Step into the realm of smart cities, a thriving industry that embraces cutting-edge technologies to create sustainable and efficient urban environments.
In the realm of smart cities industry, a dynamic transformation is underway, powered by the convergence of cutting-edge technologies and the increasing expectations of urban residents. From intelligent infrastructure to data-driven solutions, the smart cities industry is redefining the way we live, work, and interact in our urban environments. This shift towards smarter, more efficient cities presents a multitude of opportunities for disruption and market expansion. By investing in the smart city’s growth, you can capitalize on the advancements in connectivity, sustainability, and urban intelligence, shaping the future of urban living and paving the way for innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for millions. Join us in unlocking the potential of this rapidly evolving industry and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of smart cities. At Waveup, we discover such untapped opportunities in emerging and high-growth industries and leverage deep knowledge about the smart cities market to help our clients identify and build actionable blueprints for growth. With deep industry analytics at the core of our services, we provide end-to-end support in smart cities pitch deck designing and executing growth projects – from fundraising to M&A scouting and new smart cities market entry strategies. Whether you’re just looking for industry insights or interested in tailored support, we’re here to help you navigate the modern smart cities landscape with confidence and get your Smart Cities funding.
2x
The smart cities market is expected to grow 2x in the next five years.
40%
The revenue from smart city infrastructure is forecast to grow to more than $100B by 2024, a share of more than 40 percent of the total smart city revenue worldwide.
5G network technology accelerates the growth of smart cities, with over 1.6 billion 5G connections expected worldwide by 2025.
The number of smart city sensors is expected to grow from 10 billion in 2020 to 75 billion by 2025.
By smart transportation, the Intelligent Transportation System segment has held a market share of 47% in 2022.
VENTURE LANDSCAPE
The top 5 sectors in terms of VC funding for smart cities:
WAVEUP VIEW
As the smart cities sector continually evolves, startups face unique hurdles while aiming to thrive amidst competition and ever-changing consumer preferences while securing funds to drive growth.
Navigating a business in a growing industry can be an intimidating task. The absence of established yardsticks and the unclear boundaries of key metrics can make a startup’s performance evaluation a complicated and time-draining process, potentially swaying investors’ decisions to join a venture.
In the constantly evolving fundraising landscape, it’s crucial to understand how to construct an engaging business narrative addressing the shifting investment realities, select the most appropriate smart cities funding sources, and devise a tailored startup pitch deck that can convincingly market the business opportunity to potential smart city investors.
Even though there is a myriad of proven go-to-market approaches and growth tactics to choose from, businesses regularly face challenges in determining the most appropriate smart cities market entry strategy and answering the key questions – when should we start scaling, and what should be the pace?
From diligent industry analysis to storytelling and financial forecasts, we’re helping founders crystallize and structure key business fundamentals and translate them into a compelling investment opportunity framed in a winning smart city pitch deck.
Evaluating potential investments, conducting due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies on their new fundraising rounds.
Discovering market opportunities in the market and developing execution strategies to build actionable and scalable blueprints for growth.
WHO WE ARE
Market intelligence
Fundraising support
Pitch decks
Financial models
Investor research
Growth consulting
Go-to-market strategies
Marketing/sales materials
Design support
One of our unique advantages lies in our constant exposure to the new & emerging industries and sectors, thus giving us an unparalleled expertise in the areas of innovative business models, disruptive technologies and the latest industry trends.