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We Invested in Valiot!
- Valiot is an AI-driven manufacturing company that provides predictive analytics and real-time insights for the shop floor.
- The company works with top-tier manufacturers such as Coca-Cola bottlers and Heineken, demonstrating strong product-market fit.
- Valiot's solutions aim to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and integrate complex factory data into actionable insights.
- With experienced founders and strategic growth opportunities, Valiot is well-positioned to capitalize on the $14 billion AI software market within manufacturing.
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Last Week in ConTech — 17 February 2025
- KP Reddy, Partner at Shadow VC, highlighted the challenge in effectively integrating and adopting construction tech solutions at scale due to the lack of enterprise innovation strategy.
- He emphasized the need for vertical integrators to build, integrate, and scale innovations seamlessly in the construction industry rather than traditional software startups.
- PaymentsBuildnow, a Saudi startup, raised $9.7m for its Buy Now Pay Later platform for construction materials, addressing cash flow gaps.
- Beam, a San Francisco startup, secured $11m for a finance management platform catering to construction firms with various financial services.
- 3D PrintingIcon, a Texas startup, raised $56m for its 3D printing technology to build homes and multi-storey constructions.
- Sitemetric, a Texas startup focused on workforce management, received undisclosed funding for its connected jobsite and workforce platform for commercial construction.
- Nido, a Spanish startup, raised €5m for its platform streamlining heat pump system installations and connecting contractors with suppliers efficiently.
- Ampotech, a Singaporean startup, secured undisclosed Seed funding for its AI-enabled IoT solution focusing on energy efficiency in buildings.
- Mattoboard, a Las Vegas startup, received $2m for its platform allowing architects and interior designers to create realistic 3D mood boards virtually.
- Ana, a Nevada startup, raised $50m for its mobile power and air solutions, providing hybrid energy systems for construction sites.
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Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence reportedly raising $1B+ on $30B valuation
- Safe Superintelligence Inc. is reportedly raising over $1 billion on a valuation of $30 billion.
- Greenoaks Capital Partners is leading the funding round.
- Safe Superintelligence aims to build safer artificial intelligence models and has previously raised $1 billion on a $5 billion valuation.
- Founded by Ilya Sutskever, the company's focus is on the development of safe superintelligence.
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Would you have invested in software startups in 1982, web commerce in 1994, or mobile apps in 2008?
- Software: In the 1980s, companies like Adobe Systems, Autodesk, and Electronic Arts emerged as the personal computer became a common tool in homes, schools, and offices.
- Web Commerce: The standardization of the WWW protocol in 1991 led to the establishment of web browsers, expanding the market potential for companies like Amazon, eBay, PayPal, and Google.
- Mobile Apps: The launch of the App Store in 2008 created a new market for mobile applications. Companies like Dropbox, Angry Birds, Shazam, and WhatsApp capitalized on the opportunity.
- While these markets weren't always predictable at the time, early enthusiasts and technology experts recognized the potential for growth and launched successful companies.
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Discovering the Next Big Wave
- Umoja Biopharma secured series C funding to advance its oncology pipeline, highlighting the growing momentum behind in vivo therapies.
- In vivo gene delivery is gaining acceptance as recent developments suggest a changing mindset among innovators and investors.
- In vivo therapies offer a cost-effective alternative to ex vivo treatments, potentially transforming access to cutting-edge treatments.
- The shift towards in vivo therapies holds the promise of changing how diseases are treated globally and making life-saving options more accessible.
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Introducing NPC Group
- NPC Group is a venture studio focused on bringing new products to the Polygon ecosystem.
- They specialize in incubating, funding, and accelerating projects within the Polygon ecosystem.
- Their focus areas include dApps using Polygon's networks and zero-knowledge (ZK) technologies.
- NPC Group aims to address blockchain fragmentation through the Agglayer and drive user adoption in the Polygon ecosystem.
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Hypocritical AI: The Fast Track to Becoming a Made Man in the Healthcare Mafia [Part 1 of 2]
- Investigative journalist delves into the dark side of the healthcare industry, focusing on Hippocratic AI and its CEO, Munjal Shah.
- Concerns raised about the integrity and practices of companies in the digital health sector, including Hippocratic AI.
- Allegations of offloading shares, reliance on outsourced human nurses, and questionable actions by executives raise doubts about Hippocratic AI's authenticity.
- The involvement of prominent figures like Hemant Taneja and Andreessen Horowitz in backing Munjal Shah despite prior allegations of fraud at Health IQ draws attention.
- The investigative journalist expresses gratitude to sources for sharing insights on the inner workings of Hippocratic AI, highlighting fear and authoritarianism within the company.
- The journalist stresses the importance of speaking out against injustices, while maintaining confidentiality for sources and encouraging transparency in organizations.
- Detailed scrutiny of the leadership, workplace culture, and ties to the healthcare VC industry at Hippocratic AI reveals concerning practices.
- The journalist assumes a critical stance, aiming to shed light on potential malpractices in healthcare and urges readers to remain engaged and vigilant.
- Advocacy for whistleblowing and seeking legal action against fraudulent activities within organizations is emphasized to combat unethical behavior.
- The investigation into Hippocratic AI highlights discrepancies between the company's portrayed image and its internal operations, prompting questions about accountability and transparency.
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VC funding in Ireland soars to €1.48 billion, but early-stage firms face “choppy” waters
- Funds invested into Irish technology SMEs reached a record high of €1.48 billion in 2024, according to the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA) VenturePulse report.
- The IVCA reported a record fourth quarter of €535 million, 162% higher than the same period the previous year.
- Growth in the year and final quarter was driven by big investments, indicating Ireland's capacity to create and scale world-class tech firms.
- However, the funding environment for firms raising less than €5 million was described as 'choppy' with a decline in deals in that range in 2024.
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Green Methanol: Evaluating Its Potential in the Green Molecules™ Ecosystem
- Production of green methanol lags traditional methanol due to cost and technical challenges.
- Lowering production costs and wider adoption of Green Molecules™ can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Green methanol has multiple uses and is an attractive clean fuel and chemical feedstock.
- Addressing energy density, production costs, and regulatory support is necessary for widespread adoption.
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The Constitution for Your New Fund: Strategy, Culture, Decision-Making, Budget, and Data
- Launching an investment management firm should include designing a "constitution" covering goals, legal obligations, and principles for handling disagreement.
- Key documents for a new firm include agreements governing the general partner entity and management company entity.
- Important decisions for a new fund involve strategy, culture, decision-making processes, budgeting, data ownership, and more.
- Negotiating the initial design of the firm, even if subject to change, is valuable for future operations.
- Partnerships benefit from having diverse skillsets and upfront work to structure a valuable team.
- Considerations for the 'constitution' include strategy alignment, cultural norms, decision-making mechanisms, budgeting, data ownership, and peaceful resolution agreements.
- Emphasis is placed on consensus decision-making, budget planning, expense policies, social media guidelines, data ownership, and peaceful resolution protocols.
- Future fund discussions, books, and resources are recommended for those launching an investment fund.
- Dolph Hellman, an experienced fund formation lawyer, provides valuable insights for fund sponsors.
- Input from industry professionals like Jon Weber, Erik Brue, and Shane Ray Martin enhances the framework for launching a fund.
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AI in GTM: What’s Really Working in Practice with CMOs of Seismic, Sprout Social and Deepgram
- CMOs of Seismic, Deepgram, and Sprout Social shared their experiences implementing AI in sales and marketing.
- Only about 10% of teams effectively use AI, but those that do see significant productivity gains.
- Starting with 2-3 concrete use cases per team yields faster ROI than a company-wide rollout.
- Content velocity is crucial; one company increased daily clicks from 1k to 30k with AI-powered content.
- Key takeaways include hiring an AI consultant, focusing on tech-forward teams, and accelerating persona development.
- Common challenges include teams being 'too busy' for AI adoption and the need for explicit leadership support.
- Successful AI applications include content creation, sales intelligence, persona development, and competitive intelligence.
- The working playbook emphasizes starting small, getting expert help, and building the right infrastructure for AI implementation.
- Upcoming trends in AI in GTM include integration, skills gap, and maintaining quality at scale.
- AI is seen as a force multiplier, not a job replacer, with teams treating AI as a core competency for success.
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The Power of Data & Media in Winning over Gen Zs✨
- Gen Z is reshaping how businesses operate with a focus on hyper-targeted personalization as a critical strategy for connecting with audiences, demanding experiences aligned with their values and personalization preferences.
- Startups like Spotify and Duolingo excel in using data-driven insights and media strategies for personalized, culturally relevant experiences, leveraging zero-party and first-party data to enhance customer interactions.
- Spotify's success with Spotify Wrapped showcases how data and media converge to create engaging, culturally relevant events that drive user engagement, evident from over 90 million engagements in 2020.
- Duolingo, a language-learning app, blends data-driven insights to deliver personalized lessons and gamified experiences tailored to individual progress, establishing a strong data moat for user engagement and retention.
- Clubhouse's rapid rise and subsequent decline highlight the importance of a robust data moat for sustained success, with missed opportunities in personalization leading to disengagement among users and business model challenges.
- Data and media integration creates a flywheel effect in user engagement, loyalty, and brand authenticity, enhancing scalability and brand loyalty by delivering tailored experiences that resonate with customers, turning them into brand advocates.
- Delivery of clear value and respect for privacy boundaries are essential for customer trust, with Gen Z showing a preference for consent-first data collection and explicit communication on data usage to build trust and maintain loyalty.
- Building a data moat isn't just about defensibility; it's about creating the groundwork for long-term engagement and growth, with strategic media efforts enhancing user trust, engagement, and organic growth potential.
- The future belongs to businesses that effectively leverage data and media strategies to capture and retain audience attention, fostering meaningful connections, loyalty, and sustainable growth in a competitive market landscape.
- The synergistic relationship between data insights and media efforts enables startups to drive personalized experiences, scalable growth, and strong brand loyalty, ultimately leading to enhanced profitability and sustainable business growth.
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Hiring Roadmap for an Early Stage Startup
- Hiring Roadmap for an Early Stage Startup:
- Stage 1: Idea & MVP (Founder-Led Phase) - Hiring a Full-Stack developer and a UI/UX or Product Designer.
- Stage 2: Early Traction & Product-Market Fit - Hiring Backend & Frontend Developers and a Product Manager.
- Stage 3: Growth & Scaling - Hiring a DevOps Engineer and a QA Engineer.
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Dear SaaStr: Who Should Our First Head of Customer Success Report To?
- Determining who the first Head of Customer Success should report to is not a simple decision.
- There are generally three options: CEO, VP of Sales, or VP of Something Else.
- Reporting to a VP of Sales offers pros such as sales expertise, alignment with ARR/MRR goals, and management skills.
- However, there are also cons like potential distraction to sales, disalignment on goals, and decreased CEO engagement.
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12. A ROAD ACCIDENT
- A road accident occurred when a bus tried to avoid hitting a broken rod, resulting in injuries but no fatalities.
- Pakistani women have been expanding their roles beyond being housewives, now actively participating in various fields and holding responsible positions in society.
- Fortune-tellers take advantage of people's desire to know about their future by using various techniques to attract them.
- The range of activities and contributions made by Pakistani women towards national progress is significant.
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