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CMU T&E is excited to announce that, in collaboration with CMU Venture Bridge and FalconX, a B2B startup accelerator/venture fund, we will be hosting a Deep Tech Evening at the FalconX space tomorrow on Wednesday, July 31st. Founders from CMU Venture Bridge will come together for a panel discussion on all things deep tech. FalconX is an accelerator/venture fund with over 300 startup investments, 50+ exits, 14 unicorns, and 5 IPOs, totaling a cumulative cap of $75B. If you’re a founder that’s tackling a wickedly technical problem or an investor that’s passionate about investing in cutting-edge tech solutions for the world’s toughest problems, then this is the event for you! We’re expecting an intellectually stimulating talk that any scientist/engineer/roboticist founder would not want to miss. Use the link below for a request to join! (Note: Registration is upon approval only, with a focus on founders and investors in deep tech (i.e. med-tech, robotics, bio-tech, AI/ML, etc.)) https://lu.ma/mldm1m4w #deeptech #climatetech #medtech #biotech #cmu #tartans #robotics #entrepreneurship #ai #ml

The 'godmother of AI' Fei-Fei Li, reportedly raised about $100 million in funding to build her startup, World Labs. According to the Financial Times' sources, World Labs raised the capital over two funding rounds, the most recent of which valued the company at more than $1 billion. The company’s investors are said to include Andreessen Horowitz and Radical Ventures, a Toronto-based venture fund where Li is a scientific partner. It’s likely that a sizable portion of the $100 million that World Labs has reportedly raised will go towards AI infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/e6MS7ERa #AIHWEdgeAISummit #AI #EdgeAI #AIHardware #Partnership

OpenAI's Startup Fund has raised an additional $70 million this year for special investments. This funding was gathered through special purpose vehicles, including $10 million disclosed in November. The total assets managed by the fund now amount to $245 million. Ian Hathaway and Brad Lightcap are listed as managers of the fund. The fund has made 25 investments, including in startups like Morfeu AI Inc., KICK, Heeyo.ai, and Harvey. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA3DZp4k #ai #artificialintelligence #aistartup #aifunding

In this clip Abhijeet Mahagaonkar, CTO of Polychain Capital, shares why open-source is crucial for AI startups. From customizability to avoiding platform risks, he highlights the innovation open platforms offer founders. Check out his insights from our Crypto for Open AI Panel at TOKEN2049! 🤝 #ai #opensource #web3 #startups

Qubit Capital, the AI-driven matchmaking platform, is transforming the way startups secure funding. Since its inception in 2020, Qubit Capital has facilitated approximately $215 million for over 64 startups, with recent successes including Swiipr Technologies, Spottitt, and Ivent Pro. By harnessing cutting-edge AI and machine learning, Qubit connects startups with the right investors, streamlining the fundraising process with precision and efficiency. ⚡️   Expanding into the US, UK, and Europe, Qubit is on a mission to democratise venture capital access for founders worldwide. The platform's global reach and commitment to supporting growth at every stage make it a game-changer in the DeepTech industry.   Read the full article by MENAFN - The Middle East North Africa Financial Network here - https://lnkd.in/edeNwJc2   #DeepTech #AIFunding #StartupSuccess #QubitCapital #VentureCapital #DeepTechFutures

Had a Insightful discussion with Andrew Yeung Points we had a chat on : - His inspiration for building a community of innovators - The current Deeptech startup landscape & AI Wrappers from Founder's Perspective as well as a Venture Model - VC exit Challenges in terms of liquidity constraints -Red flags during startup pitches -Navigating FOMO in the rapidly evolving tech sector. thank for your time and Insights Andrew , Enjoyed Our Conversation! #startups #venturecapital #deeptech #andrewmixers #ecosystem #AI

Cohere’s impressive $5.5 billion valuation in their latest funding round signifies the increasing investor confidence in AI’s transformative potential across industries and the pivotal role of strategic investment in driving innovation. Their ability to secure substantial funding demonstrates strong belief in their technology and market potential. As we continue to support and nurture AI-driven ventures through Beyond Z and VentureFactory.ai, it’s inspiring to witness advancements like these reshaping the future of technology and business. #AI #Startups #FundingNews #EcosystemUpdates https://lnkd.in/gyhvwuH3

We’re thrilled to announce that Vyrill has been selected as one of the innovative startups joining the AIM-X Accelerator - an AI-focused startup accelerator operated by SparkLabs Group, a leading venture capital firm renowned for backing groundbreaking AI startups like OpenAI, Vectara, and Allganize. 🎉 (Read the full press release in first comment 👇) 🌍 As part of this accelerator, we’re joining a global movement to harness the power of AI, and we’re proud to be among the cutting-edge startups shaping the future of AI across industries. With SparkLabs' support and mentorship, we’re doubling down on our mission to transform video commerce with AI, making authentic video content the most powerful tool for brands. Thanks to SparkLabs Group and their AIM AI Fund for this incredible opportunity. 🚀 #AI #Vyrill #Accelerator #TechInnovation #AIstartups #DigitalMarketing #VideoIntelligence #UserGeneratedContent #UGC #SparkLabs #AIMX #FutureOfAI #Startups #Innovation

Learn how Generative AI is shaking up the status quo with game changing personalized pricing from Adnan Haider, SVP Analytics, Zafin at CFS2024 April 9-10. Register Now! Startups Apply Pitch Battle and Reduced Pricing at www.fintechsummit.ca #CanadianTechTogether #fintech #innovation #startups

I'll be talking about pricing personalization at the Fintech Summit in Toronto: the mechanics of how to do it, the ethical pitfalls to watch out for – and what generative AI unlocks for pricing personalization. See you guys there!