• Conducting primary research on desired area of interest providing fundamental knowledge for the client to progress with the investment opportunity. • Comprehensive analysis of macro trends impacting the markets and industries, performing market sizing and competitive analyses, breaking down companies within a given market. • Sift through and synthesize large data sets to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a startup or company. • Strategic foresight and trend forecasting. • Systematisation of knowledge and information about the desired startup ecosystem, new markets, or competition. • Connect seemingly unrelated dots from business, politics, technology, and culture.