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Discover how Kfund is empowering European founders with a new $75M fund focused on AI and data, ushering in a transformative era for tech investments in southern Europe. #VC #TechFunding #ArtificialIntelligence @Kfundvc

Dive into the latest trends shaking the world of Corporate Venture Capital in Q2'24! With $15.6B in funding, led by $100M+ mega-rounds, the landscape is changing—especially for AI. Despite challenges in deal activity, massive investments in AI infrastructure signal a robust growth sector. Yet, areas like digital health, retail tech, and fintech face downturns amid a tightened venture market.

💼 Last Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the esteemed London Venture Capital Network Summit. The event proved to be an invaluable opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends and developments shaping the industry. 🚀 💡 While all the talks and the startup pitch competition were highly informative and inspirational, the true highlight was the Gen AI Debate. The distinguished panel, comprising Thelma Onyeka from Akama Fund, Nic Rawhani from Vula, David Calderwood from RED Semiconductor, and Jonny Rose from The Story Club Ltd., provided a wealth of knowledge and thought-provoking perspectives on the current state and future trajectory of Gen AI. Furthermore, they engaged in a compelling discourse surrounding the role of intellectual property (IP) in protecting solutions in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. 🔐 📹 One of the standout moments was Nic Rawhani's eloquent and lucid explanation of how we have arrived at the precipice of Gen AI. I have taken the liberty of attaching the video clip, as I believe it will resonate with many of you. 🤝 At BeeReal, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, continuously enhancing our expertise to better serve our esteemed clientele. As the Venture Capital ecosystem navigates the complexities and embraces the opportunities presented by disruptive technologies like Gen AI, we stand ready to support them in evolving into the next generation of sustainable internal solutions. #VentureCapital #DigitalTransformation #BeeReal #GenAI #Innovation #TechTrends

The Information is out with more breaking #AIfunding news. The latest reflects Mistral AI raising “several hundred million,” at a $5B+ valuation. For those keeping track this follows their recent $415M round closed at $2B in December 2023. One has to wonder how long early stage investors will be able to justify these valuations on companies that are just staring to generate revenue. What do you think? #management #venturecapital #privateequity #aifinancing #capitalmarkets #aifinance

Excited to announce that I'll be attending the RAISE Global Summit 2024 in San Francisco on October 24th! 🎉 I'll be connecting with leading institutional investors, family offices, and fund managers, discussing the future of venture capital, particularly in the AI space. This is a pivotal time for European AI companies. Through AI.FUND, part of AI.GROUP, we are actively investing in transformative AI startups that are reshaping industries and driving innovation across Europe. I’m looking forward to forging valuable new partnerships and discussing why now is the perfect time to invest in European AI and what we can do for a better future. 👉 Interested in AI investments in Europe? Let’s connect!  Reach out to discuss opportunities or meet me at the summit. See you on Thursday! #RAISEGlobalSummit #AIinnovation #EuropeanAI #VentureCapital #AILeaders #TechInvestments #SeedInvestment #SeriesA #FutureOfVC

Deep tech innovations hold transformative potential, yet misconceptions about funding and knowledge gaps often hinder investment. Aventurine Capital Group's PIPI (Perpetual IP Income) model addresses these concerns by offering a structured, milestone-based approach that ensures accountability and risk management. By debunking myths around endless funding and bridging the expertise gap, we enable investors to confidently back groundbreaking technologies. Together, we can unlock deep tech's full potential and drive lasting, impactful change across industries. https://lnkd.in/g_AF5zAu #DeepTech #AI #VC #Tech #Investment #Patents

Geneva-based Forestay Capital is one of the few Swiss VCs focussing on growth stage investments. This second fund has received backing from some of the largest family offices in Europe and Switzerland. Forestay II will primarily invest in Enterprise AI and Software as a Service (SaaS) sectors. With an early growth $10-15M lead investment sweet spot, Forestay invests in visionary teams reaching growth inflexion points and actively partners with them to catalyse accelerated growth. Forestay II has already partnered with enterprise AI startups such as Israeli cybersecurity solution, Veriti, and Swiss engineering intelligence company, Neural Concept. Swiss companies backed by Forestay I included Nexthink, Scandit, BlueBotics and Kandou. Frederic Wohlwend Jonas Jeandupeux #growthstage #VC #enterpriseAI #SaaS https://lnkd.in/ebpU8X74

🚀 The AI investment bubble is inflating the VC market once again! In our latest blog post, Pyr Marcondes delves into the discussions at #SXSW2024, highlighting the challenges facing VCs in achieving profitability amidst a mere 5% success rate. The panel led by Batual Joffrey and Bryce Roberts emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in VC math, moving away from the unicorn chase towards safer, less disruptive ventures. However, a new bubble is emerging in #AI investments, with one-third of #VC dollars already flowing into this sector. Are we witnessing history repeat itself? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXF4xJfW

iAsk, a Chicago, IL-based provider of an AI “Answer Engine” designed for Gen Z, has raised $4.2 million in seed funding, led by Corazon Capital and supported by firms such as Chingona Ventures, Starting Line VC, and Alumni Ventures. The funds will be utilized to expand operations and enhance development efforts. Led by CEO Dominik Mazur, iAsk offers a free AI search engine that allows users to ask questions in natural language and receive instant, accurate responses, currently processing up to 1.5 million searches daily. Since its launch, the platform has handled 350 million searches and is projected to surpass 500 million by the end of 2024. Additionally, iAsk has soft-launched its API for businesses and developers, with over 7,000 potential customers on the waitlist. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gyxze63Q INVESTORS: Corazon Capital, Chingona Ventures, Starting Line VC, Alumni Ventures, Listen VC, Motivate VC, Octava Singapore, Chicago Early Growth Ventures ROUND: Seed AMOUNT: $4,200,000 HQ: #Chicago #Illinois #VentureCapital #iAsk #CorazonCapital #ChingonaVentures #StartingLineVC #AlumniVentures #ListenVC #MotivateVC #OctavaSingapore #ChicagoEarlyGrowthVentures #DominikMazur #TradedVC

🚨💡 Desia Raises $3.3M to Revolutionize AI Productivity for Investment Professionals 🚀 Desia, a London-based startup providing AI-powered systems of intelligence for investment professionals, has secured $3.3M in Pre-Seed funding! 💰 The round was led by Dig Ventures with participation from 2100 Ventures, Exor Ventures, and a group of angel investors including: • Niccolo Maisto, Founder of FACEIT Ltd • Mark Ransford, Senior Advisor at CVC • Massimo Della Ragione, former Partner at Goldman Sachs 💡 What does Desia do? Led by Raffaele Terrone (CEO), Alessandro Amaro (CPO), and Mehmet Oner Yalçin (CTO), Desia’s platform uses AI to extract knowledge and data on potential investments, automating analysis to save time and resources for investment professionals. 📊💼 This funding will fuel the development and growth of Desia’s innovative system, making investment workflows faster, smarter, and more efficient. 🌍 The future of investment management is AI-driven, and Desia is leading the way. 🌟 📢 Stay tuned to Future Techly for the latest updates on this groundbreaking initiative and the latest in tech and business! 💥 Source: FinSMEs #AI #InvestmentTech #Productivity #FundingNews #Automation #Fintech #Desia #FutureTechly