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Welcome to the Q3 edition of the BGV Beat! This quarter, we explore key trends in democratizing AI innovation, as Big Tech’s control over AI infrastructure, data, and capital continues to expand. While this consolidation brings both opportunities and challenges, it also highlights the need for new pathways that ensure AI innovation remains accessible to a broader range of players. In our Deeper Insights section, we look beyond infrastructure, exploring alternative paradigms for AI innovation that focus on unlocking the potential of unstructured data, fostering human-centric models, and addressing systemic challenges to AI adoption. These approaches offer new opportunities for a more inclusive and dynamic AI ecosystem, one that encourages collaboration across a diverse range of stakeholders. Our Perspectives section features insights from Stanford University's Erik Brynjolfsson, and delves into human augmentation use cases, startup innovation, and the evolving role of VCs in shaping AI’s future. We’re also proud to announce two key financing events this quarter. BGV invested in Affineon Health, an innovative AI platform transforming healthcare. We also led COVU’s $12.5M Series A round, supporting their mission to revolutionize the insurance industry through AI-powered platforms. Finally, in the Spotlight, we highlight the release of EAIGG: Ethical AI Governance Group's 2024 Annual Report, which delves into the challenges surrounding AI adoption while outlining a clear path forward, advocating for a future shaped by human-centric AI innovation. EAIGG has brought together a diverse and interdisciplinary group of executive AI practitioners through the Human AI Advisory Council, committed to advancing the discourse on AI investments, adoption, and talent, while addressing risks and emphasizing societal benefits for all. Read the Q3 2024 BGV Beat here: https://lnkd.in/gd6vpJB9 Eric Benhamou | Eric Buatois | Anik Bose | Yashwanth Hemaraj | Sarah Benhamou | Masaru (Mas) Sakamoto | Ron Sege | Patrick Nicolet | Venkat Raghavan | Ekaterina Evchenko | Etienne Arsac | Nao Shibata | Sophia Lee | Lucas Lee | Jessica Hsieh | Patricia Romero | Emmanuel Benhamou | Antoine Santi | Eve Sebag | #Enterprise50 #HumanCapital #CrossBorderInnovation

Why was EAIGG formed? And how can our latest project, the Human AI Accelerator, shape the future of responsible AI? Anik Bose dives into our mission to democratize innovation and support startups dedicated to ethical AI practices. #innovation #machinelearning #ResponsibleAI

Evinced has raised $55 million in Series C funding to support its European expansion and advance its mission to make software accessibility a must-have, not a nice-to-have! Evinced offers tools that integrate directly into the development lifecycle, enabling teams to build inclusive, compliant software from the start. With the European Accessibility Act taking effect in 2025, Evinced is poised to meet the growing demand for accessible solutions. The funding will drive: 💡 Generative AI R&D for accessibility-focused coding. 🤝 Enhanced support for Fortune 500 clients. 🌍 Expansion into Europe with local sales and support teams. BGV is proud to support their mission alongside Insight Partners, M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, Capital One, Engineering Capital, and Vertex Ventures. Accessibility isn’t just compliance—it’s good business, good ethics, and good tech. Congratulations Evinced on championing this essential transformation! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXH9RkgF Navin R. Thadani | Eric Benhamou #Enterprise50 #HumanCapital #VentureCapital #Accessibility

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to each member of our valued community. Your support has been instrumental in our journey and success. We are truly grateful for the ecosystem we've built together and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead 🌟 Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving 🦃🍂 -BGV

We’re thrilled to highlight the incredible achievements of our portfolio companies, shaping the future of technology: 1️⃣ ThetaRay: ThetaRay’s Screening Solution was honored with the Product Innovation Award at CrossTech 2024! This recognition highlights their commitment to advancing cross-border payments compliance by pushing the boundaries of AI, ensuring transaction efficiency, customer security and global accessibility. 2️⃣ AiDASH: A double celebration! 🚀 Ranked #12 in the San Francisco Bay Area and #59 out of 500 overall by the 2024 Deloitte Technology #Fast500 as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North America 🚀 Named one of Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech 2024, showcasing their transformative approach to environmental resilience and AI-driven management. 3️⃣ Greenly | Certified B Corp Proudly ranked #9 on the Sifted50: France Leaderboard, a prestigious showcase of the fastest-growing startups in France based on revenue growth. Their leadership in sustainability innovation is turning heads globally! These accomplishments showcase the incredible momentum of our portfolio companies as they break barriers, set benchmarks, and redefine what’s possible 🔥 Peter Reynolds | Abhishek Vinod S. | Alexis Normand Eric Benhamou | Yashwanth Hemaraj | Sarah Benhamou #Enterprise50 #HumanCapital #CrossBorderInnovation

We’re proud to announce our General Partner, Yashwanth Hemaraj, as the keynote speaker for Investing in the Age of AI on January 30, 2025, at the Junior League of Houston, hosted by TiE Houston! 🎟️ Limited seating available—only 125 spots! Tables are selling fast. 🔥 Early bird pricing ends Dec 25th—don’t wait to secure your place. Join us in Houston (#HTX) to connect with industry visionaries, explore cutting-edge ideas, and kickstart your 2025 with unparalleled insights. 💡 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dXi9neAh EAIGG: Ethical AI Governance Group #Enterprise50 #HumanCapital #EthicalAI

Happy Friday! We are excited to announce some of the latest partnerships in the BGV community. It has been amazing to witness our portfolio companies forging powerful alliances to drive innovation and impact across industries: Konfer x Intel Corporation Through the Intel Disruptor Program, Konfer has collaborated with Intel® to develop an AI assurance capability for the U.S. Department of Defense. Folloze x Demandbase A joint force delivering a cutting-edge ABM solution, helping businesses supercharge revenue growth with precision and scale. By combining real-time account intelligence with personalized content, teams can prioritize key accounts and close deals faster. Spyderbat x AGT Networks This strategic partnership strengthens cybersecurity frameworks, bringing enhanced protection and peace of mind to organizations globally. Greenly | Certified B Corp x Wolf & Company, P.C. This partnership combines Wolf & Company, P.C.'s deep ESG advisory expertise with Greenly's advanced carbon tracking solutions, empowering clients to measure emissions more accurately, enhance sustainability reporting, and meet environmental goals. Congrats to all! We’re proud to support these partnerships as they redefine industries and pave the way for an innovative future. 🤝 #Enterprise50 #HumanCapital #CrossBorderInnovation

As founders finalize plans for 2025, they’re keeping a close eye on what’s changing — and what’s not — in the generative AI era. High Alpha’s 2024 SaaS Benchmarks report captures insights from 800+ SaaS companies, revealing which companies are growing fastest and why. BGV is proud to be a Venture Partner of this survey! Download the report and build a data-driven strategy for 2025: https://lnkd.in/gYRF2dFv 👈 Ekaterina Evchenko #Enterprise50 #HumanCapital #VentureCapital

Anik Bose discusses data collection, the role of unstructured data, and why it’s a key part of the AI industry that’s ripe for innovation. He shared these insights as a featured speaker at the #KPMGTechandInnovation24 Symposium in Utah, joining Tobias Yergin and Olivia Gambelin on stage. #innovation #machinelearning #artificialintelligence

We are hiring! 🚀 Join our investment team in Paris as a 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 starting January or March 2025. About us: We are an early-stage VC firm in Silicon Valley. With $500M+ under management, we invest in 𝐀𝐈-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 startups across 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧. About the role: You will be scouting promising startups, support due diligence (market research, business analysis), and contribute to fund operations. You’ll work closely with our teams in the 𝐔𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥. Your profile: Strong analytical skills, autonomous, prior experience in 𝐕𝐂/𝐏𝐄/𝐌&𝐀/𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬. A tech background is a plus. 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. Interested? Send your 𝐂𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓-𝟔 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 on why you'd be a great fit to eve@bgv.vc More details here: https://lnkd.in/gX25jGCa Sarah Benhamou | Etienne Arsac | Antoine Santi | Eve Sebag #Enterprise50 #HumanCapital #VentureCapital #CrossBorderInnovation