YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

With venture capitalists around the world shifting their focus to Asia, here are 5 ways the surge in venture capital fundraising is shaking up the startup landscape in the region. KPMG’s Venture Pulse Q3 2017 reported that the Asian market has raised $12.3 Mergers and acquisitions with tech giants and corporates.

Venture Capital 196

Venture Capital Asia Artificial Inteligence Later Stage 196

Reid Hoffman

MARCH 19, 2019

2018 set yet another all-time record for the number of paper books sold in the United States, as has been repeatedly true during the era of Amazon. What makes this tricky is that markets evolve, and an innovative technology or business model can transform a normal market into a Glengarry Glen Ross market.

Cofounder 28

Cofounder Business Model IPO Non-Compete 28

The Next Web

OCTOBER 2, 2013

That’s why the free business model is so popular in China. Jenny Lee, a partner at venture capital firm GGV Capital which has a presence in both the US and China, also observes that in the US, the willingness to pay for an app is pretty high — especially for a utility tool, which is what CooTek’s TouchPal X Keyboard essentially is.

China 122

China Developer Intellectual Property Mobile 122

ConversionXL

APRIL 24, 2019

For example, in the United States, freight railroads have a deep moat. A business model that requires a strong network effect is a long play. It’s one that many venture capital–funded startups deploy. When geography is the determining factor, efficient scale relies on mergers and acquisitions.

Non-Compete 122

Non-Compete United States Networking Acquisition 122