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ID verification: Cashing in on a $5bn+ M&A market

Digital identity fraud is a growing threat, with the U.S. economy suffering over $52 billion in fraud-related losses in 2021 alone. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payment fraud rose by over 100% year-over-year, with account takeovers and P2P payments fraud also recording double-digit growth. As online transactions and remote interactions become increasingly commonplace, the need for robust identity verification solutions has never been greater…

The AI Revolution in Logistics: A $65 Billion Opportunity

As the logistics industry faces unprecedented challenges, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer. With a projected 46% CAGR from 2022 to 2030, the AI-powered logistics sector is expected to reach a $65 billion valuation…

Africa Data Centre Market is Projected to Reach $7bn by 2028

Africa’s data centre market is growing at an unprecedented rate, driven by increasing internet penetration, rapid adoption of cloud computing, and soaring demand for digital services. As the continent embraces the digital revolution, the data centre market is projected to reach over $7 billion by 2028, an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2028) of 7%…

Agri-tech Exits: The Changing Landscape in 2024 and Beyond

In 2023, the agri-tech landscape experienced a significant contraction, with investments plummeting to $7.1 billion—nearly 40% below the previous year’s $11.8 billion. This downturn, indicative of a broader decline in venture capital enthusiasm, was particularly pronounced in indoor farming, where investment fell sharply from over $2 billion in 2022 to less than $500 million, as reported by PitchBook…

The $3bn Private Credit Opportunity in Africa

Africa’s mid-market businesses, the backbone of the continent’s economic growth, face a massive $3 billion financing gap. With annual revenues over $10 million, these companies are too large for microfinance but too small or risky for traditional banks. This untapped opportunity…

AI-native Vital for $67bn Payment Fraud Prevention Market

As digital payments soar, so do sophisticated scams – UK fraud topped £1.2B in 2022. Regulators are mandating stricter security, driving the fraud prevention market to $67B by 2028…

AI Journalism: Revolutionising the $40 Billion Digital News Market

Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) have ignited a revolution in journalism, pushing AI into the heart of the newsroom. No longer relegated to an experimental technology or passing fad, many news industry leaders now recognise AI as a powerful force capable of reshaping the competitive and fragmented news sector.

Tackling the $600bn Annual Gap in Natural Capital Investments

At the core of our economy and the preservation of life on Earth lies an often-underappreciated asset, natural capital. Natural capital consists of Earth’s renewable and non-renewable resources; trees, soil, air, water, and all living organisms that provide essential ecosystem services such as CO2 capture, protection against soil erosion and flood risk, wildlife habitats, and pollination.

Digital twin tech paving the way to net zero

Digital twin technology offers a way of revolutionising our approach to energy efficiency and will be a powerful complementary force alongside developments in the physical technologies driving the energy transition. These digital replicas of physical assets and processes, built on sophisticated mathematical models, go beyond static simulations by incorporating live data and allowing highly complex systems to be evaluated in real-time.

FemTech is not just a “women’s issue”, it’s an investors’ opportunity

FemTech encompasses a diverse range of companies addressing critical aspects of women’s well-being, a $28 billion sector that extends well beyond reproductive health. However, despite its growth, FemTech receives only 1 to 2% of total health tech funding due to a lack of understanding in the investor community. 

Unlocking Africa’s Travel Tech Potential within the $13tn global travel Industry

The travel tech sector is witnessing noteworthy developments. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are still capitalising on the shift from traditional to digital platforms, gaining a greater share of the travel and tourism market. In more developed markets, OTAs are increasingly focusing on improving the user experience by leveraging generative AI…

AI is revolutionising the $12bn Digital Asset Management industry

Digital Asset Management (DAM) providers are becoming indispensable, offering a centralised, secure, and efficient way to manage digital assets. Propelled by artificial intelligence (AI), machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and computer vision integrations, the DAM market is predicted to quadruple from $4 billion today to over $12 billion by 2030.

Back to 2019 – Venture Capital Exits Feeling the Squeeze

In 2023, the European venture capital landscape veered away from the exuberant valuations and frenetic deal-making that characterised 2021, signifying a reassessment of investor expectations.

The once-standard benchmark of becoming a unicorn (achieving a $1 billion valuation or exit) was suddenly overly optimistic as the tightening of fundraising avenues spurred a hunt for more modest yet viable exit strategies…

2023 European Climate round-up and trends for 2024

2023 proved a challenging year for the climate vertical. European climate investments succumbed to the broader market downturn, experiencing a 39% drop in deals and capital, in line with the rest of the European market. Whilst severe, this decline is less acute than the US, where VC funding plummeted by 60% year-on-year.