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𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥! 🎄✨ As the year draws to a close, we at Artevis Consulting extend our heartfelt thanks for the trust and partnership you've shown us. This festive season, we wish you joy, love, and laughter that fills your home and heart. Looking forward to 2025, we're excited to continue our journey together, striving for excellence in everything we do. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year brimming with health, happiness, and prosperity! 🌟🎉 #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #ArtevisConsulting #Gratitude #NewBeginnings

🪔 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🪔 This Diwali, Artevis Consulting wishes A Very Happy Diwali to everyone including our team, clients, partners, and their families. May this Festival of Lights bring you health, wealth, success, and everlasting happiness. We are grateful for every relationship we have nurtured this year and value the continued support and collaboration that drive our shared achievements. Here's to a bright and prosperous year ahead! 🌟 #HappyDiwali #ArtevisConsulting #FestivalOfLights #Prosperity #Joy #Celebration

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 In 2023, the global gaming industry reached a staggering $196 billion in revenue, exceeding the combined totals of streaming services and box office revenues. Surpassing traditional entertainment giants, the gaming sector now towers over the combined revenues of music, movies, and major sports leagues like the NBA and NFL. The gaming industry's substantial growth is powered by a vibrant, youthful audience that dedicates 30% of their entertainment time to gaming, as highlighted in Bain's 2024 report. This engagement drives demand for more immersive experiences and seamless cross-platform integration, transforming content consumption and monetization strategies. At Artevis Consulting, we analyze these transformative trends to uncover new investment opportunities and innovation pathways within the gaming sector. Join us as we explore gaming's expansive influence and emerging role as a benchmark in the entertainment landscape. #GamingIndustry #EntertainmentTrends #StrategicInsights #ArtevisConsulting #InnovationInGaming #managementconsulting Source: Bain & Company, CNBC Microsoft Electronic Arts (EA)Fortnite Tencent Nintendo Sony

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 In 2023, the global gaming industry reached a staggering $196 billion in revenue, exceeding the combined totals of streaming services and box office revenues. Surpassing traditional entertainment giants, the gaming sector now towers over the combined revenues of music, movies, and major sports leagues like the NBA and NFL. The gaming industry's substantial growth is powered by a vibrant, youthful audience that dedicates 30% of their entertainment time to gaming, as highlighted in Bain's 2024 report. This engagement drives demand for more immersive experiences and seamless cross-platform integration, transforming content consumption and monetization strategies. At Artevis Consulting, we analyze these transformative trends to uncover new investment opportunities and innovation pathways within the gaming sector. Join us as we explore gaming's expansive influence and emerging role as a benchmark in the entertainment landscape. #GamingIndustry #EntertainmentTrends #StrategicInsights #ArtevisConsulting #InnovationInGaming #managementconsulting Source: Bain & Company, CNBC Microsoft Electronic Arts (EA)Fortnite Tencent Nintendo Sony

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Rosberg Ventures (by Nico Rosberg) recently launched a new $75 million fund, highlighting a rising trend: celebrity-led funds. From Ashton Kutcher to Serena Williams, celebrities are not only embracing but also shaping the venture capital landscape Prominent examples include Ashton Kutcher's Sound Ventures, Serena Williams' Serena Ventures, The Chainsmokers' Mantis Venture Capital, Will Smith's Dreamers VC and Kevin Durant's Thirty-5 Capital. 🔍 According to CB Insights, since 2020, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 20 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 1200 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬. Their influence extends beyond financial investment, leveraging extensive networks and personal brands to secure unique opportunities and drive attention to their ventures. 🌐 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: Celebrities bring more than just “star power” to venture capital. They leverage their personal brands and networks to attract notable investors and discover competitive investment opportunities. Their industry-specific expertise can also prove invaluable. For example, Oprah Winfrey invested $43 million for a 10% stake in WeightWatchers in 2015. Her subsequent promotion of the brand significantly boosted its stock value, and over the years, Oprah has made $221 million from selling Weight Watchers stock, illustrating the substantial financial impact of celebrity endorsements in business ventures. In India, though the market is in the nascent stages, celebrities are making waves in the startup ecosystem predominantly through angel investments. Notable figures like Deepika Padukone (Bellatrix Aerospace and Blusmart), Alia Bhatt (Ed-a-Mamma and Phool.co), and MS Dhoni (CARS24, Khatabook, Tagda Raho ) are contributing to the vibrant growth of the omnichannel D2C space, bringing both capital and spotlight to emerging companies. At Artevis Consulting, we empower investors to navigate this dynamic domain, providing comprehensive support across all phases of the investment cycle. Source: CB Insights, Inc42 Media #CelebrityVentureCapital #InvestmentTrends #ArtevisConsulting #Innovation #StartupEcosystem

🌐 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 📈 Imagine a world of zero borrowing costs and the other extreme where high interest challenges the strongest players. This is the story of global interest rates in the last five years—a story affecting every one of us. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧? Central banks set benchmark lending rates, which dictate the cost of loans for banks. The ripple effect touches inflation, investments, and daily spending.   🌍 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞:  Over the past half-decade, central banks worldwide have navigated a landscape reshaped by economic recovery efforts and inflationary pressures. ▪ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 slashed rates to near-zero levels in 2020 as an emergency response to the 2COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to stimulate economic activity. Since then, as the economy recovered and inflation soared, the Fed adopted a hawkish stance, aggressively raising rates to the current range of 5.25% to 5.50% by March 2024, up from 2.40% in March 2019 ▪ The 𝐄𝐂𝐁'𝐬 rates were historically low in 2019, sitting at 0.25%. However, confronted with rising inflation, the ECB shifted to a tighter monetary policy, increasing the rates to 4.00% by March 2024. ▪ The People's Bank of 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 reduced rates by 0.9% reflecting their efforts to balance economic growth with the risk of inflation and financial instability. ▪ The Reserve Bank of 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 rates saw a marginal increase from 8.55% in March 2019 to 8.65% by March 2024. This cautious increase indicates a balancing act of fostering growth while managing inflation. ▪ 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲 experienced the most significant rate increase, climbing to 47%, while 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 and 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 also tightened monetary policy considerably. 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.  ▪ The Fed has indicated a potential plateauing of rates, with the possibility of cuts if inflation trends toward the 2% target. Other key markets pegged with the USD will follow suit depending on the actions from U.S. Federal bank. ▪ With inflation rates beginning to slow, the ECB might consider rate reductions with Financial markets are anticipating potential cuts as early as late 2024. ▪ Japan, China, & India are likely to maintain their rates to support steady economic growth At 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, we empower businesses to navigate the complexities of the global market with precision and strategic foresight. As an offshore management and financial consulting firm, we specialize in translating intricate economic and business landscapes into actionable insights that drive strategic growth. #InterestRates #GlobalEconomy #CentralBanks #FinancialMarkets #EconomicOutlook #ArtevisConsulting

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Artevis Consulting's 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 Construction Week Middle East We are proud to share a compelling article featured in Construction Week Middle East, co-authored by our MD, Gautam Chhabra, and Director, Suraj Nayak. Titled "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝", the piece explores the growing shift towards sustainability in global real estate. It discusses how this transformation impacts the sector, providing valuable insights into the adoption of sustainable practices and their effects on real estate companies worldwide. Dive into the full article for a deeper understanding of this crucial industry evolution. At Artevis Consulting, we're committed to empowering Real Estate CEOs, CIOs, and senior executives with the strategic and financial insights needed to excel in the real estate sector. We invite you to read, like, and share this thought-provoking piece. #RealEstateTransformation #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalInsights #ArtevisConsulting

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 40 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 In the fast-paced SaaS sector, navigating success goes beyond strategic expertise; it also hinges on a straightforward yet powerful rule of thumb for balancing growth and profitability. Enter the "Rule of 40," a crucial benchmark for SaaS companies, which states that 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐃𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧/𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 40 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭. This metric offers a clear snapshot of operational health, guiding leaders in making informed decisions about when to prioritize expansion versus profit. The concept was widely popularized by Brad Feld. It ties the trade-off between growth and profit margins 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐮 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲. The 40% rule implies that early-stage SaaS startups, either barely profitable (or unprofitable) could still be reasonably priced at a high valuation multiple if their growth rate can offset their burn rate. It does not apply across every industry and is specific to SaaS companies. It applies particularly to more established SaaS companies, initially recommended for those with over $50 million in annual revenue, but it's beneficial even for companies with $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), making it a versatile tool across stages. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 40 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬: • A framework for assessing trade-offs between growth and profitability. • Insight into investment capabilities without undermining financial health. • A comparative benchmark for investors to identify high-potential SaaS opportunities. • Strategic guidance on optimizing growth or profitability depending on the business phase. For any SaaS business leader aiming to steer their company towards sustainable growth, understanding and applying the Rule of 40 is imperative. At Artevis Consulting, we are dedicated 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞. #SaaSSuccess #RuleOf40 #BusinessGrowth #OperationalExcellence #TechLeadership #ArtevisConsulting

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨ As we celebrate this special occasion, we extend our warmest wishes to all our clients, partners, and friends. May this Eid al-Fitr bring you joy, peace, and prosperity for you and your family. At Artevis Consulting, we cherish our relationships and look forward to continued success together. #EidAlFitr #Joy #Peace #Prosperity #ArtevisConsulting

🏅 Introducing Forbes Middle East's 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2024 🏅 Forbes Middle East has released the prestigious list of the 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen for 2024, celebrating the mavens who are reshaping the corporate world across the region. The highlighted leaders bring together a wealth of experience and insight, commanding impressive trajectories across essential industries. This year’s roster is marked by a commanding presence of innovative visionaries who not only drive substantial revenues but also forge paths for others to follow. They represent a wide array of sectors, from finance to technology, each contributing to a vibrant economic narrative. Topping the list for the second year in a row, is the formidable Hana Al Rostamani from the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) followed by Shaikha Al-Bahar from the National Bank of Kuwait in the second place. Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)- KUWAIT's Wadha Ahmad Al-Khateeb rounds out the top three. The list also features Katerina Giannouka, CEO of Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, who is at the forefront of the group's Mission 2030 and is leading Jumeirah Makkah in Jabal Omar. Leading the ranks of Saudi Arabia's influential figures is Sarah AlSuhaimi, renowned for her groundbreaking role as the first female chair of Saudi Tadawul Group, the Middle East’s region's largest stock exchange, showcasing the progress and impact of diverse leadership. She is succeeded by Manar Al Moneef, the visionary CIO of NEOM, propelling forward one of the most ambitious projects of modern times. Alongside them, a group of trailblazing women is guiding their organizations through expansion and transformation, affirming the significance of women's leadership in today's corporate landscape. In a remarkable display of cross-sector agility, these leaders have advanced their respective fields while championing sustainability and diversity, vital for the region's progress toward equitable and robust economic futures. We at Artevis Consulting salute these trailblazers. Our mission is to support their journey with innovative strategies and tailored advice, ensuring that as they ascend, they do so with a partner adept at navigating the complexities of the Middle East’s dynamic business terrain. In the post: Dr. Fouziyah Aljarallah (Hayat National Hospitals), Ghada Al Jarbou(SAB), Jomana R. Alrashid (SRMG), Sheila Alrowaily (Wisayah Investment Company) Special Mentions: Sophie Doireau-Tiberghien(Cartier), Shazia Syed (Unilever), Ebru Pakcan(Citi), Alison Rehill Erguven (Cenomi Group) Source: Forbes Middle East #ForbesMiddleEast #WomenInLeadership #BusinessExcellence #Innovation #Sustainability #ArtevisConsulting #EconomicEmpowerment #EmpoweringWomen