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I’m excited to share my latest paper, “The Beneficial Role of Silicon Valley's Technological Innovations and Venture Capital in Strengthening Global Financial Markets.” In this study, I explore how how Silicon Valley’s technological innovations and venture capital have strengthened global financial markets. Key advancements, such as in AI and microprocessor technology, have boosted market efficiency and economic growth. Silicon Valley’s venture capital supports startups, fostering innovation and new markets. The region’s business models and technologies have influenced global practices, despite challenges like data privacy and monopolistic concerns. Silicon Valley remains a driving force in global technological and economic development. I’d love to hear your thoughts and engage in a discussion. Read the full paper here. https://lnkd.in/eHXAJQC4 Thank you for your support! #SiliconValley #TechnologicalInnovations #VentureCapital #GlobalFinancialMarkets #EconomicGrowth #MarketEfficiency

It's best to understand the tech landscape rather than just follow trends. One expert emphasises the need for liquidity and quick exits in volatile markets, while another stresses addressing local challenges instead of chasing global giants. The fusion of AI and deep tech is seen as the next major wave. For aspiring investors, the advice is clear: focus on stable investments, diversify and thoroughly research the teams behind emerging technologies. #investortrends #techtrends #techinvesting

These 10 #quantumcomputing companies have pulled in the most #VC cash -“#Startups in the vertical secured 92 deals generating $1 billion in 2023, compared to $1.5 billion invested across 87 deals in 2022” PitchBook

‼️JUST IN ‼️ 🗣️ Venture Bytes #106 Check out the latest edition of Venture Bytes, a monthly insight report from Manhattan Venture Research. As with all our Venture Bytes, this edition has two lead articles in addition to our takes on topical news items, selected funding rounds, and exits. The report rounds out with selected private and public valuations, and a Liquidity Watchlist, which is a proprietary list of top 25 promising private companies in the TMT space that are candidates for a liquidity event – either an IPO or a merger - within the next 12 to 18 months. The two lead articles in this edition are on photonic chips and thermal batteries, respectively. Both areas have promising startups that are driving noteworthy developments. The article on photonic chips talks about a new paradigm in chip architecture and the next transition for large-scale computing by using light to transfer data. Photonic chips reduce heat generation, enable faster data transmission, and increase resilience to environmental factors. Start-ups like Celestial AI, Lightmatter, Ayar Labs, and Salience Labs are at the forefront of this revolution. The second lead article highlights the emergence of thermal batteries. Thermal batteries function by converting electricity into heat, storing it for extended periods, and releasing it when needed. The shifting economics of clean energy, coupled with a favorable regulatory push, have propelled thermal battery technology into the spotlight. Notable startups in this space include Antora Energy, Rondo Energy, Fourth Power Energy, and Malta. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRzBtyBF

#IndianStartups #StartupSuccess #EntrepreneurshipJourney #InnovateIndia #StartupGrowth #BusinessInspiration #StartupFunding #ViksitBharat2047 #DigitalTransformation #TechInnovation #FutureOfBusiness #StartupReporterUpdates #BusinessIcons2024 #ScaleYourStartup #StartupEcosystemIndia #StartupNews #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccessStories #FounderStories #BusinessTrends: #StartupAdvice #WomenInBusiness: #followus #followourpage Indxx Licenses Indxx Artificial Intelligence Index to Global X ETFs Europe for an ETFNew Delhi September 14: Indxx, a provider of indexing solutions for exchange traded funds (ETFs), is pleased to announce the licensing of the Indxx Artificial Intelligence Index to Global X ETFs Europe as the underlying benchmark for the Global X Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF (AIQU), which began trading on the London Stock Exchange today. The Indxx Artificial Intelligence Index provides exposure to companies listed or incorporated in developed markets that: Are positioned to benefit from the development and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technology in their products and services. Produce hardware used in Artificial Intelligence applied for the analysis of Big Data. Rahul Sen Sharma, President, and Co-CEO at Indxx said, “Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, finance, and education, driving substantial technological progress and enhancing human-machine collaboration. This transformative shift is fuelled by a remarkable surge in investment. Q2 2024 marked the largest quarter for AI funding in recent years, with global funding for AI startups doubling quarter-over-quarter to $24 billion, representing 30% of all investments.1 In June 2024, Nvidia, a pivotal force in AI chip production, surpassed the $3 trillion market capitalization milestone.2 These figures demonstrate the extraordinary potential and rapid expansion of the AI sector. Recognizing this massive potential, major tech leaders, including Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft, along with venture capital firms, are also increasingly investing in the Artificial Intelligence market. We are excited to partner with Global X ETFs Europe to introduce this revolutionary strategy to the European market.” Vaibhav Agarwal, Chief Product Officer at Indxx added, “The Indxx Artificial Intelligence Index is designed to provide a comprehensive exposure to the Artificial Intelligence industry. By including Artificial Intelligence Developers and Artificial Intelligence-as-a Service Providers as well as companies offering Artificial Intelligence Hardware and Quantum Computing, it captures key themes in the AI ecosystem. The Index leverages an exposure score framework to effectively identify leading players in the Artificial Intelligence market, thus offering a targeted exposure of the underlying theme.” “We are dedicated to providing our investors with access to the most releva

📑The Startup Insider Investment Portfolio for VC Report 2024 is out now! ⚡ ⚡The annual report brings together investment information from the 100 most active venture capital companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland and shares their predictions for the upcoming year. 🚩 As part of the report, APEX Ventures shared insights on the qualities we look for in startups when investing, as well as the things we consider red flags. 🔮Our #investment focus in 2024 is clear and aimed at groundbreaking sectors: 👩🏻💻 Next Gen Computing - Pioneering the future of processing and computational power. 🤖 Innovative #AI - Harnessing artificial intelligence to transform industries. 🚀 Space - Venturing beyond new frontiers. Take a look at the full report (in German 🇩🇪): https://lnkd.in/dY_ffKyb #VC #Funding #DeepTech #SpaceTech

The €10 Billion Initiative to Make Europe a Tech Leader. Here’s what’s happening: The European Innovation Council (EIC) is driving an initiative to restore Europe’s tech leadership. This includes: →Investments in AI, quantum computing, and green energy. →Support to 100+ startups, creating 150+ centaurs (€100M+ value) and 8 unicorns (€1B+ value). But there's more. In 2025 we should expect: →More Unicorns: 10+ startups expected to hit €1B valuations. →Smarter Scaling: Easier cross-border growth through streamlined regulations. →Stronger Partnerships: Expanded public-private collaborations. This initiative was as result of: →Fragmented markets and slow regulations →Smaller venture capital pools compared to the US and China. Follow for more RD -------- Credits: WEF #Europe #Tech #Investment

The next stage of evolution in GPU technology for the Gen AI Industry

Really enjoyed my AI Revolution conversation with Quora and Poe founder Adam D'Angelo. We discuss a multi-model and multimodal future, how he plans on bringing AI to the masses, and the opportunity for startups to break through in AI. Check it out 👇 https://lnkd.in/gsPC-KGM Andreessen Horowitz

Last Thursday, we announced our #SeriesA investment round of $16.5 million, led by Index Ventures with participation from General Catalyst, Earlybird Venture Capital, and Founderful. I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the past two years. The manufacturing industry faces a significant problem, with one in every five dollars going to waste. Despite collecting terabytes of data, producers struggle to leverage big data for process improvements. Many enterprises are "data rich, but information poor." To address this, we have invested early in the development of causal AI tools. Amidst the buzz around generative AI, at EthonAI, we have recognized the significant impact of causal AI. We see causal AI as a major driver of both top-line and bottom-line performance.  By uncovering the underlying cause-and-effect relationships within complex manufacturing processes, causal AI helps increase output and reduce costs and waste. This financing round positions us at the forefront of manufacturing analytics. The funds will enable us to advance our foundational work on AI models that target the industry's most challenging problems. I would like to express my gratitude to our amazing team and our loyal customers who have believed in us from the very beginning. Your support has been essential to our progress. I am looking forward to working with Katharina Wilhelm and Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas from Index Ventures to accelerate our growth and continue innovating in the manufacturing sector. Thank you also to Leif Danielsen and Acequia Capital and to everyone involved in this journey. We are excited about the future and the opportunities ahead. Julian Senoner Pascal Mathis Antonia Albert Herbert Bay Dr. Andre Retterath Sélim Benayat Judith Dada Laurin Class Samuel Beyer Roland Philippsen #AI #CausalAI #Manufacturing #Innovation #Digitization #industry40 #smartmanufacturing #changemanagment #iiot #iot #manufacturinganalytics #digitalmanufacturing #ai