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"...there’s no more alpha in knowing React anymore. At least, not enough to build true fund returners... ...Investors will necessarily need to be comfortable with tech slides more than market ones, and to do more scientific due diligence than growth one..." An insightful essay by Gian Segato on how investing in startups will evolve in the AI era compared to the last cycle. Definitely worth reading. I personally hope to see the push for returns in this new startup era drive more capital towards complex high-impact challenges. Here it is -> https://lnkd.in/dd4nSW-f

Lume (YC W23), the AI-powered data mapping startup, recently raised $4.2 million in seed funding, backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, and others. Founded by Stanford alumni Nicolas Machado, Nebyou Zewde, and Robert Ross, Lume aims to solve the long-standing challenges of data integration. Their platform uses advanced AI to automate data mapping, converting complex nested data formats into a standardized, seamless flow across systems. This breakthrough allows companies to integrate data faster and with fewer manual processes, saving both time and resources. With this fresh funding, Lume plans to double its team and continue its mission to make data integration smoother for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gzJKBjUj

) Hillel from Kennet Partners stresses the need for levelheaded investing in the AI sector. With hype surrounding AI startups, it's crucial to focus on good businesses with strong strategies. Not all that glitters is gold. #Investment #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessStrategy

Last year I approached a Partner at Impact Investing VC to evaluate how I could help with their processes with my services as a Data Consultant. There was no further follow-up on this... I have to say I was very impressed by their mission to make a positive impact in this world. My thoughts on Data & VC working together were and still are: - VC is a tough industry to break into. Mostly small teams with exceptional problem-solving skills and communication. - Responsibilities like sourcing new startups, tracking deal flow insights, curating startup lists for corporate partners, and overall the maintenance of high-quality data and up-to-date portfolio require Data processes that are efficient. - Are all VCs aware of their Data needs? How investors can leverage Data & AI - What is the sweet spot of collaboration between Data Engineers/Scientists and VCs? Kudos for this incredible initiative Earlybird Venture Capital Ludvig Wärnberg Gerdin

🚀 Exciting Times in the Startup Tech World! 🚀 Today's startup ecosystem continues to thrive with innovations in #AI, #Fintech, and #GreenTech. New funding rounds are empowering disruptive solutions, from smarter AI-driven customer support platforms to sustainable energy tech. The momentum is growing as more investors look for purpose-driven, tech-forward ventures to support. If you're part of a startup, keep pushing boundaries! And if you're watching the space, now’s the time to connect with groundbreaking founders. #Startupindia #TechInnovation #FutureOfTech #VentureCapital #GrowthMindset #DigitalTransformation

As Megan Thorp, MBA covered in our latest newsletter: With 1 in 4 VC dollars in the U.S. going to AI startups, the future of venture investing is set to focus heavily on AI’s transformative potential. Silicon Valley, home to 2,101 AI scaleups and $143.7 billion in funding, remains at the forefront of AI innovation. Dive deeper into how AI is shaping the future of venture capital in our latest newsletter! Subscribe below for more insights.

AI Co-Pilots Every Startup & VC Needs in Their Toolbox 🛠️ I’ve pulled together 16 GPTs and tools that can actually make a difference for startups and VCs. If you’re building or investing, these AI co-pilots can save you time and help you focus on what really matters. Check it out here 👇 https://lnkd.in/d5Axw7AP Credits to: Rubén D.

AI and sustainability dominate the funding landscape. Everything you need to need to know about the largest US startup funding rounds of February 2024; broken down by industry, stage, investors, and more…

Eleven developer-first startups were involved in transactions last week 👨🏻💻 💰 Here is what happened the week of October 14th, 2024: On the fundraising side, 2 pre-seed, 5 seed, 2 Series A, and 2 Series B were announced, totalling $147.1 million. 🇺🇸 San Francisco-based Galileo 🔭, which provides a GenAI application evaluation and observability platform, raised the biggest round: $45M in Series B funding led by Scale Venture Partners. Congratulations to the other companies that announced fundraising last week:  🇮🇱 Port IO 🇫🇷 Gladia 🇫🇷 .txt 🇨🇿 E2B 🇮🇪 Zerve AI 🇮🇳 Simplismart 🇮🇱 Early 🇫🇷 Edgee 🇮🇱 Keep 🇺🇸 Platformr On the M&A side, 🇺🇸 Command AI (fka CommandBar) was acquired by digital analytics platform provider Amplitude for a reported $45 million to make it easy for teams to take action so they can build products and digital experiences that users love. That’s all for last week. If you know a startup that should have been included in this list, please ping them in the comment section.

We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Data Driven VC for this event!📣 The lineup for the summit is remarkable. In fact, it'll be legend... [wait for it]—and trust me, it’ll be worth the wait. This is the first and largest gathering of data-driven, automation, and AI experts in the VC space worldwide. [keep waiting...] It's on a 4-day virtual summit journey to unravel how leading venture capital (VC) investors utilize data, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to amplify their productivity. (Start telling your team you'll be off in the name of data.) Andre is the world’s most renowned data-driven VC expert, and hes leading the summit. A few months ago he shared the vague idea with me and its now coming to life. Couldn't imagine someone better for it. And if you're not bought in, just check out the speaker lineup. Here's a few: → Pietro Casella: Delving into the synergy between tech and VC. → Mike Arpaia: Pioneering innovative approaches to partnership management. → My partner Georgiy Sekretaryuk: Revealing secrets to efficient VC workflow automation. → Keith Teare: Providing forecasts on VC's evolving landscape. → Sarah Guemouri: Analyzing the critical factors that influence VC decision-making. And yes, there will be more where that came from—this is just the kickoff of multiple collaborations we have in the works with Enter Overdrive ✌️ ___ Ps: [...DARY!] Legendary! 🦄🔜