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Newsletter (2) – Venture Capital In today’s edition of our weekly newsletter, we explore the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence. This transformative technology has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, reshaping professional, academic, and personal settings. Its influence only grows as the hype around investing in AI startups reaches new heights. We’ll dive into what AI is, examine its various forms, and discuss how it’s reshaping the Venture Capital landscape. Please leave a like if you enjoyed this newsletter! CC: David Nenning #ESCPAIS #VentureCapital #Newsletter #ESCP

The economic power of AI at this moment in time is demonstrated yet again, this time by its impact on startups. As profiled in The New York Times, investors have put $27.1 billion into AI start-ups from April to June. That’s nearly half of all US start-up funding for the period. Whether this is sustainable or not remains to be seen, but one thing is sure: it is firing innovation, and an exciting time to be at the forefront of technology. Check it out! #AIRevolution #TechInvestments #StartupFunding #AIStartups #TechStartups #NewYorkTimes

Erin Griffith’s article in the New York Times on AI’s role in reversing a sharp decline in startup funding is a fascinating read. As quoted in the article, IVP investor Tom Loverro just last year saw start-ups facing a “mass extinction event,” with investments slashed. This year he’s calling it the “Great Awakening,” like gas on fire, writing on X that the “-AI train is leaving the station & you need to be on it.” Now will this tide truly float all boats, or only some? And will it be more sustainable than other such rushes to the tech market? Has “Sam Altman cancelled the recession,” as Runway Financial’s Siqi Chen joked? All to be decided. But one thing is clear: these investments do feed incredible innovations in the field, and with these comes opportunity. With the right talent, and a responsible foundation, this movement can lead to sustainable growth, and I’m excited to be a part of the journey.   https://lnkd.in/g7Gi9cWC

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Hello LinkedIn Family, I am conducting a market survey for startup founders to design a one-of-a-kind platform which will act as a AI based Private Equity and Investment Matching Firm. The firm would use advanced AI algorithms to match startups and businesses with potential private equity (PE) firms and angel investors. The AI would analyze various parameters such as business models, financials, industry trends, and growth potential to find the best match between startups and investors. With regards to the same, it would be really kind of you to take just 5 minutes of your time to fill in this form attached herein: https://lnkd.in/gtJD4Gny Also, please feel free to address any concerns/queries with me regarding the form or the idea. Thank you so much in advance :) Best Regards, Amlan Ghosh #startup #founders #investment #investmentmatching #privateequity #startupfounders

The AI market has skyrocketed in recent years with venture capital investments in artificial intelligence totaling $332 billion since 2019, per Crunchbase data. However, as AI booms, exit value in the United States is plummeting. M&A for venture-backed companies totals just $47 billion so far in 2024, down from $148 billion in 2021, Crunchbase data shows. At the same time, the IPO market is at a virtual standstill. The contrast between a frothy AI market and a drought of traditional exits raises the question: How can AI startups break through the noise and set themselves up for a successful exit? https://lnkd.in/dpBEb4Yj #how #aistartups #breaking #through #roadmap #successful #exits #ipos #aimarket #skyrocking #venturecapital #investments

The VC market is finding its footing after the unprecedented surge during the ZIRP era ⚖️ To put things into perspective, a staggering $305 billion was invested in Q4 2021 alone 🤯 Fast forward to Q3 2024, and we’re back to pre-ZIRP levels, with $91 billion invested across an average of 11 deals per quarter. But here’s the kicker: it’s not a single, unified market anymore. It’s two markets—AI…and everyone else. A jaw-dropping 95% of all venture capital in Q3 went into AI startups, leaving just 5% for all other sectors. And even within the AI ecosystem, the money is flowing disproportionately to infrastructure companies - those building the foundational layers like OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Scale, and others. So, what does this mean for founders and investors? It’s a stark reminder of how quickly markets shift. AI isn’t just the flavor of the month - it’s reshaping the venture landscape entirely. For startups outside the AI bubble, it’s a tougher road to funding, but for those solving real, non-AI problems, there’s still opportunity (perhaps even less competition). These were my key takeaways from a fantastic event organised by the good folks at Frontline Ventures I attend last week. Shout out to Ruth Sheridan for the great "State Of The Markets" presentation 🙌 What does everyone else think? Would love to hear your thoughts: 🔺 Are we over-indexing on AI, or is this the natural evolution of tech investment? 🔺 What does this mean for innovation outside the AI space? #startups #AI #venturecapital #vc #capitalmarkets