The role of IoT in our fast-changing world

WEBINAR RECAP – A PERSPECTIVE ON MARKET CHANGES AND HOW THIS IS DRIVING STRATEGIC APPETITE AND VALUATIONS

Moderated by:

Jan P. Hatje, Oaklins’ IoT specialist

During a one-hour webinar, our global panel shared insights about opportunities and challenges entrepreneurially-led firms in Europe, North America and Australia are encountering as they pursue and finance M&A transactions, expansion plans and growth opportunities across different IoT segments.

Internet of things is a game-changer – not only for many industries, but also for our everyday lives. Even now, we are already surrounded by hundreds of devices which are connected to the internet. Fitness watches, cars, even vacuum robots are talking to us. But IoT is not only for consumers. IoT helps companies to become truly disruptive in their industries. Insights from IoT data help to uncover the requirements of customers and improve procedures and processes. In this webinar, we would like to share our M&A experiences and insights with all like-minded IoT enthusiasts. JAN P. HATJE, IoT SPECIALIST, OAKLINS

Recording

If you were unable to attend, you can watch the recording below:

Topics

M&A and valuations: Jan P. Hatje, Oaklins IoT specialist (minute 02:26)
Deal story Garz & Fricke and SECO – Creating the listed European champion in the IoT-AI market Elias Tuerk, Director, Afinum, Germany (minute 06:21)
Using IoT to understand consumer behavior and enhance customer experience: John Matthews, Managing Director, Oaklins, NY, USA (minute 22:28)
IoT in agriculture = big business in Australia: Jonathan Tooth, Director, Oaklins, Australia (minute 33:16)
A snapshot of European debt markets for middle-market companies: Bas Stoetzer, Debt Advisory Specialist, Oaklins, Netherlands (minute 41:30)
Q&A and closing remarks (minute 45:43)

Will IoT for consumers or IoT used in industry be bigger/more significant in the long run and why? (minute 46:10)
Afinum is investing quite heavily in technology. What are the hot areas? What would be ideal targets to invest in? (minute 48:37)
Will IoT devices be implemented in our bodies one day? (minute 50:38)
What is the state of regulatory developments for drones in various regions? (minute 54:18)