At Kylla, we are often asked whether the success of a company depends more on the strength of the founder’s idea or the way the business is built. Our answer is always the same: ideas can spark a business, but systems are what make it endure. Many founders fall into…

Victoria Gabaraeva, Investment Manager at Kylla Corporate Transactions, attended Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, where the UAE’s industrial strategy and localisation agenda were firmly in focus. The forum highlighted a clear shift in the country’s economic direction: from importing and re-selling towards producing, localising and exporting. For…

Kylla has taken an equity stake in Elmed Agrobiotics to help build a science-led probiotics platform in Europe, with a clear emphasis on research, validation and next-generation product development. The partnership brings together industrial manufacturing and formulation capabilities with European structuring and close links to Wageningen University & Research (WUR).…

Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction will not simply be a rebuilding effort. It will represent a multi-year economic transformation shaped by industrial modernisation, institutional reform, digital acceleration, and deeper integration with the European Union. For disciplined investors operating in the €1 million to €30 million range, this creates a defined and structured…

From 9 to 12 February 2026, WHX Dubai 2026 marked a new chapter for the region’s flagship healthcare exhibition, formerly known as Arab Health. Hosted for the first time at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City, the rebranded World Health Expo positioned Dubai not only as a convening hub, but…

At the Forbes Middle East Top Advisors & Investors Summit in Abu Dhabi (10–11 February 2026), the tone was clear: investors in the region are becoming more process-driven and selective. Kylla’s Investment Manager for the GCC Region, Victoria Gabaraeva, attended the summit to stay closely aligned with the latest investment…

While attending Web Summit Qatar 2026, I observed a clear shift in Doha’s positioning. It is no longer primarily a convening point for founders and investors, but a platform where policy, infrastructure, and capital increasingly align. From “Sovereign AI” to smart-city deployment and a maturing investor ecosystem, the summit provided…

Southeast Asia is quietly reshaping how international companies expand, raise capital, and build scalable cross-border structures. As Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand align their corporate, investment, and digital frameworks, a new regional corridor is emerging that significantly reduces complexity for founders and investors alike. For European and US companies looking…

Employee share-based incentives are a powerful tool for European scale-ups, but they also introduce accounting and governance complexities that are often underestimated. This article explains what IFRS 2 requires in practice, highlights the most common pitfalls we see in venture-backed and co-investment transactions, and outlines how founders and CFOs can…

Canada’s defence and dual-use technology sector is entering a decisive growth phase. Backed by a historic increase in defence spending, procurement reform and deeper NATO integration, the market is attracting renewed interest from venture and growth investors. For capital providers with a cross-border mindset, this shift opens a new, underexplored…

From 19 to 21 November, part of the Kylla team took part in an intensive board-level training programme organised by The Board Mastery, featuring a full-day Boardroom Simulation Exercise created by INSEAD Immersive Learning. Using virtual reality to navigate a complex M&A transaction, the experience offered rare, hands-on insight into…

As Albania and Montenegro move steadily towards European Union accession, investors are watching a transformation unfold across two of the Western Balkans’ most dynamic economies. Both countries are now on track to complete EU negotiations before the end of this decade, with accession likely around 2028–2030. For investors focused on…

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase, driven by three powerful developments that are set to transform how businesses operate and how investors identify future value. From systems that can reason across unlimited context, to autonomous agents capable of learning independently, to the rise of text-driven automation, these shifts will…

Europe is preparing for a major shift in how start-ups and growth companies can build, scale, and raise capital. A new proposal, known as the 28th Regime, introduces the EU-Inc, a fully digital and truly pan-European company structure designed to remove many of the legal and administrative barriers that hold…

CoMind’s latest $102.5 million funding round marks a major step forward for European health innovation. The London-based company is developing a non-invasive device that could make brain monitoring as routine as measuring blood pressure. Its success reflects the growing investor appetite Kylla observes for breakthrough medtech ventures that combine science, technology, and strong commercial potential. London-based health-technology company CoMind has…

GITEX Global and Expand North Star have confirmed the Gulf’s rise as a global hub for technology and investment. From AI and fintech to climate tech and smart cities, this year’s events showed where capital is heading next. Kylla’s Investment Manager, Sevde Asan, shares insights from Dubai on the innovations…

Albania is offering a 10-year tax holiday and new incentives for defence, dual-use, and high-tech companies. These reforms create unique opportunities for international investors, and Kylla is ready to help structure, finance, and co-invest in ventures that seize them. Albania has taken a bold step by introducing a new legal…

At Kylla, we are often asked whether the success of a company depends more on the strength of the founder’s idea or the way the business is built. Our answer is always the same: ideas can spark a business, but systems are what make it endure. Many founders fall into…

From exponential compute to persistent memory, the cognitive revolution is already crossing borders and industries. At Kylla, we explore the five trends and five themes that are shaping global innovation and investment opportunities beyond borders. Every economic revolution has its builders. In the past, they were the industrial titans who…

Some of today’s most successful entrepreneurs and CEOs began their careers not in boardrooms or laboratories, but in hotel lobbies, restaurants, and kitchens. What they learned there – the discipline of service, the resilience under pressure, the art of creating memorable client experiences – often becomes a hidden advantage when…

What does Meta’s surprise move into Ray-Ban tell us about the future of growth companies? Strategic minority stakes are no longer just the playbook of tech giants – they are becoming a smart way for smaller firms to leapfrog barriers, gain influence, and accelerate scale. The opportunities are big, the…

Venture capital has entered a new era. The record highs of 2021 have given way to a more selective, fundamentals-driven environment, where only the best-prepared companies succeed in raising capital. This article explores how shifting IPO markets and investor caution are reshaping the landscape and why downturns may offer hidden…

In business, the giants are usually the ones making headlines for acquisitions. Yet history shows that sometimes it is the smaller, more agile players who rewrite the rules by acquiring companies many times their size. These “David vs. Goliath” moments have shaped entire industries, from Vodafone’s audacious takeover of Mannesmann…

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.…

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…

In light of my most recent article at DuurzameStudent, I have looked at whether it is possible to hedge your investments against humanity’s dependence on fossil fuels? Choosing where to invest could potentially support or worsen the multiple strands of today’s energy crisis. Collectively, we must soothe pressure on consumers,…

Ready to step up to the climate emergency but don’t know where best to invest? Here are 3 ideas By Johannes Hammerstein – Kylla Vice President Corporate Transactions and Wayne Hovdestad – Associate Partner We all know by now about the climate emergency we face. The impact of industrial pollution,…

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…

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…

There are currently many reasons for investors to feel they should exercise caution.  The world is slowly recovering from an unprecedented global pandemic, major armed conflicts, a climate crisis and the likelihood of a global recession.  However, when looking to the past, there are reasons to suggest great opportunities arise…

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…

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.…

The Kylla Corporate Transactions team is expanding in expertise and scope as Hugo Berkhout joins us as Partner Investments & Treasury Services. An introduction. Hugo launched his career in finance while a university student in Amsterdam, where he was reading history and law. A series of fortuitous coincidences led him…

The term ESG has been circulating within the investment community for a number of years. Now though, in the era of Covid-19, it is enjoying much greater attention. But what, specifically, is ESG and how will it change the investment industry, and Private Equity & Venture Capital in particular?  ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, describes the characteristics that make an investment sustainable, responsible or ethical. It is also often used…

Fintech company SYNQA based in Thailand, formerly Omise Holdings, has raised $80 million in its Series C funding round led by SCB 10X and SPARX Group, through its Mirai Creation Fund II. The round was joined by Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFS), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), SMBC Venture Capital…

In recent weeks, we met with our clients: entrepreneurs and investors from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. They shared their views and experiences during the Covid-19 outbreaks.  Based on this, we hope to provide insights to motivate you and support your company in surviving this storm in the best way. Main guidelines…

During my internship at Kylla, I received the opportunity to attend a conference in London arranged by London School of Economics (LSE) which provided me with further insights into the alternative investment industry and useful knowledge that I carried with me for the remaining part of my internship. The LSE…

When I arrived at Kylla,  I was immediately struck by my colleagues’ attitude that, ultimately, given enough focus, energy, and effort, nothing is beyond our reach. No matter how far away, or fanciful it may have seemed to you. It’s encapsulated in our mantra: “Business Beyond Borders”. One of the…

Recently our ‘s-Hertogenbosch’ office moved two floors up within the same HNK building to a more spacious office. With our current growth and thus need for more space, we created a wonderful Kylla-zone to meet, think, brainstorm, concentrate, drink great cappuccino’s and feel comfortable. We have shaped our new office…

By Prianka Mahanty, Director Kylla United Kingdom Recent years have been good to India, and on my recent visit there I saw a country that is finally starting to make its mark on the world. But can it continue to do so? With one of the largest youth populations in…

The Kylla team in Amsterdam has a new team member – Michael Marabini – who joins us as an investment manager. Doing the same thing every day is anathema to Michael – so much so that he left behind a successful career at Netteltons, an established and highly respected law…

Almost 50% of the private equity funds launched this decade have used subscription credit lines to fund deals, and debt added fuel to most of the private equity deals in 2018. From a global perspective, the issue comes down to the basics, which is that private equity funds look for…

The latest trends in alternative investing and an exploration of the cultural differences between doing business China and the EU were among the topics covered by Kylla Corporate Transactions at the first “Connect Now” business event in Amsterdam. Connect Now is a new platform that aims to promote business ties…

Kylla’s Prianka Mahanty was one of just 40 “unsung heroes of international trade” to be recognised during the Europe India Business Leaders Conference. Against the backdrop of Brexit discussions at the European Parliament in Brussels, on 10 April, the EU40 and the India Centre for Business and Industry released their…

Kylla is to issue 500 notes of €100,000 as part of our drive to solidify our presence in the soaring European real estate market. The three-year notes, totalling €50 million and with a first tranche of €25 million, are secured by €75 million in first-mortgage real estate assets and can…

2019 has got off to a great start with the successful closing of a private equity fund for new energy projects in Cambodia and Thailand. The fund, for a Malaysian client, totalled USD 140 million for biomass and solar projects to be built over the next two years. The fund…

Kylla is committed to responsible investing, so the recent agroCIRCLE event, in Greece, was something we just had to support.   During the one-day conference in Thessaloniki, speakers from Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Italy and Spain spoke about circular economy principles and science, and their application to agriculture and livestock farming.…

Cross-border acquisitions in which emerging-market multinationals acquire companies in developed markets are good for innovation, Kylla investment analyst Shivam Agarwal has found. Shivam conducted the research as part of his MSc in Financial Management at Nyenrode Business University. His thesis – “Post-acquisition innovation performance of emerging market multinational enterprises in…

M&A activity is taking off fast in China – and Kylla is going to be part of it, helping Chinese investors and ambitious companies who want to accelerate their cross-border business success. That was the message delivered by Kylla at the 2nd Baishaquan M&A Global Summit, in Hangzhou, China. The…

Click here for more information. After a tough couple of years, Ghana is back on track as an investment opportunity. It has a stable multiparty democracy and a predictable operating environment, and it serves as key entry point into West Africa. In our latest Ghana country outlook, we note that…

For private equity investors, changes in Chinese government policy, the country’s Belt and Road Initiative and a growing middle class are opening up new opportunities. Kylla investment manager Guodong Ni is upbeat about the potential. Guodong connects investors in China and ASEAN companies, and helps clients across South East Asia…

Kylla has a new office in the heart of London’s business district, at 12 Hay Hill, Mayfair. Being based in this superb business club means we get to work in pleasant surroundings and are well-placed to receive clients for a drink and good conversation. Our new location provides a solid…

Overview Thailand is a fairly developed economy with an upper-middle-income status. Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, the country serves as a gateway to one of the world’s most dynamic markets. Despite a decade of political instability and economic shocks, the economy grew at a rate of 3.7 percent…

As one of the fastest growing countries in the world, India’s vibrant economy offers a resilient outlook for Private Equity backed ventures. “It throws everything into the mix,” says Kylla’s Prianka Mahanty. The country’s journey from nascent deals to larger, more complex mature ones has been long – but it’s…

This year’s Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival mixed innovation and energy to deliver what everyone agreed was a pure vocal and visual feast! The 2018 edition of the annual event, which ran from 22-25 August in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, was co-sponsored by Kylla and combined the best classical music with new…

Ken Polotan recently joined Kylla. Here he explains why and what drives him. One of the things that piqued my interest and led me to join Kylla Corporate Transactions is the firm’s tagline: “Business Beyond Borders.”  Let’s just say that I drank the Kool-Aid: I subscribe and believe in “Business…

It is widely recognised that education and healthcare are two key ways to further the growth of developing economies, so we are delighted to support the expansion of an Australian online education specialist into south east Asia. Our client specialises in educational programmes for healthcare professionals. Widely used in Australia,…

Anyone who has flown into Bangkok recently will know that its two airports are hugely congested. But the story is repeated across the country, with visitor numbers soaring to over 35 million in 2017 – equivalent to more than half the country’s population. To meet an expected further increase in…

It’s an exciting time to be an investor in Singapore – and indeed the whole of south east Asia. Although it is only four months since we opened our office in the city-state, we already have a very full pipeline of potential deals. The reason we think is that we…

Kylla’s investment team in Thailand, which is managed by San Nuanon, has moved into a stunning new office at CentralWorld Bangkok. Through our presence at the heart of Bangkok’s financial centre, we can offer our Asia-based clients another easy-to-reach location (along with Singapore) at which to meet our investment team.

Kylla is proud to have been part of a matchmaking event in Singapore for Dutch entrepreneurs considering expanding into the region. The speed date was organised by the Dutch Embassy in Singapore to help businesses learn more about the business climate and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. As well as…

Kylla managing partner Anton van der Graaf is currently taking our new Business Beyond Borders message to cross-border-minded investors and company owners in Asia. Below is an impression of our event at the “Opportunity for Growth Conference”, at the Rama Gardens Hotel, in Bangkok, Thailand, where Anton was a keynote…

Kylla is helping emerging talent go ‘beyond borders’ at this year’s prestigious Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival 2018. By becoming a corporate sponsor, we’ll be helping young stars deliver some amazing performances in stunning locations.

Kylla has been instumentsal in helping a startup in diagnostic-psychiatry secure the finance it needs for its research into a new technique for diagnostics. The tool it is developing could lead to a more timely and substantiated choice of treatment and medication.

We’re proud to have been asked to speak at Africa’s Real Estate Private Equity Forum in Accra, Ghana. Kylla management will be a keynote speaker during the forum whose theme is “Changing the dynamics of Infrastructure Funding in Africa”.

The idea of doingBusiness beyond your current geographical, cultural or financial borders has guided Kylla since we founded the firm in 2002. Now, we’ve updated our strategy to put what we are now calling Business Beyond Borders front and centre in the services we offer.

Johannes Hammerstein has a motto, “Think Positive & Be Different”, and all we can say is that he does and he is. Both qualities have been evident from the day he joined Kylla, in 2006, and it’s why we recently appointed him a member of our management team.