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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is revolutionizing AI venture capital by amassing thousands of GPUs, including Nvidia H100s. Their 'Oxygen' initiative will rent these chips to startups at below-market rates for equity. This strategic move positions a16z as more than just capital providers, offering startups a significant edge in the AI landscape. Luma AI, among others, chose a16z as their lead investor due to this crucial GPU access. As a leading AI investor, a16z is reshaping the future of AI innovation. #AI #VentureCapital #Innovation #a16z

Exa, cofounded by Jeffrey Wang and Will Bryk, an AI research lab redesigning search for the AI age, announced $22M in seed and Series A funding led by Lightspeed, with participation from nVentures, #NVIDIA's venture capital arm, and Y Combinator. This investment will accelerate Exa’s mission to build the search engine for AI. Read more in the news section on collaborateandelevate.com

I'm speaking at the NVIDIA GTC this year, one of the most important events in the AI world. I eagerly anticipate the overwhelming news and insights on how AI will develop and change the world, as well as its implications for the venture capital community and emerging startups. In a panel session alongside representatives from Inception VC Alliance, Hitachi Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Bosch Ventures, etc., I'll be sharing AltaIR's vision for the future of industries in which we actively invest. Join us to understand where AI is leading us.  Link in the first comment #GTC24 #generativeAI #nvidia

[MEET THE JURY 3] Join us in welcoming the remarkable jury members who will be assessing who will be assessing the pitches of 9 EIC Fund companies during the EIC epiching on 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺, 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 25 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.   ⭐ Olivier Tonneau is a Partner at Quantonation, the first early-stage VC fund that is dedicated to deep physics and quantum technologies. Quantonation focuses on supporting and investing in disruptive technologies that are driving fields such as high-performance computation, secure communications, drug design, and ultra-precise sensing. The fund aims to facilitate the transition of these innovative technologies into commercially available products.   ⭐ SUNG SIK BYUN is the Head of the Europe Office and is responsible for overseeing and managing investment activities in Europe on behalf of Samsung Venture Investment. This includes identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and making strategic investment decisions to support the group's growth and expansion in the region.   ⭐ Socheat Chhay holds the position of Group Head of Corporate Venture at Sopra Steria Ventures (SSV), the strategic venture arm of Sopra Steria Group. SSV's core mission revolves around generating partnerships with startups for the Sopra Steria Group and making strategic investments to co-develop innovative and valuable offerings.   ⭐ Sebastian Bihari is Co-Founder and General Partner at Vektor Partners, a European deep tech venture capital firm. Vektor Partners specializes in investing in critical technologies that are driving global transformation in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Decarbonization. The firm actively supports visionary and globally-minded founders of scalable B2B businesses that operate at the forefront of technological advancements in AI-enabled applications, computer vision, software-defined systems, dual-use technology, and next-generation processors.   Would you like to join? Investors are welcome to attend as observers! Register now.   #Quantum, #Semiconductors #Photonics #EUeic #eicAccelerator #investors

Deep tech funders . A deep tech fund is an investment fund that supports companies that develop technologies and ideas to solve big scientific or engineering challenges. Deep tech companies are also known as hard tech companies. Deep tech companies use advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and synthetic biology to create solutions that address complex problems. :- 1 Elaia 2 APEX Ventures 3 Vsquared Ventures 4 IQ Capital 5 Atomico 6 Seraphim Space 7 UVC Partners 8 Jolt Capital 9 Quantonation 10 Deeptech Labs 11 Voima Ventures 12 Conception X 13 Oxford Science Enterprises 14 Cambridge Innovation Capital 15 HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds 16 Hoxton Ventures 17 Promus Ventures 18 2xN 19 Silicon Roundabout Ventures 20 Lakestar 21 Herius Capital 22 DeepTechXL 23 Sunfish Partners 24 Octopus Ventures 25 Index Ventures 26 SOSV 27 Supernova Invest 28 Speedinvest 29 Verve Ventures 30 Amadeus Capital Partners Share and comment.

Deep tech innovations hold transformative potential, yet they often encounter funding hurdles due to prevalent misconceptions about their financial and technical requirements. At Aventurine Capital Group, we challenge these views with our PIPI fund model, which introduces a structured approach to investment, segmenting funding based on clear milestones. This strategy not only reduces perceived risks but also enhances transparency and accountability, fostering a trustworthy environment for investors and innovators alike. By engaging with domain experts and utilizing multi-market licensing, our approach not only funds but also propels deep tech ventures towards commercial success. It’s time to bridge the knowledge gap and unleash the full potential of deep tech, turning groundbreaking ideas into viable, scalable innovations. https://lnkd.in/g_AF5zAu #DeepTech #IP #VC #Patents #Energy #AI #Crypto

We’re still reeling from the Trends in AI event earlier this month. It wasn’t just another talk; it was THE place to mingle, share vibes, and soak in the brilliance happening in AI in the Boston area. Hats off to the forward-thinkers and doers who turned it into a day to remember. Can’t wait for the next one! Drop a comment below to share your highlights, or hit us up if you want to work together. Let’s keep this energy flowing! Fidelity Private Shares, Glasswing Ventures, New England Venture Capital Association #AI #Boston #InnovationUnleashed #StartupEnergy #VerticalizedAI

It was a pleasure and a privilege to moderate this panel at the NY Venture Summit. I am grateful to our esteemed panel of VCs for their deep dive into the exciting opportunities and challenges in AI investing. The future of AI looks bright.    #AIInnovation #VentureCapital #AIInvesting #NYVentureSummit #TechInvestments