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How France is Leading the Race for European Unicorns

Globalization Partners

Macron’s broader goal is to achieve 100 French unicorns by 2030, including 25 green unicorns (companies focused on creating technology that will reduce human impact on the environment). French tech companies raised EUR 11.6 In the Global Innovation Index for 2021 , France climbed to 11th, ascending five spots since 2019.

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The Case for Going Asset-Light in 2021

Velocity Global

By minimizing the costs and risks associated with owning a significant amount of collateral, companies maximize their flexibility and ability to scale quickly. The asset-light approach is a departure from the vertically integrated approach traditionally taken by many of the world’s largest companies.

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The history of climate change

IBM Services

1 Back on Earth’s surface, companies around the world are also tracking greenhouse gas emissions —the ones produced by their businesses and value chains. Some are using software tools to gauge their progress in achieving reductions in carbon emissions to meet ESG goals and adhere with environmental regulations. JSTOR Daily.

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Three Drivers of the M&A Rebound in 2H 2020

Velocity Global

These alternative transactions include alliances, joint ventures, and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). In all of 2019, only 59 SPACs went public, for a total of $13.6 Ensuring full compliance with local labor regulations in a range of worldwide markets. SPAC activity is surging.

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