Technology is a dynamic, varied industry that’s driving many of the changes we see in the world today. It’s distinguished by its rapid pace and the potential for radical new departures. Following a pause in 2000-2003, technology businesses are once again growing quickly. It’s one of the few sectors where international borders have limited impact and a company can go from start-up to global giant in less than a decade.
At 3i, we’ve worked with technology businesses for more than 20 years, providing consistent support at all stages of the economic and technological cycles. We’ve worked with numerous entrepreneurs to turn innovative ideas into fast-growing revenue streams. The businesses we support operate in four main sub-sectors:
- Software and internet: Collaboration is often the theme, as specialist programs and networking websites enable people to work, socialize and trade together more effectively.
- Telecoms: The world’s second-largest industry offers many opportunities to providers whose applications boost a range of processes from handset functionality to network management.
- Electronics and semiconductors: As more and more devices become intelligent, many businesses are exiting commoditized manufacturing and focusing on the supply of added-value solutions.
- IT services: Instead of simply operating clients’ IT infrastructure, service providers are now running key business processes. Consolidation and offshoring are building scale and efficiency.
