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AI Investment Surge: The New VC Gold Rush 🌟🤖 TL;DR: VCs are investing heavily in AI, with AI startups raising $12.4B in May alone, capturing 40% of global VC. Despite high interest, uncertainties around models and competition from tech giants make these investments risky. The trend is driven by both true believers and those seeking future deal access. Highlights: • AI dominates VC market via massive investments. • May saw $12.4B raised by AI companies—40% of global VC. • Return to pre-pandemic norms, focusing on unicorns. • Investments are unpredictable; most failing expectations. • Challenges include unproven models and big tech competition. • Two camps of investors: true believers and halo hopefuls. • Future might blur lines between AI and other tech startups. #VentureCapital #AIStartups #TechInvesting #Innovation #FutureOfTech Article Source: https://lnkd.in/gdbxaKB7

Q1 2024 Complete AI Deal Flow 💰 VC funding for AI startups is booming 🚀 Many AI startups have been bagging funds from top VCs. And in Q1 2024 they have raised well over $10b in funding. Here’s a quick breakdown by the Round Type (by deal number): 1) Seed - 38% 2) Pre-seed - 27% 2) Unknown Rounds - 16% 4) Series A - 10% 5) Series B - 6% 6) Series C & D - 3% Below I included the list of Q1 2024 AI Complete Deal Flow. It includes: - Date - Name - Round - Website - Country - Category - Description - Lead Investor - Other Investors - Amount Raised - Total Funding Amount The list is compiled in folk CRM, so it's easy to duplicate and start editing it. Like, comment and send me a connection request with "AI Deal Flow" (if we are not connected) - and I'll DM you the list 😊 EDIT: For those who missed it, grab the list here: https://lnkd.in/g2-6DbPs Follow 👉 Aram Mughalyan & consider sharing ♻️ this post if you like it.

Some fascinating insights shared from the ETHcc! 🤖 Investments in AI + Web3 startups surged to $55 million in H2 2022, growing to $200 million in H1 2024. The sector is on a rapid upward trajectory. 💰 Asian VCs are at the forefront of AI investments, with the top 10 AI project investors being Asian VCs. Their leadership is attributed to a geographic focus and the abundance of talent in the region. ⛓️ Networking is fundamental for business growth. It goes beyond just connecting; it forms the cornerstone of business development, enabling the discovery of new ideas, innovative methods, emerging narratives, startup concepts, and novel solutions. #AI #Web3 #Investments #Networking #BusinessDevelopment

2023 was a drought for the Venture Capital market. Despite market fluctuations, AI remains the darling of #venturecapitalists, I have some stats for #startup founders and those who want to build an AI SaaS 1) In 2023, #aistartups raised $42.5B across 2,500 equity rounds, down 10% YoY. 2) US #AIfunding increased by 14% YoY, while Europe and Asia saw decreases of 29% and 61% respectively. 3) #generativeai dominated, receiving 48% of all AI funding in 2023, up significantly from the previous year. 4) Average deal size increased by 21% YoY to $23.4M, indicating larger investments across the board. 5) M&A exits reached a record high of 317 in 2023, signaling consolidation in the AI sector. 6) 22 new #unicorns were minted in 2023, with #genai companies experiencing valuation growth. 7) Google was the most active investor in AI in #Q4’23, followed by other prominent companies like KB Securities, #Nvidia, and Plug and Play Ventures. If you're a startup founder or visionary dreaming of building the next big thing in AI, or if you're an established business seeking to streamline operations and cut costs with #aiautomation, look no further! Developers Den LLC is here to be your trusted tech partner. Book a free consultation. https://lnkd.in/dfnJzw9B Visit our website now to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dRzCyc8e Credit: Stats sourced from CB Insights.

Be sure to tune in to this incredible BioStrategy Partners panel talking about the Impact of #AI on investment trends in the life sciences industry. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekqbhwHC Hear from experts in a panel moderated by Lewis Katz (tech & life science startup advisor) with perspectives from Jamison Rotz (entrepreneur), Glen Gaddy (investor), and Pooja Majmudar, PhD (investment banker) on the do's and don'ts of raising capital with an AI-enhanced startup. #capitalinvesments #AItrends #lifesciences

Be sure to tune in to this incredible BioStrategy Partners panel talking about the impact of AI on investment trends in the life sciences industry. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekqbhwHC We have put together a great panel. Which will be moderated by Lewis Katz (tech & life science startup advisor, BioPhy) with perspectives from Jamison Rotz (entrepreneur, Nearly Human AI), Glen Gaddy (investor, Robinhood Ventures), and Pooja Majmudar, PhD (investment banker, Silicon Valley) on the do's and don'ts of raising capital with an AI-enhanced startup. #capitalinvesments #AItrends #lifesciences

Q2 2024 Complete AI Deal Flow 💰 VC funding for AI startups is booming 🚀 Many AI startups have been bagging funds from top VCs. And in Q2 2024 they have raised well over ~$24b in funding. Here’s a quick breakdown by the Round Type (by deal number): 1) Pre-seed - 23.1% 2) Seed - 37.5% 3) Series A - 13.1% 4) Series B - 7.1% 5) Series C & beyond - 3.3% 6) Unknown/Other Rounds - 15.9% Below I included the list of Q2 2024 AI Complete Deal Flow. It includes: - Date - Name - Round - Website - Country - LinkedIn - Category - Founders - Description - Founded Date - Lead Investors - Amount Raised - Total Funding Amount The list is compiled in folk CRM, so it's easy to duplicate and start editing it. Like, comment and send me a connection request with "AI Deal Flow" (if we are not connected) - and I'll DM you the list 😊 EDIT: For those who missed it, grab the link here: https://lnkd.in/divM7EhF Follow 👉 Aram Mughalyan & consider sharing ♻️ this post if you like it.

🚀 The 2024 Next Billion-Dollar Startups In a year where venture rounds were scarce, these trailblazing companies found ways to secure new funding and disrupt industries with AI-driven innovation! 🤖 Here are some key takeaways: • Funding in focus: Despite the challenging fundraising environment, nearly all the 2024 Next Billion-Dollar Startups raised new capital over the past 12 months. • AI takes center stage: Generative AI companies saw historic funding levels in 2023, and it's no surprise that this technology remains a key driver of innovation in 2024. • Optimization is key: These startups are transforming industries by automating processes, unlocking efficiencies, and enabling companies to deploy in-house AI models at scale. So, what does the future hold? 🤔 Will we see even more AI-driven innovations that change the game? read more: https://lnkd.in/gQEdae7h #AI #NextBillionDollarStartups #Fintech #Productivity #GenerativeAI #DigitalTransformation

⏰ Only one day left and we’ve got just a few spots left to register for our FIRST in-person event of the year: State of AI Venture Landscape & Investment Opportunities in 2024, in partnership with the City of Burbank of and Upstart Valley! In this exclusive event led by Untapped Ventures Founder and General Partner, George Bandarian, you’ll learn everything you need to know right now about the AI venture landscape and how you start investing today. Secure your spot for this groundbreaking event, where you’ll: 📊 Learn trends within current state of the AI venture landscape  🔍 Understand how to source AI startups and conduct due diligence 💡 Evaluate opportunities to maximize your investments in AI Register today before time runs out! #aiinvestments #venturecapital #ai #artificialintelligence #techevents #startupinvesting #duediligence #innovation #techtrends #investmentopportunities

Within the AI sector in particular in 2023, more than 50% of U.S. investment went to AI companies with at least one female founder, in total around $21 billion, across more than 360 rounds. #vc #funding