What we do
Insights
Team
Our firm
Subscribe
What we do
Sectors
Software
Digital Media
Marketplaces
Fintech
Digital Services
Practices
Investment Banking
Investment Management
Corporate Responsibility
Insights
Team
Our firm
Our firm
About us
Offices
Shop
Events
Brand
Press
TV
GP Bullhound News
Deals, Investments, Insights, Events, all things happening at GP Bullhound
Filter
All
M&A
Placements
Investments
Insights
Events
Funds
Sector
All
Digital Media
Marketplaces
Fintech
Digital Services
Software
Region
All
UK/Ireland
USA
Nordics/Baltics
Germany
France/BeneLux
Southern Europe
Asia
Rest of the world
Global
Year
All
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Previous
Filter
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.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
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
Spotify Update 2016
Growth is accelerating.
Insights
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
Software
Atomico invests £17m in LendInvest
The marketplace for property lending and investing.
Fintech
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
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
GP Bullhound invests in Matsmart
Saving the planet by minimizing foodwaste.
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
Online Fashion Update 2015
Where is the smart money going?
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Digital Healthcare
Local Challenges, Global Opportunities.
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Anumex acquired by Schibsted
Creating additional value for buyers and sellers through an even larger and more liquid marketplace.
M&A
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
Rest of the world
USA
European Unicorns 2015
European Unicorns – Do They Have Legs?
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
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
Preferred share investment into Rakuten Commerce
The online retail marketplace for goods and services.
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
USA
GP Bullhound invests in Zuto
Simplifying car financing and purchasing online.
Fintech
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
GP Bullhound invests in Fishbrain
The world’s largest community platform for anglers.
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
Various Investors invest in MyOptique
Transforming the optical industry.
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
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
Delivery Hero series F funding round
Fueling “the fast Amazon” to grow even faster.
Germany
Marketplaces
Placements
USA
Scottish Equity Partners invests in Car Loan 4U
Simplifying car financing and purchasing online.
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
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
Investment from Mangrove Capital Partners, Bscope
At the forefront of the mobility revolution.
France/BeneLux
Marketplaces
Placements
Real-Time Bidding in Online Advertising
The big bang of online advertising is taking place right now.
Digital Services
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
GP Bullhound invests in Alexandalexa
The luxury online store for kids’ fashion.
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
Verdane and Private Investors invest in MatHem.se
Bringing groceries to your door.
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
Placements
GIMV and Iris Capital invest in Planetveo
The online travel agency for tailor-made journeys.
France/BeneLux
Marketplaces
Placements
European Media Holding AG sold shares in Tiendo
The new road for tyres.
Germany
M&A
Marketplaces
Cupid's Casual Dating Businesses acquired by Grendall Investment Limited
Returning to the heart of it: traditional online dating.
M&A
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
Kununu acquired by Xing
Making employer reviews the new currency of employer branding.
Germany
M&A
Marketplaces
Online Fashion
Which businesses will make the cut?
Insights
Marketplaces
USA
Technology Predictions 2013
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2013.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
GP Bullhound invests in Mathem
Bringing groceries to your door.
GP Bullhound Fund II
Investments
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
GP Bullhound invests in MyOptique
Transforming the optical industry.
GP Bullhound Fund II
Investments
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
GP Bullhound invests in Vint
Connecting gyms and trainers with their clients.
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
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
Webassets minority sale to Tomorrow Focus
Creating a European travel champion.
France/BeneLux
M&A
Marketplaces
We7 acquired by Tesco
Free, advertising supported, music streaming service.
Investments
M&A
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
HMV Group's Anobii acquired by Sainsbury
A new e-book competitor.
M&A
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
Accel Partners and Baring Vostok invest in Avito
The web based platform for free online classified advertisements in Russia.
Marketplaces
Placements
USA
Incitia Ventures invests in Campadre
Offering online services through campaign-driven web.
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
Placements
Technology Predictions 2012
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2012.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
GP Bullhound invests in We7
Free, advertising supported, music streaming service.
GP Bullhound Fund II
Investments
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
GP Bullhound invests in LeoVegas
Taking mobile gaming to new heights.
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
Nordics/Baltics
GP Bullhound invests in Avito
The web based platform for free online classified advertisements in Russia.
GP Bullhound Fund I
Investments
Marketplaces
Rest of the world
Euroffice acquired by Darwin Private Equity
The next step for office supplies and the SME market.
M&A
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
Gimv, Turenne Capital, Baytech Ventures invest in Private Outlet
The online retailer of fashion, home decor and design.
France/BeneLux
Marketplaces
Placements
Figleaves acquired by N Brown Group
The online lingerie and swimwear retailer.
M&A
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
GP Bullhound invests in Greetz
The online platform for personalised greetings.
France/BeneLux
GP Bullhound Fund I
Investments
Marketplaces
GP Bullhound invests in Interactive Investor
Low-cost online share dealing & investment services.
GP Bullhound Fund I
Investments
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland