Entries tagged with “venture-capital”
Articles
4 articles found for venture-capital:
- Navigating the Global Expansion Challenge: Insights for Startups
Transitioning from a domestic company to a global business is a notable milestone for startups, unlocking new customer bases and expansive growth opportunities. However, venturing into international markets can be a complex and uncertain journey. As the investment landscape evolves and global competition intensifies, startups must exercise caution and undertake strategic planning in their pursuit of international expansion. They must be aware of market considerations, common pitfalls, and essential strategies for success.
- Are Risk-Free Bonds Really “Risk-free”?: The Case of Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one of the leading banks in the US and regarded as the banker for startups, was shut down on March 10, 2023, by regulators due to its heavy investment in bonds and agency-backed securities. SVB’s bonds fell when the Federal Reserve increased its interest rates, thus creating chaos. Can SVB be saved and regain its former glory? Are risk-free bonds really “risk-free”?
- Can ChatGPT Disrupt Financial Services?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, have led to increased adoption of AI in financial advisory and risk management. These tools have the potential to address issues related to operational inefficiencies, fraudulent activities, and the need for personalized services. However, it is important to recognize that ChatGPT has limitations, and human intelligence and judgment will continue to be crucial for decision-making.
- Cell and Gene Therapy – The Next Frontier in Lifesciences
In this era of rapid scientific and technological advancements, we are at the precipice of a healthcare revolution. Cell and Gene therapy (CGT), pioneering treatments that leverage our own biology, are poised to challenge traditional healthcare frameworks. CGT has been witnessing an expanding total addressable market and is expected to grow exponentially. However, the potential gains are not merely financial. Investments in this growing field also help propel the momentum of scientific and medical progress, funding vital research that brings us closer to a more efficient, personalized, and holistic healthcare future. This article attempts to present the current and future landscape of CGT, with a focus on the clinical pipeline evolution, strategic collaborations, and financing and investment environment globally.
Blogs
1 blog posts found for venture-capital:
- Healthtech Startups - Driving Innovations in Healthcare
Technology enabled vertical of healthcare is known as healthtech. This sector has recently seen many startups offering innovative products or services that improve the distribution of healthcare or support it in other ways. While developed countries have seen its quick adoption, emerging nations are also increasingly accepting it and implementing these products to make their healthcare more efficient. The venture capitalist and investment companies have taken notice of the growth in this sector and have been investing in promising startups.
Special Reports
3 special reports found for venture-capital:
- EdTech Decoded
Venture capital (VC) investors continue to drive the investment momentum in the online learning market. This continued interest is largely attributable to the evolving preferences of educational institutions, which have embraced a hybrid model of learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis compelled educational professionals to adapt to a remote teaching environment, reaching students in even the most remote corners of the world. Edtech companies had an outburst in fundraising in recent years. Prominent EdTech players such as Byju’s, Unacademy, GoStudent, upGrad, Eruditus, Classplus, BrightChamps, Cuemath, LEAP, and Teachmint have emerged as standout startups, securing significant funding to further their growth and innovation initiatives. In this edition of EdTech Decoded, we bring you insights into the sector’s performance after the extended pandemic outbreak as well as notable funding trends across the globe in the EdTech space in 1H23.
- Fintech Decoded: 1H23
Fintech deal activity in 1H23 witnessed a period of notable turbulence, with subsectors such as Payments+ and Blockchain/Crypto receding, while Business Solutions and Financial Markets domains gained prominence.
While venture capital funding experienced a substantial decrease in value, deal volume remained remarkably robust throughout this timeframe. Projections based on the current funding trajectory suggest that 2023 could potentially rank as the third-highest year in terms of total investment, following the precedent set by the years 2021 and 2022.
The economic landscape was greatly influenced by the surge in U.S. inflation, the Federal Reserve's withdrawal of stimulus measures, and a sequence of interest rate hikes contributing to a fragile economic environment marked by the impending gloom of recession. Regulatory uncertainties from GDPR, China's cryptocurrency ban, and geopolitical tremors like the Russia-Ukraine conflict added further complexity.
Venture capital investors displayed a noticeable shift towards directing their attention to angel and seed-stage companies while taking a more rigid stance towards early and late-stage VC firms due to increased valuations arising from the 2021 surge. In this edition of Fintech Decoded, we bring you insights into the sector’s performance following the macroeconomic headwinds, along with notable funding trends across the globe in the fintech space in 1H23.
- Fintech Decoded: 2022
Fintech deal activity in 2022 witnessed high volatility, with subsectors such as Payments+ and Blockchain/Crypto receding, while Business Solutions and Financial Markets domains gained prominence.
The emergence of new Covid variants, soaring US inflation, withdrawal of stimulus measures by the Fed and successive interest rate hikes leading to a recessionary environment, regulatory uncertainty caused by GDPR, China’s ban on cryptocurrency, a worse-than-anticipated slowdown in China, geopolitical impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, and soaring Eurozone inflation have caused the downturn in 2022.
The global economic and political landscape is becoming increasingly uncertain, which has made venture capital firms more cautious about investing. Fintech companies with strong value propositions and sustained profitability will continue to attract investment, particularly in sectors such as RegTech and Cybersecurity.
The Blockchain/Crypto segment plunged significantly owing to the Terra (Luna) crash and FTX bankruptcy in 2022. As investor interest in crypto solutions pulled back, the broader blockchain space started to gain more traction with companies using blockchain-based technologies.
The increasing complexity of the regulatory environment with several changes in different jurisdictions (e.g., Basel IV, the EU Market in Crypto-assets Regulation, the Digital Operations Resilience Act, the AI Act, the Digital Services Act, ESG standards) enables greater focus and investment in the RegTech segment.
In this edition of Fintech Decoded, we bring you insights into the sector’s performance following the macroeconomic headwinds, along with notable funding trends across the globe in the fintech space in 2022.