Alternative Investments 2020: The Future of Capital for Entrepreneurs and SMEs

The report examines the changing landscape of alternative investments, focusing on the future of capital for entrepreneurs and SMEs. It highlights the rise of new capital sources like crowdfunding, marketplace lending, and private debt, driven by regulatory changes, technology, and evolving demand for capital. Traditional banks' retreat from certain markets has opened opportunities for alternative investors, with implications for various stakeholders.

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The research method involved analyzing trends in the alternative investment industry, focusing on the emergence of new capital sources over the past decade. It examined regulatory changes, economic cycles, technological developments, and their impact on capital flows to entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs.

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The report provides an in-depth analysis of three emerging sources of capital: startup capital, crowdfunding, and private debt. It discusses how regulations, changing capital demands, and technological advancements are reshaping the investment landscape, leading to the growth of alternative investments. The retreat of traditional banks due to regulatory pressures has created a gap filled by alternative investors, with significant growth potential in Europe and China.

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Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | alternative investments | capital market | crowdfunding | economic impact | economy | financial innovation | financial services industry | growth | industry | investment trends | investments | market dynamics | private debt | regulation | sme's | startup capital | technology