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For the next two days, Abel Samot and Olivier Huez are representing Red River West at the IPEM conference in Cannes 🚀 If you're attending and would like to connect, don't hesitate to reach out! They'd be happy to discuss our cross border thesis, our amazing portfolio companies, our data driven approach, an exciting new project and much more 💡

11 Open-Source projects to revolutionize how VC Investors do their job with Data & AI 💥 Get the link to the Github in the first comment 👇 Last week, we hosted, together with Bivwak, the first-ever hackathon on AI & Data for VC funds! More than 80 developers, data scientists, and data leaders from 30+ VC funds and 10+ engineering schools spent 2 full days building 11 different projects on 3 themes: - VC sourcing: tools to find the best startups & talents with data - Startup analysis: tools to better analyze startups using alternative data & AI - VC productivity: tools to enhance VC productivity by automating our reporting, etc. - Market search & trends: tools to catch market trends, perform deep dives, etc. All these projects are Open-Source, meaning you can leverage them, integrate them into your fund stack, or even build a startup based on them! We made a GitHub repository to centralize all the code of the projects and all the presentations explaining what they do and how they work, get it in the first comment!

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰? AI agents are undoubtedly one of the hottest topics in the tech world today, and for good reason. These autonomous entities, powered by sophisticated algorithms, are designed to perceive their environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific objectives. Whether it’s enhancing customer service or solving complex challenges, AI agents are transforming industries and reshaping the digital landscape. Imagine a world where autonomous digital workers take on every repetitive and replaceable task, make precise decisions, and seamlessly interact, not just with humans, but also with other AI agents. This vision is no longer science fiction; it’s becoming a reality. The buzz around AI agents is backed by impressive market projections. The global AI agents market is projected to soar from $5.1 billion in 2024 to an astounding $47.1 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 44.8% (source: https://lnkd.in/eVtJA5Hh). This explosive growth reflects the increasing recognition of AI agents as a key driver of productivity and innovation. This month, leveraging our powerful data platform, RAMP, we’ve identified and analyzed the top 10 most promising Agentic AI startups disrupting the industry. Our next newsletter will dive deep into the transformative trends shaping the future of AI agents! Here’s a sneak peek at our top 5 RAMP scores: are you curious about who claimed the #1 spot and want to explore the full list? Get additional scores and insights by subscribing to our newsletter! Sana Synthflow AI 11x E2B Phacet Parloa DeepOpinion dealcode AI Cognify Neople

🚀 As promised last week at the end of our Data-Driven VC Hackathon co-organized by BivwAk! and Red River West, here is the announcement of the winners! 🥇 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 (𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀) - Project: “Get the pulse of the market” - Pulse aims to tackle the static nature and lack of granularity of market categories by dynamically classifying companies into sub-markets and using aggregates to uncover hidden trends - Participants: Ludovic Figueiredo from XAnge, Maxime Dolores from Red River West (we're so very proud!), Luca B. from Lakestar, Alex Patow from Inflection.xyz, Henri NGO 🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗩𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆) - Project: VentureVision turns monthly updates & board decks from your portfolio companies into smart insights, empowering VCs to make better decisions faster - Participants: Ghita Targhi from Brighteye Ventures, Luca Pontone from Lakestar, Alexis Frentz from Elaia, Vincent Baillin from Opera Tech Ventures, Nicolas Schroeder Paul Hartmann Jakob Baumfalk 🥉 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗩𝗖𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 (𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀) - Project: VCBoost helps you make smarter investments by cross-checking proprietary data and third-party providers, offering a dashboard that analyzes each opportunity in-depth - Participants: Jinghao Yang from Cathay Innovation, Benjamin Leroy from Agoranov, Jurgen Palsma from Cathay Innovation, Michaël Thomas from Supernova Invest, Edouard Boisson from Opera Tech Ventures, Ilie Baxan, Lirone Levy A huge congratulations to all participants for their incredible work, energy, and ideas. You’ve all truly showcased the power of data and innovation. 💡 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗛𝘂𝗯” 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄, and we’ll share the repository where you can find all the amazing open-source projects developed during these two days!

🌟 Closing the DATA-DRIVEN VC HACKATHON co-organized by Red River West and BivwAk!, with a Huge Thank You to Our Jury! 🙌   As we wrap up this incredible journey, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the exceptional experts who formed our jury.   ✨ Their role was invaluable: Bringing their expertise, insights, and critical eye to evaluate innovative solutions addressing the key challenges in Venture Capital.   👩⚖️ Our jury members: 💫 Sarah Guemouri from Atomico,  💫 Keshvi Radia from Balderton Capital,  💫 Guillaume Hervé from BNP Paribas Cardif,  💫 Pauline Allary from BNP Paribas Développement,  💫 Carole Barkatz from Maddyness,  💫 Abel Samot from Red River West.   🏆 Thanks to their guidance and feedback, the teams are leaving this hackathon with refined ideas, actionable solutions, and a clear vision for the future of Venture Capital.     📢 Stay tuned to find out the winners on Monday! Marie Guillaume Marie MAFFRE Jeanne Dorlencourt Vincent Bourdel Laurène Kiéné Abel Samot Alfred Vericel Antoine Boulin Chloé Merlet Imran Tarmahomed Joseph Houssais Luc-Emmanuel Barreau Maxime Dolores Olivier Huez Sean Saint People Data Labs Marianne Bell PredictLeads Harmonic   #HackVC #Innovation #VentureCapital #Teamwork

🎉 THAT’S A WRAP! The first DATA-DRIVEN VC HACKATHON co-organized by Red River West and BivwAk! has come to an incredible conclusion, and what an inspiring two days it has been! Yesterday evening, we wrapped up the event with a fantastic closing program: - Enthusiastic pitches in front of and incredible jury Sarah Guemouri from Atomico, Keshvi Radia from Balderton Capital, Guillaume Hervé from BNP Paribas Cardif, Pauline Allary from BNP Paribas Développement, Carole Barkatz from Maddyness and of course Abel Samot from Red River West, whose thoughtful insights and feedback made this a truly enriching experience. A heartfelt thank you to them for their dedication, expertise, and support in evaluating the incredible projects presented during the event. - A inspiring panel discussion on the future of data-driven venture capital featuring top experts Francesco Corea, PhD, Michel Geolier from equation, Sean Saint from PeopleDataLab, moderated by Olivier Huez from Red River West. - The announcement of the winners (stay tuned—details coming on Monday!). - A vibrant networking cocktail filled with insightful conversations and new connections. We’re also immensely grateful to the organizing team at Biwvak! and the data providers Harmonic, People Data Labs , PredictLeads and Similarweb who sponsored this hackathon, enabling participants to create cutting-edge, open-source solutions for the VC ecosystem. Don’t miss the announcement of the winning projects and their GitHub repositories on Monday. The future of data-driven VC innovation is just getting started! @Marie Guillaume Marie MAFFRE Jeanne Dorlencourt Vincent Bourdel Laurène Kiéné Abel Samot Alfred Vericel Antoine Boulin Chloé Merlet Imran Tarmahomed Joseph Houssais Luc-Emmanuel Barreau Maxime Dolores Olivier Huez #HackVC #RedRiverWest

🌟 Day 2 of the DATA-DRIVEN VC HACKATHON is here! 🚀 by Red River West & BivwAk!   After an incredible first day filled with creativity, collaboration, and innovation, it’s time to take things to the next level 💡   👩💻 Today’s focus: • Finalizing prototypes addressing 12 key challenges in VC • Preparing impactful presentations for our jury of exceptional experts (who we'll be introducing very soon!)   ✨ A huge shoutout to all the participants, coaches, and partners for the energy and dedication that’s making this event a success   🏆 By the end of the day, we’ll witness the unveiling of innovative solutions that could transform the future of VC. Stay tuned for updates!   Let’s make Day 2 as inspiring and productive as Day 1! 🚀 Abel Samot Alfred Vericel Antoine Boulin Chloé Merlet Imran Tarmahomed Joseph Houssais Luc-Emmanuel Barreau Maxime Dolores Olivier Huez Marie Guillaume Marie MAFFRE Jeanne Dorlencourt Vincent Bourdel Laurène Kiéné Sean Saint People Data Labs Marianne Bell PredictLeads Harmonic   #Hackathon #DataDriven #VentureCapital #RedRiverWest #BivwAk! #HackVC

🚀 Ready, set, HACK! The first-ever DATA-DRIVEN VC HACKATHON by Red River West & BivwAk! is officially underway 🚀 Over the next two days, brilliant students from tech and data fields will join forces with European VC funds to tackle real-world challenges shaping the future of investment. 💡 The focus? Building solutions that can transform startup sourcing, portfolio management, and investor strategy in a data-driven world. 12 key pain points faced by VCs will fuel this intense hackathon, and by the end, prototypes will be presented to a jury of experts. The results promise not only practical insights but also open-source solutions for the broader VC ecosystem! We can’t wait to see what’s created during these two high-energy days, stay tuned for updates—and if you’re as excited about the future of data-driven VC as we are, drop a comment below! 🚀 Abel Samot Alfred Vericel Antoine Boulin Chloé Merlet Imran Tarmahomed Joseph Houssais Luc-Emmanuel Barreau Maxime Dolores Olivier Huez Marie Guillaume Marie MAFFRE Jeanne Dorlencourt Vincent Bourdel Laurène Kiéné Sean Saint People Data Labs Marianne Bell PredictLeads Harmonic

[MEET THE JURY 1] Get ready to meet our jury! We're excited to introduce the experienced investors who will be assessing the pitches of 20 EIC Fund companies on 11 March at the 𝗘𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗽𝗶𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆. ⭐ Fernanda Aguiar, VP at NGP Capital. NGP Capital is a global venture capital firm investing in Series A to C technology companies that drive transformative change. With over $1.6 billion under management, the firm focuses on sectors such as deep tech, enterprise software, and connected industries, partnering with startups to scale globally. Backed by Nokia, NGP Capital leverages its unique network and expertise to support entrepreneurs in building impactful, sustainable businesses. ⭐ Joseph Houssais, Principal at Red River West. Joseph has been a VC at Red River West for six years, focusing on Series A & B investments in health, space, and deep tech. Red River West helps European startups scale to the US market, providing unique value and driving asymmetric growth through strategic expansion. ⭐ Lise Rechsteiner, PhD, General Partner at Vsquared Ventures. Vsquared Ventures backs bold entrepreneurs engineering groundbreaking technologies addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges to become global leaders. Investing in deep tech companies, Vsquared Ventures focuses on new space, new computing, energy transition, robotics and manufacturing, new computing and sensing, AI and next-gen software and tech-bio. Vsquared Ventures has built one of Europe’s strongest deep tech portfolios, including industry disruptors Isar Aerospace, IQM Quantum Computing, Zama.ai, Customcells, Neura Robotics and The Exploration Company.  ⭐ Pierluigi Freni, Project Manager at LIFTT. LIFTT is a new way of combining innovation with business and finance, a Venture Capital guided by not only profit logics creating a bridge between innovative ideas, territory and capital. ⭐ Okan KARA, PhD, Managing Partner at ACT Venture Partners. ACT is an emerging VC fund manager with a track record of investing in deep tech ventures. The fund manager and the funds under management are regulated in the Netherlands. The investment philosophy is to identify early-stage ventures and back technical founders with visions and abilities to transform a market or an industry. The target entrepreneurs develop breakthrough products and technologies, establish new market footholds or pursue novel business models. As of the present date, ACT is deploying capital through its second fund. Want to be part of it? Make sure to reserve your spot. #InvestorDay #Innovation #EICAccelerator #EUeic #Investors #DeepTech 

🚀 Are you ready for the ultimate #DataDriven VC Hackathon? Next week, Red River West and BivwAk! will be hosting a hackathon like no other—bringing together sharp student minds and seasoned VCs to work on real-world VC challenges. The goal? Build tools and insights that will drive the future of venture capital. Here’s a sneak peek into some of the exciting projects participants will tackle: 🔍 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 – For example, a tool to spot emerging talents who’ve just launched their startups. 📊 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 – Think of scoring mechanisms to evaluate key aspects like growth or team dynamics. 📈 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Tools to identify early-stage trends that could impact investment theses. ⚙️ 𝐕𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 – Imagine an AI-powered tool for personalized news monitoring tailored to VC interests. Stay tuned for updates, insights, and, of course, some incredible outcomes! At the end of the hackathon, we’ll also share the #GitHub links to the projects developed so you can explore the solutions yourself! 💻 💡 #HackVC #DataDriven #VentureCapital #BivwAk! #RedRiverWest Abel Samot Alfred Vericel Antoine Boulin Chloé Merlet Imran Tarmahomed Joseph Houssais Luc-Emmanuel Barreau Maxime Dolores Olivier Huez