Venture capital investments have been seen to increase steadily in countries across South and Latin America, as well as India, Southeast Asia, Central Eastern Europe, and the Commonwealth of Independent States – which includes Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an economic downturn at a level never before seen, even during previous economic crises. As the pandemic rages on, the ambiguity of what might happen next causes even more problems for businesses, with no-one knowing for sure when it...
Big data has been revolutionising the banking and payments sectors for some time, bringing more information than ever before to the table for analysis and changing the way our financial services systems work beyond recognition. Big data has paved the way for new and...
Venture capital funding is a popular source of funding for start-ups and businesses that may not qualify for finances with traditional lenders. Additionally, entrepreneurs with an eye on quick growth and (hopefully) a lucrative exit are also drawn to it. However, for...
With lockdown measures in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, companies around the world continue to worry about the economic consequences of the pandemic. Start-ups in particular are more concerned about the situation, given that a lot of focus in the...
Venture capital funding is primarily used by start-ups when they reach a stage where they are ready to think about growth. A more detailed definition of venture capital can be found in the short video attachment to this post. With an eye on future growth, there are...
