Comment from Paul Holland, managing director and venture capitalist-in-residence, Mach49

Comment from Deborah de Lange, associate professor, global management studies, Ryerson University

Comment from Bernd Gross, chief technology officer, Software AG

Comment from Miguel Arias, global entrepreneurship director, Telefónica

Comment from Paul Asel, managing Partner, NGP Capital

Comment from Uli Grabenwater, head of venture capital and ITI investments, European Investment Fund

Comment from Alexandre Arantes Villela, managing director, Qualcomm Ventures Latin America

Although newly formed, Volvo Financial Services' strategic investment arm is optimstic about the potential of mature technologies meeting more inviting valuations.

Although the pandemic will represent a damaging shock, Watanabe believes it may eventually be beneficial for Japan's startup space.

Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures' international outlook has eased the switch to remote working somewhat, and opportunities are available for careful investors.