Business Beyond Borders: Daan van Druten’s Journey in Oman & Pakistan

Kylla’s Investment Analyst Daan van Druten recently embarked on a solo business trip that exemplified Kylla’s “Business Beyond Borders” spirit. Over the summer, Daan – aged 24 – travelled from the bustling city of Lahore, Pakistan, to the marble-rich hills of Oman, representing Kylla in monitoring and restructuring international investments. He returned not only with…

ESG – A BENEFIT OR A BURDEN FOR YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY?

Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is often portrayed as an inhibitor to profit, but this can be clearly evidenced as a mistaken belief. Certainly, when viewed against a backdrop of quick short-term profits, ESG can appear to be another burdensome demand on corporate executive time. However, implementing effective, robust strategies to satisfy the critical criteria of…

It’s inevitable: ESG and digitalization are inseparable

It doesn’t matter whether we are talking about AI or smart communities, net zero energy or digital movements, flying taxis or reducing carbon emissions, I believe that for the investment community ESG is inseparably intertwined with digitalized solutions. Because while it is crucial to invest in the future of our planet for our children and…

Kylla introduces a stable alternative to private equity funding

Kylla is launching an alternative fundraising and investment vehicle to meet the needs of borrowers and investors who want a different way to do Business Beyond Borders. Kylla typically focuses on high risk, high return projects, and we have historically focused on private equity investments. However, we understand that this model doesn’t suit all borrowers…

Future and fading investment trends in digital transformation

Looking back, there is no question that the past two years have been a catalyst for real structural change across every industry, from the adoption of telehealth and healthcare, digital wallets and digital financial services, to kerbside pickup, contactless shopping and much more. Looking forward, the case for continuing digital transformation has never been more…

Ready to rise to Europe’s energy emergency challenge (but don’t know where to invest)? Here are 3 main disruptive ideas to explore

European energy prices had already skyrocketed over the past year as the world economy bounced back from covid. Then, the war in Ukraine put self-sufficiency and security of supply firmly on Europe’s agenda. Together, they add up to two drivers for fundamental change – and some exciting opportunities for investors. Three energy sources currently dominate…