Owen Davis - Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers presented this at the April 12, 2011 CVG Crossroads Connection Series Breakfast, Exits & Trends, in Stamford CT.
We are pleased to release the March 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. This issue comes at a time when foreign exchange pressures have been broadly benign for most economies under our universe with the exception of Tanzania and Ethiopia. We continue to monitor developments in the two countries. This issue also comes against the backdrop on an election in Nigeria which saw Muhammadu Buhari re-elected signalling continuity of a policy framework which has presented a mixed bag as far as jump-starting the economy from the 2016 recession is concerned.
Startup Capital Ventures Venture Capital Climate for Q3 2010 shows an imbalance between inflows and investments despite an excellent IPO and M&A environment and strong VC returns.
In State of the Cloud 2021, we explore the major milestones and changes within the cloud economy and original analysis on what’s driving today’s private cloud valuations. In addition, we share new frameworks and emerging strategies to help founders measure growth endurance and drive go-to-market momentum. Plus, we dive into our seven predictions for 2021.
Top takeaways
Cloud companies have not just reset in the New Normal, but have thrived with a record-breaking market capitalization of more than $2 trillion.
There’s been a changing of the guard afoot: MT SAAS has overtaken FAANG.
Cloud multiples are rising to new heights, with both public and private cloud trading over 20x.
Cloud growth rates and access to capital are at all-time highs, with the average Cloud 100 company growing 80% YoY and $186 billion going into private cloud companies in 2020 alone.
Good-better-best of growth endurance is 70%-75%-80%.
GTM strategies have adapted in the New Normal; best practices include product-led growth, usage-based pricing, and the adoption of cloud marketplaces.
We are pleased to release the March 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. This issue comes at a time when foreign exchange pressures have been broadly benign for most economies under our universe with the exception of Tanzania and Ethiopia. We continue to monitor developments in the two countries. This issue also comes against the backdrop on an election in Nigeria which saw Muhammadu Buhari re-elected signalling continuity of a policy framework which has presented a mixed bag as far as jump-starting the economy from the 2016 recession is concerned.
Startup Capital Ventures Venture Capital Climate for Q3 2010 shows an imbalance between inflows and investments despite an excellent IPO and M&A environment and strong VC returns.
In State of the Cloud 2021, we explore the major milestones and changes within the cloud economy and original analysis on what’s driving today’s private cloud valuations. In addition, we share new frameworks and emerging strategies to help founders measure growth endurance and drive go-to-market momentum. Plus, we dive into our seven predictions for 2021.
Top takeaways
Cloud companies have not just reset in the New Normal, but have thrived with a record-breaking market capitalization of more than $2 trillion.
There’s been a changing of the guard afoot: MT SAAS has overtaken FAANG.
Cloud multiples are rising to new heights, with both public and private cloud trading over 20x.
Cloud growth rates and access to capital are at all-time highs, with the average Cloud 100 company growing 80% YoY and $186 billion going into private cloud companies in 2020 alone.
Good-better-best of growth endurance is 70%-75%-80%.
GTM strategies have adapted in the New Normal; best practices include product-led growth, usage-based pricing, and the adoption of cloud marketplaces.
We are pleased to release to the November 2017 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. This issue takes particular focus on the political risk environment in Angola and Kenya following the recent elections. In Angola, we look at key themes in the post-dos Santos era whilst in Kenya the issue assesses the macro and micro-political risk factors surrounding the protracted electoral cycle.
Sample Report: Global Online Gambling and Betting Market 2015yStats.com
Free Report Samples for our publication “Global Online Gambling and Betting Market 2015”.
Find the full updated, Europe only, report available for purchase at: https://ystats.com/shop/europe-online-gambling-market-2019/
Brazil Digital Report: a first-edition dossier on the Brazilian digital economy. A comprehensive report on trends and facts for investors, public and private institutions, entrepreneurs, executives, students, and for digital savvy people who are curious about Brazil.
https://www.brazilatsiliconvalley.com/
Analysis of recent transactions in Semiconductors Industry detailing on Transaction Multiples (Revenue & EBITDA), Multiples Chart, Active Buyers & Transaction Data
The April 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda is out. This issue comes against the backdrop of significant developments in West Africa with Ghana set to wind up the International Monetary Fund's Extended Credit Facility program this month and the Cedi having come under pressure in Q1 2019. Nigeria has also witnessed the first monetary policy adjustment in over two years with a surprise dovish signal. We look at what this means for the macroeconomic environment. This issue also includes our latest commentary with the Africa Report and DealMakers Africa.
2020 has been a challenging year. Yet, amidst the various trials, widespread digital transformation has sparked several triumphs in SaaS. For instance, UiPath made history this summer when they became the first European Cloud Decacorn. Now we’re 10 months in, the question on everyone’s lips is what’s just happened and what’s coming next? In this keynote presentation, Philippe Botteri, Partner and Varun Purandare, VP at Accel will present original findings from Accel’s 2020 Euroscape. They'll explore the biggest trends in SaaS, deep dive into COVID's impacts on the ecosystem and share the region’s top 100 cloud companies.
The Effects Of Brexit On Tata Motors - Big Risk With Potential OpportunitiesColin Johnson
Examined the Multifaceted risks Brexit produced for Tata Motors, a Jaguar Land Rover company. With many moving parts such as the effects of a hard Brexit vs. soft Brexit, the fluctuation of the GBP & Euro, we make recommendations as to how to turn these risks into opportunities.
AtmanCo Inc is on the fast track to become a Canadian leader in interactive solutions. Montreal-based AtmanCo has embarked on ambitious internal and acquisition growth strategy for the years to come.
Our Africa 2015 Guide provides in-depth expert analysis on the challenges and opportunities facing those undertaking business in key countries across the continent. Highlighted topics include: Legislative changes in Rwanda; intellectual property in Zimbabwe; and combatting cartels and abuses of dominance in South Africa.
EVOLVING BUSINESS MODELS ARE DRIVEN BY OTT APPLICATIONSChristoph Stork
1) General revenue trends are positive despite growing numbers of OTT traffic
2) Revenues and profitability are mainly the results of an operators ability to seize revenue opportunities and mitigate risk.
3) OTTs stimulate broadband demand and network investment.
4) Policy-makers and regulators should be more concerned with stimulating network investment into 3G+ and less with attempting to protect out-dated business models of operators.
The telecommunication industry in Nigeria is characterized by stiff market competition with incessant price wars among mobile network operators mainly; MTN, Airtel, Globacom and Etisalat. MTN, the leading network provider have experienced a fall in market share in a matter of months; from 47% to 42% between Q2 and Q3, 2015. Airtel and Glo had gained the most, both accounting currently for 21% market share.
This report provides insight on the market realities regarding recharge card(airtime credit) sales, demand and supply patterns as well as distribution of airtime credit. It also highlights retailers feedback on network related issues like network quality in placing a phone call which is covered in the sentiment analysis.
Benchmarking Small and Medium Enterprises as Suppliers to the Government of C...Barbara Orser
This poster summarizes insights predicated on a representative sample of Canadian small and medium enterprises, about the extent to which being a SME supplier to the Government of Canada is associated with gender of ownership, innovation, international trade, and firm performance. The poster also captures obstacles associated with federal contracting.
NEPC Topic Talks: Understanding a K-Shaped EconomyNEPC, LLC
As we begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, you may hear about the possibility of a "K-shaped recovery." NEPC's Jennifer Appel, CFA explores what this means in today's NEPC Topic Talks.
This report explores a hypothetical cyber-attack on major ports across Asia Pacific, estimating that losses of up to $110 billion would occur in an extreme scenario in which a computer virus infects 15 ports.
The report was produced by the University of Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies, on behalf of the Cyber Risk Management (CyRiM) project, in partnership with Lloyd’s. The CyRiM project is led by Nanyang Technological University, in collaboration with industry partners and academic experts. Lloyd’s is a founding member of CyRiM.
'Shen attack’ depicts a plausible scenario in which an attack is launched via a computer virus carried by ships, which then scrambles the cargo database records at major ports and leads to severe disruption.
The report shows how an attack of this scale would cause substantial economic damage to a wide range of business sectors globally due to the interconnectivity of the maritime supply chain.
The report estimated that:
•Transportation, aviation and aerospace sectors would be the most affected ($28.2bn of economic losses in total), followed by manufacturing ($23.6bn) and retail ($18.5bn).
•Productivity losses affect each country that has bilateral trade with the attacked ports. Asia would be the worst affected region, set to lose up to $27bn in indirect economic losses, followed by $623m in Europe and $266m in North America.
Other key findings from the report included:
•The transportation sector in Singapore would take the biggest economic hit, followed by the same sector in South Korea.
•Business interruption and contingent business interruption insurance coverages would be the main drivers of the insured losses, amounting to 60% of the loss in the most extreme version of the scenario.
•Non-affirmative cyber, meaning cyber risk that is not explicitly mentioned in an insurance policy [or silent cyber], would account for up to 57% of the total insured losses.
•Insurance claims would arise from port operators (50% of insured losses), companies along the supply chain (21% of insured losses), and logistics and cargo handling companies (16% of insured losses).
Despite the high costs to business and international trade, the report shows the global economy is underprepared for such an attack with 92% of the total economic costs uninsured, leaving an insurance gap of $101bn.
The report is the second publication from the Cyber Risk Management (CyRiM) project, the Singapore-based public-private initiative that assesses cyber risks, of which Lloyd’s is one of the founding members.
Buying & Selling a Business: Tax ConsiderationsPaige Rasid
Lisa LaSaracina's presentation from the 2/15/13 Boardroom Series on M & A: Tax Considerations. Presented by Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina in New Haven, CT.
Visit www.cvg.org/boardroom-series for more information on this and other events.
We are pleased to release to the November 2017 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. This issue takes particular focus on the political risk environment in Angola and Kenya following the recent elections. In Angola, we look at key themes in the post-dos Santos era whilst in Kenya the issue assesses the macro and micro-political risk factors surrounding the protracted electoral cycle.
Sample Report: Global Online Gambling and Betting Market 2015yStats.com
Free Report Samples for our publication “Global Online Gambling and Betting Market 2015”.
Find the full updated, Europe only, report available for purchase at: https://ystats.com/shop/europe-online-gambling-market-2019/
Brazil Digital Report: a first-edition dossier on the Brazilian digital economy. A comprehensive report on trends and facts for investors, public and private institutions, entrepreneurs, executives, students, and for digital savvy people who are curious about Brazil.
https://www.brazilatsiliconvalley.com/
Analysis of recent transactions in Semiconductors Industry detailing on Transaction Multiples (Revenue & EBITDA), Multiples Chart, Active Buyers & Transaction Data
The April 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda is out. This issue comes against the backdrop of significant developments in West Africa with Ghana set to wind up the International Monetary Fund's Extended Credit Facility program this month and the Cedi having come under pressure in Q1 2019. Nigeria has also witnessed the first monetary policy adjustment in over two years with a surprise dovish signal. We look at what this means for the macroeconomic environment. This issue also includes our latest commentary with the Africa Report and DealMakers Africa.
2020 has been a challenging year. Yet, amidst the various trials, widespread digital transformation has sparked several triumphs in SaaS. For instance, UiPath made history this summer when they became the first European Cloud Decacorn. Now we’re 10 months in, the question on everyone’s lips is what’s just happened and what’s coming next? In this keynote presentation, Philippe Botteri, Partner and Varun Purandare, VP at Accel will present original findings from Accel’s 2020 Euroscape. They'll explore the biggest trends in SaaS, deep dive into COVID's impacts on the ecosystem and share the region’s top 100 cloud companies.
The Effects Of Brexit On Tata Motors - Big Risk With Potential OpportunitiesColin Johnson
Examined the Multifaceted risks Brexit produced for Tata Motors, a Jaguar Land Rover company. With many moving parts such as the effects of a hard Brexit vs. soft Brexit, the fluctuation of the GBP & Euro, we make recommendations as to how to turn these risks into opportunities.
AtmanCo Inc is on the fast track to become a Canadian leader in interactive solutions. Montreal-based AtmanCo has embarked on ambitious internal and acquisition growth strategy for the years to come.
Our Africa 2015 Guide provides in-depth expert analysis on the challenges and opportunities facing those undertaking business in key countries across the continent. Highlighted topics include: Legislative changes in Rwanda; intellectual property in Zimbabwe; and combatting cartels and abuses of dominance in South Africa.
EVOLVING BUSINESS MODELS ARE DRIVEN BY OTT APPLICATIONSChristoph Stork
1) General revenue trends are positive despite growing numbers of OTT traffic
2) Revenues and profitability are mainly the results of an operators ability to seize revenue opportunities and mitigate risk.
3) OTTs stimulate broadband demand and network investment.
4) Policy-makers and regulators should be more concerned with stimulating network investment into 3G+ and less with attempting to protect out-dated business models of operators.
The telecommunication industry in Nigeria is characterized by stiff market competition with incessant price wars among mobile network operators mainly; MTN, Airtel, Globacom and Etisalat. MTN, the leading network provider have experienced a fall in market share in a matter of months; from 47% to 42% between Q2 and Q3, 2015. Airtel and Glo had gained the most, both accounting currently for 21% market share.
This report provides insight on the market realities regarding recharge card(airtime credit) sales, demand and supply patterns as well as distribution of airtime credit. It also highlights retailers feedback on network related issues like network quality in placing a phone call which is covered in the sentiment analysis.
Benchmarking Small and Medium Enterprises as Suppliers to the Government of C...Barbara Orser
This poster summarizes insights predicated on a representative sample of Canadian small and medium enterprises, about the extent to which being a SME supplier to the Government of Canada is associated with gender of ownership, innovation, international trade, and firm performance. The poster also captures obstacles associated with federal contracting.
NEPC Topic Talks: Understanding a K-Shaped EconomyNEPC, LLC
As we begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, you may hear about the possibility of a "K-shaped recovery." NEPC's Jennifer Appel, CFA explores what this means in today's NEPC Topic Talks.
This report explores a hypothetical cyber-attack on major ports across Asia Pacific, estimating that losses of up to $110 billion would occur in an extreme scenario in which a computer virus infects 15 ports.
The report was produced by the University of Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies, on behalf of the Cyber Risk Management (CyRiM) project, in partnership with Lloyd’s. The CyRiM project is led by Nanyang Technological University, in collaboration with industry partners and academic experts. Lloyd’s is a founding member of CyRiM.
'Shen attack’ depicts a plausible scenario in which an attack is launched via a computer virus carried by ships, which then scrambles the cargo database records at major ports and leads to severe disruption.
The report shows how an attack of this scale would cause substantial economic damage to a wide range of business sectors globally due to the interconnectivity of the maritime supply chain.
The report estimated that:
•Transportation, aviation and aerospace sectors would be the most affected ($28.2bn of economic losses in total), followed by manufacturing ($23.6bn) and retail ($18.5bn).
•Productivity losses affect each country that has bilateral trade with the attacked ports. Asia would be the worst affected region, set to lose up to $27bn in indirect economic losses, followed by $623m in Europe and $266m in North America.
Other key findings from the report included:
•The transportation sector in Singapore would take the biggest economic hit, followed by the same sector in South Korea.
•Business interruption and contingent business interruption insurance coverages would be the main drivers of the insured losses, amounting to 60% of the loss in the most extreme version of the scenario.
•Non-affirmative cyber, meaning cyber risk that is not explicitly mentioned in an insurance policy [or silent cyber], would account for up to 57% of the total insured losses.
•Insurance claims would arise from port operators (50% of insured losses), companies along the supply chain (21% of insured losses), and logistics and cargo handling companies (16% of insured losses).
Despite the high costs to business and international trade, the report shows the global economy is underprepared for such an attack with 92% of the total economic costs uninsured, leaving an insurance gap of $101bn.
The report is the second publication from the Cyber Risk Management (CyRiM) project, the Singapore-based public-private initiative that assesses cyber risks, of which Lloyd’s is one of the founding members.
Buying & Selling a Business: Tax ConsiderationsPaige Rasid
Lisa LaSaracina's presentation from the 2/15/13 Boardroom Series on M & A: Tax Considerations. Presented by Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina in New Haven, CT.
Visit www.cvg.org/boardroom-series for more information on this and other events.
IT Employment Trends 2009, presented by Dave Willmer, Executive Director, Robert Half Technologies
Presented to:
TECNA | March 19, 2009 | Baltimore, MD
www.technologycouncils.org
Rail Conference January 9 2009 Tax PlanPaige Rasid
Forum: Advocates say faster trains are needed
Norwich Bulletin - Norwich,CT,USA
Rail would boost the quality of life in Norwich and similar cities, according to Matt Nemerson of the Connecticut Technology Council. ...
See all stories on this topic
Now in its eighth year, this awards program gathers the Connecticut technology community to recognize women in the workforce who are innovators, role models and leaders in the technology, science and engineering fields. Students at both the high school and college level are also honored for their studies and accomplishments.
For more info about the program, visit: http://www.ct.org/Women_of_Innovation.asp
2013 Women of Innovation Awards Dinner ProgramPaige Rasid
This event recognizes women in the workforce who are leaders in technology, science and engineering. Also honored are high school and college students for research and academic accomplishments.
Commerce Committee Presentation by Matthew Nemerson on January 20, 2011Paige Rasid
Matthew Nemerson gave a presentation about 2011 Introduction of key job growth and economic development issues for the Commerce Committee on January 20, 2011.
Private Investment in CT, A CVG Second Thursday, 11/14/13Paige Rasid
This month's Second Thursday panel features experts representing both ends of the spectrum - successful investing in startups to wealth and retirement planning. Trends in the state, forecasting the future and the current state-of-the market will be discussed. The program will include an update on the PwC Money Tree survey results.
PwC Presents: VC Investing – Major trends of the first half of 2014 and predi...Proformative, Inc.
As we predicted in our last Proformative VC update, 2014 is turning into an exciting year for venture capital, with increased investing activity and headline-grabbing exits. Please join representatives from PwC’s Emerging Company Services Group as they provide an overview of recent venture capital investment trends, interpreting findings from the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report, based on data from Thomson Reuters.
PwC Presents: VC Investing – Major trends from Q3 2014Proformative, Inc.
As we predicted in our last Proformative VC update, 2014 is turning into an exciting year for venture capital, with increased investing activity and headline-grabbing exits. Please join representatives from PwC’s Emerging Company Services Group as they provide an overview of recent venture capital investment trends, interpreting findings from the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report, based on data from Thomson Reuters.
Mark G. Heesen, President, NVCA - A CVG Second Thursday Event, 6/13/13Paige Rasid
Mark spoke about the state of the venture capital industry from both a national and regional perspective. He discussed where VCs are investing, the decline in the number of venture firms, the exit climate and what's happening in Washington that's important to the venture and entrepreneurial communities.
The State of FinTech and the Time-Honored Rivalry Between Incumbents and Star...F-Prime Capital
Over the last few months, we have shared our perspective on the FinTech landscape with management teams at several large financial institutions and have summarized those views in this presentation. We look at how we arrived at this exciting period of FinTech disruption and what the next few years will look like -- how threatened are incumbents? which startups are likely to breakout? what does the emerging FinTech architectural stack look like?
It has some good data points and analysis, and we welcome comments and further discussion.
A cash balance plan shares some similar to a traditional pension plan. Similar to traditional pension plans, a cash balance plan provides employees with the option of a lifetime income.
The difference between pensions and cash balance plans is a cash balance creates an individual account for each employee enrolled with a specified lump sum. Establishing a cash balance plan offers potential tax savings for employers.
Find out of a Cash Balance Plan is right for your business.
“Cyber Liability & Cyber Insurance” - A discussion on best practices around Prevention, Detection, and Response!
Sponsored by Datto and Webster Bank
Series brought to you by the Connecticut Technology Council.
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TOPIC FOCUS:
1. Evolution and acceptance of Cybersecurity insurance
a. Understanding risk & effect on businesses
i. Used to be major brands, now widespread.
ii. Risk recognized, business leaders looking to minimize risk
b. Describing changes in cybersecurity insurance
How coverages have evolved - not just for biggest companies
i. Insurers are working with (tech) companies to get it right
ii. Where is it going from here? Trends, specialty insurance
2. Describe insurance types/ specifics and how they perform when needed
. Not all policies are the same
a. What to look for
b. How they vary by type of business (Healthcare vs. Retail vs. Software Co.)
c. What gaps still remain (What can’t get covered?)
3. How to minimize cost, get most value for your company
. Some protections on your current policies
a. Gating elements - What the insurance companies want to see - how that might help costs
4. Best practices generally
Women Of Innovation® 2016 Honoree Bios & Event ProgramPaige Rasid
Honoring the energy, creativity and success of
sixty-five women and students from Connecticut’s science
and technology community.
In this program, we salute this year’s Women of Innovation who are working as scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs for their contributions to their organizations or schools.
Their biographies in this program are testimony to their
remarkable careers, fields of study, and their professional
and personal accomplishments. We also thank the individuals who nominated these outstanding women and all who are here to celebrate their achievements.
After twelve years, there is an alumnae group of nearly
600 Women of Innovation!
By gathering this community of accomplished women, we continue to promote, support and encourage young women and girls to pursue STEM careers and to foster a collaborative network. www.CT.org
Social Media & Mobile Tech - CVG Entrepreneur and Investor EventPaige Rasid
Sixty-five movers and shakers from the Crossroads Venture Group Community gathered to grow the Social Media and Mobile Tech industries in Connecticut. There were company showcases and presentations, an investor panel that gave live feedback to presenting companies, as well as an inspiring keynote speaker!
Life Cycle of a Data Breach - Cybersecurity Seminar SeriesPaige Rasid
“Life Cycle of a Data Breach” - A discussion on best practices around Prevention, Detection, and Response!
Sponsored by Frontier Communications, Datto, Day Pitney LLP, and First Niagara
Series brought to you by the Connecticut Technology Council.
The 2015 Women of Innovation Awards Program honors accomplished and successful women in science, technology, engineering and math. This event is presented, annually, by the Connecticut Technology Council.
Crossroads Venture Group hosts monthly networking events and in march the focus was Medical Devices. David Wang was keyonter and we had three presenting companies pitch to a panel of experienced investors.
The 2014 IT Summit is a program for Executives and professionals in IT. Once a year the Connecticut Tech Council and Mohegan Sun Convention Center host the IT Summit.
At the Marcum Tech Top 40 event, forty companies are recognized for outstanding revenue growth. Each TT40 company is categorized under one of six industry verticals.
September 2014 | Social Media and Mobile Tech Paige Rasid
Early-stage companies pitch their ideas and businesses at CVG's Second Thursday Social Media and Mobile Tech event. Followed by a presentation by SocialFly, focused on trends in social media and how they impact your business.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
7. Investments by region: Q4 2010 Q4 2010 Total Investments - $5,017.0 million in 765 deals PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Unknown region totals not included Region # of Deals % Change $ from Q3’ 10 Silicon Valley 231 9% New England 88 2% NY Metro 83 50% Midwest 62 46% LA/Orange County 48 33% Colorado 24 190% San Diego 26 -13% Southeast 33 -28% Northwest 33 -17% DC/Metroplex 23 -45% Texas 34 -65% Philadelphia Metro 30 -43% North Central 14 -53% South Central 18 645% SouthWest 8 -57% Upstate NY 4 -58% AK/HI/PR 0 N/A Sacramento/N.Cal 0 N/A Total 765 1%
8. Investments by region: Full year 2010 2010 Total Investments - $21,823.4 million in 3,277 deals PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Unknown region totals not included Region # of Deals % Change $ from 2009 Silicon Valley 961 16% New England 387 15% NY Metro 350 26% LA/Orange County 205 66% Midwest 245 52% Southeast 187 12% Texas 143 30% San Diego 115 -10% DC/Metroplex 136 39% Northwest 156 11% Colorado 77 1% Philadelphia Metro 118 -1% North Central 50 -15% SouthWest 58 -2% South Central 42 232% Upstate NY 23 359% Sacramento/N.Cal 8 88% AK/HI/PR 6 117% Total 3,277 19%
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10. Investments by industry: Q4 2010 Q4 2010 Total Investments - $5,017.0 million in 765 deals PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Visit www.pwcmoneytree.com for Industry definitions Region # of Deals % Change in $ from Q3’ 10 Software 218 16% Industrial/Energy 72 104% Biotechnology 94 -24% Media and Entertainment 70 126% IT Services 65 -10% Medical Devices & Equipment 71 -31% Computers and Peripherals 20 63% Networking and Equipment 13 14% Consumer Products & Services 27 20% Telecommunications 29 -65% Semiconductors 23 -47% Electronics/Instrumentation 11 -2% Business Products & Services 16 5% Financial Services 12 -20% Healthcare Services 9 -58% Retailing/Distribution 5 -56% Other 10 11% Total 765 1%
11. Investments by industry: Full year 2010 2010 Total Investments - $21,823.4 million in 3,277 deals PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Visit www.pwcmoneytree.com for Industry definitions Region # of Deals % Change in $ from 2009 Software 835 20% Biotechnology 460 3% Industrial/Energy 277 39% Medical Devices and Equipment 324 -9% IT Services 272 44% Media and Entertainment 292 18% Semiconductors 124 20% Telecommunications 136 77% Networking and Equipment 64 -18% Consumer Products and Services 104 46% Financial Services 70 42% Computers and Peripherals 70 33% Business Products and Services 90 71% Electronics/Instrumentation 65 25% Healthcare Services 42 100% Retailing/Distribution 26 22% Other 26 185% Total 3,277 19%
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13. Connecticut Investments 1998 – 2010 ($ in millions) January 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Year Deals Dollars Average Deal Size 2010 52 $200.1 $3.8 2009 39 $157.4 $4.0 2008 36 $118.7 $3.3 2007 34 $277.0 $8.1 2006 31 $249.6 $8.1 2005 30 $185.1 $6.2 2004 32 $194.9 $6.1 2003 34 $233.9 $6.9 2002 37 $176.7 $4.8 2001 69 $535.8 $7.8 2000 115 $1,498.8 $13.0 1999 91 $946.9 $10.4 1998 74 $373.4 $5.0
14. Investments by industry: Q4 2010 – CT Q4 2010 Total Investments - $12.5 million in 9 deals PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Visit www.pwcmoneytree.com for Industry definitions Industry # of Deals % Change in $ from Q3’ 10 Financial Services 1 146% Biotechnology 1 -87% Media and Entertainment 2 100% Medical Devices and Equipment 1 2394% IT Services 1 81% Software 2 -86% Telecommunications 1 100% Grand Total 9 -63%
15. Investments by industry: Full Year 2010 – CT Q4 2010 Total Investments - $200.1 million in 52 deals PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Visit www.pwcmoneytree.com for Industry definitions Industry # of Deals % Change in $ from 2009 Financial Services 4 1089% Biotechnology 14 -46% Software 12 634% Retailing/Distribution 1 100% Medical Devices and Equipment 6 51% Media and Entertainment 5 80% IT Services 3 -17% Industrial/Energy 2 -31% Telecommunications 2 -61% Semiconductors 1 100% Business Products and Services 1 -100% Networking and Equipment 1 0% Grand Total 52 27%
16. Investments by stage of development: Full year 2010 & 2009 PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters 2010 Total Investments - $21,823.4 million in 3,277 deals Stage of Development # of Deals % Change in $ Amount from 2009 Expansion 1,021 47% Later Stage 746 2% Early Stage 1,147 15% Seed Stage 363 -2% Grand Total 3,277 19%
17. Investments by stage of development: Full year 2010 & 2009 CT PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters ($ millions) 2010 Total Investments - $200.1 million in 52 deals 2010 2009 Stage of Development # of Deals % Change in S Amount from 2009 Expansion 12 583% Later Stage 10 49% Startup/Seed 16 -50% Early Stage 14 -67% Grand Total 52 27%
18. Top 10 Connecticut Investments - 2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Name City Industry Stage Amount Pierpont Securities LLC Stamford Financial Services Expansion $ 84,999,900 SmartEquip, Inc. Norwalk Software Later $ 18,000,000 Cara Therapeutics, Inc. Shelton Biotechnology Later $ 15,000,000 Ion Torrent Systems, Inc. Guilford Biotechnology Expansion $ 10,000,000 Kolitan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New Haven Biotechnology Startup/Seed $ 10,000,000 Preferred Brands International Stamford Retailing/Distribution Later $ 7,500,000 VLS Securities LLC Canaan Financial Services Startup/Seed $ 6,145,000 CyVek, Inc. Wallingford Biotechnology Startup/Seed $ 4,013,000 Mira Dx, Inc. New Haven Biotechnology Startup/Seed $ 4,000,000 Ikonisys, Inc. New Haven Biotechnology Later $ 3,804,900
19. Median deal size vs. mean deal size – Quarterly total U.S. investments PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters ($ in millions )
20. 2010 – Most active venture investors PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Firm Location Total Deals Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Menlo Park, California 76 First Round Capital West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 69 New Enterprise Associates, Inc. Menlo Park, California 67 Draper Fisher Jurvetson Menlo Park, California 58 North Bridge Venture Partners San Mateo, California 55 Polaris Venture Partners Waltham, Massachusetts 53 Sequoia Capital Menlo Park, California 47 Venrock Associates Palo Alto, California 46 Canaan Partners Westport, Connecticut 42 Domain Associates LLC Princeton, New Jersey 39 Accel Partners Palo Alto, California 38 Menlo Ventures Menlo Park, California 38 U.S. Venture Partners Menlo Park, California 38 Austin Ventures, L.P. Austin, Texas 37 Intel Capital Santa Clara, California 36 Rho Capital Partners, Inc. New York, New York 36
21. Analysis of venture-backed IPO and M&A activity Source: Thomson Reuters and National Venture Capital Association * Includes all companies with at least one U.S. VC investor that trade on U.S. exchanges, regardless of domicile **Only accounts for deals with disclosed values Date Number of IPOs* Total Offer Amount ($M) Average IPO Offer Amount ($M) Total M&A Deals Average M&A deal size ($M)** 2005 57 4,482.4 78.6 350 106.3 2006 57 5,117.1 89.8 378 114.6 2007 86 10,326.3 120.1 380 174.9 2008 6 470.2 78.4 348 116.6 2009 Q1 0 0.0 0.0 65 44.4 2009 Q2 5 720.7 144.1 65 197.7 2009 Q3 3 572.1 190.7 69 60.5 2009 Q4 4 349.3 87.3 74 217.7 2009 12 1,642.1 136.8 273 147.3 2010 Q1 9 936.3 104.0 122 180.2 2010 Q2 17 1,274.9 75.0 99 131.4 2010 Q3 14 1,249.1 89.2 111 134.1 2010 Q4 32 3,557.3 111.2 88 157.7 2010 72 7,017.5 97.5 420 152.6
22. Venture capital fundraising Source: Thomson Reuters & National Venture Capital Association Data current as of January 17, 2011 Year First Time Funds Follow-On Funds Total Number of Funds VC Raised ($M) 2005 54 180 234 30,759.6 2006 63 172 235 31,860.9 2007 71 166 237 31,205.0 2008 64 149 213 26,412.2 2009 43 107 150 16,314.9 2010 52 105 157 12,304.2 Quarter Q4 ’08 17 32 49 2,807.9 Q1 ’09 10 47 57 4,942.5 Q2 ’09 14 25 39 4,995.2 Q3 ’09 13 19 32 2,310.3 Q4 ’09 14 33 47 4,066.9 Q1 ’10 16 30 46 4,007.0 Q2 ’10 19 33 52 2,130.3 Q3 ’10 18 31 49 3,177.1 Q4 ’10 11 24 35 2,989.9
23. Closing thoughts & comments PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters
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See above.
Fourth qtr. 2010, $5 billion was invested in the U.S. While we will touch on the quarterly results, we will focus more on the 2010 Annual Results.
Despite a Sluggish Economy For the full year 2010 , venture capital investments totaled $21.8 billion in almost 3,300 deals , 19% increase over 2009 levels in dollars invested and the first year of increases in funding since 2007. 2. 2010 investments reflect a 12% increase in number of deals over prior year.
This chart for 4Q is consistent with the annual results showing approx. 60% of Venture Capital funds are invested in 3 regions: Silicon Valley, New England and NY Metro.
Although, we only track US investments, venture capital is borderless. 2. The Report tracks 18 regions in the US. 6 regions experienced investment levels of $1 billion or more in 2010 and 11 regions recorded more than 100 deals.
39% of venture investments in the US (over $8.5 billion) were made in Silicon Valley based companies . The New England region ranks second , with 12% - $2.5 billion and 387 deals . NY Metro ranks third with 8.6% - $1.9 billion and 350 deals. The top ten regions attracted over 92% of the US invested dollars.
The Report tracks 17 industries. Nationally, in 2010, the Life Sciences sector (which includes Biotechnology and Medical Devices industries, together) raised $6.0 billion in 784 deals. For the year, Life Sciences accounted for 27.5% of all venture capital investments and 24% of all deals. Individually, the Software industry ranked first, with approximately $4.0 billion in 835 deals , a 20% increase over 2009. Once again, software holds its position as the largest single industry category with 18% of total dollars and 25% of all deals. Industrial and Energy attracted approximately $3.4 billion. IT Services industry ranked fifth in 2010 with $1.7 billion invested, a 44% decrease over 2009. BIO 16.9% MD 10.6 % 27.5% See item 3 above.
1. Looking at the top 5 industries by quarter, Software, E&M and IT Services are trending up.
Venture investing in CT companies totaled $200 million in 2010 , a three year high, and a 27% increase over last year. Average deal size in 2010 stayed fairly consistent with 2009 at $3.8 million. Investments in CT companies exceeded the $200 million level for the first time since 2007 . Number of deals in-state experienced an increase of 33 % in 2010.
CT had a poor funding performance in 4Q 2010. $12.5 million in 9 deals.
For full year 2010 , $64 million was invested in 20 Life Sciences (Biotechnology and Medical Devices industries, together) companies. These Life Sciences investments are largely focused on technologies and companies resident in and around New Haven. However, in 2010, Financial Services companies took a larger percent of the investment dollars in CT , raising $94 million on only 4 deals. Software raised $23 million on 12 deals.
The sustained shift towards Expansion and Later stage investing over the past 8 years reflects: (a) venture capitalists continued support of existing portfolio companies via additional follow-on rounds; (b) their interest in more mature companies; and (c) extended periods of time to exits. 2. Given the selectivity in the venture-backed IPO market, portfolio companies are reaching more mature phases of development before an IPO or M&A transaction. 3. For full year 2010, Later stage and Expansion stage received 68% of all funding.
In 2010, Startup/Early stage investments have decreased 56% to $48 million from 2009 levels, while Later/Expansion stage investments have increased 300% from 2009.
6 Biotech cos. in the top 10 deals followed by financial services with 2. Open Solutions, SS&C, Best Friends Petcare, Cidra, Proton Energy, Women’s Health USA, Achillion, Priceline, Higher One, Kayak, Tangoe, Reb-X.
CT is well below the National Average in deals in the $3.3 - $4.0 million per deal in the last 3 years.
Highest level of IPO activity since 2007. Highest level of M&A activity since 2005.