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Happy holidays from the JC2 family! We’re grateful for an incredible 2024 and all the growth it brought us. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season, and a happy new year filled with excitement. We’re eager to see what 2025 has in store!

As cyber threats evolve, closing security gaps in traditional campus and branch environments is becoming more challenging. That’s where JC2-backed Nile steps in, with the industry’s first Campus Zero Trust delivered as a service! By integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity without the complexity of traditional add-on products, this #startup is redefining the future of network security. Explore how Nile is setting a new standard in protecting today’s dynamic, distributed environments:

We're thrilled to announce our investment in PeopleReign, a leader in AI-driven employee service automation! PeopleReign has achieved remarkable growth, with a 600% year-over-year increase in annually recurring revenue. Its innovative System of Intelligence AI platform is transforming the way enterprises manage IT and HR services, giving employees four to six hours of productive time back each week. As said by our CEO and founder John Chambers, “The winners in the Age of AI will be the ones who are able to harness the power of this technology and leverage it to create more customer value faster. There is an opportunity to redefine employee service for large enterprises and PeopleReign is leading the way.” We’re excited to support this #startup on its journey to revolutionize the future of work!

Thrilled to see JC2-backed Uniphore acquire two companies today, ActionIQ and Infoworks.io, to deliver the industry's first Zero Data AI Cloud! This innovative solution empowers enterprises to tackle the biggest challenges in AI adoption—data access, accuracy, flexibility, and data sovereignty. These strategic acquisitions position the #startup to redefine the AI landscape by eliminating data bottlenecks and delivering powerful AI capabilities. Learn more about this milestone achievement here:

Exciting to see Bloom Energy recently announce the world's largest fuel cell installation in history! This groundbreaking 80 MW project, developed in partnership with SK eternix, will power two ecoparks in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. This milestone highlights the #startup’s global leadership in revolutionizing energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and meeting the growing demand for clean energy around the world.

“We are setting the new standard, enabling businesses to shift from static planning to dynamic, real-time decision intelligence,” said Mahesh Veerina, president and CEO of JC2-backed ParkourSC. In line with this momentum, the #startup has achieved a remarkable 126% revenue surge, which is a testament to its dedication to transforming supply chain operations with innovative, real-time solutions. As said by Mahesh: “Our growth is proof that customers are closing these gaps with ParkourSC, driving efficiency and unlocking value at an accelerated pace." To learn more about this journey and next chapter, check out the announcement here:

AI is transforming enterprises, yet 28% of decision-makers struggle with Gen AI integration. In this Forbes article, Umesh Sachdev, CEO of JC2-backed Uniphore, unveils the new playbook for AI success—going beyond the hype to unlock AI’s true potential for innovation and growth. Don’t miss these actionable insights!

JC2-backed Safe Security has been growing over 200% YOY, and especially with the recent launch of SafeX – its new Gen AI agent for CISOs – it’s exciting to see Safe placed on Fortune Magazine’s Cyber 60, highlighting the hottest cybersecurity companies worldwide. Considering the #startup is leading the charge in AI and cybersecurity, two of the top issues on the C-suite agenda, this recognition comes as no surprise. Congratulations to Saket Modi and team!

Having taller walls and wider moats won't prevent attacks," warned Bipul Sinha, CEO & co-founder of Rubrik, in a recent interview with CNBC-TV18. The intersection of AI and cybersecurity is helping address new threats and create economic opportunities – and with AI's rapid development, companies like Rubrik are playing a significant role, positioning India's tech industry to influence the future of global digital economies. Dive into the details here:

The launch of AMD’s new AMD Pensando chips is making major strides in AI performance and advanced networking technology! This innovation is designed to push the boundaries of data processing and network efficiency, offering high-performance computing solutions that can supercharge AI workloads, cloud infrastructure, and next-gen networking. Explore the full details on TechRadar: