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<a href="https://t.co/roVN0oft6M"></a> <a href="https://lnkd.in/g9QcBRqi" title="Techmeme permalink"></a> John Thornhill / <a href="https://www.ft.com/">Financial Times</a>:<a href="https://t.co/roVN0oft6M">In a recent discussion, YC partners said the incubator was deluged with applications from startups looking to develop AI agents, which could become the new SaaS</a>  —  Big companies are trumpeting the value of consumer-facing personal digital helpers to make our lives easier  

<a href="https://t.co/roVN0oft6M"></a> <a href="https://lnkd.in/gK8xF62x" title="Techmeme permalink"></a> John Thornhill / <a href="https://www.ft.com/">Financial Times</a>:<a href="https://t.co/roVN0oft6M">In a recent discussion, YC partners said the incubator was deluged with applications from startups looking to develop AI agents, which could become the new SaaS</a>  —  Big companies are trumpeting the value of consumer-facing personal digital helpers to make our lives easier  

pagent.ai Raises $900K in Pre-Seed Funding pagent.ai, a Bonn, Germany-based startup specializing in AI-powered web experience optimization, has secured $900K in pre-seed funding. #AI #GenerativeAI #WebOptimization #A/BTesting #PreSeed #Funding https://lnkd.in/gMTmSSEK

17 out of Forbes's top 25 startups are driving the future with AI innovation! Forbes just released its list of startups likely to hit unicorn status, and this year, AI is front and center. Over the past decade, Forbes and TrueBridge Capital Partners have tracked 225 companies, with 131 becoming unicorns, including big names like DoorDash and Figma. This year’s list shows just how much AI is changing the game. My take on AI? Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay. We’re revamping Sloboda Studio to be more AI-oriented in terms of operations. And I’m in constant search for insights, and different angles and opinions on how to use AI for organizations. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 25 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 $1 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 1. Clay : AI-powered CRM assistant 2. Coactive AI: Visual data management 3. Codeium: AI autocompletion for code 4. Cortex: Simplifying software development 5. Empower: AI-driven financial services 6. Equip: Virtual therapy for eating disorders 7. EvenUp: Legal AI boosting efficiency 8. Fireworks AI: Accelerating AI applications 9. Hadrian: High-tech manufacturing 10. HeyGen: AI-generated marketing videos 11. Horizon3.ai: AI-driven cybersecurity 12. Imprint: Custom credit cards for brands 13. LangChain: AI model transparency 14. Linear: Streamlining team workflows 15. Metronome: Usage-based software pricing 16. Midi Health: Virtual menopause healthcare 17. Owner.com: AI-powered websites for small businesses 18. Peregrine: Surveillance tools for law enforcement 19. Pinecone: AI data management 20. Promise: Payment plans for municipalities 21. Redpanda Data: Real-time data processing 22. Replicate: Open-source AI models 23. RunPod: GPU cloud services for AI 24. Scribe: AI-generated training guides 25. Turnkey: Simplified crypto wallets Which AI-driven startup will reach unicorn status first? The future is clearly powered by AI. #Startups #VentureCapital #AI #Innovation #Forbes #TrueBridge

Just two months shy of its 10-year anniversary, low-code platform maker Creatio is celebrating a different kind of milestone: its newly minted unicorn status.   The company raised a $200 million funding round led by Sapphire Ventures, Volition Capital and Horizon Capital, pushing Creatio’s valuation up to $1.2 billion, the company said Wednesday. Core to the success, in part, is the company’s generative AI-powered copilot tool and customer retention levels, according to the startup. I can add a bit more color as I have implemented over 300 data and AI solutions: a)Various Business Partners are working with Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and IBM are building their own generative AI models by industry and use case. Repeatable solutions that can cut down the development time. b) CFO and the Office of Finance teams are leveraging predicable analytics as part of their financial planning, reporting, and analmysis cycle. c)Ramping of skills set by private and public sector organizations. This includes how best to build relationships with both the generative AI vendor and a qualified business partner.   CPA Ontario Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Source - Blog – Big Data End of Era - https://lnkd.in/gv6Mk2cS

🚀 The rapid rise of SaaS platforms offering cutting-edge AI solutions reshapes industries. Many of these startups are scaling fast and showing stronger resilience compared to those built on older tech foundations. But as exciting as this innovation wave is, it also brings strategic challenges. Some companies avoid engaging with these platforms in this dynamic landscape and stick to proprietary, in-house developments. Others take a different route, integrating third-party APIs to build flexible, orchestrated solutions. 📊 We need a robust strategy that systematically evaluates the adoption of AI-driven SaaS platforms. Yet, as highlighted in the chart 📈, many startups won’t make it past the early stages, leaving their clients vulnerable. The risk is real when partnering with startups, especially when most have less than three years in the game. Understanding the strengths of both in-house and third-party solutions is critical. #Innovation #SaaS #DigitalTransformation #AI #BusinessStrategy #TechRisks

🌟 Announcing our Follow-on Investment in Dalpha 🌟 We are excited to share our continued partnership with Dalpha, a startup with innovative AI solutions within the B2B sector, through a follow-on investment. Dalpha, founded by Dogyun Kim, is revolutionizing the AI experience with its modular AI SaaS platform, streamlining how businesses in various industries integrate and utilize AI. With a 12 Billion KRW Pre-A funding round, Dalpha is aiming for accelerated growth and expanding its suite of customizable AI solutions across various industries. After launching it’s service, clients have been experiencing 60% growth in search, 30% growth in CTR, and other benefits contributing to revenue growth. With this round of investment, Dalpha is set to launch a new SaaS platform designed to simplify the adoption of customized AI solutions for businesses by offering a comprehensive service from data management to AI application and maintenance. The platform will feature modular customization to suit specific business needs. Additionally, Dalpha plans to double its workforce and accelerate its expansion into international markets. Discover how Dalpha’s AI solutions can transform your business operations and increase efficiency. 👉 Find out more at https://lnkd.in/dXWw4u3M 

Where are AI tools being used by Startups in their GTM strategy? Take a look at the latest report by HubSpot. Always helpful posts via Scott Brinker #AI #GTM #hubspot #AItools

AI-native competitors are real now; I think that established businesses have some advantages over AI-native startups.  The best strategy is not to imitate AI-native businesses, but to leverage strengths and complement with AI capabilities. https://lnkd.in/ek-8mui6

As SaaS cools, AI heats up, promising a shift in the tech investment landscape. SaaS startups are swiftly embracing AI, leveraging its potential to redefine scalability and revenue models. Yet, as AI startups adopt SaaS's successful subscription model, questions about valuation metrics arise. Will AI follow SaaS's footsteps, or carve out new paths in tech valuation? Stay ahead of this tech evolution. For a closer look at AI's impact on SaaS principles and the future of tech investments, check out our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/ga83bgv6 #TechTrends #AIInnovation #SaaSRevolution #FutureOfTech #StrategicFinance #BusinessGrowth #ScaleUpFinancialSolutions #FinancialInsights