AngelsDeck Global Ventures

This morning at Wayfarer, we hosted another engaging session of the AngelsDeck breakfast series. We were pleased to welcome two esteemed guests: Yana El Dirani, Head of MENA at Endeavour Catalyst, shared her extensive knowledge of the Middle Eastern entrepreneurial landscape. Maxim S., Managing Director at Atlas Ventures, offered a complementary perspective on the Southeast Asian market. The session fostered a robust dialogue about the unique characteristics of each market and the strategies necessary for success in these diverse environments. Thanks to our amazing speakers and all the guests!

New business season means a new breakfast season at AngelsDeck. This Friday, we welcomed two guest speakers: Roman Glazkov, Executive Director of MENA Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, and Dmitry Kudinov, co-founder of CallGear. The event was filled with insightful discussions on market trends and strategies, providing valuable perspectives for our members. As AngelsDeck continues to expand, we’re looking forward to more impactful conversations with leaders across industries. Interested in joining us? Find out more here www.adgv.vc

"AGI progress is no longer just about compute or data—it's about mastering human intelligence through coding". Check out this insightful piece from The Information, featuring our portfolio company Turing. #portfoliocompany #updates

🚴♂️ AngelsDeck portfolio companies have their stars, and Whizz is definitely one of them! Read the latest TechCrunch article to learn about their plans for dominating the delivery e-bike subscription space and transforming urban logistics in NYC. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/duQxKwTQ #angelinvesting #ebike #angelsdeck

Great interview from our CEO Igor Kaloshin Discover his insights on leadership, venture investing, and the journey of AngelsDeck Global Ventures. #angelinvestor #vc

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When investing early, it's more than just capital. We aim to empower our portfolio companies with strategic support, fueling growth and innovation. Exciting to witness our startups thrive and pitch their visions!

🦄 Unicorns and where to find them The landscape of the venture capital market has shifted significantly since 2021, when a frenzy of venture capital activity led to a rapid increase in startup valuations and the emergence of numerous unicorns. In that year, a new unicorn emerged approximately every 16 hours. However, the era of exorbitant valuations has waned. Last year saw only 71 new unicorns, which is only 12.5% compared to 2021. Presently, there are 1,229 unicorns worldwide. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the number of new unicorns rose from 14 to 23 within the quarter. Notably, generative AI companies are demonstrating their ability to attain unicorn status at an accelerated pace. 👉 Here's a breakdown of unicorns by industry: 1️⃣Enterprise Tech: 31% 2️⃣Fin Tech: 18% 3️⃣Consumer & Retail: 17% 4️⃣Industrials: 15% 5️⃣HealthTech: 10% 6️⃣Media & Entertainment: 7% 7️⃣Insurance: 2% Source: CBInsights https://lnkd.in/dcSuWDUX

Big players in Tech Industry and their activity in AI market Major players like Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia are heavily investing in AI, with a 57% increase in AI deals reported by CBInsights in 2023 compared to 2022. Interestingly, Meta and Apple didn't invest in any AI startups in 2023, though Meta is actively developing its own AI models, and Apple acquired an AI-powered video production startup last year. 📌Key Points: 1. Big tech firms are continuing to invest in AI infrastructure, acquiring stakes in emerging AI startups like OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, and NVentures. 2. Competition in cloud computing is spurring activity, while some startups are drawing sponsorship from multiple big tech players to maintain neutrality. 3. Healthcare and industrials are top sectors for big tech AI investments. 4. The rise of AI companions and agents is gaining momentum. 5. Nvidia has notably increased its AI startup involvement from 5 in 2022 to 32 in 2023, surpassing other tech giants, as it delves deeper into the generative AI ecosystem. 🔮Future Outlook: With regulatory constraints impacting large tech companies, they are anticipated to shift focus towards AI partnerships, investments, and new product launches in the near future. Source: https://lnkd.in/dYJcBnct

IPO Forecast for 2024 Although IPO activity was subdued in 2023 compared to previous years, the emergence of notable deals towards the end of the year signaled investor confidence in funding promising companies at reasonable valuations. The robust market performance in 2023, coupled with potential shifts in Federal Reserve policies, has instilled a sense of optimism as we enter 2024. Reddit's highly anticipated IPO on Wednesday raised approximately $520 million, pricing its shares at $34, the top end of expectations, underscoring strong investor demand. The company, known for its multitude of online forums and revenue primarily derived from advertising, attracted significant attention as one of the standout IPOs of 2024 thus far. 🚀 Technology and healthcare sectors maintained their lead in US IPO deal count. Looking ahead, EY anticipates a resurgence in IPO activity as many of the challenges that dampened the market have started to alleviate. With inflation showing signs of easing, potential rate adjustments looming, and the stock market reaching historic highs, the overall market outlook appears more favorable than it has in the past two years. Sources: Statista https://lnkd.in/eQ4y6rqJ EY https://lnkd.in/dXxXzHeA