Costos says such smaller, more relaxed gatherings are an example of how the pair keeps an "almost institutional space" real.

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Unlike other robotic start-ups, they have been one of the very few companies to attract institutional funding in the solar space.

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The other is as a central core position within the large cap space for both the individuals and institutional clients.

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While retail and institutional investors continue to put money to work in the space in early February, CLO issuance was slowing as narrower loan spreads nicked equity arbitrage.

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We are working further on our plans to transition our distribution to more online in the consumer space and are adjusting our messaging in the Institutional segment to give it a more distinct identity within the general Rosetta Stone brand.

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As well, pension funds and other institutional investors were still actively putting money to work in the space.

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