Opinion

A number of seismic shifts are underway that are transforming the global economy and presenting vast opportunity for both entrepreneurs and investors, writes Ed Knight, president of Antler.

With a backdrop full of pressing issues facing the world today, the space for deep tech entrepreneurs to grow their companies into transformative solutions is perhaps greater than it's ever been, writes Karthee Madasamy of MFV Partners.

Oliver Henry of TheVentureCity argues that there are few locations better prepared to capitalize on the benefits of Web3 than Latin America.

If legacy VC processes are already straining in a high-pressure environment, imagine the added friction and risks that an increase in reporting requirements might impose on firms’ already overstretched resources, writes Richard Change, co-founder and managing partner of PFA Solutions.

Venture capitalists must adopt an ethical code of conduct or risk a social backlash and the devaluation of the venture capital market due to a lack of integrity, argues Dan Conner of Ascend Venture Capital.

Making seed investments into founders from underrepresented groups would have a more material impact for diverse founders than quotas, writes Sarah Barber, CEO of Jenson Funding Partners.

Entrepreneurial talent is undeniably diverse, but opportunity is not, and VCs are falling back on familiar patterns that overlook underserved communities.

Notable M&A deals in the two regions in 2021 included Tamer Group acquiring Mumzworld, Aleph Holding buying a majority stake in Connect Ads and Bevy scooping up Eventus.

Byron Deeter looks at the jaw-dropping numbers of 2021 and looks ahead to the coming year.

Ian Connatty of British Patient Capital looks at the record-setting venture activity from 2021 and offers his take on what is to come this year.