Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming a key tool for SMEs. Rather than grand, enterprise-level deployments, most SMEs find AI’s power in everyday problem solving. A University of St Andrews study from April suggests that AI adoptions could increase productivity in SMEs by anywhere from 27% to 133%.
The Software as a Service (SaaS) industry is witnessing a significant shift from traditional subscription-based pricing to usage-based models. This transformation is not only reshaping revenue streams but also affecting how investors value SaaS companies.
Żabka’s successful IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange signals a promising outlook for future IPOs in Europe. The convenience store giant’s shares debuted at 23 zlotys (c. $5.75) per share – 7% higher than the initial offering price.
With an acceleration of technological advancements and critical issues such as climate change, government regulations have emerged which will directly impact businesses and M&A activity. While some may slow dealmaking, other regulatory changes present M&A opportunities.
Hydrogen may finally be taking centre stage in the energy transition after years of hesitant investor sentiment. Though other areas of the cleantech market have somewhat stalled among uncertain macroeconomic conditions, hydrogen has continued to see interest from investors.
Trying to time the market for a fundraising round is a tempting strategy for many companies looking to maximize their valuation and attract suitable investors. It is incredibly difficult to predict market trends with any degree of accuracy.
There were 45% fewer private equity fund closings in 2022 vs 2021, according to data from S&P Global. Alongside record inflation and rising interest rates, a less quoted reason for this decrease is the Denominator Effect.
Private equity funds are searching for quality mid-market investments European private equity funds currently have an estimated £240 billion to invest. What are the most important factors they currently look for in a high-quality investment?