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Investing in Intralogistics Automation: Why bother?
While venture funding across logistics has contracted sharply since its 2021 peak, intralogistics automation—spanning robotics, warehouse software, and AI—continues to show steady adoption and long-term potential. This piece explores the mismatch between investor expectations and sector realities, and why today’s constrained funding landscape offers savvy, long-term investors a rare entry point into a growing market.
Europe’s Plastics Recycling Sector: M&A Activity Remained Muted in 2024
Europe’s plastics recycling sector experienced its lowest M&A activity since 2020, with just seven disclosed deals in 2024. This update explores the structural and market forces behind the decline, from tightening economics and delayed regulation to regional shifts and plant closures — offering insight into where selective capital may return and how the sector might evolve ahead of 2030 targets.
How AI is Transforming Global Trade: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability & Inclusivity
The World Economic Forum's new TradeTech report explores how AI is reshaping global trade by improving efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. From streamlining customs and HS code classification to accelerating trade finance, AI is driving faster, greener, and more equitable trade.
We're proud to share that Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner at Anchor Group, is featured in the report for his contributions to the future of AI in trade.