AgTech Industry Sees Continued Demand – And Increasing Investments
Driven in large part by climate change, the AgTech sector has grown significantly and consistently over the past decade, and investments have kept pace.
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2022: PIUS’ Year in Review
As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome the new year with all it has to offer, I look back with gratitude for yet another year of record growth.
5 Things to Consider in a Technology Bubble
Many technologies undergoing rapid development can be considered “cutting-edge” technologies, meaning they are either the most advanced in a particular field, or they are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and information. Sometimes, the excitement and fervor over cutting-edge technologies can cause technology bubbles, which refers to the distinct and unsustainable market rise due to increased speculation in …
The Rise in Demand for Debt Financing
Venture capital’s down market has made it more challenging for startups and growing tech companies to access capital through VCs, causing a rise in companies seeking non-dilutive debt capital.
PIUS Announces $25 Million Secured for C3Nano, Inc. in Second Financing
Insured technology financing pioneer, PIUS announced today the securing of $25 million in funding for C3Nano, Inc., the performance leader and innovator of nanowire-based technologies for transparent conductors. This was the second round of funding secured and underwritten by PIUS, based on its evaluation of C3Nano’s intellectual property (IP).
The Use and Abuse of the Market Approach for Valuing Growth-Stage Tech Companies
The market approach uses performance indicators in the competitive marketplace to determine the expected growth of a subject company. When performed properly, it offers a reliable snapshot of the subject company’s value. Too often, though, the market approach is poorly orchestrated, and even manipulated.
How to Make a Successful Technology Pivot
In PIUS’ analysis of growth-stage technology companies, a surprisingly common thread we see is how frequently a pivot can drive success.
Financing Options for Unsponsored Companies: Bank Loans vs. Insured Technology Financing
Nearly all growing technology companies reach a point where the business’s next phase becomes reliant on additional and substantial funding. For those without traditional venture capital backing, the options can be limited.