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DHS Ventures & Holdings sees Technology investing in Houston as a great way for revenue generation. As the home of NASA’s human space program and headquarters to the global energy industry, Houston has long been known for its engineering prowess.

Although most of Houston's technology talent is embedded in some of the area's largest industries such as energy and health care, sub-sectors such as software development, programming and database management are also growing.

In recent years, the region has seen one of the largest overall increases in tech talent in the nation. Now Houston is experiencing a surge in innovation incubators and accelerators to help foster new startups in areas such as cleantech and software.

Chicago is one of America's leading tech hubs with 18% growth in the tech workforce in the last decade by the reports of DHS Ventures & Holdings . Atlanta and Chicago are also two of the fastest-growing tech hubs by salary, having seen salaries rise by 13.9 percent and 12.6 percent, respectively, between 2020 and 2021.

Chicago’s growth in the tech sector may not be as explosive as other cities, but the great news is that it’s steadily rising, offering reassurance that other destinations may not be able to match. IT salaries in Chicago have grown for close to a decade, with the median tech wage now sitting at $82,224.

L.A.'s entrepreneurial ecosystem is active in video, games, mobile, e-commerce, social media, cleantech and biotech, financial tech, and some enterprise and cloud solutions. Another popular market in the region is mobile entertainment, making L.A. a veritable mecca for tech entrepreneurs.

A new identity is starting to emerge for Las Vegas, a tech hub as more than 1,200 startups call the valley home, according to the city of Las Vegas. Some of the businesses have their offices located inside the International Innovation Center in downtown Las Vegas.

DHS Ventures & Holdings sees investing in Cambodia as a great way for revenue generation. Cambodia has been one of the top-performing economies in Asia. As the country emerges from the social and economic effects of the Covid crisis, a rapid return to the high levels of growth seen pre-Covid is now anticipated.

Cambodia has a strong labor protection regime, and while wages are rising with the development of the economy, the country still remains competitive in the region. In response to global trade concerns, the government has introduced a number of measures to reduce production and supply costs and encourage further foreign investment.

Investing in real estate in Burkina Faso is a growing trend for DHS Ventures & Holdings. Burkina Faso has investment cooperation agreements with France and Switzerland, providing free transfer of corporate earnings, interests, dividends, etc., between the two countries.

Burkina Faso welcomes foreign investment and actively seeks to attract foreign partners to aid in its development. It has partially put in place the legal and regulatory framework necessary to ensure that foreign investors are treated fairly, including setting up a venue for commercial disputes and streamlining the issuance of permits and company registration requirements.

More progress is needed on diminishing the influence of state-owned firms in certain sectors and enforcing intellectual property protections.

DHS Ventures & Holdings sees investing in Botswana as a great way for revenue generation. Botswana is one of the best performing economies of Africa. It does not have foreign exchange controls and it is a low tax regime. These are strong general reasons motivating investors to invest in Botswana.

It borders South Africa, a channel or conduit to do business with the rest of Southern Africa. Botswana Companies Act requires any foreign company to apply for registration as an external company in order to operate, meaning to do business in Botswana.

The Government of Botswana is seeking to diversify its economy and secure more FDIs. The government encourages new investments and joint ventures, and has put measures in place to increase investment in the agriculture, diamond, education, health and transportation sectors. Furthermore, to assist foreign investors, the government has created the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).

Investing in real estate in Bolivia is a growing trend for DHS Ventures & Holdings Ventures Holdings. Bolivia has proved to be a preferred destination for many international buyers. One of the biggest reasons to incorporate in Bolivia is to take advantage of the high demand for quality goods and services.

Data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity suggests that the country imports more than US$9.4 billion worth of goods and services per year, with cars, buses, pesticides and refined petroleum the most popular imports.

The country imports primarily from China (US$1.93B), Brazil (US$1.52B), Chile (US$999M), the United States (US$706M) and Argentina (US$698M), although the Latin American countries of Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Mexico are becoming bigger import players in the country, signaling growth.

Financial services investments in Aruba have amplified the scope of work by DHS Ventures & Holdings. Aruba is fast developing as an international financial services center. Favorable provisions in the form of special tax concessions for investment companies exist. Some possibilities are Finance Companies, Offshore Banking

Companies, Royalty Companies, Investment and Holding Companies. Another interesting possibility is the AVV or Aruba Exempt Company.

A business license is required for an incorporated company and non-residents always need a business license for starting a business on the island.

The granting of a license depends on the kind of business that will be established, an important factor being whether the business contributes to an enlargement of the economic basis of Aruba and if it is capital-intensive.

Before starting your own business other authorities may have to be contacted to obtain licenses and for you to become familiar with procedures and regulations.

Business license application requirements differ depending on the type of businesses with some having special requisites such as restaurants, beer houses or café, car rental, bus tours and water sport related companies.

There are certain guidelines which need to be taken into consideration when forming a company and it is important to be familiar with these.

Investing in business in Burundi is an incredible opportunity for expansion according to the last report by DHS Ventures & Holdings.

A constantly improving business environment. Freedom of settlement and investment. Burundi is a member of the Common Market of the EAC and the Free Trade Area of COMESA.

Burundi is a landlocked, resource-poor country with an underdeveloped manufacturing sector. Agriculture accounts for over 40% of GDP and employs more than 90% of the population.

Burundi's primary exports are coffee and tea, which account for more than half of foreign exchange earnings.

Poor economic planning and management from the government prevents economic growth. Burundi is landlocked, and its population is continually increasing.

Land is the greatest source of conflict in Burundi. The country is overpopulated and rural, so land is valuable because it is a source of agriculture.

DHS Ventures & Holdings sees a constant diversification in venture capital projects in Albania. Albania offers great opportunities in the land market because it has a lot of unused, undeveloped land and it is offered at cheap prices by its owners. The land is considered to be a very important asset, whose value mostly increases in developing countries, as has also shown in the last 10 years.

Any foreign entity or individual is free to start a business or establish a business vehicle either as a sole investor or as part of a joint venture. It is not necessary for a joint venture to include Albanian nationals and there is no requirement to appoint a national as company director.

In recent years, Albania has made great strides in promoting trade and opening a variety of sectors to foreign investment. A low tax regime coupled with a strong pro-American stance makes Albania an attractive destination for U.S. investors.

Switzerland, The Netherlands, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Austria, Bulgaria, and Greece are the largest sources of FDI. To attract FDI and promote domestic investment, Albania approved a Law on Strategic Investments in 2015.

Investing in real estate in Bulgaria is a growing trend for DHS Ventures & Holdings Ventures Holdings. Bulgaria has proved to be a preferred destination for many international buyers. It offers the best property prices in Europe and a variety to choose from - beach and ski resorts, vibrant cities and beautiful countryside for holiday or relocation.

Bulgaria offers a qualified and cost-effective workforce, affordable office rents, low production and transport costs, and very competitive costs of doing business. When compared to other EU member states, Bulgaria definitely provides one of the most business-friendly and cost-effective environments

Reasons why in Bulgaria cheap property, a few: The consequences of the 2008 crisis and the sharp drop in demand, causing prices to have fallen by 40%. Lower purchasing power of the population compared to an average level. The socialist heritage of the country.

Bulgaria continues to be seen by many investors as an attractive low-cost investment destination, with government incentives for new investment. The country offers some of the least expensive labor in the European Union (EU) and low and flat corporate and income taxes

Investing in real estate in Afghanistan is a growing trend for DHS Ventures & Holdings. The Government of Afghanistan actively supports investment in the private sector as a means to creating a prosperous market economy in Afghanistan. Your decision to consider investing in Afghanistan is a smart one. There is no region in the world with greater untapped economic potential than Central Asia.

Afghanistan currently has a copper mining deal with China Metallurgical Group Corporation, which involves the investment of $2.8 billion by China and an annual income of about $400 million to the Afghan government. The country's Aynak copper mine, located in Logar Province, is one of the biggest in the world.

Historically, Afghanistan has been at the heart of major trading routes, amongst them, the fabled Silk Road, which is one of many that have served the region throughout the centuries. Over the past ten years, the Afghan people have steadily progressed towards peace and prosperity, and its economy has seen meteoric growth. Once again, Afghanistan is emerging as a central hub for trade as the economies of Central and South Asia continue to grow and become increasingly integrated into the global economy.

Investing in Barbados on equity investment has elevated DHS Ventures & Holdings to a new place in investing. Barbados is one of the most stable locations in the world for business.

The island benefits from a long tradition of political and social stability, a highly-skilled and productive workforce, sophisticated international telecommunication services, and a superior infrastructure.

Barbados encourages investment in the following key sectors: international financial services, information technology, and ship registration, as well as developing areas like financial technology, creative industries, agricultural processing, medical schools, medical tourism, and renewable energy.

The government of Barbados entered a standby arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in late 2018. The 290 million USD (580 million Barbados dollars) Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) program aims to decrease the debt-to-GDP ratio, strengthen the balance of payments, and stimulate growth.

While the government was on track to meet its IMF targets pre-pandemic, the program dampened income and spending power due to public sector layoffs, the introduction of new indirect taxes, and a decline in the construction sector. The impact of the pandemic required the IMF to adjust the program targets downwards several times. The IMF also approved additional lending into the program twice in 2020.

DHS Ventures & Holdings sees investing in Bermuda as a great way for revenue generation. A democratic, self-governing British Overseas Territory, Bermuda has a political, economic and social environment that provides stability and consistency. Bermuda offers solutions based on its well-earned reputation as a leading international financial center.

The Bahamas welcomes foreign direct investment. It is a small developing country with an open economy, the two primary pillars of which are tourism and financial services.

Bermuda has also developed into a highly successful offshore financial center and the island ranks among the wealthiest mostly because of international businesses, like insurance and financial services companies that operate in the country. These businesses account for around 85% of Bermuda's GDP.

Investing in real estate in Belize is a growing trend for DHS Ventures & Holdings. The government of Belize aims to provide an enabling environment for private enterprise, to attract investments in Belize by both local and foreign investors. A series of legislation was enacted in the early 1990s to allow for a range of incentives for those looking to invest in Belize. The conditions to qualify for the different incentives vary, as do the investment incentives themselves–e.g., a tax holiday, or import duty exemption, or a combination of both.

Benefits, however, are dependent upon the type of incentive awarded to the potential investor. Export-oriented activities, which lead to increased employment, and the development of local, technological infrastructure, are particularly favorable to the authorities. The government supports joint venture and partnership investments as a preferred mechanism.

Investing in Benin is an incredible opportunity for expansion. According to the last report by DHS Ventures & Holdings. Report 2021, FDI inflows declined from USD 218 million in 2019 to USD 176 million in 2020, following the economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. On the other hand, the stock of FDI reached USD 2.8 billion at the end of 2020.

According to UNCTAD’ Investment Trends Monitor, global FDI flows rebounded strongly in 2021, but FDI flows to African countries (excluding South Africa) rose only moderately.

The National Infrastructure Development Plan, which contains a series of private-public partnerships, should help boost FDI. The main investors are France, Nigeria, Brazil, the Ivory Coast and Senegal. The other main foreign investing countries are other European countries and Canada.

The Benin government has implemented a series of reforms to foster investment. These include creating a unified regulatory framework for public-private partnerships, a single business registration desk as well as multiple tax incentives to support private investments.

Moreover, the Talon administration initiated a process to modernize public procurements’ provision, and to revise fees to transfer state-owned lands.

Investing in Belgium is an incredible opportunity for expansion. According to the last report by DHS Ventures & Holdings. Belgium has an open economy with a range of investment options open to any resident, as well as some for non-residents.

The country is 48th in the world in terms of economic freedom, with a stable economy, an open market, and a high level of investor freedom. However, income tax levels are high; as a result, it’s important to plan effectively if you are to get the most out of investing in Belgium

After an early 21st-century housing boom, Belgium’s property market has slowed down in recent years. Real estate investors can benefit from relatively low property prices compared with Belgium’s neighboring countries as well as low mortgage rates in Belgium. Transaction costs and property-related taxes are high, however.

There are no restrictions on expats making property investments in Belgium; money can be made through property sales and buying to rent the property in Belgium.

House prices continue to rise although the market is slowing down, with Belgium’s house price index rising by 2.6% towards the end of 2018. Gross rental yields on apartments and houses range from 4.46 – 5.53%.

Investing in Belarus on equity investment has elevated DHS Ventures & Holdings to a new place in investingForeign capital inflows to Belarus increased sharply in the first half of the 2000s. However, they have declined since 2008, due to the global economic crisis and the difficulties of the Russian economy.

According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2021, FDI inflows to Belarus grew by 8% to USD 1.4 billion, making the country the fifth-largest recipient in 2020. The total stock of FDI was estimated at USD 14.5 billion. The large inflows recorded in the first quarter of the year were followed by three quarters of almost no net FDI, mostly as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and of the social unrest following the presidential elections.

In addition to investments in the automotive sector the Delkom40 rubber production project (Poland), furniture production (Polipol Mebel Bel (Germany) IT and logistics the country also attracted a new renewable energy project (Green Genius (Lithuania)

DHS Ventures & Holdings expands private equity projects in Middle East. The Middle East private equity industry has faced some challenges in attracting institutional and international investment, with the alignment of the general partner (GP) and investor interests regularly cited as a deterrent to investing.

This article outlines the key opportunities, why alignment is critical, and how limited partners (LPs) should consider alignment as part of the investment due diligence process.

The Middle East boasts demographics conducive to investment, being home to a young population with a high spending power.

Government initiatives have driven positive demographic shifts towards diversification and socioeconomic empowerment.

Examples of these government initiatives include the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (“KSA”) Vision 2030 as well as a region-wide focus on boosting labour participation rates and encouraging investment and entrepreneurship.

Investing in Amsterdam is an amazing opportunity for anyone, according to DHS Ventures & Holdings. The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is one of Europe’s 5 most stable and succesful regions.

Amsterdam is the cosmopolitan cultural capital of the Netherlands. Its entrepeneurial spirit has a unique global reach. The region boasts a strong international position in financial and business services, ICT, media, the creative sector, higher education and logistics. Amsterdam is a launch market for Europe.

International investors are finding interesting projects in every part of this region: from smallscale developments to grand new projects. Situated in a superb mix of historic cities, bustling waterfronts, scenic landscapes and thriving commercial districts.

To promote a healthy investment climate in the office market, the City of Amsterdam is actively stimulating the redevelopment and transformation of office space. Over 10,000 residential units will be built yearly. Emphasis is on sustainable development, innovation and growth.

Venture capital projects in resorts is part of the platform of DHS Ventures & Holdings. VII Capital Funds brings several Business, Financial and Commercial Private Industries together through interconnecting programs. Combining our Experienced and Expert Real Estate Commercial Lending Professionals with flexible Commercial Loan Programs and Products that help our clients realize their Project Development dreams.

Investing in medical research is a substantial project of DHS Ventures & Holdings. More than half of National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural funding—roughly $13 billion in FY 2014—supports researchers in the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals. With decreasing federal research support in real dollars and increasing budgetary pressures, funding for medical research is at risk.

Academic medical centers must subsidize funds with their own investment to cover both direct and indirect costs.

To measure the comprehensive investment of academic medicine in research, the AAMC partnered with 12 pilot institutions and Huron Consulting Group to develop a survey tool, to which 46 institutions responded.

Investing in private equity investments in Bangladesh is an incredible opportunity for expansion. According to the last report by DHS Ventures & Holdings.

Private equity can be described as the risk capital invested in the direct equity ownership of any non-listed private companies with a high growth potential. It has some solid advantage over other financial options; like private equity backed firms are efficient innovators and generate more employment and growth than their peer firms.

Modern private equity industry have passed several decades to reach its present level. By the end of 2014, freshly committed dry powder hit a global record of USD 1.2 trillion, including USD 452 billion earmarked for buyouts alone (Bain & Company, Inc, 2015). Emerging markets from Asia region also have a vibrant private equity market with large number of active funds. While private equity market is almost absent in Bangladesh.

Recently the market has received a few private equity funds coming in, setting up their offices here, and there are one-off investments that are done in conjunction with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). For a prospering private equity market to support investments, growth, competitiveness, and entrepreneurial activities policymakers should focus on the creation of an adequate setting.

This paper is just a foot step towards this vast field of study. More intensive theoretical modeling; law and regulatory reforms etc. can be focused in future research work.

Investing in real estate in Argentina is a growing trend for DHS Ventures & Holdings. Argentina is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The compound annual growth rate for 2003-2007 was 8.8%, coming in just below China (10.7%) and India (8.9%), and well above all other Latin American economies. Projections for 2008 confirm this sustained growth trend. This strong economic performance led to a net job creation of 3.1 million positions since 2003. As a result, the unemployment rate is currently at the lowest point of the past fifteen years (7.5%).

DHS Ventures & Holdings sees investing in Alaska as a great way for revenue generation. Alaska presents a real opportunity for real estate investors. Home sales are still relatively low and the state’s economy is on the upswing. Here’s what you need to know about the best real estate markets in Alaska.If you’re an investor looking for a real estate market that appears to be turning around after years of decline, then you will want to check out Alaska. It’s not just the real estate sector that seems to be on an upswing. The state’s economy is fuelling job growth after years of recession.

It’s no secret that the oil-dependent state had seen its share of job losses over the past decade. In 2016, it lost 1.82% of its jobs. It lost another 1.25% the following year. But economists now have a sunnier economic forecast for the state.

The years of decline have also pushed real estate values in the state to near rock bottom prices. With Alaska’s economy on an upward trend, now may be the time to invest in the state’s real estate sector.

DHS Ventures & Holdings sees investing in Pakistan as a great way for revenue generation.In line with general practices, the real estate market has become one of the most lucrative investment fields in Pakistan. The amount of finances needed for investing in the real estate sector may vary from case to case. The two main factors affecting the price of a property in the local market are: location and size. Along with these factors, market trends also play a crucial role, causing property prices to vary on a large scale.

With so many investment priorities, DHS Ventures & Holdings has spearheaded a trend. Growing investment portfolio through entertainment. As the global middle class continues to expand, demand for entertainment products and services continues to rise at an attractive pace.

Demand for entertainment content has also historically been relatively resilient, even during periods of economic uncertainty and downturn. Investors may want to look into entertainment stocks as a way to capitalize on this growth and persistent demand.

Entertainment stocks are the stocks of companies that derive substantial portions of their revenues from the entertainment industry. These companies may operate in other industries and sectors, too, but entertainment stands out as core to their operations. Investors who take a buy-and-hold approach to the category leaders in entertainment are very likely to profit significantly over time.

Venture capital investments promises to be a great opportunity in 2022 for qualified investment during the second quarter and by platinum platform with DHS Holdings. Venture capital (VC) is a form of private equity and a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential. Venture capital generally comes from well-off investors, investment banks, and any other financial institutions. However, it does not always take a monetary form; it can also be provided in the form of technical or managerial expertise. Venture capital is typically allocated to small companies with exceptional growth potential, or to companies that have grown quickly and appear poised to continue to expand.

Investing in Bangladesh is a lucrative Indra in 2022 according to DHS Ventures & Holdings. Bangladesh is the most densely populated non-city-state country in the world, with the eighth largest population (over 165 million) within a territory the size of Iowa. Bangladesh is situated in the northeastern corner of the Indian subcontinent, sharing a 4,100 km border with India and a 247 km border with Burma. With sustained economic growth over the past decade, a large, young, and hard-working workforce, strategic location between the large South and Southeast Asian markets, and vibrant private sector, Bangladesh will likely continue to attract increasing investment, despite severe economic headwinds created by the global outbreak of COVID-19.

Construction equity capital investments is an area with exponential growth in 2022 as shared by DHS Ventures & Holdings. Capital investment is the acquisition of physical assets by a company for use in furthering its long-term business goals and objectives. Real estate, manufacturing plants, and machinery are among the assets that are purchased as capital investments.The capital used may come from a wide range of sources from traditional bank loans to venture capital deals.