Behind the fencing mask
As the 33rd Olympic Games kick off in Paris, we explore the experience of winning gold, high-stakes preparation, and retirement from sports through an interview with Britta Heidemann, the first female fencer to achieve the 'golden triple.'
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Growth Equity Update
Insights
In September’s edition we take a deep dive into Insurtech. We explore the landscape and how its VC backed companies are facing the growth challenges against a backdrop of annual global VC funding for Insurtech fluctuating from highs of $16.6bn in 2021 to just $0.8bn in Q1 2024. As Julian Teicke , founder of wefox observes ‘Insurance is so slow moving, there’s no urgency to change, and that’s why it’s not easy to build a new disruptive player in insurance.’
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Journey to Success: Scaling, exiting and benefiting from your business
Entrepreneurs
In the Journey to Success report, we speak to the inspiring founders of Bare Biology, Two Chicks and Seraphine about their businesses and consider how founders should approach their corporate and personal finances along the way.
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Agosto: ¿un pánico pasajero?
Monthly Market Summary
La renta variable mundial subió un 2,5% en agosto (en USD), mientras que la deuda pública mundial se revalorizó un 1,0% (en USD, con cobertura).
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Serious, not hopeless
Market Perspective
Global temperatures are rising. In this Market Perspective we reflect on some of the long-term economic questions raised by climate change. We examine its recent inflationary effect and some of the practical issues we encounter when trying to invest sustainably.
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Asset Management: Monthly Macro Insights - August 2024
Market Commentary
Weakening business confidence indices continue to cast doubts on the global economy’s resilience. Although core inflation remains above central banks’ targets, the cooling of labour markets has not gone unnoticed, prompting a major shift in policy rates projections.
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Growth Equity Update
Insights
The August edition assesses the recent strength of the European VC market. With July also being a strong month for IPOs, with $5.5bn raised in the US. We do a deep dive on LegalTech following a recent spate of VC raises. Plus, we look at the likelihood of the Fed cutting rates in September and the possible market reaction.