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The past decade has been a bullish one for platform investment. Digital platform businesses have continually caught the attention of venture capital – and the generous funding to match. Now, the investment environment is more discerning, with fewer IPOs, increased scrutiny and a renewed focus on profitability. As the emphasis on user acquisition and market […]

The transition toward a circular economy is as urgently important as ever, and for many, time spent waiting for regulatory action is a luxury that we don’t have. As public awareness of the climate crisis grows, digital platforms are leading the way in unleashing eco-innovations and driving circularity forward. By enabling consumers to reuse, repair,

In an era defined by digital interconnectedness, payment platforms are unsung heroes, enabling many – if not most – of our daily transactions and interactions. While payments often operate behind the scenes, they serve a vital structural function for our economies and are ground zero for some of the most exciting technological innovations emerging today.

Since their genesis, digital platforms have been nothing short of revolutionary – and not just in sociological terms. As the pace of change accelerates and we look ahead to emerging future trends, there is plenty of opportunity for platforms to continue to reshape our economies and our world. To begin to understand the massive economic

After years of speculative discussion, major regulation that focuses on digital platforms is now at our doorstep in both Europe and the UK, courtesy of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that has recently passed in Brussels and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) currently being discussed in Westminster.  Speaking to a sold-out crowd