Identification and Assessment of Technology ‘Hotspot’ Areas for Early Investment

Requirement

An investment company focussing on early-stage technology investment wanted to get an assessment of ‘hotspots’, where there was a high level of development, entrepreneurial activity, and investment interest, for further research. The scope of the study is as follows:

• Financial Software Development

• Mobile Gaming Applications

• Health IT Services

• 3D Printing

• Analytics Software

• Others To Be Suggested By TBRC

Solution

Market Overview

• Key characteristics and growth estimates for each market

• Development landscape in each area

Case Study and Deal Analysis

• Example case studies involving companies in these sectors

• Example deals and benchmark valuations

Company Valuation Insights

• Road map of key characteristics of highly valued companies

Additional Areas of Analysis

• Mobile social networks and communication

• RFID

Methodology

Primary Research:

• Conducted 10 interviews with start-up companies

• Conducted 5 interviews with interview experts and commentators

• Conducted 5 interviews with PE firms and other investors active in the sector

Secondary Research:

• Reviewed industry journals, blogs, company websites, incubator websites, tech transfer websites, and financial deal databases

Client Benefits and Feedback

• Helped the client identify three ‘hotspots’ for further investigation

• Utilized TBRC’s road map of company characteristics during the target identification stage of the study

• Provided structured insights to guide deeper analysis of potential opportunities

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