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  23. <title>The Balance Sheet of the Swiss Fintech Sector Is Mixed</title>
  24. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/swiss-fintech-sector-balance-sheet-mixed/</link>
  25. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sharon Harris]]></dc:creator>
  26. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  27. <category><![CDATA[Fintech]]></category>
  28. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  29. <category><![CDATA[Swiss fintech companies]]></category>
  30. <category><![CDATA[Swiss fintech investments]]></category>
  31. <category><![CDATA[Swiss fintech market]]></category>
  32. <category><![CDATA[Swiss fintech sector]]></category>
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  35. <description><![CDATA[The Swiss fintech sector saw a 10.5% increase in the number of companies in 2023, totaling 483, despite a decline in investment. Sustainable financing firms surged by nearly 50%, now constituting 10% of all Swiss fintech companies. However, venture capital investments dropped by 24.5%, indicating a potential economic slowdown. Zurich and Geneva remain prominent fintech hubs internationally.]]></description>
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  37. <p>Despite a <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/swiss-fintech-industry-fewer-investments/" class="ek-link">decline in investment in the Swiss fintech sector</a>, the number of companies operating in financial technology (fintech) has increased over the past year. In 2023, the Swiss fintech sector counted 483 companies, 10.5% more than in the previous year, according to a study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (HSLU).</p>
  38.  
  39.  
  40.  
  41. <p>Read more about the Swiss fintech sector and find the most important <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">financial news</a> of the day with our companion app Born2Invest, available for free for both Android and iOS devices. Don&#8217;t waste your time scrolling the internet, our team of seasoned writers </p>
  42.  
  43.  
  44.  
  45. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Since 2015, the number of the Swiss fintech companies has tripled</h3>
  46.  
  47.  
  48.  
  49. <p>Growth was particularly strong in the area of ​​sustainable financing. Within a year, the proportion of these companies increased by almost half, so that they now make up 10% of all Fintech companies in Switzerland. According to the authors of the study, investors&#8217; increasing interest in so-called &#8220;sustainable&#8221; investments has led to a significant upturn in this investment category.</p>
  50.  
  51.  
  52.  
  53. <p>However, financing for Fintech companies has weakened compared to the previous year. The volume of venture capital investments in this industry decreased from CHF 605 million in 2022 to CHF 457 million in 2023 (-24.5%), while the number of financing rounds fell by 19% from 84 to 68.</p>
  54.  
  55.  
  56.  
  57. <p>Nevertheless, the volume of funds mobilized in 2023, in the Swiss fintech sector, remains above the totals of 2019 (210 million), 2020 (259 million) and 2021 (446 million). It is currently difficult to say whether the current development is a structural decline or an economic slowdown that could be due to the rise in key interest rates.</p>
  58.  
  59.  
  60.  
  61. <p>In an international comparison, Zurich (3rd place) and Geneva (4th) continue to perform well, but both lost a place in the ranking of the most attractive cities for fintech companies. While Stockholm moved from fourth to second place between 2022 and 2023, Singapore remains the undisputed leader.</p>
  62.  
  63.  
  64.  
  65. <p>“Although the Swiss fintech industry has developed from a niche market into a significant provider of innovation for traditional financial service providers, the potential for optimizing the financial value chain has not yet been exhausted,” added Ankenbrand. Embedded finance, i.e. solutions for the seamless integration of financial services into various application areas, have only been implemented sporadically so far.</p>
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  73. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/red-and-white-sail-boat-on-water-near-city-buildings-during-daytime-6M0iEJChHhk" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leo_Visions</a> via <a href="https://unsplash.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unsplash</a>)</em></p>
  74.  
  75.  
  76.  
  77. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  78.  
  79.  
  80.  
  81. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  82.  
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  84.  
  85. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://www.kmu.admin.ch/kmu/de/home/aktuell/news/2024/schweizer-fintech-bilanz-durchwachsen.html" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SME portal</a></em>.<em> A third-party contributor translated and adapted the article from the original. In case of discrepancy, the original will prevail.</em></p>
  86.  
  87.  
  88.  
  89. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em>.</p>
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  93. <title>Oxford Photovoltaics Receives 15 Million Euros for Perovskite Solar Cell Production</title>
  94. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/oxford-photovoltaics-perovskite-cell/</link>
  95. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Whannell]]></dc:creator>
  96. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  97. <category><![CDATA[Impact Investing]]></category>
  98. <category><![CDATA[European Investment Bank]]></category>
  99. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  100. <category><![CDATA[Oxford Photovoltaics]]></category>
  101. <category><![CDATA[Perovskite technology]]></category>
  102. <category><![CDATA[silicon solar cells]]></category>
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  104.  
  105. <description><![CDATA[Oxford Photovoltaics Germany secures a €15 million financing from the European Investment Bank to advance its perovskite silicon solar cell technology from lab to market. The funding aims to scale up production at its Brandenburg facility and collaborate with a module manufacturer to bring the technology to industrial scale. Perovskite could enhance the efficiency of traditional silicon solar cells.]]></description>
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  107. <p>Oxford Photovoltaics Germany has received financing of 15 million euros from the European Investment Bank (EIB). As the Berlin-based company announced, it wants to use the money to bring its perovskite <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/bipv-building-integrated-photovoltaics/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">silicon solar cell</a> from the laboratory onto the market. Oxford Photovoltaics Germany is a subsidiary of Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd., a provider of perovskite solar cells and a spin-off from the University of Oxford.</p>
  108.  
  109.  
  110.  
  111. <p>Perovskite technology is likely to significantly change the economic viability of silicon solar cells in the future, says Frank Averdung, CEO of Oxford Photovoltaics. </p>
  112.  
  113.  
  114.  
  115. <p>The company has already made significant progress in development: “At our location in Brandenburg, we have already started using the material perovskite on an industrial scale for solar cells with a tandem structure made of silicon and perovskite,” says Averdung. Together with a large module manufacturer, the new technology is now to be transferred to industrial production. Production is scheduled to start in 2019, according to pv magazine &#8216;s request.</p>
  116.  
  117.  
  118.  
  119. <p>Read more about Oxford Photovoltaics and find the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">business news</a> of the day with our companion app Born2Invest.</p>
  120.  
  121.  
  122.  
  123. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Oxford Photovoltaics is one of the companies that uses perovskites with their special crystalline structure</h3>
  124.  
  125.  
  126.  
  127. <p>In recent years, the efficiency of cells based on this technology has been increased rapidly in the laboratory. If you combine perovskites with crystalline silicon, you get tandem cells. Theoretically, they can achieve higher efficiencies than the silicon cells currently in use. By using perovskite technology combined with traditional silicon cells in the tandem cells, silicon solar cell manufacturers could increase efficiency by at least 20 percent, the company said.</p>
  128.  
  129.  
  130.  
  131. <p>The loan accessed by Oxford Photovoltaics  is specifically intended to help apply the technology tested in the laboratory in a demonstration plant. Adapted accordingly, this could then be used for the industrial production of wafers.</p>
  132.  
  133.  
  134.  
  135. <p>For the first time in Germany, the EIB is supporting a project as part of the “InnovFin – EU Funds for Innovations” initiative under the product “InnovFin – Demonstration Projects”. “We help innovative companies to achieve concrete results and strengthen climate protection,” said EIB Vice President Ambroise Fayolle, who is responsible for financing in Germany. </p>
  136.  
  137.  
  138.  
  139. <p>The EU bank’s new financing instrument is intended to overcome the financing gap for innovative technologies so that they can demonstration and thus the commercial stage. The initiative is financially supported by the European Union under Horizon 2020.</p>
  140.  
  141.  
  142.  
  143. <p>At the end of 2016, Oxford Photovoltaics announced that it had acquired a former thin-film production facility from Bosch Solar in Brandenburg , in which it plans to invest further in the future.</p>
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  151. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/solar-cell-solar-panel-photovoltaic-4045029/" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brun-nO</a> via <a href="https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pixabay</a>)</em></p>
  152.  
  153.  
  154.  
  155. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  156.  
  157.  
  158.  
  159. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  160.  
  161.  
  162.  
  163. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.de/2017/12/21/oxford-photovoltaics-bekommt-15-millionen-euro-fuer-perowskit-solarzellen-produktion/" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pv magazine</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the articles from the originals. In case of discrepancy, the originals will prevail.</em></p>
  164.  
  165.  
  166.  
  167. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
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  169. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/solar-cell-4045029_1280-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by Brun-nO via Pixabay)</photo_credit><tags>European Investment Bank,featured,Oxford Photovoltaics,Perovskite technology,silicon solar cells</tags> </item>
  170. <item>
  171. <title>Amsterdam Empire: A New Netflix Series About Coffee Shops in Amsterdam</title>
  172. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/amsterdam-empire-netflix-coffee-shops/</link>
  173. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arturo Garcia]]></dc:creator>
  174. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  175. <category><![CDATA[Cannabis]]></category>
  176. <category><![CDATA[Amsterdam]]></category>
  177. <category><![CDATA[Amsterdam coffee shops]]></category>
  178. <category><![CDATA[Amsterdam Empire]]></category>
  179. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  180. <category><![CDATA[Netflix series]]></category>
  181. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625205</guid>
  182.  
  183. <description><![CDATA[Netflix announces "Amsterdam Empire," a new Dutch original series exploring Amsterdam's coffee shop scene. Starring Famke Janssen, the show follows the Jackal coffee shop empire's founder, Jack van Doorn, and his tumultuous relationships. Set to premiere in 2025, the series aims to provide insights into Amsterdam's cannabis culture amid the city's unique tolerance policy and growing cannabis tourism.]]></description>
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  185. <p>Netflix is ​​launching a new production that will take viewers into the heart of <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/amsterdam-excluded-experiment-cannabis/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Amsterdam&#8217;s world of coffee shops</a>. The series “Amsterdam Empire” starring Hollywood star Famke Janssen has been announced as the latest Dutch original production from the streaming platform.</p>
  186.  
  187.  
  188.  
  189. <p>Read more about the new Netflix Series called the AMsterdam EMpire and find the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=im.hemp" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">cannabis news</a> of the day with the Hemp.im mobile app.</p>
  190.  
  191.  
  192.  
  193. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">“Amsterdam Empire”: An introduction into the Amsterdam cannabis sector</h3>
  194.  
  195.  
  196.  
  197. <p>Larry Tanz, Netflix&#8217;s European executive, announced the premiere of the series during the Series Mania festival, which has already aroused interest among international audiences. The seven-part series will present viewers with a complex web of relationships and conflicts, with Jack van Doorn in the main role, founder of the Jackal coffeeshop empire.</p>
  198.  
  199.  
  200.  
  201. <p>When Jacek&#8217;s affairs with a prominent journalist come to light, it turns out that his greatest enemy is the person closest to him &#8211; his betrayed wife, Betty, played by Famke Janssen. The former pop star, who knows all of Jack&#8217;s secrets, is ready to take revenge and take everything from him.</p>
  202.  
  203.  
  204.  
  205. <p>“Amsterdam Empire” is the work of Nico Moolenaar, Piet Matthys and Bart Uytdenhouwen, with Jonas Govaerts as director. The series, produced by the Amsterdam company Pupkin, is scheduled to debut in 2025. This is a highly anticipated launch that aims to shed new light on the complex world of cannabis in Amsterdam.</p>
  206.  
  207.  
  208.  
  209. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Dutch cannabis sector: between legalizaty and tolerance</h3>
  210.  
  211.  
  212.  
  213. <p>Although cannabis is formally illegal in the Netherlands, the country is famous for its unique tolerance policy, allowing coffeeshops to sell marijuana under certain conditions. This specific situation has created a cannabis culture that attracts millions of tourists to Amsterdam every year.</p>
  214.  
  215.  
  216.  
  217. <p>Amsterdam is witnessing an increase in cannabis tourism , prompting the city to take steps to reduce its negative effects. At the same time, the Netherlands is experimenting with the legal sale of cannabis as part of a pilot program, which may herald changes in the future.</p>
  218.  
  219.  
  220.  
  221. <p>The popularity of Amsterdam&#8217;s coffeeshops prompted the municipality to launch a campaign to discourage young tourists from wild parties, which often end in noise and bad behavior, and to ban smoking cannabis in the Red Light District .</p>
  222.  
  223.  
  224.  
  225. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amsterdam Empire is a series presentation of the world of cannabis in Amsterdam</h3>
  226.  
  227.  
  228.  
  229. <p>“Amsterdam Empire” joins the list of cannabis-themed productions that will be available on streaming platforms. Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;Amsterdam Empire&#8221; promises to delve into the complex world of cannabis in Amsterdam, presenting a story full of betrayals, conflicts and quests for revenge. The premiere of the series, scheduled for 2025, is already generating interest and expectations from fans around the world.</p>
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  235.  
  236.  
  237. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/person-sitting-inside-restaurant-zlABb6Gke24" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clem Onojeghuo</a></em> <em>via <a href="https://unsplash.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Unsplash</a>)</em></p>
  238.  
  239.  
  240.  
  241. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  242.  
  243.  
  244.  
  245. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  246.  
  247.  
  248.  
  249. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://faktykonopne.pl/amsterdam-empire-nowy-serial-netflixa-o-coffee-shopach-w-amsterdamie/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Fakty Konopne</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the articles from the originals. In case of discrepancy, the originals will prevail.</em></p>
  250.  
  251.  
  252.  
  253. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
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  255. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/clem-onojeghuo-zlABb6Gke24-unsplash-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by Clem Onojeghuo via Unsplash)</photo_credit><tags>Amsterdam,Amsterdam coffee shops,Amsterdam Empire,featured,Netflix series</tags> </item>
  256. <item>
  257. <title>Starcks Launches a Crowdfunding Round on Seedrs with the new EU Regulation</title>
  258. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/starcks-crowdfunding-seedrs/</link>
  259. <dc:creator><![CDATA[J. Frank Sigerson]]></dc:creator>
  260. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  261. <category><![CDATA[Crowdfunding]]></category>
  262. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  263. <category><![CDATA[new European crowdfunding regulation]]></category>
  264. <category><![CDATA[Seedrs]]></category>
  265. <category><![CDATA[Starcks]]></category>
  266. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625182</guid>
  267.  
  268. <description><![CDATA[Starcks can already boast a series of important results: with more than 30 players in the listing phase, over 10,000 registered users and €700,000 in tokens sold, in November it launched the innovative Fantasy Football Game. The crowdfunding campaign, currently running for a further 4 weeks, has already collected 39 investments for a total of over 260,000 euros ]]></description>
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  270. <p>The Roman startup Starcks, created within the venture builder WDA launched by Roberto Macina, has taken an epochal step in the field of equity <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/urbanitae-spanish-crowdfunding-italy/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">crowdfunding</a>, launching the first round of capital raising on Seedrs , one of the leading global portals in the market of equity crowdfunding.</p>
  271.  
  272.  
  273.  
  274. <p>This was possible thanks to the opportunities offered by the recent European regulation on equity crowdfunding, which, by unifying the rules in the EU states, allows fundraising companies to solicit public savings throughout the European Union and, therefore, to the portals to extend the reference capital market.</p>
  275.  
  276.  
  277.  
  278. <p>Read more about Starcks and find the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">financial news</a> of the day with our companion app Born2Invest.</p>
  279.  
  280.  
  281.  
  282. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Starcks campaign on Seedrs will be running for 4 more weeks</h3>
  283.  
  284.  
  285.  
  286. <p>Facilitating the launch and success of this operation was Over Ventures, the advisory boutique that launched the first European crowdfunding studio , acting as arranger and advisor of the operation.</p>
  287.  
  288.  
  289.  
  290. <p>Over Ventures, strategic partner of WDA and Italian venture partner of Seedrs, was founded by Giancarlo Vergine, one of the leading Italian experts on the topics of Community Funding and Equity Crowdfunding, who, regarding the operation, stated: “ the launch of Starcks&#8217; community funding is just the beginning of the relaunch of equity crowdfunding as a valid alternative finance tool. We already have another four operations in the pipeline, which also involve scale-ups already financed by VCs and community-based SMEs, ready to exploit crowdfunding to expand internationally and raise capital from their user base.”</p>
  291.  
  292.  
  293.  
  294. <p>Starcks, almost a year after its launch, has developed the first Italian exchange of the official tokens of the next football stars, whose value, thanks to a proprietary algorithm, is directly linked to the players&#8217; performance on the football field.</p>
  295.  
  296.  
  297.  
  298. <p>Starcks can already boast a series of important results: with more than 30 players in the listing phase, over 10,000 registered users and €700,000 in tokens sold, in November it launched the innovative Fantasy Football Game, a &#8220;gamification&#8221; component that adds a new perspective to the Star Player Token business.</p>
  299.  
  300.  
  301.  
  302. <p>Starcks CEO and co-founder of WDA, Mario Costanzo , said: “ We are extremely proud of the results achieved so far. With the support of our investors and community, we are poised to reach exciting new heights. Our Fantasy Football Game represents an innovation in the industry, and crowdfunding on Seedrs gives us the opportunity to further engage our community and advance our vision and share future successes.”</p>
  303.  
  304.  
  305.  
  306. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">One of the main partners and chairman of Starcks, Alessandro Moggi, is a prominent figure in the world of football</h3>
  307.  
  308.  
  309.  
  310. <p>With over 20 years of experience in the football sector as an agent, he has looked after the interests of international players such as Francesco Totti, Alessandro Nesta and Ciro Immobile.</p>
  311.  
  312.  
  313.  
  314. <p>Another key figure of the company is Emanuele Floridi, expert in Public Affairs &amp; Crisis Management, with twenty years of experience in the sector of institutions and politics, communication and media, sport and finance, telecommunications, in Italy and abroad.</p>
  315.  
  316.  
  317.  
  318. <p>The campaign, currently running for a further 4 weeks, has already collected 39 investments for a total of over 260,000 euros raised, between the phase reserved for the community and the first 2 days of launch, approaching the minimum collection.</p>
  319.  
  320.  
  321.  
  322. <p>__</p>
  323.  
  324.  
  325.  
  326. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/soccer-football-sport-ball-game-1490541/" class="ek-link broken_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KeithJJ</a> via <a href="https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pixabay</a>)</em></p>
  327.  
  328.  
  329.  
  330. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  331.  
  332.  
  333.  
  334. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  335.  
  336.  
  337.  
  338. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://www.crowdfundingbuzz.it/starcks-prima-italiana-lanciare-crowdfunding-su-piattaforma-internazionale-nuovo-regolamento-ue/" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crowdfunding buzz</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the article from the original. In case of discrepancy, the original will prevail.</em></p>
  339.  
  340.  
  341.  
  342. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
  343. ]]></content:encoded>
  344. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/soccer-1490541_1280-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by KeithJJ via Pixabay)</photo_credit><tags>featured,new European crowdfunding regulation,Seedrs,Starcks</tags> </item>
  345. <item>
  346. <title>Patriotic Support Fund: 100 Billion FCFA To Be Mobilized for 2024 in Burkina</title>
  347. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/patriotic-support-fund-2024-burkina-faso/</link>
  348. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Helene Lindbergh]]></dc:creator>
  349. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  350. <category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
  351. <category><![CDATA[Burkina economy]]></category>
  352. <category><![CDATA[Burkina Faso]]></category>
  353. <category><![CDATA[Burkina government]]></category>
  354. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  355. <category><![CDATA[Patriotic Support Fund]]></category>
  356. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625163</guid>
  357.  
  358. <description><![CDATA[Established on January 23rd, 2023, the Patriotic Support Fund aims to centralize financial contributions to support the defense of Burkina Faso. By December 31st, 2023, it raised 99 billion FCFA, surpassing the forecast of 80 billion FCFA, largely from tax levies. These funds primarily support the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland. The goal for 2024 is to mobilize at least 100 billion FCFA.]]></description>
  359. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  360. <p>Established on January 23rd, 2023, the Patriotic Support Fund aims to collect and centralize financial contributions from patriots and friends of <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/rural-electrification-burkina-strategy/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Burkina Faso</a>, with a view to supporting and accompanying efforts to defend and secure the national territory. </p>
  361.  
  362.  
  363.  
  364. <p>The resources collected for this purpose are intended to finance the remuneration, training, equipment and fuel of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). As of December 31st, 2023, these are 99 billion FCFA, out of a forecast of 80 billion, i.e. a mobilization rate of 123%. Tax levies, a little over 69 billion FCFA, represent 70.22% of the resources mobilized.</p>
  365.  
  366.  
  367.  
  368. <p>The president of the management committee of the Patriotic Support Fund, Vieux Abdoul Rachid Soulama who presented the results for 2023, noted that a peak was noted from the third quarter of the year 2023. </p>
  369.  
  370.  
  371.  
  372. <p>Read more about the Patriotic Support Fund of Burkina and fidn the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">economic news</a> of the day with our comapnion app Born2Invest.</p>
  373.  
  374.  
  375.  
  376. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Indeed, the amount of funds allocated to the Patriotic Support Fund increased from 32 billion in September 2023, to 99 billion at the end of December 2023</h3>
  377.  
  378.  
  379.  
  380. <p>A situation which mainly results from the institution of the special contribution on certain products and services as well as the intensification of communication actions which led to greater support from the population.</p>
  381.  
  382.  
  383.  
  384. <p>Of the 99 billion mobilized through the Patriotic Support Fund, a little more than 84 billion were allocated to the Brigade of Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland. More than 40 billion was used for equipment, fuel and training of the VDPs. 26 billion FCFA were used to pay the premiums of more than 56,000 VDP. More than 9 billion was incurred in the costs of food, basic training, health care, disability bonuses and burial of national VDPs. Satellite phones, hydraulic excavators, tank carriers, pickup trucks, tanks, mine detectors and weapons were also acquired thanks to the funds raised.</p>
  385.  
  386.  
  387.  
  388. <p>Faced with the various achievements made, the Prime Minister, through the Minister of Economy and Finance, suggested that the patriotic support fund has accomplished its mission, despite a difficult regional and international socio-economic and political context. </p>
  389.  
  390.  
  391.  
  392. <p>“The government remains convinced that this fund is a real alternative for mobilizing resources to support the efforts made by the State in the fight against the terrorist hydra,” he added. To ensure virtuous governance of the support fund, the ASC-LC carried out an audit mission at the request of the government, the final report of which is currently being finalized.</p>
  393.  
  394.  
  395.  
  396. <p>For the year 2024, the stated ambition is to mobilize at least 100 billion FCFA. As of March 12, 2024, we note a little more than 31 billion FCFA mobilized. The Prime Minister invited the population to stay the course, given the need to mobilize more resources to strengthen the operational capacities of the VDPs.</p>
  397.  
  398.  
  399.  
  400. <p>__</p>
  401.  
  402.  
  403.  
  404. <p><em>(Featured image by&nbsp;<a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/ouagadougou-africa-monuments-city-327200/" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ibrahimdiouf</a> via&nbsp;<a href="https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pixabay</a>)</em></p>
  405.  
  406.  
  407.  
  408. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  409.  
  410.  
  411.  
  412. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  413.  
  414.  
  415.  
  416. <p><em>First published in&nbsp;<a href="https://lefaso.net/spip.php?article128995" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">le faso.net</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the article from the original. In case of discrepancy, the original will prevail.</em></p>
  417.  
  418.  
  419.  
  420. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
  421. ]]></content:encoded>
  422. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ouagadougou-327200_1280-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by ibrahimdiouf via Pixabay)</photo_credit><tags>Burkina economy,Burkina Faso,Burkina government,featured,Patriotic Support Fund</tags> </item>
  423. <item>
  424. <title>PharmaMar Increases its Treasury Shares Above 4%, a Historical Maximum</title>
  425. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/pharmamar-increases-treasury-shares/</link>
  426. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Wesley]]></dc:creator>
  427. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  428. <category><![CDATA[Biotech]]></category>
  429. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  430. <category><![CDATA[PharmaMar]]></category>
  431. <category><![CDATA[PharmaMar profit]]></category>
  432. <category><![CDATA[PharmaMar treasury shares]]></category>
  433. <category><![CDATA[Sylentis]]></category>
  434. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625144</guid>
  435.  
  436. <description><![CDATA[PharmaMar started February with falls of almost 3% at the opening of the market. The reason was that Sylentis had failed in its primary objective of developing a drug indicated to treat dry eye, associated with Sjögren's syndrome. Sylentis' notice to the CNMV triggered a fall in the shares, lowering the price to 35.2 euros, but later the fall was reduced to 1.32%, which left the shares at 35.8 euros.]]></description>
  437. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  438. <p>PharmaMar has increased its treasury stock to 4.37% of the group&#8217;s capital, from the previous 3.55%, which represents a historical maximum since there are records , according to the information sent this Tuesday to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). ).</p>
  439.  
  440.  
  441.  
  442. <p>This operation has occurred after the completion of its share buyback program at the end of January, which had a maximum extension of six months and concluded with the acquisition of 2.28% of its share capital , that is, a total of 419,400 own titles.</p>
  443.  
  444.  
  445.  
  446. <p>The operations for the acquisition or transfer of shares dated January 30th, 2024, of 659 shares and February 20, 2024, of twenty shares , correspond to operations carried out directly by PharmaMar or indirectly by the group companies, within the framework of the free share delivery plans approved by the company.</p>
  447.  
  448.  
  449.  
  450. <p>Likewise, <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/europacific-growth-fund-grifols-shares/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">the company</a>, direct owner of 100% of the share capital of Sylentis and Genómica, has detailed that Sylentis is the owner of 284 shares of PharmaMar and Genómica , of 115 shares, both as a consequence of the voluntary resignation of some of its employees and in implementation of group delivery plans.</p>
  451.  
  452.  
  453.  
  454. <p>Read more about PharmaMar and find the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">business news</a> of the day with our companion app Born2Invest, available for free for both Android and iOS devices.</p>
  455.  
  456.  
  457.  
  458. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">PharmaMar closed the last fiscal year with a drop in net profit of 98% compared to 2022</h3>
  459.  
  460.  
  461.  
  462. <p>PharmaMar closed 2023 with a net profit of 1.14 million euros, which represents a decrease of almost 98% compared to the previous year , when it earned 49.36 million euros. The company recorded total revenues of 158.15 million euros, 19.45% less, due to the impact of the arrival of the generic trabectedin to the European market.</p>
  463.  
  464.  
  465.  
  466. <p>The Spanish biotechnology company started February with falls of almost 3% at the opening of the market . The reason was that Sylentis had failed in its primary objective of developing a drug indicated to treat dry eye, associated with Sjögren&#8217;s syndrome. Sylentis&#8217; notice to the CNMV triggered a fall in the shares of its company that owns it by 2.98 %, lowering the share price to 35.2 euros, but later the fall was reduced to 1.32% , which left the shares at 35.8 euros.</p>
  467.  
  468.  
  469.  
  470. <p>The clinical trials knocked down the PharmaMar drug in its third phase, after some 230 patients from forty hospitals in the United States and eight in Spain participated in them. All tests were carried out in a randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled manner.</p>
  471.  
  472.  
  473.  
  474. <p><em>__</em></p>
  475.  
  476.  
  477.  
  478. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/100-banknote-lot-Wnp7qnhHtyw" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Anasch</a> via <a href="https://unsplash.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unsplash</a>)</em></p>
  479.  
  480.  
  481.  
  482. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  483.  
  484.  
  485.  
  486. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  487.  
  488.  
  489.  
  490. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://www.plantadoce.com/empresa/pharmamar-aumenta-su-autocartera-por-encima-del-4-un-maximo-historico" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">PlantaDoce</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the articles from the originals. In case of discrepancy, the originals will prevail.</em></p>
  491.  
  492.  
  493.  
  494. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
  495. ]]></content:encoded>
  496. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/robert-anasch-Wnp7qnhHtyw-unsplash-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by Robert Anasch via Unsplash)</photo_credit><tags>featured,PharmaMar,PharmaMar profit,PharmaMar treasury shares,Sylentis</tags> </item>
  497. <item>
  498. <title>Bitcoin Price Prediction to $1.5 Million According to Cathie Wood</title>
  499. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/bitcoin-price-prediction-cathie-wood/</link>
  500. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sharon Harris]]></dc:creator>
  501. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  502. <category><![CDATA[Crypto]]></category>
  503. <category><![CDATA[ARK Invest]]></category>
  504. <category><![CDATA[bitcoin]]></category>
  505. <category><![CDATA[bitcoin price prediction]]></category>
  506. <category><![CDATA[cathie wood]]></category>
  507. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  508. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625128</guid>
  509.  
  510. <description><![CDATA[Cathie Wood's vision of Bitcoin as a "financial superhighway" and her prediction of a price of $1.5 million underscore the transformative power she attributes to the cryptocurrency. In a world characterized by macroeconomic uncertainties and the limitations of traditional financial systems, Bitcoin's rise could usher in a new era of financial freedom and security.]]></description>
  511. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  512. <p>In a recent statement, Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, called crypto bellwether Bitcoin a “financial superhighway” and reiterated her prediction of a stunning price rise to $1.5 million per Bitcoin. This <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/standard-chartered-bank-bitcoin-price/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">bold prediction</a> reflects Wood&#8217;s deep confidence in the future of cryptocurrency, particularly in relation to its significant role in emerging markets and in response to global macroeconomic turmoil.</p>
  513.  
  514.  
  515.  
  516. <p>Read more about Cathie Wood prediction for the price of Bitcoin and read the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">business news</a> of the day with our companion app Born2Invest.</p>
  517.  
  518.  
  519.  
  520. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">A beacon in emerging markets</h3>
  521.  
  522.  
  523.  
  524. <p>Wood highlights that Ark Invest has extensively studied emerging markets where the use of Bitcoin is becoming increasingly important not only as an investment but also as an anchor of stability in times of economic uncertainty. </p>
  525.  
  526.  
  527.  
  528. <p>Particularly in countries like Nigeria, which is one of the leading adopters of Bitcoin due to the sharp devaluation of the national currency, the cryptocurrency is proving its dual role as a hedging and growth investment. This insight highlights Bitcoin&#8217;s unique position to serve as both a risk hedge and a speculative investment asset.</p>
  529.  
  530.  
  531.  
  532. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">A look at the macroeconomic landscape</h3>
  533.  
  534.  
  535.  
  536. <p>The macroeconomic environment, shaken by the US Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate hikes, plays a crucial role in Wood&#8217;s analysis. The disruptive effect of this policy on global markets illustrates the need and value of safe havens, of which Bitcoin is one of the most promising. </p>
  537.  
  538.  
  539.  
  540. <p>This is particularly relevant in an environment where traditional financial systems are coming under increasing pressure.</p>
  541.  
  542.  
  543.  
  544. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ark Invests ETF success and the future</h3>
  545.  
  546.  
  547.  
  548. <p>With the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF, ARKB, Ark Invest has taken a significant position in the Bitcoin investing landscape. Among the ten Bitcoin ETFs launched in January, ARKB stands out as particularly successful, which Wood says is a testament to the growing institutional interest in the crypto market. </p>
  549.  
  550.  
  551.  
  552. <p>Although Wood did not offer a new specific price target for Bitcoin, she emphasized that the price could potentially rise well above $3.5 million, an indication of the extraordinary upside potential that Bitcoin holds.</p>
  553.  
  554.  
  555.  
  556. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">A path with milestones</h3>
  557.  
  558.  
  559.  
  560. <p>“Bitcoin still has a long way to go,” emphasizes Wood, while sticking to her previous prediction of a target price of $1.5 million. This statement is not only a reminder of Bitcoin&#8217;s past successes, but also a glimpse into a future in which Bitcoin could play a central role in the global financial system.</p>
  561.  
  562.  
  563.  
  564. <p>Cathie Wood&#8217;s vision of Bitcoin as a &#8220;financial superhighway&#8221; and her prediction of a price of $1.5 million underscore the transformative power she attributes to the cryptocurrency. In a world characterized by macroeconomic uncertainties and the limitations of traditional financial systems, Bitcoin&#8217;s rise could usher in a new era of financial freedom and security.</p>
  565.  
  566.  
  567.  
  568. <p><em>__</em></p>
  569.  
  570.  
  571.  
  572. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/illustrations/bitcoin-circuit-board-cryptocurrency-8629504/" class="ek-link broken_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">geralt</a> via <a href="https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pixabay</a>)</em></p>
  573.  
  574.  
  575.  
  576. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  577.  
  578.  
  579.  
  580. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  581.  
  582.  
  583.  
  584. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://block-builders.de/bitcoin-die-vision-von-15-millionen-dollar-nach-cathie-wood/" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BLOCK-BUILDERS.DE</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the articles from the originals. In case of discrepancy, the originals will prevail.</em></p>
  585.  
  586.  
  587.  
  588. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
  589. ]]></content:encoded>
  590. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bitcoin-8629504_1280-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by geralt via Pixabay)</photo_credit><tags>ARK Invest,bitcoin,bitcoin price prediction,cathie wood,featured</tags> </item>
  591. <item>
  592. <title>Green Sustainable Packaging Completes its Third Acquisition in Sustainable Packaging</title>
  593. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/green-sustainable-packaging-acquisition/</link>
  594. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Whannell]]></dc:creator>
  595. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  596. <category><![CDATA[Impact Investing]]></category>
  597. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  598. <category><![CDATA[green sustainable packaging]]></category>
  599. <category><![CDATA[Rigon]]></category>
  600. <category><![CDATA[Sustainable Packaging]]></category>
  601. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625083</guid>
  602.  
  603. <description><![CDATA[Green Sustainable Packaging has acquired Cartotecnica Rigon Srl, a company specializing in packaging solutions for various sectors. Rigon's family members have reinvested in GSP, holding minority shares, and maintaining operational roles. GSP aims to create a hub of excellent packaging companies. Rigon's acquisition strengthens GSP's position with a pro-forma turnover of approximately 30 million euros. ]]></description>
  604. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  605. <p>Green Sustainable Packaging (GSP), controlled by Alcedo SGR through the Alcedo V Fund, has acquired 100% of Cartotecnica Rigon Srl (“Rigon”), a company active in the production and marketing of <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/socopet-recyclable-packaging-crowdfunding/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">packaging solutions</a> for the food sector, mechanical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical.</p>
  606.  
  607.  
  608.  
  609. <p>GSP has taken over the participation from the Rigon family and some key partners ( Fiorenzo Rigon, Piera Battocchio Rigon and Manuel Rigon ) have decided to reinvest in the project, acquiring a minority share of Green Sustainable Packaging, and will continue to maintain their operational roles with focus, respectively, on the general management, commercial and operations areas.</p>
  610.  
  611.  
  612.  
  613. <p>Rigon is the third acquisition in less than two years by Alcedo in the sector, through Green Sustainable Packaging, with the aim of creating a hub of excellent and complementary companies in the field of advanced packaging solutions. </p>
  614.  
  615.  
  616.  
  617. <p>Read more about Green Sustainable Packaging and find the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">business news</a> of the day with the Born2Invest mobile app.</p>
  618.  
  619.  
  620.  
  621. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Green Sustainable Packaging acquisitions</h3>
  622.  
  623.  
  624.  
  625. <p>In April 2022, the acquisition of Scatolificio Gondola-Triveneto Srl (“Gondola”) was completed, based in Cazzago di Pianiga (Venice), a company that operates with three divisions (thermoforming, paper converting and paper-cups), whose main strength lies in flexibility and customer service, with a proven ability to process small and medium batches quickly, guaranteeing high quality and reliability of the services offered;</p>
  626.  
  627.  
  628.  
  629. <p>In November 2023, Firma Group Srl (“Firma”) was acquired, with headquarters in Cazzago di Pianiga (Venice), a company active in digital paper converting, also through a to-print website (www.stampaindigitale.it), with a particular focus on display solutions (floor displays, counter displays, advertising totems, window signs).</p>
  630.  
  631.  
  632.  
  633. <p>Rigon, based in Carrè (Vicenza), is a company with over 60 years of history and well recognized in the sector, specialized in the production of cases and boxes in stretched and laminated cardboard, with a cutting-edge machine park and a modern factory and perfectly organized, capable of processing large batches.</p>
  634.  
  635.  
  636.  
  637. <p>With a view to strengthening the group, Marco Scantamburlo, a manager with long and proven experience in the sector, who will be responsible for the strategic development and integration of the companies, has also been appointed as CEO of the GSP group.</p>
  638.  
  639.  
  640.  
  641. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Green Sustainable Packaging has a fleet of latest generation machinery</h3>
  642.  
  643.  
  644.  
  645. <p>The GSP group, with this latest acquisition, reaches a pro-forma turnover of approximately 30 million euros, a production footprint of over 20,000 m2, with a fleet of latest generation machinery and a highly complementary portfolio of products and packaging solutions, which they range from general packaging in stretched and laminated cardboard to the world of paper-cups (paper cups and glasses), passing from thermoforming of plastic materials up to the world of communication, from brochures to simple and complex display solutions in cardboard and multi-material. </p>
  646.  
  647.  
  648.  
  649. <p>The offset and digital printing technologies integrated into the plants make it possible to satisfy every need in terms of production batches, strengthening the concept of quality, flexibility and reactivity, which has always been a cornerstone for individual companies and now developed in an aggregate context.</p>
  650.  
  651.  
  652.  
  653. <p>All the companies of the group, which have always been attentive to environmental issues, have constantly paid great attention to sustainability, implementing the complete recovery of industrial processing waste, using recyclable materials and developing sustainable processes and products, as demonstrated by the recent important investments in production lines. production of paper cups.</p>
  654.  
  655.  
  656.  
  657. <p>The circularity of the production lines, together with the use of environmentally friendly materials, constitute an important starting point for Alcedo&#8217;s commitment to the development and consolidation of the business from an ESG perspective. In fact, Alcedo intends to support Green Sustainable Packaging in building a solid ESG framework and in the process that helps it achieve best practice in environmental sustainability issues.</p>
  658.  
  659.  
  660.  
  661. <p> “We strongly believe in the growth prospects of Rigon and Green Sustainable Packaging: it is an important step in strengthening the group&#8217;s market position in Italy, which allows us to diversify the product and customer portfolio and expand the technological solutions, maintaining great attention to the issues of sustainability. The sector is rather fragmented and further targeted acquisitions are already being analysed,” said Filippo Nalon ,Partner of Alcedo.</p>
  662.  
  663.  
  664.  
  665. <p>Fiorenzo Rigon , CEO of Rigon, said: “ We have identified Alcedo and GSP as the ideal partners to continue and accelerate the development of the company, with the aim of seizing new expansion opportunities. We will work alongside them to strengthen our presence in the reference market and to enter new markets, including foreign ones, with a truly complete portfolio of solutions and technologies.”</p>
  666.  
  667.  
  668.  
  669. <p>For Alcedo the operation was conducted by Partners Maurizio Tiveron and Filippo Nalon and by Investment Analyst Giovanni Lorenzetto . Alcedo was assisted for the legal and corporate aspects by the lawyers Ilaria A. Belluco and Luca Fabbrini, with a team composed of the lawyers Riccardo Marini and Fabiano Belluzzi; </p>
  670.  
  671.  
  672.  
  673. <p>For banking by lawyers Francesco Dialti, Vincenzo Cimmino and Claudio Mastrobattista and for labor law aspects by lawyer Gianvito Riccio, while the tax and structuring aspects of the operation were handled by Michele Citarella and Luca Vitale , all from the CBA firm. Adacta carried out the financial and fiscal Due Diligence. Tauw, with Milena Brambilla and Jacopo Gerbi, handled the Due Diligence on ESG issues. Circle Brain, with Federico Fiamengo , finally supported Alcedo for the strategic aspects.</p>
  674.  
  675.  
  676.  
  677. <p>For Rigon, the operation was followed by the advisors Paolo Farinon and Ermanno Catena, who followed all the financial and tax aspects, and by the Studio Lambertini &amp; Associati firm with the lawyers Debora Cremasco and Gioia Carrabetta for the legal aspects.</p>
  678.  
  679.  
  680.  
  681. <p>The operation was financed by Cassa Centrale Banca SpA; the financing bank was assisted by the lawyers Pasquale Bifulco and Marta Mastroeni , of the Shearman &amp; Sterling law firm.</p>
  682.  
  683.  
  684.  
  685. <p><em>__</em></p>
  686.  
  687.  
  688.  
  689. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/fruit-cherries-paper-bag-healthy-8139972/" class="ek-link broken_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">neelam279</a> via <a href="https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pixabay</a>)</em></p>
  690.  
  691.  
  692.  
  693. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  694.  
  695.  
  696.  
  697. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  698.  
  699.  
  700.  
  701. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://ntplusdiritto.ilsole24ore.com/art/gsp-controllata-alcedo-completa-terza-acquisizione-packaging-sostenibile-AF3eI4CD" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NT Diritto</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the articles from the originals. In case of discrepancy, the originals will prevail.</em></p>
  702.  
  703.  
  704.  
  705. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
  706. ]]></content:encoded>
  707. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fruit-8139972_1280-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by neelam279 via Pixabay)</photo_credit><tags>featured,green sustainable packaging,Rigon,Sustainable Packaging</tags> </item>
  708. <item>
  709. <title>Zuri Can: Switzerland Releases First Data from a Pilot Cannabis Program</title>
  710. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/zuri-can-switzerland-pilot-cannabis/</link>
  711. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Arturo Garcia]]></dc:creator>
  712. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  713. <category><![CDATA[Cannabis]]></category>
  714. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  715. <category><![CDATA[pilot cannabis projects]]></category>
  716. <category><![CDATA[Switzerland cannabis legalization]]></category>
  717. <category><![CDATA[Switzerland cannabis projects]]></category>
  718. <category><![CDATA[Zuri Can cannabis project]]></category>
  719. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625055</guid>
  720.  
  721. <description><![CDATA[The "Zuri Can – Cannabis mit Verantwortung" project in Zurich allows legal purchase of cannabis to study legalization's societal impact. Launched by the Addiction Disorders Research Group, it started in March 2023. The project aims to provide scientific evidence on cannabis legalization's consequences, addressing public health, crime, and the economy, influencing future policy decisions in Switzerland and globally.]]></description>
  722. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  723. <p>The “Zuri Can – Cannabis mit Verantwortung” project launched in Zurich, under which participants can legally purchase cannabis, aims to study the impact of legalization on society. Conducted by the Addiction Disorders Research Group at Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich, the experiment began in March 2023. Its aim is to provide scientific evidence on the consequences of the legal distribution of cannabis.</p>
  724.  
  725.  
  726.  
  727. <p>This <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/cann-l-first-legal-cannabis-dispensary/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">cannabis project</a> responds to growing global interest in regulating access to marijuana and the potential benefits of such an approach to public health, crime and the economy. “Zuri Can” aims to collect important data that may influence future policy decisions regarding cannabis in Switzerland and around the world.</p>
  728.  
  729.  
  730.  
  731. <p>Read more on the subject and find the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=im.hemp" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">cannabis news</a> from around the world with the Hemp.im mobile app.</p>
  732.  
  733.  
  734.  
  735. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Organizing access to cannabis</h3>
  736.  
  737.  
  738.  
  739. <p>As part of the “Zuri Can” project, participants have the opportunity to legally purchase cannabis at one of 21 designated locations, including pharmacies, Drogeninformationszentrum (Drug Information Center) and Cannabis Social Clubs. </p>
  740.  
  741.  
  742.  
  743. <p>Pharmacies offer expert health advice, DIZ specializes in promoting the safe use of recreational drugs, and social clubs offer a place to socially consume cannabis and exchange experiences. This variety of access points aims to explore the impact of different distribution environments on consumption and consumption behavior.</p>
  744.  
  745.  
  746.  
  747. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zuri Can participant demographics</h3>
  748.  
  749.  
  750.  
  751. <p>A chart shows the age distribution of cannabis users in Switzerland participating in the Zuri Can project, divided into five-year groups. The largest percentage of participants, 23.2%, are people aged 23 to 27, and the smallest, 0.1%, are people aged 78 to 82.</p>
  752.  
  753.  
  754.  
  755. <p>Analyzing the demographics of the participants of the “Zuri Can” project, we see a clear age diversity. The largest group are people aged 28 to 32, which constitutes over 23% of participants. The share of people aged 23-27 and 33-37 is also significant. Interestingly, the project attracts participants from a wide age spectrum, even over 50, which may indicate the diversity of needs and experiences related to cannabis consumption.</p>
  756.  
  757.  
  758.  
  759. <p>As for the gender of participants, men dominate, making up approximately 80% of all registrants, while women represent 18% and non-binary people 1.2%. These demographic distributions are consistent with general trends observed in research on cannabis users, but also highlight the need to understand unique consumption patterns and behaviors by gender.</p>
  760.  
  761.  
  762.  
  763. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Frequency of consumption</h3>
  764.  
  765.  
  766.  
  767. <p>Analysis of consumption frequency showed that the largest group of project participants, over half, used cannabis at least four times a week before participating in the experiment. A significant proportion of participants used cannabis two to three times a week. </p>
  768.  
  769.  
  770.  
  771. <p>These data may indicate a high level of involvement and regularity in consumption among participants, which is important information for analyzing potential changes in consumer behavior within the project.</p>
  772.  
  773.  
  774.  
  775. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cannabis use disorder</h3>
  776.  
  777.  
  778.  
  779. <p>Cannabis use disorder can manifest itself in different ways and with varying degrees of severity. In the context of the “Zuri Can” project, it was noted that a certain percentage of participants had experienced problems related to cannabis use before starting the program. </p>
  780.  
  781.  
  782.  
  783. <p>With the regulated availability of marijuana, participants have the opportunity to purchase a product with set and controlled concentrations of THC and CBD , which can help reduce risk and ensure user safety. Additionally, access to professional advice and support within the project may help people with disorders manage their consumption habits and possible treatment.</p>
  784.  
  785.  
  786.  
  787. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sales and product offer</h3>
  788.  
  789.  
  790.  
  791. <p>The “Zuri Can” project offers a diverse range of cannabis products, both in the form of dried flower and hashish . The range is characterized by different proportions of THC to CBD, which allows the product to be tailored to the individual preferences of users. </p>
  792.  
  793.  
  794.  
  795. <p>All products must meet strict Swiss quality standards, including cultivation in accordance with agricultural practices for medicinal plants and organic certification. The diversity of genotypes reflects the variety of effects that may be desired by users, from Sativa to Indica dominant strains.</p>
  796.  
  797.  
  798.  
  799. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here is a list of the flower and hash varieties available from the “Zuri Can” project:</h3>
  800.  
  801.  
  802.  
  803. <p>Hash:<br>Sour Pollen (20% THC, 5% CBD, Sativa dominant hybrid)<br>Lemon Resin (15% THC, 5% CBD, Indica dominant hybrid)<br>Jura Gold (20% THC, 5% CBD, Sativa dominant hybrid)<br>Grand Marais (15% THC, 10% CBD, Sativa dominant hybrid)</p>
  804.  
  805.  
  806.  
  807. <p>Flowers:</p>
  808.  
  809.  
  810.  
  811. <p>Wedding Cake (20% THC, less than 1% CBD, Indica dominant hybrid)<br>Cairo Dessert (12% THC, less than 1% CBD, Sativa dominant hybrid)<br>Apricot Mimosa (9% THC, 8% CBD, Indica dominant hybrid)<br>Super Lemon Haze (15% THC, less than 1% CBD, Sativa dominant hybrid)<br>Sour Diesel (6% THC, 12% CBD, hybrid)<br>So far, all products have been purchased by study participants. In total, approximately 16,500 cannabis products were sold, including approximately 140 kg of cannabis products in 5 gram packages (equivalent to 28,000 packages).</p>
  812.  
  813.  
  814.  
  815. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Preliminary conclusions of Zuri Can</h3>
  816.  
  817.  
  818.  
  819. <p>European cannabis cultivation company Cannavigia is collaborating with the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health in a study to track marijuana sales and provide data on consumption trends through its Marijuana Distribution System.</p>
  820.  
  821.  
  822.  
  823. <p>According to Tobias Viegener, Cannavigia&#8217;s head of marketing, these preliminary results are already providing important insights.</p>
  824.  
  825.  
  826.  
  827. <p>“The first data from the &#8216;Zuri Can&#8217; pilot project, released this month, reveals promising insights into the functionality of the regulated cannabis market and its acceptance among participants,” he told Forbes. “This level of commitment demonstrates positive reception and an effective distribution system, laying a solid foundation for future cannabis policy and regulation.”</p>
  828.  
  829.  
  830.  
  831. <p><em>__</em></p>
  832.  
  833.  
  834.  
  835. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/aerial-view-of-city-buildings-during-daytime-6p-I-X-sPUY" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Henrique Ferreira</a> via <a href="https://unsplash.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unsplash</a>)</em></p>
  836.  
  837.  
  838.  
  839. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
  840.  
  841.  
  842.  
  843. <p><em>This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these&nbsp;</em><a href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>important disclosures</em></a><em>.</em></p>
  844.  
  845.  
  846.  
  847. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://faktykonopne.pl/szwajcaria-udostepnia-pierwsze-dane-z-pilotazowego-programu-legalnej-sprzedazy-marihuany/" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fakty Konopne</a>. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the articles from the originals. In case of discrepancy, the originals will prevail.</em></p>
  848.  
  849.  
  850.  
  851. <p><em>Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us</em></p>
  852. ]]></content:encoded>
  853. <imageurl>https://born2invest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/henrique-ferreira-6p-I-X-sPUY-unsplash-740x490.jpg</imageurl><photo_credit>(Featured image by Henrique Ferreira via Unsplash)</photo_credit><tags>featured,pilot cannabis projects,Switzerland cannabis legalization,Switzerland cannabis projects,Zuri Can cannabis project</tags> </item>
  854. <item>
  855. <title>Revolut Offers eSIM with up to 20GB Data Volume in the Banking App</title>
  856. <link>https://born2invest.com/articles/revolut-esim-20gb-data-volume-banking-app/</link>
  857. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Valerie Harrison]]></dc:creator>
  858. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  859. <category><![CDATA[Fintech]]></category>
  860. <category><![CDATA[banking app]]></category>
  861. <category><![CDATA[eSIM]]></category>
  862. <category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
  863. <category><![CDATA[Revolut]]></category>
  864. <category><![CDATA[Revolut Ultra]]></category>
  865. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://born2invest.com/?p=625034</guid>
  866.  
  867. <description><![CDATA[Revolut introduces its eSIM with global data plans in Germany, enabling customers to surf abroad and avoid roaming fees. Activation is done via the Revolut app, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. Ultra subscribers receive 3 GB/month globally. New eSIM users until May 1, 2024, get 100 MB free. The move aims to simplify travel connectivity and reduce expenses.]]></description>
  868. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  869. <p><a href="https://www.it-finanzmagazin.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Revolut-eSIM-700.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>Revolut is now bringing its own eSIM including global data plans to Germany. With them, customers could also surf abroad with mobile data and thus avoid additional roaming fees. <a href="https://born2invest.com/articles/fintech-trends-revolutionizing-sector/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Neobank</a> customers who have an eSIM-enabled device would now have access to the offer, regardless of the subscription they choose.</p>
  870.  
  871.  
  872.  
  873. <p>Once activated, customers can top up data at any time via the Revolut app; a physical SIM card is not required. By connecting the eSIM, customers could use the app as usual without using up their mobile data quota. If a customer is in a country without their own mobile data access, they can still access their Revolut app  and use all products and functions &#8211; including topping up your data.</p>
  874.  
  875.  
  876.  
  877. <p>Read mroe about Revolut and fidn the most important <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borntoinvest.borntoinvest&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">business news</a> of the day with our companion app Born2Invest.</p>
  878.  
  879.  
  880.  
  881. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Revolut Ultra customers permanently receive 3 GB of data volume worldwide</h3>
  882.  
  883.  
  884.  
  885. <p>Customers with an Ultra subscription would also benefit permanently from a new advantage and receive 3 GB of mobile data volume per month for worldwide use. All customers in Germany who activate their new eSIM by May 1, 2024 also received a free introductory offer of 100 MB of data volume worldwide. The costs for mobile data use abroad have increased in recent years, and some EU mobile networks no longer allow their users to use their own mobile data volume in Great Britain.</p>
  886.  
  887.  
  888.  
  889. <p>&#8220;At Revolut, we have always relied on technological innovation to simplify our customers&#8217; lives in the most important areas of their everyday lives. This is exactly where the new eSIM comes in. It enables smooth access to your data volume on the go, whether you are traveling for private or business purposes. This eliminates the familiar annoyances such as high prices or the need to organize a physical SIM card beforehand. In our view, this is a game-changer for people who like to travel and want to keep the expense to a minimum,” said Wiktor Stopa, Head of Growth for Western Europe and Germany at Revolut.</p>
  890.  
  891.  
  892.  
  893. <p>With the introduction of eSIMs, the fintech company is supplementing its existing lifestyle offering around the topics of experiences and travel. So far, for example, it has been possible to book access to lounges at over 1,000 airports worldwide as well as hotel accommodation and leisure activities on vacation in various locations within the Revolut app. In addition, customers of the Premium, Metal and Ultra subscriptions are covered by medical and dental emergency protection when traveling.</p>
  894.  
  895.  
  896.  
  897. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">eSIM data</h3>
  898.  
  899.  
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  901. <p>According to the provider, eSIMs are compatible with most 4G / 5G Apple and Android smartphones and can be installed without additional apps or physical SIM cards. To use the new offer, customers would need to have the latest version of the Revolut app (10.14).</p>
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  905. <p>Prices per location for 1GB are said to start at 1 euro, with over 100 countries to choose from. Several data plans are available &#8211; these range from 1 GB to 20 GB. Customers would also have the option to choose between regional or global data plans to cover multiple countries with one plan.</p>
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  913. <p><em>(Featured image by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-black-samsung-android-smartphone-tCQ-0qemWyQ" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sophie Dupau</a> via <a href="https://unsplash.com/license" class="ek-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unsplash</a>)</em></p>
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  917. <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="https://born2invest.com/disclaimer-policy/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>disclaimer</em></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>
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  925. <p><em>First published in <a href="https://www.it-finanzmagazin.de/revolut-bietet-esim-mit-bis-zu-20gb-datenvolumen-in-der-banking-app-208508/" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">IT Finanzmagazin</a></em>.<em> A third-party contributor translated and adapted the article from the original. In case of discrepancy, the original will prevail.</em></p>
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