The introduction of new technologies in the Cleantech sector, such as home automation, the internet of things and big data, has made it possible for investors and companies that were reluctant to invest in this type of sector to invest recently, such as Google, which has acquired Nets for $3,200M. Nets is a manufacturer of home devices such as thermostats and smoke alarms.
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Growing investment in the Fintech sector
In the last 5 years, investment in the Fintech sector worldwide has tripled, reaching an investment of $3B in 2013. In Europe, the UK tops the list of major investors.
Impact of the amendment to the law on debt refinancing and debt restructuring
On 7 March, a series of measures were approved in relation to debt refinancing and restructuring. Among the measures introduced, we would like to analyse those that may have an effect on investment strategies and the sale of mortgage debt assets.
Advertising Agencies Invest over 500M$ in Startups
The boom in advertising and new technologies is increasing investor interest in this sector. Since 2010, 4 advertising agencies, through their funds, have been involved in 52 investment rounds, totalling $500M.
Corporate moves 2013 in the ICT sector in Spain
According to Capital&corporate data, during 2013 a total of 90 corporate transactions were carried out in the Spanish ICT sector with a total of €406M invested. The purchase of Arsys' 79% by 1&1 for €140M and the purchase of softonic International's 30% by Partners group stand out for their size.
Lleida, Andalusia and Castile: growth in local entrepreneur funds
Faced with the lack of bank credit, the entrepreneurs themselves and their associations are promoting new funds to circulate the existing liquidity among the entrepreneurs themselves. Lleida, Andalusia and Castile are examples of this.
Valencia to invest €13M in innovative projects in 2014
In these first months of the year we are seeing how several autonomous communities are announcing their commitment to the innovative business fabric. The Valencian community is no stranger to this trend and has announced an investment of €13M for 2014.
Flat world and the education software sector
There is much debate in the education ecosystem as to whether new technologies bring substantial advances in education or are more of a distraction. Investors are backing companies that develop software for the education sector, such as the $9.5M raised by Flat World last January.
Big data in education appeals to investors
Technologies for capturing and managing large volumes of data, known as big data, are being applied to a multitude of business sectors. One of these is the education sector, which has seen approximately $150M from early 2013 to date from 30 companies.
Springwater, the most active foreign fund investing in Spanish SMEs
Since mid-2013, the Geneva-based fund opened an office in Spain and has been the most active foreign fund investing in Spanish SMEs, having invested more than €50M. The firm has announced that it has more than €100M available for 2014.
Spanish SMEs accelerate their internationalisation with investment from COFIDES
At the beginning of 2014, several foreign investment operations have been announced by Spanish companies thanks to COFIDES financing. There have been a total of 6 operations for both SMEs and large companies located in South Africa, Germany and Latin America.
China breaks record for investment in US technology
Emerging countries, led by China and India, are increasingly investing in developed country companies. In 2013, China invested $855M in 36 investment deals. The acquisition of cutting-edge technologies to apply in their domestic markets is one of the reasons why Chinese investors are acquiring technology startups in the US.