The document discusses Italian Business Angels Networks - IBAN Association, which was founded in 1999 to introduce business angels and develop business angel networks in Italy. IBAN's objectives are to increase financing sources for small and medium enterprises, recruit business angels, organize investment forums, and stimulate the exchange of best practices among business angel networks. It aims to connect investors with entrepreneurs and help provide risk capital and support to allow entrepreneurs to build successful businesses.
The document discusses the IBAN Association, which represents Italian business angels and promotes the informal venture capital market in Italy. Some key points:
- IBAN is a non-profit association that connects business angels with startups and small businesses to help support their growth. It has over 450 business angel members across Italy.
- In 2013, IBAN members completed 324 investment deals totaling over 31 million Euros in 165 companies, with average investments of 98,000 Euros. The most invested in sectors were ICT, media/entertainment, and medtech.
- In addition to facilitating deals, IBAN aims to increase financing sources for startups, provide training to investors, and encourage best practices.
Italy can greatly benefit from globalisation. This is well-known by the Italian entrepreneurs and workers who have made our country Europe’s second manufacturing
economy, and the world’s fifth. This is well-known by the consumers throughout the world who appreciate products “Made
in Italy” that have created a robust and widespread “demand for Italy”.
Opening up to globalisation does not just mean taking Italy to the world by exporting our products and investing in new
markets. It also means bringing the world to Italy. It means attracting capital, both financial and human, with which to
participate on an equal footing in the global creation of value, and in creating jobs, knowledge and growth for our citizens.
It is to meet this challenge that the Italian Government is launching Destinazione Italia (Destination Italy). Developed
in close coordination with the economic policy priorities set out in the Economic and Financial Planning Document,
Destinazione Italia establishes a set of measures to foster inbound investments in a cohesive and structural manner and
increase Italian companies’ competitiveness. These measures will be introduced to our legal system following a timescale on which the Government’s agenda will be based.
In its initial version, Destinazione Italia consists of 50 measures whose goal is to reform a broad range of sectors, from tax
to employment and civil justice to research; to enhance and build upon our assets; and to develop investment-focused
policies to promote our country at the international level. The Government is committed to translating these measures into
concrete provisions and laws and to begin monitoring their implementation on a weekly basis.
The Government undertakes to further analyse and implement the measures contained in Destinazione Italia in line with
the public finance planning documents and the economic and financial framework established by the Stability Law.
Destinazione Italia is a “living document”. The Government will be opening a three-week public consultation on this initial
version, “mark 0.5”, in which citizens, Italian and foreign business communities, business and other associations, trade
unions and experts will all have their say. The outcome will be Destinazione Italia version 1.0.
Le calendrier électoral officiel a été rendu public il y a quelques minutes à peine. La rédaction de Loop l’a analysé pour vous. Tel que l’avait affirmé vendredi la porte-parole officielle du Conseil Électoral Provisoire Madame Nicole Simeon, le calendrier électoral a bel et bien été rendu public ce matin lors d’une conférence de presse dans les locaux du CEP à Pétion-Ville.
BuzzFeed's Terry City - The Science of Shareable ContentErik Schmitt
This document does not contain any meaningful information to summarize. It consists primarily of blank lines and numbers without any surrounding context or details. A proper summary cannot be generated from this document alone.
The document discusses the IBAN Association, which represents Italian business angels and promotes the informal venture capital market in Italy. Some key points:
- IBAN is a non-profit association that connects business angels with startups and small businesses to help support their growth. It has over 450 business angel members across Italy.
- In 2013, IBAN members completed 324 investment deals totaling over 31 million Euros in 165 companies, with average investments of 98,000 Euros. The most invested in sectors were ICT, media/entertainment, and medtech.
- In addition to facilitating deals, IBAN aims to increase financing sources for startups, provide training to investors, and encourage best practices.
Italy can greatly benefit from globalisation. This is well-known by the Italian entrepreneurs and workers who have made our country Europe’s second manufacturing
economy, and the world’s fifth. This is well-known by the consumers throughout the world who appreciate products “Made
in Italy” that have created a robust and widespread “demand for Italy”.
Opening up to globalisation does not just mean taking Italy to the world by exporting our products and investing in new
markets. It also means bringing the world to Italy. It means attracting capital, both financial and human, with which to
participate on an equal footing in the global creation of value, and in creating jobs, knowledge and growth for our citizens.
It is to meet this challenge that the Italian Government is launching Destinazione Italia (Destination Italy). Developed
in close coordination with the economic policy priorities set out in the Economic and Financial Planning Document,
Destinazione Italia establishes a set of measures to foster inbound investments in a cohesive and structural manner and
increase Italian companies’ competitiveness. These measures will be introduced to our legal system following a timescale on which the Government’s agenda will be based.
In its initial version, Destinazione Italia consists of 50 measures whose goal is to reform a broad range of sectors, from tax
to employment and civil justice to research; to enhance and build upon our assets; and to develop investment-focused
policies to promote our country at the international level. The Government is committed to translating these measures into
concrete provisions and laws and to begin monitoring their implementation on a weekly basis.
The Government undertakes to further analyse and implement the measures contained in Destinazione Italia in line with
the public finance planning documents and the economic and financial framework established by the Stability Law.
Destinazione Italia is a “living document”. The Government will be opening a three-week public consultation on this initial
version, “mark 0.5”, in which citizens, Italian and foreign business communities, business and other associations, trade
unions and experts will all have their say. The outcome will be Destinazione Italia version 1.0.
Le calendrier électoral officiel a été rendu public il y a quelques minutes à peine. La rédaction de Loop l’a analysé pour vous. Tel que l’avait affirmé vendredi la porte-parole officielle du Conseil Électoral Provisoire Madame Nicole Simeon, le calendrier électoral a bel et bien été rendu public ce matin lors d’une conférence de presse dans les locaux du CEP à Pétion-Ville.
BuzzFeed's Terry City - The Science of Shareable ContentErik Schmitt
This document does not contain any meaningful information to summarize. It consists primarily of blank lines and numbers without any surrounding context or details. A proper summary cannot be generated from this document alone.
Sonja Byrd Roberts is a health information technology technician and cash management professional with experience in medical records, billing and coding, customer service, and data entry. She has a background in healthcare, having graduated with an Associate's degree in Healthcare Information Technology. She also has experience working in financial counseling, patient access, and various clinical departments through internships. Roberts is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and has additional experience in cash management, accounts receivable, and customer service roles.
Scheda di sintesi della policy a sostegno delle startup innovative - 26 agosto 2014 - Ministero dello Sviluppo economico, Segreteria tecnica del Ministro.
Le misure in esame mirano a promuovere la crescita sostenibile, lo sviluppo tecnologico e l’occupazione, in particolare giovanile, l’aggregazione di un ecosistema animato da una nuova cultura imprenditoriale votata all’innovazione, così come a favorire una maggiore mobilità sociale, il rafforzamento dei legami tra università e imprese nonché una più massiccia attrazione di talenti e capitali esteri nel nostro Paese.
L'Associazione IBAN ha predisposto, in collaborazione con CBA Studio Legale e Tributario, un Libro Bianco volto a formulare proposte concrete, sintetiche e di snello recepimento, per rendere ancora più forte il settore delle start-up, in crescita esponenziale da quando è stata efficacemente introdotta la normativa di cui al D.L.179/2012.
Analisi sul mercato italiano 2014 dell’informal venture capital (angel inves...Associazione IBAN
Survey IBAN 2014, gli investimenti angel prendono il volo:
+ 45% SUL 2013 A € 46 MILIONI
• 135 operazioni di investimento in start up su un campione di 279 business angel
• Il 30% degli investimenti supera i € 300.000, il 45% è stato inferiore ai € 100.000
• 180 nuovi posti di lavoro creati nelle start up investite
• ICT, Terziario avanzato, Commercio, Distribuzione i settori privilegiati
This document describes the FONDAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE DI CENTRO STUDI E RICERCHE, an independent non-profit foundation established in Rome in 2008. The foundation seeks to support non-profit projects and contribute to international cooperation and development. It evaluates project proposals, focusing on sustainability and viability. Donations are used to fund projects and establish an economic foundation to guarantee their implementation. The foundation's goals include supporting healthcare, education, arts and culture projects worldwide.
The document summarizes the creation and initial results of Banca Prossima, a bank created by Intesa Sanpaolo in Italy to exclusively serve nonprofit organizations. In its first 6 months, Banca Prossima worked with over 2,000 nonprofits, providing loans, credit/debit cards, and other services. It also established a Fund for Development of the Social Enterprise to provide guarantees for loans to nonprofits in need. Banca Prossima aims to fill gaps nonprofits face in accessing credit and support social enterprise networks throughout Italy.
BUSINESS INCUBATION AS ELEMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICE INSTITUTION AND SME DEVEL...Vasily Ryzhonkov
The core of the political and economic transformation of any country in transition (CIT) is
the creation of the private sector, the development of entrepreneurship and creation of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are consideredto be one of the principal driving forces in
economic development. SMEs stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurial skills, they are
flexible and can adapt quickly to changing market demand and supply situations, they generate
employment, help diversify economic activity and make a significant contribution to exports and
trade. SMEs also play an important role in innovation and the high-tech business, due to their
flexibility and creativity many of them became large businesses. In this process emphasis should be
laid on creation of a business friendly environment in which the transformation of the society
towards a market economy should be taken place
Resources for Business Angels - everything an investor will need to know from the actual process you go through to become an online business angel, to what co-investment and syndication actually mean.
IB&II held its first Fall Symposium at the Bloomberg L.P. Headquarters in New York on November 14, 2011.
Dan Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg L.P., opened the event, which featured 13 Italian SMEs from the mobile technology, cyber security and clean tech industries, who presented their innovative products to over 250 guests.
Prior to the company presentations, a group of leading business executives participated in a panel discussion addressing the questions: “Why invest in Italy now?”.
Panelists included: Fulvio Conti, CEO of Enel SpA, Ossama Bessada, CEO of Wind Telecomunicazioni SpA, Ron Spogli, former U.S. Ambassador to Italy and current Chairman of Innogest SGR, and Gianfranco Carbonato, Chairman of the Piedmont-Turin Industrial Association.
Date: November 14, 2011 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Bloomberg, L.P, New York
The organization ACAF in Spain won the Europe Award in 2009 for its innovative Self Financed Communities (SFC) model. The SFC model allows low-income communities to access small loans and insurance by pooling small sums of money from community members, who then become owners and customers. Since receiving the award, ACAF has created 10 new SFCs with over 50 total members, expanding access to financial services for underserved communities.
This document discusses establishing a European framework to facilitate the development of social investment funds. It provides context on social businesses, which target social goals over financial returns. Three examples of social businesses are described that provide employment for blind persons and those with autism. The document seeks input on whether private investment funds could better support social businesses and what steps might improve effectiveness of such funds. Respondents are asked to provide views to help the Commission develop proposals within this initiative.
Intesa Sanpaolo appointed two new General Managers - Marco Morelli as Deputy General Manager and Head of the Banca dei Territori Division, and Gaetano Miccichè as General Manager and Head of the Corporate and Investment Banking Division. Morelli and Miccichè have extensive banking experience in Italy and abroad. Intesa Sanpaolo's Project Malawi continues to improve living conditions in Malawi through initiatives in healthcare, orphan support, HIV/AIDS prevention, and agriculture/nutrition. The project aims to treat HIV/AIDS patients, support orphans, eliminate false beliefs about HIV/AIDS, provide economic opportunities, and address malnutrition through clinics, training, and agriculture techniques. Intesa Sanpa
ECBN - A Manifesto for InternationalisationCallum Lee
The document outlines 5 principles for effective internationalization of cultural and creative industries in Europe according to the European Creative Business Network (ECBN). The principles are: 1) Internationalization must be led by individual businesses, 2) Face-to-face interaction is important, 3) Internationalization can benefit businesses of any size or sector, 4) Internationalization needs European support through programs and regulations, and 5) Better data and evidence is needed to understand effective internationalization strategies. ECBN and the European Commission should adopt these principles to most effectively support growth of cultural and creative industries internationally.
Sonja Byrd Roberts is a health information technology technician and cash management professional with experience in medical records, billing and coding, customer service, and data entry. She has a background in healthcare, having graduated with an Associate's degree in Healthcare Information Technology. She also has experience working in financial counseling, patient access, and various clinical departments through internships. Roberts is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and has additional experience in cash management, accounts receivable, and customer service roles.
Scheda di sintesi della policy a sostegno delle startup innovative - 26 agosto 2014 - Ministero dello Sviluppo economico, Segreteria tecnica del Ministro.
Le misure in esame mirano a promuovere la crescita sostenibile, lo sviluppo tecnologico e l’occupazione, in particolare giovanile, l’aggregazione di un ecosistema animato da una nuova cultura imprenditoriale votata all’innovazione, così come a favorire una maggiore mobilità sociale, il rafforzamento dei legami tra università e imprese nonché una più massiccia attrazione di talenti e capitali esteri nel nostro Paese.
L'Associazione IBAN ha predisposto, in collaborazione con CBA Studio Legale e Tributario, un Libro Bianco volto a formulare proposte concrete, sintetiche e di snello recepimento, per rendere ancora più forte il settore delle start-up, in crescita esponenziale da quando è stata efficacemente introdotta la normativa di cui al D.L.179/2012.
Analisi sul mercato italiano 2014 dell’informal venture capital (angel inves...Associazione IBAN
Survey IBAN 2014, gli investimenti angel prendono il volo:
+ 45% SUL 2013 A € 46 MILIONI
• 135 operazioni di investimento in start up su un campione di 279 business angel
• Il 30% degli investimenti supera i € 300.000, il 45% è stato inferiore ai € 100.000
• 180 nuovi posti di lavoro creati nelle start up investite
• ICT, Terziario avanzato, Commercio, Distribuzione i settori privilegiati
This document describes the FONDAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE DI CENTRO STUDI E RICERCHE, an independent non-profit foundation established in Rome in 2008. The foundation seeks to support non-profit projects and contribute to international cooperation and development. It evaluates project proposals, focusing on sustainability and viability. Donations are used to fund projects and establish an economic foundation to guarantee their implementation. The foundation's goals include supporting healthcare, education, arts and culture projects worldwide.
The document summarizes the creation and initial results of Banca Prossima, a bank created by Intesa Sanpaolo in Italy to exclusively serve nonprofit organizations. In its first 6 months, Banca Prossima worked with over 2,000 nonprofits, providing loans, credit/debit cards, and other services. It also established a Fund for Development of the Social Enterprise to provide guarantees for loans to nonprofits in need. Banca Prossima aims to fill gaps nonprofits face in accessing credit and support social enterprise networks throughout Italy.
BUSINESS INCUBATION AS ELEMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICE INSTITUTION AND SME DEVEL...Vasily Ryzhonkov
The core of the political and economic transformation of any country in transition (CIT) is
the creation of the private sector, the development of entrepreneurship and creation of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are consideredto be one of the principal driving forces in
economic development. SMEs stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurial skills, they are
flexible and can adapt quickly to changing market demand and supply situations, they generate
employment, help diversify economic activity and make a significant contribution to exports and
trade. SMEs also play an important role in innovation and the high-tech business, due to their
flexibility and creativity many of them became large businesses. In this process emphasis should be
laid on creation of a business friendly environment in which the transformation of the society
towards a market economy should be taken place
Resources for Business Angels - everything an investor will need to know from the actual process you go through to become an online business angel, to what co-investment and syndication actually mean.
IB&II held its first Fall Symposium at the Bloomberg L.P. Headquarters in New York on November 14, 2011.
Dan Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg L.P., opened the event, which featured 13 Italian SMEs from the mobile technology, cyber security and clean tech industries, who presented their innovative products to over 250 guests.
Prior to the company presentations, a group of leading business executives participated in a panel discussion addressing the questions: “Why invest in Italy now?”.
Panelists included: Fulvio Conti, CEO of Enel SpA, Ossama Bessada, CEO of Wind Telecomunicazioni SpA, Ron Spogli, former U.S. Ambassador to Italy and current Chairman of Innogest SGR, and Gianfranco Carbonato, Chairman of the Piedmont-Turin Industrial Association.
Date: November 14, 2011 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Bloomberg, L.P, New York
The organization ACAF in Spain won the Europe Award in 2009 for its innovative Self Financed Communities (SFC) model. The SFC model allows low-income communities to access small loans and insurance by pooling small sums of money from community members, who then become owners and customers. Since receiving the award, ACAF has created 10 new SFCs with over 50 total members, expanding access to financial services for underserved communities.
This document discusses establishing a European framework to facilitate the development of social investment funds. It provides context on social businesses, which target social goals over financial returns. Three examples of social businesses are described that provide employment for blind persons and those with autism. The document seeks input on whether private investment funds could better support social businesses and what steps might improve effectiveness of such funds. Respondents are asked to provide views to help the Commission develop proposals within this initiative.
Intesa Sanpaolo appointed two new General Managers - Marco Morelli as Deputy General Manager and Head of the Banca dei Territori Division, and Gaetano Miccichè as General Manager and Head of the Corporate and Investment Banking Division. Morelli and Miccichè have extensive banking experience in Italy and abroad. Intesa Sanpaolo's Project Malawi continues to improve living conditions in Malawi through initiatives in healthcare, orphan support, HIV/AIDS prevention, and agriculture/nutrition. The project aims to treat HIV/AIDS patients, support orphans, eliminate false beliefs about HIV/AIDS, provide economic opportunities, and address malnutrition through clinics, training, and agriculture techniques. Intesa Sanpa
ECBN - A Manifesto for InternationalisationCallum Lee
The document outlines 5 principles for effective internationalization of cultural and creative industries in Europe according to the European Creative Business Network (ECBN). The principles are: 1) Internationalization must be led by individual businesses, 2) Face-to-face interaction is important, 3) Internationalization can benefit businesses of any size or sector, 4) Internationalization needs European support through programs and regulations, and 5) Better data and evidence is needed to understand effective internationalization strategies. ECBN and the European Commission should adopt these principles to most effectively support growth of cultural and creative industries internationally.
How policy-makers can support the startup ecosystem in Western BalkansArmin Konjalic
This document represents a collaborative effort of practitioners of the startup
ecosystem in economies of Western Balkans (W6) in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The aim of the document is to
summarize the most urgent needs for action to policy-makers in the region.
The resulting policy recommendations are based on the aggregation of inputs and
comments from more than 20 interviews with regional startup founders at different
stages of development, local and international investors with strong knowledge of the
region’s specifics, managers of local innovation and technology hubs, representatives of
incubators, accelerators, lawyers, and accountants specialized in work with startups,
innovation and intellectual property.
These policy recommendations were elaborated in a panel discussion at Western
Balkans Digital Summit Belgrade in April 2019. Representatives of Digital Initiative
Serbia, Innovation Center Kosovo, South Central Ventures, Spark Mostar, and Startup
Europe exchanged thoughts and ideas about the most important action points for
enhancing startup entrepreneurship in the region.
This document follows the structure of the six interconnected and interdependent
pillars of startup ecosystems: policy, finance, market, business support, human capital,
and culture. The focus of the document is on policy as the fundamental pillar, and its
interaction and influence on other elements of the ecosystem.
This document discusses various financial education initiatives for entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from different countries. It describes programs run by central banks, government agencies, and non-profits to provide training, resources, and support to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. The initiatives focus on financial literacy topics like business planning, record keeping, accessing financing, and management skills. They utilize approaches such as in-person training sessions, online resources, mentorship programs, and partnerships with local organizations. The overall goal is to promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through financial education.
The Mozambique-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce (CAMOZINI) aims to strengthen economic, social, and cultural ties between Mozambique and Nigeria. It seeks to facilitate trade, investment, and skills exchange between the countries in sectors like agriculture, mining, energy, and education. CAMOZINI will promote partnerships between businesses and help procure financing for projects. It will organize forums, tours, and training to connect entrepreneurs and share opportunities between the two nations. The Chamber intends to partner with governments to achieve mutual goals and deliver prosperity to citizens of both countries.
The Mozambique-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce (CAMOZINI) aims to strengthen economic, social, and cultural ties between Mozambique and Nigeria. It seeks to facilitate trade, investment, and skills exchange between the countries in sectors like agriculture, mining, energy, and education. CAMOZINI will organize events like conferences and tours to connect businesses, provide resources to members, and advocate for policies that benefit both countries' economies and citizens. Its goals are to create jobs, share business opportunities, and promote wealth creation through entrepreneurship, especially among youth.
The document provides information on Banca IFIS' quarterly newsletter for March 2014. Some key points:
1) Banca IFIS had excellent financial results for 2013, with profits up 8.5% and the share price increasing 134% over the period.
2) The bank continues to support both companies and households during the economic difficulties in Italy by providing lending capacity to the real economy.
3) Banca IFIS is focusing on social media and digital communication tools to strengthen relationships with customers and investors.
This document provides an overview of doing business in Spain. It discusses Spain's government and constitution, the domestic market, economy, foreign trade, financial institutions, and stock market. It also outlines the various ways to set up a business in Spain, including through a Sociedad Anónima (SA) company, which is commonly used by medium to large corporations. Key requirements for establishing an SA include a minimum share capital, rules for cash vs non-cash contributions, board of director/administrator requirements, and registration with a public notary.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially women-owned and youth-led enterprises, succeed in international business and improve their competitiveness. ITC works exclusively on Aid for Trade initiatives and brings together public and private partners. ITC's Youth and Trade Programme created the Ye! Community, which aims to provide youth with skills to compete internationally through online and offline chapters run by Ye! Ambassadors. Ye! Ambassadors establish local chapters, organize events, partner with organizations, and represent youth entrepreneurs at high-level events.
Community Consulenza nella Comunicazione (Communication Advisory) is one of the leading PR firm in Italy. It belongs to Community Group – global advisory group active in the communication sector and it is leader in corporate and financial communication, product communication and in crisis management. Other companies part of Community Group are Community Public Affairs and Community Media Research, which is active in social and economic market researches. It belongs to the same group also D.Community, the division focussed on digital PR.
Structural Design Process: Step-by-Step Guide for BuildingsChandresh Chudasama
The structural design process is explained: Follow our step-by-step guide to understand building design intricacies and ensure structural integrity. Learn how to build wonderful buildings with the help of our detailed information. Learn how to create structures with durability and reliability and also gain insights on ways of managing structures.
Taurus Zodiac Sign: Unveiling the Traits, Dates, and Horoscope Insights of th...my Pandit
Dive into the steadfast world of the Taurus Zodiac Sign. Discover the grounded, stable, and logical nature of Taurus individuals, and explore their key personality traits, important dates, and horoscope insights. Learn how the determination and patience of the Taurus sign make them the rock-steady achievers and anchors of the zodiac.
Best practices for project execution and deliveryCLIVE MINCHIN
A select set of project management best practices to keep your project on-track, on-cost and aligned to scope. Many firms have don't have the necessary skills, diligence, methods and oversight of their projects; this leads to slippage, higher costs and longer timeframes. Often firms have a history of projects that simply failed to move the needle. These best practices will help your firm avoid these pitfalls but they require fortitude to apply.
Zodiac Signs and Food Preferences_ What Your Sign Says About Your Tastemy Pandit
Know what your zodiac sign says about your taste in food! Explore how the 12 zodiac signs influence your culinary preferences with insights from MyPandit. Dive into astrology and flavors!
B2B payments are rapidly changing. Find out the 5 key questions you need to be asking yourself to be sure you are mastering B2B payments today. Learn more at www.BlueSnap.com.
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Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and CreationChristian Dahlen
Every industrial revolution has created a new set of categories and a new set of players.
Multiple new technologies have emerged, but Samsara and C3.ai are only two companies which have gone public so far.
Manufacturing startups constitute the largest pipeline share of unicorns and IPO candidates in the SF Bay Area, and software startups dominate in Germany.
The Evolution and Impact of OTT Platforms: A Deep Dive into the Future of Ent...ABHILASH DUTTA
This presentation provides a thorough examination of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms, focusing on their development and substantial influence on the entertainment industry, with a particular emphasis on the Indian market.We begin with an introduction to OTT platforms, defining them as streaming services that deliver content directly over the internet, bypassing traditional broadcast channels. These platforms offer a variety of content, including movies, TV shows, and original productions, allowing users to access content on-demand across multiple devices.The historical context covers the early days of streaming, starting with Netflix's inception in 1997 as a DVD rental service and its transition to streaming in 2007. The presentation also highlights India's television journey, from the launch of Doordarshan in 1959 to the introduction of Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite television in 2000, which expanded viewing choices and set the stage for the rise of OTT platforms like Big Flix, Ditto TV, Sony LIV, Hotstar, and Netflix. The business models of OTT platforms are explored in detail. Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) models, exemplified by Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, offer unlimited content access for a monthly fee. Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD) models, like iTunes and Sky Box Office, allow users to pay for individual pieces of content. Advertising-Based Video on Demand (AVOD) models, such as YouTube and Facebook Watch, provide free content supported by advertisements. Hybrid models combine elements of SVOD and AVOD, offering flexibility to cater to diverse audience preferences.
Content acquisition strategies are also discussed, highlighting the dual approach of purchasing broadcasting rights for existing films and TV shows and investing in original content production. This section underscores the importance of a robust content library in attracting and retaining subscribers.The presentation addresses the challenges faced by OTT platforms, including the unpredictability of content acquisition and audience preferences. It emphasizes the difficulty of balancing content investment with returns in a competitive market, the high costs associated with marketing, and the need for continuous innovation and adaptation to stay relevant.
The impact of OTT platforms on the Bollywood film industry is significant. The competition for viewers has led to a decrease in cinema ticket sales, affecting the revenue of Bollywood films that traditionally rely on theatrical releases. Additionally, OTT platforms now pay less for film rights due to the uncertain success of films in cinemas.
Looking ahead, the future of OTT in India appears promising. The market is expected to grow by 20% annually, reaching a value of ₹1200 billion by the end of the decade. The increasing availability of affordable smartphones and internet access will drive this growth, making OTT platforms a primary source of entertainment for many viewers.
Unveiling the Dynamic Personalities, Key Dates, and Horoscope Insights: Gemin...my Pandit
Explore the fascinating world of the Gemini Zodiac Sign. Discover the unique personality traits, key dates, and horoscope insights of Gemini individuals. Learn how their sociable, communicative nature and boundless curiosity make them the dynamic explorers of the zodiac. Dive into the duality of the Gemini sign and understand their intellectual and adventurous spirit.
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The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
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Tata Group Dials Taiwan for Its Chipmaking Ambition in Gujarat’s DholeraAvirahi City Dholera
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Visit : https://www.avirahi.com/blog/tata-group-dials-taiwan-for-its-chipmaking-ambition-in-gujarats-dholera/
Implicitly or explicitly all competing businesses employ a strategy to select a mix
of marketing resources. Formulating such competitive strategies fundamentally
involves recognizing relationships between elements of the marketing mix (e.g.,
price and product quality), as well as assessing competitive and market conditions
(i.e., industry structure in the language of economics).
Navigating the world of forex trading can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you make an informed decision, we have comprehensively compared the best forex brokers in India for 2024. This article, reviewed by Top Forex Brokers Review, will cover featured award winners, the best forex brokers, featured offers, the best copy trading platforms, the best forex brokers for beginners, the best MetaTrader brokers, and recently updated reviews. We will focus on FP Markets, Black Bull, EightCap, IC Markets, and Octa.
1. Italian Business Angels Networks - IBAN Association
IBAN is an Association legally recognised by the Italian government
IBAN is an Italian registered trademark
Organisation
Since the eighties, particularly in UK and the Netherlands, was evident that Business Angels1
(otherwise known as "informal private investors") play an important role in the start-ups growing, as
Business Angels play a catalytic role both in financial matters and management and can strongly
stimulate the development of SMEs.
Due to these considerations and in order to encourage the potential of this resource for the under-
financing SMEs investment segment, the European Commission organized in Brussels in June 1996,
the first Conference of European Business Angels Networks. At that meeting it was decided to carry
out a detailed study, presented in February 1998.
The study received financial support from DG XXIII (Directorate General for Enterprise) of the
European Commission and has been developed by EURADA (European Association of Development
Agencies) in collaboration with EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network).
Italian Business Angels Network Association (hereinafter referred to as "IBAN") was founded on
March 1999, in the framework of a project launched by the European Commission – DG Enterprise,
and it has been a founder member of EBAN, the European Association of Business Angels’ networks.
Early 2013, IBAN has been a founding member of BAE, Business Angel Europe Association
(http://www.businessangelseurope.com/).
IBAN has joined BAE to contribute to create the lobbying and market platform for angel investing in
Europe and to develop an authoritative point of contact for all angel investors outside Europe. BAE
also bring clarity and professionalism in the European angel investing market and expand it thought
the creation and reinforcement of National Associations.
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They are former business owners or managers in business who have financial resources (although limited), a
good network of knowledge, a strong management skills and a good track record. They have the taste of
running a business, the desire to acquire a stake in companies with high growth potential and interest to
monetize a significant gain at the time of the exit, the goal of Business Angels is to contribute to the economic
success of company and the creation of new jobs.
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2. Mission
Small and medium enterprises, in particular the new established start-ups have an increasing
difficulty in obtaining financial resources since they are not always able to give the necessary
guarantees required by the debt capital system. The risk capital players believe that entrepreneurs
are not always able to translate business ideas into profitable business ventures. Business Angels
and their networks provide risk capital and concrete tools to entrepreneurs with the aim to build
winning businesses.
To whom it may concern the network of Business Angels?
• Business men who want to invest a portion of their assets in a company that allows them to
generate, over time, a good appreciation of invested capital.
• Successful entrepreneurs.
• Highly experienced managers.
• Sensitive guys to the fact of creating new businesses and new jobs.
Objectives - Activities
IBAN is the Italian National Association focused on the development and the growth of the Business
Angels phenomena in Italy.
IBAN, a non-profit making association under the Italian law, has the aim to introduce in Italy the
business angels - BA experience and to develop a national platform of BAN - Business Angels
Network.
IBAN's members are territorial BAN’s, investors clubs, business angels and professionals in matching
investors (formal and informal) with entrepreneurs, authorities and institutions. Also some
individual business angels are engaged in IBAN activities.
There are examples of public sector, private sector and “not profit” organisations.
In addition, IBAN has links with the Italian Venture Capital Association (AIFI) and local and national
associations of entrepreneurs; together with AIFI (http://www.aifi.it/EnHome.asp), IBAN filled an
important gap in the Italian world of venture capital.
IBAN’s expertise include:
• Increasing the sources of financing for unlisted SME and start-ups.
• Scouting and helping the financing of start-ups and SMEs (investment readiness).
• Recruiting BA and facilitate the setting up of BA networks and clubs (ready to invest).
• Organizing investments forum (national and international) between investors and
companies searching for capital with the aim to set up cross border investments.
• Organizing Business Angels Academy training events.
• Stimulating the exchange of experience among business angels networks and encouraging
"best practices".
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3. Thanks to the professional skills of IBAN member’s, a few more relevant capabilities are concerning:
Searching for funds: institutions specialised in business creation, institutions specialised in fund
raising, entrepreneurs (project of business creation), searching for funds, entrepreneurs (start-
ups and SME) searching for funds.
Willing to invest: investors, business angels, investment funds, specialised departments of
banks, companies willing to buy shares in other companies to reach a synergy, lawyers,
chartered accountants, consulting and technology due diligence companies, notaries intervening
on behalf of their clients.
Since 1999, IBAN has created a strong “relationship network” that links Institutions and Economic
operators know-how and expertise, covering all “value chain” in the “early stage phase”.
In this way, IBAN can really support “start-up” enterprises in their growing process. In order to
reinforce Business Angel’s know-how and support networking and exchanges of best practices
among them, IBAN has established the first Business Angel Academy in Italy and then, in partnership
with KPMG Italy, has published the “Guide to setting up of a business with Business Angel”.
In according with European policy for improving the financial environment of SMEs, the IBAN main
objectives are:
Contributing to working out and carrying out regional and national programmes of assistance to
the creation and development of a positive environment for risk capital activities.
Developing and coordinating the activities of investment in risk capital in Italy and in Europe
carried out by informal investors.
Contributing to removing financial, cultural, legislative and administrative constraints on BA
investments; having a national voice when speaking to Italian government.
Promote the recognition of Business Angels and BAN as subjects of economic policy.
Providing a point of reference for potential BA and entrepreneurs in Italy.
Mobilising, for the benefit of SMEs, the pool of expertise and investment of BA.
Increasing the sources of financing for unlisted SME, start-ups and projects of business creation.
Scouting and helping the financing of start-ups and SMEs.
Recruiting BA and facilitate the setting up of BA networks.
Organising the confrontation of investors and companies or projects of business creation
searching for capital.
Encouraging the exchange of experience among business angels networks and encouraging
"best practices": market information and statistics regarding business angels and venturing
activities, trainings and workshops related to business-angel activities.
Stimulating Universities, Research Centres, Local Authorities, Industrial Association and
Chambers of Commerce for the diffusions of BA concepts and the development of local
programs / national / funds aimed at the creation and development of an environment
conducive to informal investors.
Organising seminars and events in all national territory.
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4. Encouraging the development of local, regional, national and pan European networks;
performing linkages with the American and European BA networks. Encourage the exchange of
experiences between the BAN.
Assuring contacts with European Commission.
Maintain appropriate contacts with international organizations for the realization of the above
objectives.
In addition, the Italian Association of Business Angels by cultural activity, associative, editorial,
constitute committees or study groups and research and undertake any other action that they
acknowledge useful, lawful and adhering to the aims of the Association.
The BAN - Business Angels Network - activities
It is expected that the Business Angels are organized into local networks, known as BAN (Business
Angels Network), the BAN are permanent structures that enable Business Angels to meet
entrepreneurs seeking capital and managerial skills.
As the success of an SME depends on:
A good business plan.
The financial means available.
By the ability of the entrepreneur.
A Business Angels Network (BAN) can provide solutions:
Assisting the preparation and development of a business plan,
Acts as a financial intermediary.
Supporting entrepreneurs in their decisions.
Identifying business angels in the area (or Region).
By bringing together Business Angels and entrepreneurs.
Organizing the "forum" with investors.
Compiling and disseminating awareness publications.
The BAN setup consists of several subjects which need to be involved in a visible and continuous
basis, either directly in the day by day management or as a sponsor.
The promoters and the active players actors of the BAN network can be:
Individuals, such as business angels, particularly active in the area and / or engaged in
associations or local authorities.
Organizations and / or institutions such as Chambers of Commerce, Business Innovation Centre
(BIC), industrial associations, local development agencies, banks, companies active in the
venture capital or in temporary management, consultancies, lawyers and accountants, etc.
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5. IBAN has demonstrated competence and experience in managing UE projects.
Key personnel
Eng. Paolo Anselmo - Currently acts as President of IBAN Association and as
advisor of national, regional and local authorities concerning the preparation of
legislatives acts and other policy initiatives, in particularly concerning the
regional development and innovation measures and actions, both in Italy and
Europe.
Paolo has a background as engineer and a wide experience in working with
multinational teams and cultures around Europe.
Actually, Paolo is also the Treasurer of ANIMA Investment Network
(www.animaweb.org).
Up to May 2013, Paolo has been the President of INSME (International Network for Small and Medium
Sized Enterprises (SMEs))
Previously, he has been involved in the EBAN’s (European Business Angel Network) and WBAA’s
(World Business Angel Association) Board of Directors.
Since 1991 he is serving the board of several innovative start-ups and international Association.
Paolo has more than 15 years of experience-based knowledge in regional policy development,
innovation strategies and measures and access to finance gained by the participation to several
assignment at international level as senior consultant and project director.
He fluently speaks in other 3 languages (English, French and Spanish) than Italian and has continuous
relationships with Italian government and EC concerning innovation and finance.
Previously, Paolo has been (from 1994 to 2006) the Managing Director of the Aosta Valley Regional
Development Agency (Centro Sviluppo S.p.A.). The background include designing public policies and
legislation to foster competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises; specializing in activities
for the creation and development of new technology-based firms: consultancy, access to finance (seed
and venture, guarantee financing schemes), incubation plus measures for spin-off promotion and
growth.
Centro Sviluppo has been full member of various European Commission networks: as EIC, IRC, BIC
(Paolo was the branch co-ordinator of IRC ALPS Consortium).
Paolo started his professional career (1984) encompassing a range of roles and responsibilities in large
private helicopters transport companies based in Italy and Spain; in 1991 he was appointed Chief
Executive.
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6. Paolo (born in 1958) hold a MSc degree in Aeronautical Engineering obtained in 1982 from the
Polytechnic of Turin (Italy).
Member of the Italian Society of Engineers, visiting professor and lecturer (entrepreneurship and
access to finance) in some Italian Universities and external expert member in various European
Commission working groups; Paolo has presented extensively talks and seminars on access to finance
and innovation organised by different institutions at national and international level.
Eng. Luca CANEPA - Born in Milan in November 1957, Luca is an executive,
business leader and adviser with extensive international experience. Luca
has successfully supported businesses across multiple areas and roles as C-
Level Executive, Board Member, Merging and Acquisition and Turnaround
management, developing new businesses, implementing changes and
managing company restructuring. In his role as Business Angel, with
investment in Start-up, Luca has covered operational roles, defining business
strategy and gaining interest of investors for new rounds and sale. Trilingual,
together with his skills and experience working within varied and different
cultures, Luca carries hard to match enthusiasm and motivation to support
entrepreneurs and medium size organizations on business and shareholder
value creation.
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