If you thought that COVID 19 brought the world to a standstill, think again. According to a White & Case report, mergers and acquisition activity in India recorded 598 deals valued at $112.8 billion during 2021, which is a new record. This year, they say, will not be any different.

These days, mergers and Acquisitions are the norms, especially in the startup ecosystem! In simple terms, an acquisition involves buying a company that has gained traction in the market by another company with similar interests. However, there are cases where startups acquire new startups too. So, what are the steps in an acquisition? Let’s take a look.

Step 1 is always about having the right plan

Why are you thinking about buying a new company? It could be for finding new markets, getting advanced technology, geographical growth, or increasing the Geographic growth strategy and market share. This makes defining the plan an essential component.

Step 2 Research and build an Acquisition Team

Once you have a plan in place, you need to find which startup will suit your requirements. This needs research. Once you have identified what you need, you build a team of negotiators who can make the deal.

Step 3 Signing on the dotted line

Once you have everything in place, make the deal, negotiate the terms, check the paperwork, and sign the contract.

Reference: India M&A sets new records in 2021
https://mergers.whitecase.com/highlights/india-ma-sets-new-records-in-2021

One of the leading innovations in the finance industry, Blockchain technology is decentralised, distributed, and is a public ledger that promises to reduce fraud, ensure quick and secure transactions and trades, and ultimately help manage risk within the interconnected global financial system.

Blockchain technology impacts Capital markets by its decentralization feature. By providing portfolio digitization and transaction confidentiality, it makes a huge impact on the asset management of stakeholders. Quick and secure transaction facilities provided to retailers, wholesalers, and banking institution makes the practice of global payment transaction seamless.

The digitization of assets makes the process of verification and transaction of documents so much easier. This can aid in the creation of efficient and reliable financial structures. The technology affects insurance by automating claims processing and efficient payouts; this results in breaking away from the traditional brokerage systems.
All these above-mentioned processes encourage the importance of adopting blockchain into the financial system, where people can break free from the shackles of traditional establishments and have the freedom to choose.

The introduction of web3.0 has shattered the idea of the internet, which we have all known for a long time. The introduction of blockchain technology has changed everything from the usage and ownership of digital assets to financial institutions.

Before you begin your journey of becoming a web3 developer, there are a few prerequisites, such as knowing JavaScript and web development in general.

Having a proper foundation is necessary so that you can being to learn the fundamentals of blockchain. Even though the name sounds harmless, you should not be taking it lightly. It is a complex piece of tech that requires extensive knowledge to master.

After understanding blockchain, you should learn about smart contracts. Which is code deployed onto the blockchain. Following smart contracts, you can learn solidity, a language that is used extensively, which allows developers to build smart contracts on Ethereum VM.
And after gaining thorough knowledge on all of these, you should be able to create a proper portfolio and deploy your test net to showcase your skills and put yourselves out there so the right people can find you.

While much has been written about the post-pandemic workspaces, there is no denying the fact that offices will continue to play a crucial role in our lives. Here’s a deep dive into the types of office spaces and the transitions that will define the future of workspaces.

1) Traditional Office
The most basic of office layouts, there is no doubt that the traditional office space is the most functional one. An open floor plan. Rows of desks and furniture arranged to enhance the productivity and performance of the teams involved were the hallmark of this layout. However, this layout is undergoing a sea of change in the post-Covid 19 world.

2) Business Centers
A business centre is a physical place providing office solutions to all types of businesses and organisations. They are generally a group of buildings that houses many smaller offices located in premium areas of any city and provide premium services to their tenants.

3) Shared or Coworking space
As the number of web-based -entrepreneurs and freelancers grew, they needed an alternative to working from the garage or the coffee shops – the result was the coworking space. Since its birth in the 2000s, coworking spaces have now evolved into a global phenomenon. If you are someone who swears by flexibility, along with convenience, coworking is the way to go. And it is a great value proposition too, especially if you are a startup. The IT parks across Kerala offer co-working and plug and play office spaces. Contact us for more details

4) Future-ready workspaces
Rows of desks. An open floor plan. Teams sitting and working together. This was the all-familiar sight before the Covid 19 pandemic changed life as we knew it. We have moved on. The office spaces of the future will follow the go green philosophy, flex for success and embrace outdoor spaces. Read more about the changes that the big names in tech have already adapted here.
https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/talent-engagement/offices-of-the-future-have-arrived