Today, fossil fuels are responsible for three quarters of greenhouse gas emissions and almost 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions (United Nations). Achieving net zero without an energy transition towards renewable energy is unrealistic. The global demand for energy will not decrease any time soon, given the existing and growing populations. On the contrary, […]
Fintech is never obsolete
As in many other sectors, the global fintech market has also experienced its challenges in 2023. The total amount of fintech funding worldwide fell from USD 63.2 billion in H2’22 to USD 52.4 billion in H1’23 (KPMG). However, sentiment among fintech investors is still robust and has simply shifted to highly selective fintech sectors that […]
How to attract VC funding in a difficult market environment
Crunchbase has released its VC funding data for the first and third quarter of 2023. As can be seen, the downtrend in venture capital (VC) funding persists throughout 2023. According to the report, global VC funding plummeted by 53% to $76 billion year over year in Q1 2023 and fell again to $73 billion in […]
The AI dynamic goes beyond Altman’s dismissal and Microsoft’s move: how to deal with AI?
In a recent post announcing Sam Altman’s dismissal, OpenAI cited a loss of confidence in the CEO’s leadership after conducting review, revealing that he “was not consistently candid in his communications with the board.” Meanwhile, there are voices associating the firing with the heightened risks of advanced AI. Elon Musk’s concern echoed the sentiment that […]
Bad investments or bad Startup strategies? what can we learn from the Startups failure?
In the world of venture capital investments in startups, success stories are often celebrated, but there is also the less-explored area—the stories of startups that, despite securing substantial funding, faced unfavorable exits or untimely demise. Frequently, these failures not only result in financial losses but also pose a reputational risk for both startup founders and […]
Navigating venture capital: strategies for effective and impactful investments
In the area of investments aimed at sustainability and inclusion, the inevitable need for profit cannot be overlooked. Without profitability, the lifeline of any business grows tenuous. Even investments designed to foster a positive impact must have a reasonable margin between income and expenses, underpinned by a sound business strategy. This edition of my newsletter […]
The transformation towards Net Zero: assessing potential investments for venture capital
Net Zero: simultaneously a shared responsibility and rich opportunity Recently, three major trending topics have been the focus of interest for global VCs: Investments in sustainability (Climate Tech), Deep Tech, and AI. Unlike the other two hypes, investing in Climate Tech is about more than just making a profit. Achieving net-zero emissions is not only […]