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When discussing AI investments, many investors tend to focus primarily on either the application of AI technologies or the hardware that drives AI development, such as microchips. However, Stuart Rumble and Taosha Wang from Fidelity International highlight that this approach overlooks significant opportunities across the broader AI value chain. They emphasize that while AI technology itself is a key area, there are numerous ancillary sectors and industries poised to benefit from AI advancemen...

Drawing from 36 years of private equity experience, the CEO of HPEF Capital Partners, Marcus Thompson, summarises his three decades of learning in one hour. Since the PE asset class's boom in the 1980s, Marcus has navigated through evolving markets from the UK to Asia, witnessing the private equity scene's rise post-SARS in 2004. This journey led him to discover the "secret sauce" to running a successful PE firm, including disciplined due diligence and strategic exit timings, and why private ...

Dr. Jingfeng Xu, who leads Digital Services for Arup in Australasia, shared his insights during a Venturous Webinar, emphasizing his belief that sustainable development encompasses all aspects of life, with digital technology playing a ubiquitous role. He highlighted the early stages of Smart Buildings technology, stressing the crucial need for property owners to adopt property technology innovations. These innovations are essential for assessing and enhancing facility management, improving e...

In a world where purpose-driven investments shape a sustainable future, Mr Andrew Chia, Senior Investment Manager of Taronga Ventures, explores the synergy of innovation and sustainability in the built environment, drawing insights from their portfolio. He shares insights into evaluating investment proposals, emphasising expansion potential, team dynamics and alignment with strategic partners. Andrew also highlights the rising trend of AI and automation in Proptech.

Numerous organisations possess substantial data assets. As AI gains momentum, a select few are keen on harnessing AI's potential to unlock value from their data reservoirs. Zühlke's Managing Director of Technology, Keya Desai, adeptly unravels the path to becoming an agile, data-driven entity. She underscores AI's authenticity and its potential to significantly impact our lives. Keya contends that AI's utility extends to nearly every industry, with only a scant 2-3 exceptions. Looking through...

At the heart of Anacle's vision lies real estate management, and with unwavering conviction, Alex Lau, CEO of Anacle Systems, passionately championed the cause of Smart Buildings. With an enlightening demeanour, he showcased the unprecedented possibilities that await in the world of IoT, where costs have plummeted by 70% and installations have accelerated, thanks to cutting-edge innovations. Alex fervently asserted that the time has come for buildings to shed their excuses and wholeheartedly ...