The latest news and advice from Trachet
Startups, technology, finance. What do these sectors have in common?
They move fast. Which means the trends and stories impacting these landscapes move fast too. As a founder, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments in your industry which is why we’ve been analysing the trends for you. Over the past 6 months, we’ve spoken to CNBC, Sifted, The Times’ Raconteur, Vogue Business and The Telegraph (to name a few) about the topics that are impacting founders across the board. From M&A activity to generative AI, Trachet has provided expertise and guidance to those navigating the ever-changing technology and business sectors.
We’re always happy to discuss what these mean for you and your business.
Claire Trachet, CEO of Trachet, joins CNBC to discuss ChatGPT, its role in M&A and the future of AI.
“Investors are looking for [strong] management right now — that you have a plan A, a plan B and a plan C because things are moving so fast,” says Claire Trachet, entrepreneur, corporate finance advisor and founder of boutique advisory Trachet.
— Amy O’Brien, Sifted
Although the economic outlook was less than favourable for 2023, with tech valuations suffering in both public and private markets, January brought with it a new wave of excitement in the sector. CEO and founder of Trachet, Claire Trachet, was welcomed on CNBC to discuss ChatGPT, the future of AI and this sector's role in stimulating the global investment and dealmaking markets.
— Joumanna Bercetche, CNBC
Sadly, over a third of leaders revealed that they do key tasks alone and have no one to support them leading to heavy burnout, according to the entrepreneurial advisory firm, Trachet.
— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune
CEO and founder of Trachet, Claire Trachet, was invited on BBC Newsday to discuss the recent banking crisis and the need for stronger support for UK tech startups outside of institutional funding.
— Oreoluwa Oyebisi, BBC
Claire Trachet, chief executive at corporate advice firm Trachet, says the availability and cost of debt financing is always a factor in the strength of the M&A market at any given time.
— David Thorpe, FT Adviser
“Investment in female-led businesses has declined – just 2.3pc of venture capital went to female-led start-ups in 2020, research shows. But at least markets are now aware of the discrepancy, says Claire Trachet, corporate finance expert and founder of female-led advisory firm Trachet, but she’s yet to see real change.”
— Helena Pozniak, The Telegraph
“Investors are looking for [strong] management right now — that you have a plan A, a plan B and a plan C because things are moving so fast,” says Claire Trachet, entrepreneur, corporate finance advisor and founder of boutique advisory Trachet.
— Maliha Shoaib and Madeleine Schulz, Vogue Business
Claire Trachet, the CEO of business advisory Trachet, says rather than getting worked up about the short-term expense of pay rises, companies should view these as an investment for “when the current conditions cool down”. As people may be exploring opportunities for higher pay elsewhere, she points out, it is better to be proactive in order to keep hold of your most valued staff.
— Rohan Banerjee, Raconteur
Claire Trachet, founder and chief executive of Trachet, a business advisory, said the outlook for deals was “definitely better now”, adding: “Investors are no longer frozen. They know that there will be opportunities and they are ready to actively seize them. They also know that a lot of these opportunities will be coming from struggling companies, so acquirers know they will be getting a bargain.”
— Helen Cahill, The Times
"With both the E.U. and the U.S. also approving the deal, all eyes are firmly on the U.K., and it becomes essential for the CMA to carefully consider the outcome that will impact investor confidence and future companies looking to hold deals in the U.K.," Trachet says.
— Elena Vardon, The Wall Street Journal
Claire Trachet, CFO of French tech startup YesWeHack, said the U.K. and France both have potential to challenge the dominance of U.S. AI giants — but it’s just as much about collaboration across Europe as it is competition between different hubs. “It would require a concerted and collective effort of European tech superpowers,” she said.
— Hannah Ward-Glenton, CNBC
The French announcement “marks a very important moment for the UK, especially in terms of recognising that there are other players across Europe also hoping to catch up with the US in the AI space,” says Claire Trachet, CEO of business advisory firm Trachet.