The Future of Globalization
The debate over the future of globalization has heated up, with political populism framing dystopian alternatives. Anik Bose takes a look back, and a look forward, sharing his outlook on this critical topic. Evolutionary Perspective The World Economic Forum famously defined three historical phases of global economic integration. The first was the period leading up […]
Eric Benhamou Joins Startup Tour 2020 Jury
For tickets and more information, please click here. The Startup Tour is the leading competition for Francophone startups expanding their business in North America. This year, the pitch session will be part of an inspiring online event gathering investors, top-executive corporates, successful scale-ups and entrepreneurs. A great opportunity for startups to develop their activity in North America by networking with […]
Webinar: Riding the Storm: Early-Stage Venture Capital Investment Opportunities in a Post-COVID World
To register, please click here. Acting as a catalyst for change, the COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the contemporary direction of business development and pinpointed key industries for VC investors. Whilst the move towards embracing the 4th Industrial Revolution is no new concept, in the wake of the outbreak, companies are truly uncovering and […]
Getting Back to Work – The Next Phase of Venture Investing
Covid 19 has taken a devastating toll on human lives and spread unprecedented fear worldwide. It has precipitated a market decline that is steeper than any before, reaching bear market territory in less than a month. Economists have slashed growth projections as businesses close and employees are laid off. Many governments have implemented significant fiscal […]
Meet Janice Roberts: Venture Capitalist, Zebra Board Member, Mom, and Blueberry Picker?!
Though she works hard, this Silicon Valley veteran works even harder to find balance in her life. Her advice might help you do the same. To view the original article by the Zebra “Your Edge Blog Team”, please click here. “Zebra is very fortunate to have someone as sharp, witty and downright humble directing our […]
Venkat Raghavan Joins BGV as Operating Partner
PALO ALTO, California, April 27, 2020 — Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) today announced that IBM veteran Venkat Raghavan has officially joined the leadership team as an Operating Partner in the firm’s investment practice. Raghavan boasts over 25 years experience in senior operational roles at IBM, Blue Coat Systems, DASCOM and Freddie Mac, and he bolsters […]
Early Stage Investing In Challenging Times
The impending recession has triggered a slew of articles highlighting the tightening of fundraising in the VC ecosystem. In this blog BGV General Partner Anik Bose shares his perspective on the outlook for early stage enterprise investing in these challenging times. The broad trend of Digital Transformation will accelerate, he argues, with a shift in […]
A Post COVID-19 Outlook: The Future of the Supply Chain
Eric Buatois This article was recently published by INSEAD. To view the article, please click here. As the Coronavirus wreaks economic turmoil around the world, our modern supply chains are facing unprecedented stress. For months prior to the COVID-19 crisis, trade tensions have been mounting due to the escalating tariff war between Washington and Beijing, […]