Chambers Consider Funding SME Growth
Unpacking the four pillars that marry Business Angel Networks with Chambers of Commerce in support of SME’s and start-ups. Faced with the question of how Chambers of Commerce can best take active steps to support SME’s and start-ups, Paulo Andrez, President Emeritus of EBAN, had one clear answer: “the single initiative with the potential to improve small businesses’ access to...
Paving the Way
Entrepreneurs in the Gulf Region have more opportunities to establish start-ups than ever before, and many investors are honing in on the IT sector, says Head of Investment & Technology Promotion Office, United Nations Industrial Development Organization Dr Hashim S. Hussein. Accumulated evidence has shown that financial inclusion promotes growth through the provision of funding to the most promising firms,...
Angels in America
Venture Capital and Angel Investing form part of the Early- Stage Entrepreneurial Economy (ESEE) and play a crucial role in the future of American jobs and economic growth, says Charles L. Sidman, Managing Partner at ECS Capital Partners. Angel Investing is flourishing in the United States. Indeed, it had a banner year in 2016, with the Angel Capital Association (ACA)...
Banks, BANs and Startup funding
A look at how banks are creating more liquidity for start-ups by partnering with business angel networks. Unpacking the role of banks in the global early stage investment market Since the height of the global financial crisis in 2008, one of the million-dollar questions for politicians, regulatory boards and finance professionals across the globe has been: what should banks do differently?...
Brexit’s Impact
With uncertainty looming over the impact of Brexit, Modwenna Rees- Mogg calls for calm in the face of a distant storm. While it is expected that not much will change between now and 2019, there are a few things to be mindful of and it would be wise to prepare for some major changes ahead. It’s less than three months...
Stock Exchanges Driving Angel Exits
There have been increasing exits with secondary markets amongst investors. We look at how global stock exchanges can create more exit options for Business Angels. The role of secondary markets in the world early stage investment ecosystem Start-ups and SME’s around the world have always had difficulty making use of capital market funding opportunities and accessing adequate resourcing. Some of these...
Insighs from the Middle East
Dr. Abdul Malik Al Jaber recently visited King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia where he was encouraged by the initiatives and progress of the startup community and the potential that this region holds in terms of future angel investment opportunities. ''I recently visited KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) and did a tour of...
The Science of Startup Compass Theory
SCT seeks to provide entrepreneurs with guidelines for start-ups that has been validated by scientific research. Prof. Ketikidis explains. What is SCT? The Start-up Compass Theory (SCT) is a methodology based on a highly practice-oriented set of guidelines for future entrepreneurs who wish to successfully launch their start-up and ensure its growth. Originating from a well-renowned and lucrative entrepreneur, Baybars Altuntas,...
Four Decade Investment Rollercoaster
With over forty years experience in the world of investment, Peter Cowley knows what it takes to ride the investment rollercoaster; success and failure are part of the learning curve but he has weathered the storms and has found a satisfying balance in his life. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I had a good technology education in England....
The FinTech Revolution has begun
A conversation with Paolo Sironi, FinTech Thought Leader for IBM Watson Financial Services and spokesperson for investment and risk analytics. How would you describe today’s digital transformation? We live in a digital era which is revolutionising our lives at an accelerated pace. We are progressively dedicating more time to staying connected, as we are exposed to a global deluge of...
