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Top Technology Predictions 2017
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2017.
“For the tenth year running, it’s again a pleasure to present the ten trends that we believe will shape the technology industry in 2017. As always, this is a collective effort of all the best, and sometime most radical, thinking from all of the professionals worldwide in both our advisory and investment organisations.” - Per Roman, Managing Partner.
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Enterprise Software
Revolutionising the Modern Workplace.
The Enterprise Software market is expected to be worth USD 321bn by the end of 2016, growing at a CAGR of 6% over the next four years. The overall market is showing steady growth and new delivery models allow software challengers to compete with legacy vendors.
Global
Insights
Software
European Unicorns 2016
Is Europe’s stable of unicorns growing?
Is Europe’s stable of unicorns growing? How do Europe’s most successful tech companies compare against the US and Asian markets? Is London still the European home of the tech unicorn? Are unicorns making any money?
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Media Partisans acquired by FUNKE Mediengruppe
Connecting the world through stories.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
Sale of equity stake in InnoGames to MODERN TIMES GROUP
Worldwide publisher and developer of mobile and online games.
Digital Media
Germany
M&A
Nordics/Baltics
Software
Conrad Caine Acquired by Possible part of WPP
Helping global and local brands connect with consumers.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
Top Technology Predictions 2016
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2016.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Summit Partners invests €31m in Signavio
Setting the new standard for business wisdom.
Germany
Placements
Software
USA
Online Fashion Update 2015
Where is the smart money going?
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Digital Healthcare
Local Challenges, Global Opportunities.
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
ParStream acquired by Cisco
Enhancing industry-leading IoT analytics solutions.
Germany
M&A
Software
USA
European Unicorns 2015
European Unicorns – Do They Have Legs?
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Glispa acquired by Market Tech Holdings
Accelerating m-commerce’s dominance in the online business model.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
UK/Ireland
TLGG acquired by Omnicom Group
Building expertise in social CRM, digital platforms and community management globally.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
GP Bullhound invests in Auctionata
The online auction room for fine art.
Germany
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
Top Technology Predictions 2015
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Marketplaces
Software
PAYONE acquired by Deutscher Sparkassenverlag
A new challenger in the European payment services space.
Fintech
Germany
M&A
FLOWFACT acquired by ImmobilienScout24
Creating an industry-leading CRM system.
Germany
M&A
Software
Flyeralarm invests in Rukzuk
All-in-one web design, content management and hosting.
Germany
Placements
Software
Target Partners and Zobito invest in TIS
The cloud platform for managing corporate payments and cash flows.
Germany
Placements
Software
UK/Ireland
The New Mobile App Reality
The new era of app-driven mobile computing is a category-changer for the world.
Digital Services
Global
Insights
Can Europe Create Billion Dollar Tech Companies
What does it take to create a European unicorn?
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Cambridge Technology Partners acquired by Atos
Bringing digital marketing expertise to the Consumer Goods, Luxury, Pharma and Financial Market sectors.
Germany
M&A
Software
Delivery Hero series F funding round
Fueling “the fast Amazon” to grow even faster.
Germany
Marketplaces
Placements
USA
Top Technology Predictions 2014
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2014.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
IT Sonix AG acquired by Enghouse Systems Limited
Enhancing a global provider of enterprise software solutions serving a variety of vertical markets.
Germany
M&A
Software
Real-Time Bidding in Online Advertising
The big bang of online advertising is taking place right now.
Digital Services
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
The Connected Car 2013
At the seat of cutting edge innovation in the technology sector.
Global
Insights
Software
Big Data Analytics
Extracting insights from exabytes.
Global
Insights
Software
European Media Holding AG sold shares in Tiendo
The new road for tyres.
Germany
M&A
Marketplaces
Kununu acquired by Xing
Making employer reviews the new currency of employer branding.
Germany
M&A
Marketplaces
Technology Predictions 2013
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2013.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
A labour of love
Online Dating in the age of mobile and social media.
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Mobile Commerce
A sector growing at an impressive pace.
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Social travel - The Human Touch
Social – the next development in online travel?
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming
One of the hottest segments within the global games industry.
Digital Media
Global
Insights
Technology Predictions 2012
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2012.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Wellington Partners, RWE Innogy eCapital and Existing investors invest in Heliatek
Developing and producing organic photovoltaic solar cells.
Germany
Placements
Software
Concentrix Solar GmbH acquired by Soitec
Leveraging technology and process knowledge in the rapidly expanding global solar energy market.
France/BeneLux
Germany
M&A
Software
GP Bullhound invests in Heliatek
Organic solar cells.
Germany
GP Bullhound Fund I
Investments
Software
Benchmark Capital, Baytech Venture Capital invvest in Liquid Air lab
Developing mobile multimedia applications and advertising solutions.
Germany
Placements
Software
Lastminute.com acquired Lastminute.de
Setting the stage for change.
Germany
M&A
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland