as a scalable method to bring best business development practices beyond traditional venture capital hubs. </p><p> <b>From B2B to the "blue ocean" of micro-investors</b> </p><p> Since its entry into the Vienna Stock Exchange in 2023, Enry’s Island has recorded a <b>+132% share price growth</b> and a <b>+220% market cap growth</b> over the last 18 months. </p><p> “We have consolidated our presence in the institutional B2B landscape, but the future is B2C,” said <b>Alessandro Pacciana, board member of Enry’s Island</b> and a 30-year veteran of international banking. “We see gamers as the venture capital protagonists of tomorrow. We are targeting that blue ocean of millions of micro-investors who can rewrite the rules of global finance.” </p><p> <b>Why game dev studios join Enry’s Island</b> </p><p> Enry’s Island invites game developers seeking more than just capital: they want true partnership, operational expertise, exit opportunities, and access to a cutting-edge ecosystem. The company confirmed it will invest <b>over €5 million across 10 game development studios in 2026</b> and is now opening applications globally. </p><p> <b>Expert insights: bridging the gap</b> </p><p> "What stands out here is the alignment between capital and execution. In today’s market, funding alone is not enough; studios need structured support that spans product, market, and scalability. This model bridges that gap in a way that can create more predictable outcomes for both studios and investors," said <b>Muhammad Hammad Arshad, venture partner and gaming specialist</b>. </p><p> <b>More than a game: the “startup lifestyle” and “strap”</b> </p><p> EIA also aims to spark a cultural movement. Kickstarter backers will gain access to "out-of-the-box" rewards linked to the founder lifestyle, including exclusive sneakers and hoodies created in collaboration with top-tier designers, alongside the launch of <b>"strap" (startup rap)</b>. This new musical genre, created with world-class producers, blends vaporwave, 80s retro vibes, and video game beats to tell the true story of building a company. </p><p> <b>Campaign launch and participation</b> </p><p> The Kickstarter campaign is set to launch in <b>May 2026</b>, managed from New York with an international reach. Game development studios and production houses can apply through the official channels on the Enry’s Island website to be considered for the 2026 portfolio and ecosystem. </p><p> <b>For more information and to join the community:</b> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenrysisland.com%2F&amp;esheet=54477922&amp;newsitemid=20260402548535&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fenrysisland.com%2F&amp;index=1&amp;md5=202a4a3eff3c4ade1dacb71673dc7b1b" shape="rect">https://enrysisland.com/</a> </p><p> <b>About Enry’s Island SpA</b> Enry’s Island is the world’s first publicly traded Venture Builder, headquartered in Italy with a global presence, supporting a portfolio of over 30 companies through a proprietary acceleration and funding framework. <b>Enry’s Island Adventures LLC</b>, based on Wall Street (New York), focuses on the convergence of gaming and finance to educate and inspire the next generation of global entrepreneurs. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260402548535r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260402548535/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260402548535/en/</a></span></p><p> <b>Alessandro Pacciana</b> <i>Head of Investor Relations </i><br><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:alessandro.pacciana@enrysisland.com" shape="rect">alessandro.pacciana@enrysisland.com</a> </p>

<p>PHOENIX &amp; SANTA FE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2026--</p><p> Gallagher &amp; Kennedy is pleased to announce that corporate, securities, and business law attorney Stephen R. Boatwright has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company commercializing its patented FASForm™ Solid Carbon Fractionation process. Also appointed to the Board are John Venners and Jean Abiassi. </p><p> The appointments bring deep expertise in energy policy, large-scale infrastructure construction, and corporate finance to Frontieras as it advances commercialization of its first FASForm™ facility, a 183-acre site in West Virginia, breaking ground in April. </p><p> “These appointments represent a significant milestone for Frontieras,” said Matthew McKean, CEO and co-founder. “John, Jean, and Steve each bring a distinct and complementary set of capabilities that strengthens our ability to execute. From navigating energy policy and capital markets to delivering complex infrastructure at scale, their collective experience will be invaluable as we move from engineering milestones to full commercial operations. We are honored to have them join our board." </p><p> Frontieras’ FASForm™ is a patented, continuous-feed solid carbon fractionation technology designed to extract maximum value from domestic resources to meet the energy demands of AI-driven data centers. The technology converts coal and other hydrocarbons into clean-burning fuels, hydrogen, industrial carbon, and agricultural products. </p><p> Learn more about Frontieras at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontieras.com%2Fnews&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontieras.com%2Fnews&amp;index=1&amp;md5=3130ea3bc5c83368b31c11bd3da32ac6" shape="rect">https://www.frontieras.com/news</a>. </p><p> <b>About Stephen R. Boatwright</b> </p><p> Boatwright is a shareholder and member of Gallagher &amp; Kennedy’s Board of Directors. One of Arizona's most recognized transactional attorneys, he has negotiated and documented several billion dollars in financing, mergers, and acquisitions, and advised more than 20 companies through public offerings on the NYSE American, NASDAQ, and OTCBB. This includes advising RideNow Powersports in its merger with public company RumbleOn, Inc. representing Smith &amp; Wesson on its 150th-anniversary when it became public for the first time, and leading the hostile takeover of NJOY, the first FDA-approved electronic cigarette maker, which was later acquired for $2.75 billion. </p><p> “I am thrilled to be part of a Company where I have known the founders, Matt and Joe, since inception,” said Boatwright. “Their tenacity through prior administrations when 'coal' was a four-letter word is finally showing the naysayers there is a way to use coal to support increasing energy demands.” </p><p> <b>About John Venners</b> </p><p> Venners brings over 40 years of experience building and leading private and public companies in the global energy sector, including serving as Director of Congressional and Public Affairs at the White House Office of Emergency Preparedness during the national energy crisis, where he developed deep expertise at the intersection of energy policy and markets. </p><p> Venners co-founded KFx, Inc., a company focused on advanced coal beneficiation technologies and established a partnership with Sumitomo Corporation to introduce vanadium fuel cell technology. His work spans international oil trade, nano solar, hydrogen fuel cells, and water and air purification technologies. </p><p> <b>About Jean Abiassi</b> </p><p> Abiassi is a professional engineer with a career spanning some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the U.S. He began his career in the Marine Division of Brown and Root in Houston, contributing to landmark offshore structures including the Exxon Lena Guyed Tower and the Shell Bullwinkle platform—at the time the largest fixed-leg offshore platform in the world. </p><p> At Kiewit, Abiassi served as Chief Engineer, Lead Estimator, and Project Manager on major projects including two hydroelectric power plants on New York's Mohawk River, multiple sections of Boston's Central Artery, and segments of the East Side Access project in New York City. While at Zachry Construction Corporation, he led execution of the High Five interchange in Dallas ($285M), the SH 130 sections 5 &amp; 6 ($1.1B), the DFW Connector ($1.5B), and Grand Parkway sections F1, F2 &amp; G ($1.1B). </p><p> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgknet.com%2Fabout%2F&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=About+Gallagher+%26amp%3B+Kennedy&amp;index=2&amp;md5=93dddd82e83dd087b8d8d9e9bb434e68" shape="rect"><b>About Gallagher &amp; Kennedy</b></a> </p><p> Established in 1978, Gallagher &amp; Kennedy is an Arizona-based law firm with more than 60 attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico representing clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The firm’s clientele includes <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fcx.com%2F&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Freeport+McMoRan%2C+Inc.&amp;index=3&amp;md5=f0ab693fbaf3c5de041934f063d93be4" shape="rect">Freeport McMoRan, Inc.</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Farizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com%2F&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Arizona+Diamondbacks&amp;index=4&amp;md5=e3742c8219bb7873fed666f247f65f40" shape="rect">Arizona Diamondbacks</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcardinals.com%2F&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Arizona+Cardinals&amp;index=5&amp;md5=61a70b011081721d80431d9957163ff4" shape="rect">Arizona Cardinals</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tfi.org%2F&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=The+Fertilizer+Institute&amp;index=6&amp;md5=e37fc77b2bf51d61c7b13bf4758d9648" shape="rect">The Fertilizer Institute</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gcu.edu%2F&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Grand+Canyon+University&amp;index=7&amp;md5=400574d842fd18e7bc584dc31494c546" shape="rect">Grand Canyon University</a>, and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psprs.com%2F&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Public+Safety+Personnel+Retirement+System+%28PSPRS%29&amp;index=8&amp;md5=6a558422f529324ec36392eb12a23f0f" shape="rect">Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)</a>. Learn more at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gknet.com&amp;esheet=54476995&amp;newsitemid=20260401479498&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.gknet.com&amp;index=9&amp;md5=ac4b897ec08168a8022148ca5f62d570" shape="rect">www.gknet.com</a> or call 602-530-8019. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260401479498r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260401479498/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260401479498/en/</a></span></p><p> <b>Media Contact: </b><br>Anna E. Walp <br>Marketing Manager <br>(602) 530-8019 <br><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:anna.walp@gknet.com" shape="rect">anna.walp@gknet.com</a> </p>