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Alexander Leigh on Emerging Fields and Investment Trends in the Tech Industry
Alexander Leigh on Emerging Fields and Investment Trends in the Tech Industry
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Today’s GuestToday we welcome Alexander Leigh, who is the Senior Investment Executive at the Development Bank of Wales. He has an extensive background in tech investing, having closed 23 deals for both venture capital and private equity over the course of his career. What You’ll LearnThe nuances between private equity and venture capitalAdvantages of a specialist over a generalist investorEmerging fields and investment trends in the tech industry Breakdown[00:46] Getting to know Alexander Leigh[02:21] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[04:35] Investment trends towards tech[06:36] Private equity VS venture capital[09:49] Do investors need specialized knowledge or skills?[12:10] The rise of climate technology [15:55] The Tippy Top Blog[21:26] Notable attributes of a top-performer[24:41] Private equity and venture capital: the good and the bad[27:33] Alexander’s learning resources ResourcesAlexander’s LinkedInThe Tippy Top BlogThank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.
Released:
Nov 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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