The Initial Performance of Prosus

The video discusses market trends, focusing on a new IPO in Europe and the excitement around it. It highlights the company's growth strategy, emphasizing investments in food delivery and local market operations, particularly in India and China. The importance of technology, especially machine learning, is explored as a transformative force. The video also addresses the path to profitability, focusing on understanding business models and the impact of the US-China trade war on investments. The company maintains a long-term perspective, investing in both emerging markets and the US.

What was the initial market reaction to the new listing of the consumer internet group in Europe?

• It was met with skepticism.

• It was largely ignored.

• It was overwhelmingly negative.

• It was quite positive.

In which sector is the company seeing a 20X growth opportunity?

• Food delivery

• Renewable energy

• Healthcare

• Cloud computing

What is crucial for success in the food delivery market according to the company?

• Global partnerships

• Excellent local operations

• Low pricing strategy

• High marketing budget

Which technology does the company believe will have a massive impact on their businesses?

• Virtual reality

• Machine learning

• Blockchain

• Quantum computing

What is the company's approach to investing in businesses with initial losses?

• Invest only in profitable businesses

• Invest without any conditions

• Invest only if the model is well understood

• Avoid them completely

Why does the company focus on emerging markets rather than just growth markets?

• They provide long-term growth opportunities

• They offer higher short-term returns

• They are easier to enter

• They have less competition

How has the US-China trade war affected the company's investments?

• It has not impacted them at all

• It has led to increased profits

• It has affected investor sentiment and share prices

• It has significantly disrupted operations