Essays about: "capital investment"

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1. 16. The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of the development of private capital and its impact on the last frontier of growth

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Alexei Moore; Miranda Ekelund Hagborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Private Equity; Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Sub-Saharan Africa; Impact Investing;

   Abstract : As the market is starting to see an increase in private capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa, questions have been raised as to what has changed from the perspective of investors when it comes to investing in a market that has traditionally been underfunded. Through a case study analysing the risks, challenges, and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa, we attempt to analyse the reasons for traditional investor hesitancy and better map the risk and reward landscape as it is seen today. READ MORE

3. 17. Analysis of setups and investment processes within university affiliated venture capitals : A descriptive multi-case study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Andreas Schuler; Hannes Rannversson; [2023]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; University-affiliated venture capital; Investments;

   Abstract : With the increasing importance of the third mission of universities, namely the commercialisation of science and research, universities have established various mechanisms such as technology transfer offices, business incubators and more. Since many investors tend not to invest in university spin-offs and start-ups due to the risk associated with their early stage, universities have established their own investment units, referred to as university-affiliated venture capital, to provide funding for university spin-offs and start-ups. READ MORE

4. 18. Sustainability priorities of Swedish companies: an analysis of materiality matrixes

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Yegana Abbaszade; [2023]
   Keywords : banking; capital goods; consumption items; daily items; material; investment;

   Abstract : In this study, I used quantitative content analysis to analyze the materiality matrixes of sustainability reports to identify the sustainability priorities of major companies in Sweden. I focus on the 131 largest listed companies in the country within six industries: material, consumer goods, capital goods, daily goods, banks, and investment companies. READ MORE

5. 19. Modelling the chemical recycling of plastic waste via pyrolysis and analysing integration with existing refinery infrastructure

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Simon Dahl; [2023]
   Keywords : Pyrolysis; Recycling; Integration; Modelling; Simulation; Techno-economic; Plastic; Chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Current plastic management is unsustainable as large amounts of plastic end up landfilled or in the ocean, necessitating an expansion of waste management infrastructure. Pyrolysis is a viable chemical recycling option, and in this report a pyrolysis model is constructed in Aspen Plus. READ MORE

6. 20. Predictability of Shareholder Return in Medical Device Companies : Investment Decisions from thePerspective of an Investment Firm

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Daniel Gröttheim; [2023]
   Keywords : Medical device companies; pre-market approval; total return; abnormal return; stock return prediction; market anomalies; free cash flow yield; efficient markets; financial crisis; investment firm; Medicintekniska företag; förmarknadsgodkännande; totalavkastning; abnorm avkastning; aktieavkastningsförutsägbarhet; marknadsavvikelser; avkastning på fritt kassaflöde; effektiva marknader; finanskris; investeringsföretag;

   Abstract : The medical device industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, and the increasing valuations has caught the attention of investors. Although their growth has outpaced many indices, medical device companies’ reliance on capital to finance research, patents, and clinical testing to reach pre-market approval makes due-diligence and the investment research process especially complex. READ MORE