Balderton Capital

We have launched $1.3bn in new funds to back Europe’s best founders! 🎉 25 years since Balderton’s inception, we remain as excited as ever about the technological innovation and opportunity coming out of Europe. The $615 million early fund and $685 million growth fund marks our largest fundraise to date – making this the largest combined early and growth fund focussed on Europe since the start of 2022. Here’s to many more years of partnering with the European founders who are  world-changing companies. Read more about here 👇 https://lnkd.in/er2tKaEb

🗣 Office hours on AI policy & regulations with Proskauer Rose LLP Whether you're developing AI-powered products, integrating AI into your business, or simply want to stay ahead of the curve, our office hours can provide tailored guidance on topics such as: ⚫ Preferred AI tools, use-cases, legal terms, trends and market movements ⚫ Practical management of legal issues posed by AI use-cases (e.g., coding) and the integration of AI into product stacks ⚫ Requirements under the EU’s AI Act and practical steps towards compliance GDPR compliance considerations in the development and use of AI systems These 30-minute sessions are open to all, but slots are limited so sign up now – https://lnkd.in/eB485fpQ

Catch Laura McGinnis' insights on the cybersecurity space in Private Equity International 👇 "The rapid pace of innovation and technology adoptions is outstripping security measures, with companies often prioritising speed to market over secure development. This creates a critical gap that cybersecurity must fill, making it a great target for VC investment" https://lnkd.in/emAEy7ax

Amazing recognition for the deepset team! 💪

🚀 Huge congratulations to May Habib Waseem Alshikh and the world-class team at Writer on today's news: $200M in Series C funding to fuel the future of enterprise generative AI. Writer's full-stack AI platform is transforming work and delivering unmatched ROI for global enterprises. We've loved being part of the journey so far and are thrilled to be continuing our support in this latest round. Curious to know more? Watch our recent interview with co-founder and CEO May Habib for an insight into the Writer rocket ship 👇 https://lnkd.in/eT72ASmi

Headed to Slush next week? Catch our very own David Thevenon's conversation with Photoroom's Matt Rouif about the journey to building the leading photo editing app! 📸🇫🇮

Join us for a webinar to dive deeper into how startups are navigating AI regulations on Tuesday, 26th November 3-4pm UK. Building on our Founder's Guide to AI Policy and Regulation, we're bringing together experts from Photoroom, Startup Coalition, France Digitale and Proskauer Rose LLP to share practical insights on navigating complex AI regulations, including the latest developments, challenges, and first-hand accounts of how startups are manoeuvring this. Sign up here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4EEYDHn

Thanks to all the industry experts across startups, policy organisations and law who contributed to our Founder’s Guide to AI Policy and Regulation! Dom Hallas & Kir N. (Startup Coalition), Ben Lyons (Darktrace), Agata C. Hidalgo (France Digitale), Sarah Gates & Tilly Pielichaty (Wayve), James Clough (Robin AI), Matt Rouif & Lyline Lim (Photoroom), Megan Capiak & Padden Guy Murphy (Foundry Ten), Matt Boulos (Imbue), Oliver Howley (Proskauer Rose LLP), and the Milltown Partners team https://lnkd.in/eAcuggKg

Progress on AI technologies has moved incredibly fast, and regulation is trying to follow suit. Read Suranga Chandratillake's piece in the Verdict on what startups should think about on the policy front, when introducing AI into their operations, products and services. Thanks to Lara Williams for working on this together! https://lnkd.in/edxa789v

💡Ever been confused by what’s going on with AI regulations? Today, we’ve launched our Founder’s Guide to AI Policy and Regulation to offer a clear overview of AI regulations that startup operators need to know across key markets. Together with Proskauer Rose LLP, we're offering office hours throughout the next month to help founders and operators understand the complex landscape of AI laws and regulations in the UK and EU markets. This is open to all, but slots are limited – register your interest at the link in the comments! Dive into our Guide for:  ✅ Key tips on developing responsible AI and staying on top of evolving regulations 🌍 A rundown of the UK, European (incl. EU), and US regulatory environments and timelines of key policies 🤝 An overview of key players in policy discussions across key markets Read the Guide here: https://lnkd.in/eAcuggKg