Private equity firms dabbling in tech isn’t new. But in 2024 and 2025, they’ve gone all-in.

The modern world runs on data. From streaming services and cloud computing to AI and financial transactions, data centers are the backbone of the digital economy.

FinTech start-ups have made a huge impact in the world of finance, emerging as key disruptors that deliver innovative solutions for businesses and consumers alike.

The FinTech industry has earned a reputation for delivering constant innovation, cutting-edge technology, and groundbreaking products - and that isn’t going to change in 2023.

The Boston start-up space is packed with innovative and progressive businesses that have achieved significant growth in a short period.

Earlier this month, some of the Harmonic team and I had the pleasure of attending Web Summit 2022 held in Lisbon. Web Summit is Europe’s largest tech event that brings together some of the biggest names in tech alongside a global community of start-ups.

Hiring a CFO is a huge milestone for ambitious start-ups. These experts can completely transform the financial health and revenue potential of small businesses. CFOs often tackle vital responsibilities such as revenue forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic planning - all of which are key to sustained growth.

The COVID pandemic affected global economies, governments, and societies in many different ways.

The role of FP&A teams (Financial Planning & Analysis) has evolved significantly over the years.

The FinTech market is growing at an astonishing rate. The industry value is expected to reach $310 billion by 2022, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. FinTech currently receives around $50 billion in investments every year - unsurprising when you consider that two-thirds of financial transactions are now made online.

With the pandemic still raging in the US, 2021 was a difficult year for many. However, the year also saw a huge amount of growth in many tech sectors with no sign of slowing down.

Which SaaS metrics should you be measuring and Why? Our resident SaaS expert @Chris Short shares his thoughts

In the past two decades we have seen exponential growth in the Tech start-up and scale-up space and there is one trait, regardless of industry or sector, whether in SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, e-commerce, HealthTech, AdTech or a whole host of others, that they have in common and that is exponential headcount growth.

Fashion and technology haven't always kept pace with each other, but that could be about to change. With advances in blockchain technology, RFID chips and more; we could be about to see a fashion tech revolution.