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🕵 From Fintech to Vanlife: The Next Big Bets for Entrepreneurs
Affordable housing, unlisted stocks, and the fintech tools SMEs are begging for
Vadim Markush
December 03, 2024
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Kia Ora, (New Zealand), My Little Opportunist!
We sift through the latest global headlines to uncover the next big opportunities shaping the future of business. From converting delivery vans into mobile homes to the rise of unlisted stock trading and hackathons for smarter cities, there’s no shortage of disruptive ideas on the horizon. But perhaps the biggest game-changer? The fintech revolution empowering small businesses worldwide. As SMEs demand tools to outpace traditional banks, entrepreneurs who step in with bespoke financial solutions could become tomorrow’s titans.
Dive into this week’s lineup, and get inspired…
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Opportunity #1 - 🚚 Affordable Housing-on-Wheels
Repurpose delivery vans into cozy homes on wheels. Perfect as both mobile havens and conversation starters at every gas station. For those who think roots are overrated.
Why now?: With uncertainties in property markets and a growing gig economy, access to flexible living solutions is financially intelligent. Plus, everyone secretly wants to live out of a van post-pandemic.
Region: North America
Investment Costs (Min - Max): $20,000 - $100,000
Current Rivals: Van builders like Vanlife Customs, contrarily, stationary tiny homes
Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Automotive engineers, designers, urban nomads
Opportunity #2 - 💳️ Unlisted Bonanza
Jump into the wild world of unlisted stocks trading. Think of it as the stock exchange's cooler younger cousin with lucrative secrets.
Why now?: Unlisted share trading in India has ballooned, reaching $300 million trading volumes monthly. Investors are actively seeking shares before companies are listed.
Region: India
Investment Costs (Min - Max): $1 million - $15 million
Current Rivals: Cube Wealth (https://www.cubewealth.com), PreIPO Swap (https://preiposwap.com)
Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Knowledge in finance, trading, and regulatory framework.
Opportunity #3 - 💡 Smart City Hackathon Hub
Let's turn the next generation of geeks into urban saviors, because who else will save us from city's existential crises?
Why now?: Urban populations are expected to grow by 2.5 billion by 2050, needing smarter cities to sustain them.
News Trigger: Türkiye-Greece Smart Cities Hackathon
Region: Europe and Asia
Investment Costs (Min - Max): $100K - $500K
Current Rivals: Hackathons organized by MIT, Google, and Microsoft
Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Tech Savvy Individuals, Urban Planners, Event Managers, Coding Enthusiasts
Opportunity #4 - 💶 SME Fintech Genie
Wave your magic card and—voila!—your SME has instant financial tools, minus the hassle. Who needs a lamp?
Why now?: There's a growing need for nimble, integrated financial solutions as 85% of SMEs are underserved by traditional banks.
News Trigger: Highnote's initiative to help SMEs with custom financial solutions indicates a large unmet demand
Region: Global
Investment Costs (Min - Max): $1,500,000 - $3,000,000
Current Rivals: Stripe (https://stripe.com); Square (https://squareup.com)
Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Fintech development, SME market insights, digital product management
Opportunity #5 - ♻️ Plastic Substance Swap
A company dedicated to dethroning plastic by swapping it with less offensive alternatives.
Why now?: Global failure to commit to reducing plastic production highlights an urgent need for alternatives. With limited recycling efforts, new solutions are necessary.
News Trigger: International plastic talks collapsed, indicating reliance on fossil-fuel-derived plastics.
Region: Western Europe, where environmental policies are progressive
Investment Costs (Min - Max): $250,000 - $750,000
Current Rivals: Biodegradable packaging firms like Green Dot Bioplastics and BASF.
Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Materials scientists, environmental policy experts, and industrial designers specializing in sustainable product design.
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