Axon is strengthening its technology and innovation investment platform with the promotion of four new partners in the investment division and one more in consulting, as well as the reorganisation of the investment division into four business units: direct investment, crossover investment/alternative markets, fund of funds and tech transfer/impact. Growth equity will be led byContinue reading “Axon appoints five new partners and strengthens its investment division”
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Holaluz ranks No. 1 in Sustainalytics’ global ESG ranking as an energy producer company
Holaluz, an energy transition technology company whose purpose is to create a 100% sustainable planet, is ranked number 1 in the ESG Risk ranking by Sustainalytics – Morningstar’s leading ESG and corporate governance research and ratings agency – in the subcategory of Independent Power Production and Traders. The analysis, which assesses the company’s overall riskContinue reading “Holaluz ranks No. 1 in Sustainalytics’ global ESG ranking as an energy producer company”
Axon announces a 5.02% equity stake in leading European high fashion engineering firm, Pattern Group
Axon has announced a 5.02% equity stake in Italy’s Pattern Group, a firm specialising in digital modelling, pattern development, engineering, prototyping and production of high-end items for high-end luxury brands. This is the fourth investment of the Axon ISETEC V fund, which was launched in 2022 to invest in European alternative markets with a ventureContinue reading “Axon announces a 5.02% equity stake in leading European high fashion engineering firm, Pattern Group”
The Kampaoh luxury ‘camping’ raises 14 million euros
Axon investee company, Kampaohm have raised €14 million, as they aim to reach 3,500 tents in more than 70 campsites by the end of 2023, representing 350% growth. The Sevillian company, led and founded by Salvador Lora, offers a proposal for camping in nature based on the quality of its facilities and stores, equipped withContinue reading “The Kampaoh luxury ‘camping’ raises 14 million euros”
Axon acquires 5.33% of the share capital of Italian-listed ErreDue, a pioneering green energy technology company
Axon, a leading investment and consulting firm focused on identifying and optimising opportunities in technology and innovation, has completed the purchase of a 5.33% equity stake in the Italian company ErreDue, a pioneer in the development, design and production of on-site hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen generators. Axon acted as the leading investor in the company’sContinue reading “Axon acquires 5.33% of the share capital of Italian-listed ErreDue, a pioneering green energy technology company”
Axon acquires 5.33% of the share capital of ErreDue, a pioneering green energy technology company
Axon, a leading investment and consulting firm focused on identifying and optimising opportunities in technology and innovation, has completed the purchase of a 5.33% equity stake in the Italian company ErreDue, a pioneer in the development, design and production of on-site hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen generators. Axon acted as the leading investor in the company’sContinue reading “Axon acquires 5.33% of the share capital of ErreDue, a pioneering green energy technology company”
Axon team appointed as Vice-Rapporteurs for ITU-D Study Groups
Axon is delighted to announce that several team members have been appointed as Vice-Rapporteurs for ITU-D Study Groups. ITU-D Study Groups offer a platform for ITU members to share experiences, exchange views and build consensus on appropriate strategies to address ICT development priorities, guiding associated policies, strategies, projects and ICT initiatives in ITU Member States.Continue reading “Axon team appointed as Vice-Rapporteurs for ITU-D Study Groups”
Running for health and wellbeing
A team of Axon runners were proud to have participated in this year’s Carreradelas Empresas on 18 December 2022. The 10km event sponsored by KLM, saw 6,000 participants pound the streets of the financial area of Madrid to promote health and wellbeing as well as teamwork and camaraderie. The Axon team are looking forward to running again inContinue reading “Running for health and wellbeing”
Secure-by-design: Cybersecurity, IoT and the role of regulation
Security in technology is a double-edged sword for consumers and providers. It’s supposed to be a driver for technological progress. But consumers’ lack of confidence in security can make them slow to adopt new technologies. The secure-by-design (SBD) approach seeks to address this issue and to help build a technology ecosystem where consumers can feelContinue reading “Secure-by-design: Cybersecurity, IoT and the role of regulation”
O4IT deploys cybersecurity solution into Previsora Seguros S.A
O4IT, one of our portfolio companies, recently deployed a cybersecurity solution into Previsora Seguros S.A, one of the leading entities in the Colombian insurance sector. The solution used a centralised approach to cybersecurity, based on the IBM cloud Pak for security. The foundation was a zero-trust model to protect infrastructure and a QRadar monitoring andContinue reading “O4IT deploys cybersecurity solution into Previsora Seguros S.A”
Nanotures receives investment from Axon to boost growth
Nanotures, an innovative Spanish technology company specialising in producing, processing and applying nanostructure materials and advanced composite applications, has received an investment from Axon Partners Group. Nanotures is an R&D company based in Cadiz and founded at the University of Cordoba. The company develops complete solutions for nanomaterials, nanocomposites and composites, including design, prototyping andContinue reading “Nanotures receives investment from Axon to boost growth”
5G Security in Super-Connected Operators
In this report, we assess 5G development that has taken place alongside measures to limit the impact to known cyber threats, notably the architectural principle of security by design. However, that may no longer be enough. The adoption of new network functions and the establishment of a virtualised and independent core network introduce new potentialContinue reading “5G Security in Super-Connected Operators”