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Tech investor Draper Esprit sees viral opportunity

Martin Davis, previously with Kames Capital, became chief executive of Draper Esprit last November
Martin Davis, previously with Kames Capital, became chief executive of Draper Esprit last November
INTERNET

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to result in lasting changes to the way we live. It has forced millions of people to work from home, making use of technology such as video conferencing. For many, this has proved unexpectedly successful and some believe they will spend less time in the office after the crisis (Ben Martin writes).

The lockdown has also forced a shift in consumer habits, with more people shopping and banking online and signing up to streaming services to keep bored children occupied.

Analysts and industry watchers believe the shift caused by the Covid-19 crisis is likely to be permanent. Draper Esprit, the Aim-quoted venture capital firm, is a potentially attractive share for investors hoping to profit from this trend.

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