And it's on 🚀. Our second fund is up and running with its first investments and several more in various stages of the investment process. So far it is investment revolutionizing the energy sector (Delta Green), the second one is in an HR system ready to take on the big competitors, and the last is a startup focusing on running virtual and hybrid events (iVent). Check out more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ehA_ufKJ
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#Copenhagen-based #Factbird secures $16 million in #funding. The money comes from the English capital fund Expedition Growth Capital and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund, EIFO. The funds will help Factbird’s #international expansion after its 2021 separation from consulting firm Emendo #Consulting Group as an independent #tech company. Despite its massive #growth and status as a scaleup, Factbird consciously sticks to its #startup DNA. This is expressed, among other things, via a warrants program and #employee shares. Factbird is a #pioneering provider of #Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions. With a focus on real-time data collection and analysis, Factbird empowers companies to optimize operations, #reduce downtime, and #boost #productivity. Factbird Expedition Growth Capital Peter Savnik Søren Schønnemann David Olsson Jesper Lilledal To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #factbird #funding #eustartup
🗣 Exciting news! We're thrilled to share that we've just made a second investment into Mobilise | B Corp Founded in 2019, Mobilise is the leading provider of digital carer support, reaching hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers and offering digital support in the shape of a 60,000+ community of people caring, one-to-one coaching and online tools 🌟 👥 💬 "The sector supporting unpaid carers is facing a challenging environment. This new investment provides an opportunity to innovate for carers - finding new, more accessible ways to reach more carers and provide them with the support that enables them to thrive" - Mobilise CEO and founder, James Townsend 💬 “Digitising social care is a big trend right now - but #startups like Mobilise are really making innovation happen, which is what drove our initial pre-seed investment last year” - Director of Ufi Ventures, Helen Gironi Find out more ⤵ #SocialCare #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #ImpactInvestment https://lnkd.in/eadMxhSF
Khailee Ng dropped by the studio today to talk about future tech trends to watch, how 500 Global will be deploying the $143 million raised, and what goes into deal sourcing and investing, including the importance of putting boots on the ground, even if it means a 4-hour drive to see a fish farm. Khailee also talked to us about how 500's investment strategy that's lead to winners like Grab, Carousell Group, Bukalapak, and eFishery, as well as how the firm has changed and evolved over the last decade. https://lnkd.in/gHPt7QUd
New News Alert: List: The 10 most read articles of 2022 on Techarenan News Summary in Short: The top ten most read articles on Techarenan News in 2022 include Swedish companies making it to the list of the 100 world-leading cleantech companies, the impact of venture capital funding on Sweden’s GDP, the winners of the Techarenan Challenge, and the most attractive employers in Sweden. The articles also cover the […] Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d29BUaWv
A new study conducted in collaboration with FVCA - Pääomasijoittajat (Finnish Venture Capital Association) has just been released! 🔎 Nearly a third of the companies that have risen to the list of the 500 largest companies in Finland over the last ten years have grown under the ownership of private equity and venture capital investors (PE investors). 💬 "PE investors and their portfolio companies play a significant role in driving economic growth and employment in Finland", says Jussi Lehtinen, PwC/Strategy& partner. Read more 👇 #Impactstudy #PwCReport
New study by FVCA and PwC Finland: Private equity and venture capital fuelling growth in Finland 📈 Key takeaways: 📍 Among the 500 largest companies in Finland by revenue, 18% have a PE/VC background. 📍Nearly a third of new entrants into the list of Finland’s largest companies in the past decade have a PE/VC background. 📍The growth of PE/VC-backed companies significantly outpaces their peers: their growth has been ten times faster in terms of revenue and 56 times faster in terms of number of employees than other companies of the same size in similar industries. With a combined revenue of €54.9 billion, companies with a PE/VC background account for 11% of the total revenue generated by Finnish companies. These companies employ a total of 207,000 people, with an estimated 140,000 in Finland – equal to the entire Finnish ICT industry. “Determined efforts to find, fund and develop promising growth companies have yielded positive results and numerous success stories, bringing both employment and tax revenue to Finland”, comments Anne Horttanainen, Managing Director of the FVCA. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dYGy2WdE
Only two days remain for your startup to apply for investment consideration from 757 Angels powered by VentureSouth. Learn more about the process and apply today: https://ow.ly/kuhW50PtboN #757Angels #VentureSouth #AngelInvesting #SeedRounds #preseedrounds
New Venture Launch for Global Companies in GCC Markets Trademark Group of Companies and Ayana Holding made an exciting announcement today regarding their joint venture aimed at assisting global companies in exploring the GCC markets. Led by industry experts Mr Sam Jamsheedi and Sheikh Abdulla Lahej, this venture promises to be a game-changer for businesses seeking opportunities in the Gulf region. The key services offered by this collaboration include: Business Setups: Assisting companies in establishing their presence in GCC countries, navigating legal requirements, and ensuring a smooth setup process. Corporate Structuring: Providing strategic guidance on corporate structures tailored to the GCC market, optimizing tax benefits and operational efficiencies. Market Entry: Facilitating market entry strategies, market research, and partnerships to ensure a successful launch and sustainable growth. HR and Accounting Services: Offering comprehensive HR solutions, payroll management, and expert accounting services compliant with local regulations. This partnership between Trademark Group and Ayana Holding aims to be a trusted platform for global businesses, offering a one-stop solution for all their GCC market needs. The expertise and experience of Mr Sam Jamsheedi and Sheikh Abdulla Lahej are poised to bring immense value to companies venturing into this dynamic region. For further inquiries and information about this groundbreaking venture, please reach out to concierge@trademarkgroup.com.au Stay tuned for more updates on how this collaboration will shape the future of global business in the GCC markets.
💡 For start-ups, corporate venturers seem like an attractive option to garner valuable investment... "Large corporates gain the input of agile start-ups at the leading edge of technology innovation that will inform their products of the future. Whilst start-ups can access more than just investment including business development and the well-established sales and distribution channels of the corporate." So, how can start-ups use this knowledge to navigate the current investment landscape? Maija Palmer, Editor, Global Corporate Venturing, shares her insights. Read now 👉 https://ow.ly/myyP50Sq2aj #InvestmentFutures24 #Investment #CorporateVenturing
Only two days remain for your startup to apply for investment consideration from 757 Angels powered by VentureSouth. Learn more about the process and apply today: https://ow.ly/kuhW50PtboN #757Angels #VentureSouth #AngelInvesting #SeedRounds #preseedrounds
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It's common to see companies celebrated and applauded for raising millions of dollars in funding. The media is quick to herald such achievements, with headlines proclaiming the latest unicorn to secure a staggering $20 million in investment. However, what if we shifted our focus from fundraising to profitable growth? Shouldn't we be equally, if not more, impressed by companies that generate $20 million in profit? This article explores the notion that our obsession with fundraising is misplaced and argues for a shift toward emphasizing profitable growth https://lnkd.in/dYCuvi_c
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