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What does greater:SATX do? Check out this article to learn more.. greater:SATX is the only regional economic development organization whose mission is to grow jobs and change the socioeconomic profile of our city. Proud to be part of this phenomenal organization and of the vital work we do! #greatertogether #greatersatx

Five features of the Innovative Tech of the Year 🤖🏆 Innovation is at the heart of the Thames Valley tech sector. With so many incredible companies working tirelessly within the region to produce the most exciting new products and technologies, we can’t wait to crown the Innovative Tech of the Year at the Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards 2024. Sponsored by Blake Morgan LLP, this award will be presented to the most impressive innovative technology to have been developed within the qualifying period. Dubbed the UK’s Silicon Valley, the Thames Valley is home to some of the country’s brightest technological minds. So, what will the Innovative Tech of the Year look like and how will our judges know when they see it? We’ve put together a list of five key features we’ll be looking for in our worthy winner... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/ecSUyiiN #TVTIA24 #technology #awards #innovation #events #manufacturing #tech #businessnews #businessintelligence

Special Technology Zones represent the physical manifestation of the triple helix model of innovation where key stakeholders from government, academia, and industry collaborate to develop products, services, programs, and initiatives necessary to accelerate the growth of the knowledge economy in the country. At STZA, we facilitate linkages and collaborations to formulate a robust cooperation framework within Special Technology Zones. This cooperation framework outlines the roadmap for the adoption of new and emerging technology trends by collectively targeting goals and outcomes which add value to the national economy in the form of foreign direct investments, job creation, human capital development, technology transfer, exports growth, and research and development. Apply for a license today and be a part of the innovation revolution! www.stza.gov.pk #TechEcosystem #KnowledgeEconomy #OpenInnovation #Partnerships #SpecialTechnologyZones

HTwenty had the privilege of attending another captivating Latam Tech Forum event organized by Riverwood Capital in Miami recently. ⠀ The atmosphere was vibrant and dynamic, and it was truly inspiring to witness Series B transactions unfolding for top-tier companies. This just reinforces our belief that companies can still achieve remarkable outcomes, even in challenging times. ⠀ Despite the hurdles that the technology industry may face, one thing remains constant: technology never rests. Regardless of economic downturns or uncertainties, technology always perseveres. ⠀ Economic upheavals don't have to spell doom for technology companies, especially innovative ones. Technology operates independently of economic cycles, and it persists through all conditions - as they say, amidst chaos lies opportunity. ⠀ We extend our gratitude for the invitation to participate and engage in these enriching conversations. ⠀ Additionally, we had the pleasure of hosting a casual networking lunch as part of the LTF event, bringing together over 20 portfolio companies, investors, advisors, and thought leaders for fruitful discussions and idea exchange. A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us and contributed to the dialogue. Also a very special thanks to Federico Storani and Francisco Alvarez-Demalde for inviting us once again to Riverwood. ⠀ Looking forward to reconnecting next year! ⠀ #Miami #LATAM #LatinAmerica #Technology #Innovation

Last week was far from ordinary (English video transcript below). On Thursday 13th June, P&R’s very own Matthias Riechert and Christian Schulz joined more than 100 bright minds at the Axxion S.A. Fonds-Forum conference in Pertisau, Austria. Matthias had the honour of speaking on a panel with three other esteemed figures in finance and investing: Armin Clemens, Thomas Umlauft, Ph.D. and Elmar Peters. In the video, Matthias answers the question of the role technology plays in our portfolio. “I think you'll find something that people haven't discovered yet,” says Matthias, as he tells the story of the many small, private companies with succession issues. Serial acquirers are perfectly suited to systematically buy up such companies. This story links back to P&R’s unique investing approach, which focuses on deep fundamental analysis of small and micro cap businesses. With seven such serial acquirers in our portfolio and very nice “sticky returns”, we invest in specialised companies that seek out small companies active, for example, in the technology sector. To unveil Matthias’ insights, watch the full video below. #PRinvestment #BuyAndBuild #Axxion #FondsForum #MicroCaps -- Follow along in English: I am looking for areas where technology plays a very important role and I would like to name one area, that often, I don’t think gets much attention: In Germany alone, around 190,000 small companies, i.e. private companies, will come onto the market in the next few years because there are succession problems. Many companies - around 40% of them - have a turnover of between 1-25 million [Euros]. This means they are often too small for private equity or large companies to take over. In other words, there are few who buy these companies. Now you can imagine, there are specialised so-called serial acquirers, often called “buy-and-build companies” in English. In other words, listed companies that specialise in systematically buying up small, private companies. Interestingly, there are a lot of them in Sweden. I think it's an incredibly interesting market that will probably ensure there is a lot of tailwind for decades to come, and if you can invest in specialised companies that seek out small companies that are active in the technology sector - software, for example - then I think you'll find something that people haven't discovered yet. We have seven such serial acquirers in our portfolio. Two of them are active in the software sector and, just to give you an idea, small software companies, for example the software company that does this IT thing here--this Wooclap, this voting tool. There are many such software companies. In the DACH region, I estimate there are probably between six and eight thousand. They often have between five and twelve employees, but have very nice "sticky returns", i.e. very nice subscription/SASS-like revenues. That means when you buy them, you are often buying something similar to an annuity stream.

SelectUSA is back next week with more companies and countries represented than ever before. Maryland is poised to host an impressive assembly of distinguished industry leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. Having attended every SELECTUSA event since its beginnings, OCO Global's team remains as excited about this international networking and collaboration event as ever. Colleagues Callie Duksin and Gareth Hagan are thrilled to be participating on conference panels and bridging the gap between US states and international investors. Do connect if you would like to know about how we can help you maximize this unique event! #selectUSAinvestmentsummit #fdi #foreigndirectinvestment #MarketEntry #SelectUSA2024 #economicdevelopment #internationalbusiness

Proud moment: AFS among top 10 Triad companies making waves nationally! We're incredibly proud to share that Advanced Fraud Solutions is one of the ten Triad-based companies recognized in Inc. Magazine's 2024 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private firms in America. This achievement not only highlights our commitment to combating the effects of fraud but also underscores the vibrant economic growth and innovation within the Triad region. 📈 Triad's Economic Impact: ▪️Collective Growth: The ten Triad companies together boasted a median growth rate of 214%. ▪️Job Creation: These companies have been engines for employment, collectively adding 1,752 new jobs over the past three years. ▪️Economic Contributions: Our group has significantly contributed to the local and national economy, fostering community development and technological advancements. Join us in celebrating all the Triad companies making a mark: Accelerated Brands AvevoRx RUD Fleet Corporation Third Generation Homes Vanessa Horn International, LLC International Cogent Analytics Mission Mobile Medical Group Proforma Total Print Solutions Comtech Group We're excited to continue this journey of growth and innovation, driven by a mission that matters. Here's to many more years of making a difference! #AFS #Inc5000 #TriadBusiness #Innovation #Growth #JobCreation #MissionDriven #EconomicImpact #TriadPride #LocalBusiness #NorthCarolina #NCTech #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

"Gibson is optimistic about the future, he says. He aims to build on the company’s legacy while driving innovation and maintaining a strong focus on customer and community needs." Read more about how David Gibson and IT&E are keeping Guam and the Marianas connected to who and what matters the most. Check out the latest issue of Guam Business Magazine. #ConnectionsThatMatter

When people talk about the legendary groups that shaped Silicon Valley—like the "PayPal Mafia" 💸 or the elusive "The Apple Mafia " 🧠—they often overlook the true powerhouse that really built the foundation of modern tech: Bell Labs. While everyone is caught up in the hype of startups 🚀 and secretive tech elites 🤫, the unsung heroes at Bell Labs were quietly inventing the future—creating the transistor, laser, UNIX, and programming languages like C and C++ that power today’s world 🌐. 🏆 With 10 Nobel Prizes and 5 Turing Awards, this small research division of AT&T wasn't just keeping up, it was rewriting history 📜—long before today’s “tech giants” even existed. Now, here’s the question: How many Nobel Prizes do the big players of Silicon Valley have? 🤔 Exactly. Bell Labs was the real deal, pushing boundaries when innovation meant true breakthroughs, not just updates or features. 🔥 #Innovation #TechHistory #BellLabs #NobelPrizes #RealPioneers

• Thom Singer, CSP 🌟, great interview with Cody Treybig. The 2nd Generation of the Austin Technopolis, leading the next 40 years. https://lnkd.in/g3bVMG8v Jimmy Treybig, It was not long ago that our kids were on the beach in Cayman and played sports. Now, they are helping to Build the Next 50 Years, impacting the entire Central Texas Region. Accelerating Texas as the State of the Future, Building a Stronger and More Connected Texas = YTexas. https://lnkd.in/gCiDhbzk TANDO Institute is collaborating with great leadership in the City of Austin to support the evolution of the Technopolis into Gaiapolis, enabled by the infrastructure for the 21st century - INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE. Great mission: Austin Technology Council, Bringing people together to have community, collaboration, and conversations. George Kozmetsky had strong leaders who helped to institutionalize Austin into the Technopolis it is today. They helped capture MCC and Sematech and Founded the Austin Technology Council. Fantastic army of leaders: Fred Phillips, David B Smith Wicked Problem Solver, Michael Shear, Chris Nielsen, Patricia B., Ed Curtis, Dave Porter, Greg Marberry, Ron Kormos, Chris stark, Joe Milam, Gus Cardenas, Lisa Hugman, Rupal Chaudhari, Tony Cucolo, Ken Wiles, PhD, CFA, Dewitt Peart, Chris Nolan, Shawn Tyrie, Vanessa Ferguson, GLENN HART, . . . Organizations like PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc will build a workforce that includes everyone, including people with disabilities and veterans wishing to support the great State of Texas. TANDO Institute will help build the entire ecosystem: real estate developers, engineering firms, Founders, economic development groups, transportation agencies, construction companies, infrastructure investors, property and title companies, attorneys, consultants, etc. Autonomy Institute https://lnkd.in/gwv2pnXe Right Thing, Right Now: https://lnkd.in/gsf-jizj #infrastructure #future #transportation  #arpa-i  #arpax  #jobs  #bank  #digital  #innovation  #data #people  #visionzero  #continuumofcapital  #dataexchange  #partnerships  #supplychains  #digitaltwin  #privacy  #investment #p3programs