Insights – GP Bullhound

European SaaS Report 2024

Gustav Radell — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:58:11 +0000

In collaboration with Paddle, we surveyed over 100 European SaaS companies, ranging from early-stage ventures to late-stage growth. The report evaluates key performance metrics including growth, revenue retention, and operational efficiency, which are critical to navigating the current market environment. The report also explores public market valuations, M&A trends and fundraising activity…

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Unleashing Southeast Asia Tech: Confronting Realities & Lifting Ambitions

Gustav Radell — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:28:49 +0000

Southeast Asia stands at the forefront of a multipolar world, uniquely positioned to thrive. With record venture capital inflows, a young, tech-savvy population, and a neutral stance in shifting geopolitics, the region is attracting global attention. This report explores the opportunities and challenges shaping Southeast Asia’s tech landscape, offering investor insights into key players…

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Enterprise Software in the Age of Generative AI

Gustav Radell — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:03:24 +0000

Welcome to GP Bullhound, Brandon! What excites you most about leading the Enterprise Software practice, and how do you plan to leverage your expertise in Gen AI and emerging technologies to enhance GP Bullhound’s leadership in the software sector? Thank you! I am a technologist at heart, constantly exploring and building with tools and code in my spare time and staying up to date with the…

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Consumer Subscription Software – Enhancing Everyday Life

Gustav Radell — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:16:44 +0000

Your recent Consumer Subscription Software (CSS) report has sparked a lot of interest. What feedback have you received from the market since its release, and what key points are resonating most? The concept of the Chief Household Officer (CHO) has really resonated. The idea that one person in the household is increasingly managing everything from finances to meal planning and even youth…

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Quantum Technology – Investing at the Inflection Point

Gustav Radell — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:24:16 +0000

Key Findings: Dr. Callum Stewart at GP Bullhound, stated: “As investors start to recognise the groundbreaking potential of quantum technologies and are beginning to allocate accordingly, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to investing. As with every developing technology, each part of the value chain differs in its return, time horizon and risk profiles. For investors looking to…

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Closing the gap: Europe’s path to eight-figure exits

Gustav Radell — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:22:34 +0000

Over the last decade, European technology companies have managed to ascend to the dizzying heights of Silicon Valley, with firms like Spotify, Klarna, Adyen, and Revolut leading the charge towards mega-valuations upwards of $45 billion. The past ten years have shown the world that Europe has no shortage of tech talent, and yet when it comes to keeping these unicorns close to home, Europe has got a…

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Consumer Subscription Software 2024 – Enhancing Everyday Life.

Gustav Radell — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:55:56 +0000

Eric Crowley, Partner at GP Bullhound, commented: We continue to be excited watching entrepreneurs build world class companies in the CSS space. The market opportunity and TAM continues to grow as new companies and products are delighting passionate consumers.” Download report Market update and trends to watch Expert views from company builders Along…

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Will AI bring benefits to the software sector in the second half of 2024?

Gustav Radell — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:08:33 +0000

Hardware companies with AI-related products have experienced tremendous growth, while software companies with B2B exposure have encountered softer demand and weaker-than-anticipated guidance. The higher demand for hardware products can be attributed to the market’s investment in infrastructure, akin to buying the gardener’s main tool – the spade. This disparity in performance is evident in the…

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Titans of Tech – Unrivalled era of A.I. led innovation for European Tech

Gustav Radell — Fri, 24 May 2024 07:05:52 +0000

Key takeaways from our report include: Manish Madhvani, Managing Partner at GP Bullhound, said: “After ten years of issuing our Titans of Tech report, we have witnessed the highs and lows of the European tech ecosystem. A year ago, the situation was less encouraging for the fundraising environment, with macro uncertainty and with businesses more focused on layoffs than on growth and…

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Navigating Southeast Asia’s Tech Frontier: An Interview with GP Bullhound Senior Advisor Shahril Hamdan

Gustav Radell — Mon, 13 May 2024 10:21:13 +0000

“Shahril, could you share your insights on the recent KL20 event and its impact on the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia?” I believe KL20 – the event and the announcements from more funding dollars to a startup concierge – was a statement of intent from Malaysia to play a leading role in the regional tech ecosystem. It did so by instituting new actions but also being tight about what Malaysia’s…

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