article thumbnail

Bitcoin Developments in Denmark

The Startup Magazine

Bitcoin is often thought of as an American invention, but it’s actually a global phenomenon. This makes it an attractive option for investors, as they will not have to pay any taxes on their gains. There are also no capital gains taxes in Denmark, which makes it even more appealing for investors of Bitcoin in Denmark.

Denmark 155
article thumbnail

Protecting Yourself from Counterfeit Products

The Startup Magazine

As it stands, counterfeit products, mainly in fashion and accessories, bring an annual amount of$500 billion globally. News of Amazon cracking down on counterfeit product showed us that this global giant is not exempted from fraud. Since counterfeit products are a global problem, it is unlikely to end. Current Trend.

Product 114
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

McLaren Strategic Ventures Sajan Pillai Discusses the Top Five Trends for Advancing Global Technology in 2022 

The Startup Magazine

Today’s advanced technologies go far beyond short-term growth and commercial gain and reach long-sighted and responsible goals to leverage technology to tackle society’s most critical problems. of the global population. A Global Workforce. Gartner forecasts 51% of global knowledge workers will be remote by the end of 2021.

article thumbnail

A Venture Capital History Perspective From Jack Tankersley

Feld Thoughts

The key reason for the explosion in capital flowing into the industry, and therefore the large increase in practitioners, had nothing to do with 1970’s performance, early stage investing, or technology. Just imagine doing Colorado’s best medical device deal which was only the 12th best in its sector in the world.

article thumbnail

Exit Activity Up 25% in 2010, as Signs Point to 2011 as "The Year of the IPO"

ReadWriteStart

While the number of exits and the capital gained through them were up, these figures still don't match 2007 levels. Exit activity is staging a comeback but capital netted lagged as large M&As and IPOs were still uncommon in 2010," said Jessica Canning, director of global research for Dow Jones VentureSource.

IPO 118
article thumbnail

Am I just a greedy VC?

VC Adventure

No matter how you feel about Congress’ efforts to change the tax classification of VC profits from capital gains to ordinary income it’s worth a read (and keeping an open mind). My partner Jason has an impassioned post up about the carried interest debate currently taking place in Congress. I, for one, surely don’t think so.

article thumbnail

Time For "A Millionare's Pledge"?

Seeing Both Sides

We try to be very supportive to a range of non-profits, including our synagogue , Facing History and Ourselves (teacher-training organization), Progressive Business Leaders Network (progressive policy), Endeavor (promoting global entrepreneurship) and many others. But let's keep it simple to make it easy for everyone. .