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Technology Predictions 2019
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
For the 12th consecutive year, GP Bullhound’s Technology Predictions report predicts the top ten trends that we believe will define tech in the coming year.
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Titans of Tech 2018
European Tech Comes of Age.
In its latest report, Titans of Tech: European Tech Comes of Age, GP Bullhound analyses for the fifth consecutive year the growth of Europe’s leading tech businesses, and indicates that several key players within its ecosystem demonstrate the strength and velocity to soon reach ‘titan’ status – a valuation of over $50 billion.
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Top Technology Predictions 2018
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2018.
For the 11th consecutive year, as technology continues to disrupt industries around the world, GP Bullhound’s Technology Predictions report analyses the sectors and innovations that will transform the digital economy, and predicts the top 10 trends that we believe will define tech in the new year.
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NVM Private Equity invests in Currentbody
Specialising in beauty devices for home use.
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Autotrader SA Acquired by OLX, part of Naspers
Disrupting the automotive classifieds market through continued innovation.
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Halfords Group invests in TyresOnTheDrive
The online tyre-fitting operator.
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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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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?
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Atomico invests £17m in LendInvest
The marketplace for property lending and investing.
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Top Technology Predictions 2016
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2016.
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Online Fashion Update 2015
Where is the smart money going?
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Digital Healthcare
Local Challenges, Global Opportunities.
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European Unicorns 2015
European Unicorns – Do They Have Legs?
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Top Technology Predictions 2015
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
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Preferred share investment into Rakuten Commerce
The online retail marketplace for goods and services.
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GP Bullhound invests in Zuto
Simplifying car financing and purchasing online.
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Various Investors invest in MyOptique
Transforming the optical industry.
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Can Europe Create Billion Dollar Tech Companies
What does it take to create a European unicorn?
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Scottish Equity Partners invests in Car Loan 4U
Simplifying car financing and purchasing online.
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Top Technology Predictions 2014
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2014.
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Real-Time Bidding in Online Advertising
The big bang of online advertising is taking place right now.
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GP Bullhound invests in Alexandalexa
The luxury online store for kids’ fashion.
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Cupid's Casual Dating Businesses acquired by Grendall Investment Limited
Returning to the heart of it: traditional online dating.
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Technology Predictions 2013
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2013.
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GP Bullhound invests in MyOptique
Transforming the optical industry.
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A labour of love
Online Dating in the age of mobile and social media.
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A sector growing at an impressive pace.
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Social travel - The Human Touch
Social – the next development in online travel?
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We7 acquired by Tesco
Free, advertising supported, music streaming service.
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HMV Group's Anobii acquired by Sainsbury
A new e-book competitor.
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Technology Predictions 2012
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2012.
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GP Bullhound invests in We7
Free, advertising supported, music streaming service.
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Euroffice acquired by Darwin Private Equity
The next step for office supplies and the SME market.
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Figleaves acquired by N Brown Group
The online lingerie and swimwear retailer.
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GP Bullhound invests in Interactive Investor
Low-cost online share dealing & investment services.
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Seraphim Capital, Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures invest in Flirtomatic
Network for mobile and PC.
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Handbag.com acquired by National Magazine Company
Traditional and digital publishing expertise.
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Lastminute.com acquired Lastminute.de
Setting the stage for change.
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WebPerform acquired by Gomez Europe
Site performance measurement specialist to conquer new continent.
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