Graffinity/MyoContract: Two Problems, One Solution
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
By merging with Swiss product development group MyoContract, Germany's Graffinity addresses its two key issues at once: a lack of products, and poor prospects for a viable listing in its home market. Europe's industry needs more such deals, but making them happen isn't easy.
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