Author: Octavian Patrascu

21-Jan-2019

Romania seen through foreign investor eyes

I am a Romanian businessman, but I consider myself lucky for being born in a time when business became borderless. In other words, I’ve been interacting with non-Romanian partners for almost 10 years. So, since this text is in English, you are surely interested in...

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16-Jan-2019

A few clarifications on startups

In entrepreneurs' and investors' lingo, the meaning of the term startup is pretty clear. However, after several years of business in this field, I've noticed the necessity of some clarifications, both for experienced businessmen and young people who tackle business for the first time.

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05-Jan-2019

The Angel Investor in the Startup’s Ecosystem

“Angel investor” is one of the best names in the business literature. Maybe, too good a name, to the extent that startups tend to perceive this category of investors as a solution to all problems, which is not. That is why I've tried to place...

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15-Dec-2018

Capital markets in 2019

JP Morgan published, at the end of this October, a forecast for capital markets in 2019. While the general macroeconomic picture is positive, there are, however, certain developments that investors should consider. Here are some important trends you should be aware of: Global GDP is...

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12-Dec-2018

Real Estate Market Forecast

One thing everyone seems to agree on regarding the real estate market this year is that the amount of transactions has shrunk. Still, in spite of that, there are a lot of opportunities. Let’s review the different segments: Market Segments Land: According to Colliers International, in...

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