Activant Capital

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 📖 🏆 Data teams today face challenges reminiscent of the software development struggles of the past: fragmented resources, slow cycles, and error-prone processes. The consequences are apparent: 𝟴𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟵𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀. Our new article by Nina Matthews and Jonathan Vickery explores how DataOps is adapting successful DevOps strategies to directly address these issues and maximize data value. Here's what's inside: 🤝 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: Learn how formalized data agreements promote alignment and accountability across teams. ⚡️ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: Discover how teams are integrating continuous practices into data pipelines, achieving an 80% reduction in development time and a 5X return on investment. ✨ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀: Explore the move from project-based data handling to a product-centric model, making insights easily accessible. ⚙️ 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Dive into how to achieve more granular tracking and management of assets, driving high standards of governance and quality. This isn't about incremental tweaks – it's about a fundamental shift in how data is managed and leveraged. The parallels to the DevOps transformation are notable and the potential is substantial. We're closely following companies such as Gable, Dagster Labs, Acceldata, Soda, Ascend.io, Y42, lakeFS, Astronomer, and Prefect as they empower data teams. 👉 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/d-NsXJUn #DataOps #DataManagement #DataEngineering #AI #Analytics #Innovation #DevOps #FutureOfData

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆  Much like SaaS began with a horizontal focus before evolving into vertical solutions over decades, AI and AI agents have fast-tracked this journey—achieving in just a few short years what once took generations. Today, AI agents are more than tools—they’re specialists. Tailored to industries like legal, healthcare, and finance. The race is on as legacy giants such as Salesforce and agile startups vie for dominance. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀: ➡️ Will vertical AI agents become the backbone of tomorrow’s workforce, or will human managers evolve to lead alongside these digital specialists? Explore our latest article written by Maximiliane Mainusch and Scott Watson CA(SA) to uncover innovative vertical startups and discover how AI/Agents are revolutionizing verticals and reshaping the future of work. Leya, Thoughtful AI, Numbers Station AI, Atomwise, Wand AI, LEGALFLY, Harvey, Defog.ai (YC W23), Assort Health, Talkie.ai, Entelo, HeyMilo AI, Enboarder #AI #VerticalAI #Innovation #FutureOfWork https://lnkd.in/dDiayM6a

We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with Cardless as they continue to revolutionize the way co-brand credit card programs are configured, launched, and scaled! 🚀 Cardless has emerged as a leader in loyalty commerce, empowering major brands like Avianca, Qatar Airways, and Alibaba to create customized card experiences that customers love—all in a fraction of the time required by traditional credit card programs. Cardless is on a mission to give every brand out-of-the-box access to card issuing and every customer a card tailored to their needs—all while delivering the world-class experience top brands are known for. A big congratulations to Scott Kazmierowicz, Michael Spelfogel, and the entire Cardless team for their vision and dedication. We at Activant Capital are excited for what's ahead! https://lnkd.in/dTu_FN-Q

🚀 We’re thrilled to share the updated edition of Activant’s AI Agent thesis! 🚀 Back in summer 2023, our research predicted the rise of AI Agents—long before it became the buzzword it is today. The past year has seen remarkable advancements, from AI-native tools to memory and self-critique mechanisms tailored for specific use cases and verticals. Our revised thesis explores how multi-AI Agent systems (MAS) collaborate to achieve shared goals, redefining the frontier of generative AI. Dive into the cutting-edge of AI Agent development with us. #AI #GenerativeAI #Innovation #AIAgents 📖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dawYqJa5

🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲—𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 $𝟮.𝟱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. 🚨 With risks like geopolitical tensions and pandemics, businesses need more resilient supply chains. Enter Supplier Intelligence platforms: they provide a 360° view, helping organizations spot and mitigate risks before they escalate. Yet, 90% of companies remain unaware of sub-tier disruptions for up to 48 hours. Our latest research dives into the tools transforming procurement. 📊 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dCmpTAzY Companies mentioned: Prewave Interos Inc TrusTrace SESAMm Altana Craft.co Resilinc Sourcemap: the Supply Chain Mapping Company Sayari Makersite Supplier.io Responsibly Stimulus, Inc. Alpas AI Keelvar Scoutbee DeepStream Technologies Matchory LightSource apadua BuyHive TealBook Risk Ledger Contingent EcoVadis IntegrityNext Circulor Linkana Vizibl Suppeco Suplari, Inc. Everstream Analytics SupplyHive™ Certa.ai Kodiak Hub HICX Worldfavor SourceDogg

What an unforgettable experience! 🙌 A huge thank you to the incredible speakers and the 300+ attendees who joined us at the inaugural Genesis Summit! 🎤✨ This event was all about bridging the European and US ecosystems, bringing together diverse perspectives to spark innovation and collaboration. From thought-provoking discussions on emerging trends to meaningful connections, we saw the power of cross-border ideas in action. 🌍🤝 Grateful to everyone who made this summit a success – your energy and insights truly made the difference. Excited to continue building on this momentum for next year! #GenesisSummit cc: Steve Sarracino Andrew Steele Maximilian Mayer Holly Love Dr. Andre Retterath Anu Gupta Nina Mayer Carsten Thoma Wesley Chan Sohaila Ouffata Dr. Gesa Miczaika Filip Felician Dames Eva-Valérie Gfrerer Marie Pestalozzi Andrew G. Sugrue Dan Westgarth Felix Haas Raj Ganguly Carsten Lebtig Simon Hennes Frederic Court Robert Lacher Franziska Meyer (Steiner) Nate Maier, CAIA Philipp Petrescu Helmut Schoenenberger Billy Sarracino Hélène Huby Sean Warrington Scott Woody Simon Schmincke Sarah Guemouri

RevOps Companies Face a Critical Choice: Build or Buy? 🛠️🤝 In the rapidly evolving RevOps landscape, companies have two clear paths to stay competitive: continue expanding their platform through in-house R&D or make strategic acquisitions to enhance capabilities. With industry giants like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Gong making bold moves through acquisitions, it’s clear that buying innovative capabilities is just as critical as building them. Whether it’s AI-driven insights, conversational intelligence, or advanced forecasting tools, the race to stay ahead is heating up. We anticipate even more strategic acquisitions as we move into 2025 and beyond. Explore our latest article by Scott Watson CA(SA) and Aiden Benson-Armer where we highlight companies that are rapidly expanding their capabilities in Conversational Intelligence, Automated Lead Management and Sales Readiness. https://lnkd.in/erYsAvX4 Deepgram, Balto, DRUID AI, LeadIQ, RocketReach, Albacross, Growbots, SalesHood, WorkRamp, Qstream, Spekit 🐙, Salesken, Gong, Apollo.io

Afternoon programming at the Genesis Summit will feature: Wesley Chan on the state of the market, Anu Gupta and Frederic Court discussing B2C scaling with Franziska Meyer (Steiner) and Neil Shah, as well as bolttech CEO Rob Schimek sharing his thoughts on FinTech infrastructure with fellow founders of Moss and finmid and Nina Mayer from Earlybird Venture Capital.🚀 https://lnkd.in/evrRw3dm

** From Data Chaos to DataOps: The Future of AI and Analytics ** 🚀 📊 Data is the new silicon—abundant but useless in its raw form. When processed and refined, it becomes immensely valuable, powering companies like Meta and Uber with real-time insights. For most businesses, though, the journey to harnessing this value is challenged - 87% of data projects fail. Despite $100 billion+ investment, enterprise data infrastructure remains chaotic, error-prone, and manually operated. DataOps is the upgrade data teams need. Offering a 10x boost in productivity, DataOps tools automate pipelines, enhance data quality, and bring visibility to the entire data flow. The result? Faster decisions, reduced costs, and a scalable approach that meets the demands of modern AI. Check out our latest article by Jonathan Vickery & Nina Matthews to learn why DataOps is the must-have for businesses looking to turn data challenges into opportunities. Ascend.io, Dagster Labs, Soda, Secoda, Acceldata, Prefect, Rivery, DataOps.live, Y42, Astronomer, RightData, Gable, OCTOPAI, Mozart Data, Shipyard #dataops #data #AI #Analytics #DataManagement #Innovation https://lnkd.in/d7KF_69z

The afternoon at Genesis will be busy on two stages: Simon Schmincke, Felix Haas and Helmut Schoenenberger will discuss the rise of Munich as a tech ecosystem moderated by Sohaila Ouffata - while leaders from Dawn Capital, Atomico and Earlybird Venture Capital talk data in VC moderated by Eva-Valérie Gfrerer. GPs from B Capital Group and Avenir will bring a US-based perspective to Munich, while founders from SPREAD AI, HiveMQ and Deltia converse with Lakestar and Morphais on industrial intelligence. https://lnkd.in/evrRw3dm