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The Help Desk sector: growth in the amount invested
The Helpdesk encompasses numerous tasks that are indispensable for companies to make the most of the introduction of new technologies. These tasks range from providing technical support for computer programmes, software updates, to personalised attention to customers for any problems they may have in this field. In recent years investors have bet more strongly on the sector, 2013 has raised a total of 94M, a 56% more than in 2009 which raised 60M, although the number of operations have been lower, from 13 operations in 2009 to 9 in 2013.
Investors in biomarker development companies
The use of genetically-derived biomarkers is becoming a fundamental practice in hospitals because of their cost-effectiveness. Since 2005, 95 investors have invested in companies developing biomarkers, raising a total of $1,911M. The average amount invested by each investor is $22M, although there are large differences between investors. Some investors have invested more than $100M, while others have invested less than $150,000.
In the US, new technologies in the oil industry are boosting financial operations in the sector.
In recent years, the entry of new technology in the oil and gas sector and the recovery of the US as the leading oil and gas producer has encouraged venture capital to invest in the sector, which in the last half of 2013 reached its highest investment figure, with a total of $149M in 10 deals. Moreover, thanks to foreign buyers, and the use of new technologies to extract shale gas, the M&A market reached its highest volume in the first quarter of 2014 in the last decade.
Funding rounds in the mobile payments industry
Companies offering mobile payments have grown in popularity in recent years, with a study in the US claiming that 48% of the population is interested in this form of payment, up from 27% last year. This is one of the reasons why this sector is very active in terms of investment and corporate transactions. In the last few years, 290 investors have completed 172 rounds worth 739M$.
Mergers and acquisitions in Latin America May 2014
May saw an increase in the volume invested in mergers and acquisitions compared to the same period last year, although it is true that activity continues to fall in all countries, except Mexico, which maintained the same number as in May 2013.
Venture capital recovery in Spain 2014
Venture capital is picking up again in 2014, with a total of 76 deals so far this year, amounting to €12,207M, which is more than the €9,423M raised in the 138 deals made in the whole of 2013.
How is the Venture Capital model evolving?
May saw 26 Venture Capital deals, the highest number so far this year according to data provided by TTR. Despite this, the total amount invested was €31m, almost half the amount invested in April 2014.
How is the Venture Capital model evolving?
May saw 26 Venture Capital deals, the highest number so far this year according to data provided by TTR. Despite this, the total amount invested was €31m, almost half the amount invested in April 2014.
Gauzatu industry 2014
El 10 de junio se abrió el plazo para la solicitud de las ayudas de apoyo a la inversión Gauzatu – Industria de SPRI, que tiene como objetivo impulsar la creación y desarrollo de pymes de base tecnológica y/o innovadoras. Los beneficiarios podrán presentar la solicitud hasta el 11 de Julio.
Call for projects related to the Dependency 2014 is open
El pasado 12 de junio se abrió el plazo de solicitud del programa para el 2014, un fondo con cargo a los Presupuestos del Ministerio de Sanidad, que tiene por objeto prestar apoyo financiero a iniciativas empresariales que promuevan y desarrollen proyectos de...
Mergers and acquisitions May 2014
Mergers and acquisitions in the month of May continue the positive trend that this market is experiencing. According to TTR data, comparing the number of operations carried out this month with the same period last year, we see that the number of operations has increased by 40%, from 59 to 83.