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AI is finally resulting in real growth for Big Tech The breadth of demand is good news for startups everywhere #Cenerative_AI_technologies are being suffused into a host of software applications aimed at businesses and consumers alike, and the financial results of all that investment are starting to show up. A close reading of #Alphabet’s and #Microsoft’s third-quarter results shows that new AI tech is helping some of the world’s biggest companies grow their revenues. Even better, these companies are seeing AI growing in areas that are broad enough to indicate strong market demand for software that runs off generative AI. That’s good news for the plethora of startups building in the fast-expanding space. #Vaix #Vaixgroup https://lnkd.in/gV6qD3eQ

2023 was about AI Startups. Here's a recap Generative AI helped funding activity in AI startups stay above pre-covid levels Stats: Q1 - $15.2B & 574 deals Q2 - $9.4B & 614 deals Q3 - $8.3B & 501 deals Q4 - TBD Takeaways: > Closed-source foundational model startups saw insanely large rounds driven by cloud players like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Amazon, etc > Anthropic is living up to its $5B raise they planned in Q1, in fact exceeding it. > Vector Databases saw a boom in April, but haven't seen much activity here after. > Open-source activity picked up from Q2 rapidly. We saw lots of activity here in companies like Mistral AI, Hugging Face, Together AI > NVIDIA was behind a lot of big deals, fuelling the ecosystem they benefit from the most > H2 2023 saw more verticalized solutions pickup, I believe this will continue as solutions for unique problems emerge > Code is the fastest-growing Gen AI modality in terms of VC funding. It increased 457.4% YoY to $369.1 million, driven by GPT-4's success in code prediction. > Companies building models + apps saw more investor interest and valuations. Ex: Runway, Typeface, OpenAI, Anthropic. This is because of the data feedback loop that will exist to build better models. > Multimodal applications like Synthesia, Runway also picked up from from Q2. Momentum is strong here. Computer vision is a massive category with many vertical applications like driving, security, marketing, etc > A majority of the generative AI deals were in the seed & series A stages + sub $20M. These will be the companies that continue momentum into 2024 imo This list is not exhaustive. Would love to hear your take on the current state of investor activity! Merry Xmas #ai #vcfunding #vc #venturecapital

Unlock the potential of Generative AI with the exclusive workshop from Microsoft for Startups 🤖🚀Are you ready to supercharge your business with the transformative capabilities of Generative AI? Join the workshop about the exciting topic on "How to implement GenAI effectively on your existing products"! 📅 Monday, September 25 // 9.30 - 11.00 am Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTjFfUt8 In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, harnessing the power of AI is no longer a choice - it's a necessity. The experts from Microsoft Horst Urlberger and Philipp Hinderberger will guide you through the intricacies of leveraging Generative AI to drive innovation, streamline processes, and stay ahead of the competition. 🧠 Gain invaluable knowledge from industry experts who have successfully implemented Generative AI in various business scenarios. Learn from their experiences and stay updated on the latest trends. 🤝 Discover how to use Generative AI in an ethical and responsible manner. We'll explore the importance of ethical considerations in AI and provide guidance on ensuring fairness and transparency. 💡 Get a firsthand look at how easy it is to build and deploy Generative AI models with AzureOpenAI. The interactive sessions will walk you through the practical aspects of implementation. Join us and embark on a transformative AI journey that will reshape your start-up business for the better. Let's harness the limitless possibilities of Generative AI together! Sign up for Microsoft for Startups and get access to FREE Microsoft AzureOpenAI credits worth $150K HERE: https://lnkd.in/eNZGrxKC or contact Bhushan Chhatre for more information! #generativeai #startups #azureopenai #innovation

When it comes to #AI, Microsoft has found a way for #Startups to empower their Gen Z employees and provide empathy and excitement. Find out how Azure AI Studio makes it all happen. How are you using #GenAI now? Let’s talk about it! #ML

When it comes to #AI, Microsoft has found a way for #Startups to empower their Gen Z employees and provide empathy and excitement. Find out how Azure AI Studio makes it all happen. How are you using #GenAI now? Let’s talk about it! #ML

When it comes to #AI, Microsoft has found a way for #Startups to empower their Gen Z employees and provide empathy and excitement. Find out how Azure AI Studio makes it all happen. How are you using #GenAI now? Let’s talk about it! #ML

When it comes to #AI, Microsoft has found a way for #Startups to empower their Gen Z employees and provide empathy and excitement. Find out how Azure AI Studio makes it all happen. How are you using #GenAI now? Let’s talk about it! #ML

When it comes to #AI, Microsoft has found a way for #Startups to empower their Gen Z employees and provide empathy and excitement. Find out how Azure AI Studio makes it all happen. How are you using #GenAI now? Let’s talk about it! #ML

🌟 The Evolution of the Generative AI Landscape 🌟 The generative AI landscape has rapidly evolved, with foundational model companies leading the charge. Dominant players such as OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic have established a strong foothold in the market, making it challenging for newcomers to compete. In response to this market shift, investors are now focusing on application-layer startups. While foundational model companies have secured substantial funding, the dominance of these key players and the significant investment required for foundational models have prompted investors to seek opportunities elsewhere. This redirection reflects the dynamic nature of the market and the increasing demand for impactful AI solutions across various industries. As we move forward, this trend will undoubtedly pave the way for further innovation and growth in the AI sector. 🚀 Here's to a future of continuous advancements and groundbreaking solutions! 🚀 #GenerativeAI #AIInnovation #InvestmentTrends #TechLeadership #FutureOfAI #AIStartups #MarketDynamics #Innovation #Growth #OpenAI #Google #Microsoft #Anthropic https://lnkd.in/gZQxssfv

When it comes to #AI, Microsoft has found a way for #Startups to empower their Gen Z employees and provide empathy and excitement. Find out how Azure AI Studio makes it all happen. How are you using #GenAI now? Let’s talk about it! #ML