Gecad Ventures

25/02/2019

We are looking for a colleague with strong social skills that will be responsible for the administrative tasks.

If interested, please see more details here:

There are no current jobs available. For further details, please contact us at [email protected].

24/08/2018

2 new unicorn companies rise on average each week, according to CB Insights report. 53 new unicorn companies joined the world’s list this year, an increase of over 25% from 2017. The largest share of the unicorn companies are internet software & services companies, followed by e-commerce and fintech.

Here are some surprising facts about them and the market cap: https://bit.ly/2Lo1iAr

Our market map showcases the thirteen most populated markets comprised of private companies valued at $1B+.

23/02/2018

Get into gear with this must-read books' list. It will utterly excite and excel every entrepreneur and entrepreneur wannabe. :)

These are the 76 best business books for entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals in 2018. Share your pick for the best business books to read with me.

11/01/2018

Romania’s startups pulled in €11.3m from investors in 2016, according to Bogdan Ceobanu. The capital raised increased by 5.6%, compared to 2015, yet access to capital is still difficult in comparison to other European ecosystems.

Find out more here:

This analysis of the Romanian startup ecosystem showcases investments, exits, key startups, founders and important actors that you need to…

23/10/2017

Artificial Intelligence hits the headlines lately, but it seems that it will become a mature technology only in the future 10 years. Now is just in the Innovation Trigger’s phase. While Virtual Reality truly will reach its peak in the next 5 years.

See more about the latest trends in technology: http://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/top-trends-in-the-gartner-hype-cycle-for-emerging-technologies-2017/

05/10/2017

It’s like graduation day: 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience ended with the acquisition of GecadNet by Bittnet. Is time for another stage. We will continue to invest in companies with high growth potential and capable to innovate. Our commitment, experience, and perseverance have fueled the creativity of some of the most exciting start-ups in Europe. Now will support other entrepreneurs’ dream to reach their business vision.
To be continued…

18/09/2017

Just a kind reminder. :) It’s always about the 3 C’s when talking about investments - credibility, contribution, and commitment.
Find out more tricks on how to finance your idea:

Discover the sources you need to finance your business and what investors are looking for.

29/08/2017

To stand out from the crowd with your kooky idea, you better have a viable way of making money that is worthy enough for future investment and to sustain itself. To inspire you, here are rounded up 9 proven business models.

The business model is at the core of any successful startup, because no matter how cool an idea is or how unique something may seem, a startup must have ...

24/08/2017

We love those stories of endurance told with so much enthusiasm. Being an entrepreneur is not only about having an idea, is about getting excited when things get difficult to grasp. Here you have one. Bonus some remarks that will help to sell us your idea. 😊

Learn how to hit a home run with investors--from a guy who struck out.

12/05/2017

Amazing that US with its irreplaceable Silicon Valley isn’t first on innovation ranking or VC availability. Leading region regarding VC availability for start-up entrepreneurs with innovative but risky business is Middle East, Qatar and Israel are on top. US comes fourth after Singapore. While the most innovative countries are Switzerland, US and Germany.

East European countries are coming on the second part of both rankings, with some exceptions such as Czech Republic or Estonia. Romania is barely ranked 125th on VC availability.

The information has been subtracted from the Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017 that can be found here: https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-competitiveness-report-2016-2017-1

The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017 assesses the competitiveness landscape of 138 economies, providing insight into the drivers of their productivity and prosperity.

27/04/2017

Job opening: Research Analyst. Join our team today! :)

Find out more here: http://gecad.com/jobs/