Digital Commerce – GP Bullhound

GP Bullhound announces seven senior promotions

Gustav Radell — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:06:45 +0000

Despite challenging market conditions, our team has achieved success in completing over 20 transactions with a cumulative value of over $2.4 billion across our core sectors in Software, Digital Services, CSS, Digital Commerce, and Fintech. With our Late-Stage Venture Strategy funds, we’re poised at the forefront of the AI supercycle, ready to further our global impact with these team enhancements.

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Ten trends to drive technology in 2024.

Dave Nish — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Per Roman, Managing Partner, and Alec Dafferner, Partner at GP Bullhound, commented: “As we transition into 2024, the profound impact of artificial intelligence on technology and its future is undeniable. In a climate of economic uncertainty, AI is the cornerstone of our forecasts for the coming year. Key trends include the organisation of legacy data, the commoditisation of large language models…

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Q2 insights into Digital Commerce.

Maria Lazareva — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:07:14 +0000

Alessandro Casartelli, Executive Director at GP Bullhound, said: “In our latest report, we have highlighted the key digital commerce trends in Q2 2023. Virtual dressing room technology becomes mainstream thanks to AI, drone deliveries are growing in popularity as a quicker and more cost-effective delivery method, and public-to-private deals and hostile takeovers attempts have made a comeback as…

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Key market insights into Software, Digital Services, Digital Media, Digital Commerce and Fintech.

Maria Lazareva — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:06:30 +0000

SOFTWARE Jonathan Cantwell, Partner & Head of Software at GP Bullhound, said: “In Q2, we have seen several artificial intelligence and ESG trends drive the software sector. Rising tides in AI and ESG are the biggest needle movers in the space right now. Software consolidators and investors are looking to back the best-in-breed disruptors with differentiated AI technology. ESG has become a…

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Key market insights into Software, Digital Services, Fintech, Digital Media and Digital Commerce.

Maria Lazareva — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:53:19 +0000

SOFTWARE Jonathan Cantwell, Partner & Head of Software at GP Bullhound, said: “In our latest report, we have highlighted the key software trends in Q1 2023. Organisations are increasingly turning to “digital twins” to simulate supply chains, CDPs are expanding far beyond traditional marketing use cases, cost optimisation software is pervasive as businesses tighten their belts…

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Q1 2023 insights into Digital Commerce.

Causality — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:40:00 +0000

Alessandro Casartelli, Executive Director at GP Bullhound, said: “In Q1, we’ve seen a continuation of several trends. Online pharmacy delivery services are growing as the healthcare industry becomes more digitised; immersive shopping experiences keep rising, enhanced by artificial intelligence; and pressure to become carbon neutral mounts on digital commerce businesses.

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Electric rides for a cleaner future.

Causality — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:57:03 +0000

Founded in 2016, MURF was borne out of a mission to provide local surfers with a reliable, low-impact method of reaching far-flung waves. Today, MURF embodies the power of exploration, and its bikes are drawing customers seeking adventures and fun. Josh Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of MURF, commented: “I am thrilled about joining forces with a knowledgeable investor such as GEF…

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Key market insights into Software, Digital Services, Fintech, Digital Media and Digital Commerce.

Causality — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:40:37 +0000

SOFTWARE Jonathan Cantwell, Partner & Head of Software at GP Bullhound, said: “In the latest report, we have highlighted key trends that have dominated Q4 2022. ChatGPT drove accessibility into previously difficult to penetrate markets, allowing for the democratisation of content, regardless of S&M budget; SaaS businesses are providing more customisable pricing models as customers lose…

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Q4 2022 insights into Digital Commerce.

Causality — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:31:01 +0000

Alessandro Casartelli, Executive Director at GP Bullhound, said: “Several trends emerged across the digital commerce space in Q4. Generative AI is redefining the industry as businesses opt for high quality content generated by the technology; mobility sector companies are taking advantage of the metaverse, focusing efforts on sales, engagement and car design activities; and UGC continues to engage…

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Tech Thoughts Newsletter – 20 January 2023.

Causality — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:44:48 +0000

Conclusions Portfolio Onto the details.. Semis – capacity utilisation falling in Q1 – timing and shape of inventory correction/recovery still uncertain Semicap equipment showing still strong demand and China spending at trailing edge Employee cuts in tech continue, but a bullish message from ServiceNow at Davos. Streaming – Netflix beats on…

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