Startup Unicorns in Europe in 2021
Over the past years, the number of startups around Europe has grown. As a result, startup unicorns in Europe have experienced sudden growth, and they deserve to be in the spotlight. Not many companies and entrepreneurs accomplish growth and valuation of over 1 billion dollars. According to Pitchbook data, 23 companies in Europe became unicorns […]
How can your business benefit from Private Equity
If your business is looking for Private Equity investments, it is important to remain open-minded. Here we focused on the business benefits from Private Equity, and how partnering with one can benefit business owners who have reached their top in terms of building their company’s value. Moving forward, your business may look for external help […]
Startup Funding Rounds – All You Need to Know
You have heard by now terms such as seeds funding, Series B funding, and so on. So, how many startup funding rounds there is? What do these rounds mean? And finally, what is the definition of a startup funding round? The startup ecosystem in Europe is booming at the moment. To understand these terms, you […]
Carbon Footprint: How to Calculate Yours?
An increasing number of companies are committing to achieve net-zero emissions or to migrate to a lower carbon operational model. Measuring an organization’s carbon footprint is the first step to achieving that goal. The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard provide guidance and requirements for organizations when preparing a GHG emission inventory. The GHG […]
Inflation – How can your business respond?
In the world of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is experiencing massive shutdowns and inflation. As a result, wherever you are right now, the prices of everything from food to essential materials are going up at incredibly high rates. As an example, prices of gas in Europe are trading $522 per barrel of oil […]
How to Raise Money for Your Startup
There are many ways startup companies can raise money. Once you decide to start your own business, one of the most critical factors is funding your idea. Many entrepreneurs and startup founders think they should save money to invest in business growth. However, there are many other options available. Most startups rely on a combination […]
Private Equity and Venture Capital: What is the difference?
If you’re looking for investors, you’ve probably heard of private equity and venture capital. But what’s the difference, and which option should you pursue? Technically speaking, venture capital is just a subset of private equity. Both make money from making investments. However, if you take a closer look, you will see the difference. Private equity […]
What Venture Capitalists Look for in an Investment Opportunity
If you want to attract venture capitalists to fund your startup business, you should learn what they look for in an investment opportunity. While essential, a “good idea” is not enough. Several additional factors weigh into venture capital decisions, including management, the size of the market, innovative products and risk assessment. Since venture capitalists invest […]
Top 6 key ESG and sustainability trends for business
Businesses that doubt ESG and sustainability trends will be left in the dust as the world revolves around conscious consumerism. As many investors and stakeholders are looking at companies that incorporate environmental, social, and governance criteria (ESG), sustainability has become a necessity. The world is going through a rapid pace of change in how we […]
Sustainable Finance in Europe
Implementing sustainable finance in Europe will have major positive benefits for the sustainable economy at large. The road to recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19 will not be quick or easy. Our current crisis presents an opportunity to direct large-scale investment toward creating a sustainable European economy. Sustainable finance is defined as investment decisions […]
