As concerns about climate change and air quality intensify, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are increasingly seen as a critical component of a sustainable transportation future. According to the data, nearly one in five cars sold in 2023 was electric. Almost 14 million electric cars were sold and registered in 2023, 95% of them in China, Europe […]
Climate-tech trends and funding across regions
The presumption that climate technology (climate-tech) is just a hype is outdated. In some regions, investment in climate-tech has risen sharply and ranks well ahead of other sectors in terms of financing. For instance, in 2023, climate tech start-ups in Africa raised over a third of all funds, positioning the sector just behind fintech, a […]
10 Ways to Foster Entrepreneurship
In some parts of the world, entrepreneurship is a way of supporting oneself in the absence of an established labor market. In the countries that experienced the industrial revolution, the entrepreneurial spirit was awakened and companies were created and secured jobs for the general population. In developing countries that did not experience the industrial revolution, […]
Southeast Asia — An exciting region for investment
Many investors agree that Southeast Asia is a fascinating region to invest. The region continues to attract a substantial influx of Foreign Direct Investment, with figures on a steady increase. The manufacturing industry has always been one of the cornerstones of Southeast Asia’s expanding economy. With the escalation of the trade war between the US […]
Digitalizing logistics and mobility: towards carbon neutrality
The logistics and mobility sector makes a significant contribution to most countries development and economic growth. I believe that this is not only true for developed economies. As the World Bank states: Improving the performance of logistics helps developing economies engage more deeply in international trade, a powerful driver of economic growth and poverty reduction. […]
Fintech trends until 2030
There are several factors that will contribute significantly to fintech trends in the world between 2024 and 2030. First and foremost is the increasing penetration of mobile phones, smartphones, and the internet. This will be followed by falling internet costs and expanded network coverage. Secondly, the growing young and dynamic population, which favors an increasing […]
30 venture capital investment terms you should know
Venture capital (VC) investment involves a unique set of terms and concepts that are crucial for entrepreneurs and investors to understand. There are many examples I have seen that involve both investment and legal terminology. It remains advisable to hire a good lawyer for the legal part. However, it is also important to understand the […]
Key metrics for measuring performance in different business sectors
How to measure a company’s success? With countless business metrics available, it can be a challenge to figure out which ones are worth tracking. The good news is that it does not make sense to measure all available metrics. Depending on our business goals, we should track the metrics that are truly relevant to our […]
Different types of venture capital for your start-up
When seeking VC funding, start-ups have the right to carefully select the type of VC that fits their business goals and values. There are at least six different types of venture capital firms, which differ not only in terms of investment criteria, but also in terms of the source of capital, motivations, risk projection, levels […]
Metrics, innovation and value creation
In the current context, where financing dynamics are no longer what they were in 2021-2022, the premise of a successful business is no longer solely reliant on securing extensive VC funding. Today, a solid business thesis revolves around effective bootstrapping, optimizing working capital and prioritizing profitability over rapid growth at all costs. Metrics In the […]