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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Taking stock of the venture capital market in 2023, it’s clear to see that we’re in a transition point. For the past 10 years, with interest rates near zero, VC investors plowed record amounts into tech startups and enjoyed a seemingly ‘easy’ investing environment. Luck favours the bold!

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APRIL 26, 2023

* Originally published on Calcalist , April 20 2023 Since the day ChatGPT was introduced in November 2022, it has become the fastest growing consumer product, putting the words ‘generative AI’ in the mainstream. Generative AI is advancing at a breakneck speed.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Fresh data from 15,000+ SAFEs signed last year (source: Carta ) Technology makes it possible to do more with less – LLMs, generative AI have are rapidly changing the game with all kinds of automations, from coding to content creation. The post How the pre-seed round made a comeback in 2024 appeared first on VC Cafe.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The IVC-LeumiTech Israeli Tech Review Q3/2024 full report will be published in October, but the preliminary numbers released today provide a reason for optimism, which is pretty remarkable, given the war. With attractive valuations and immense growth potential, the Israeli tech ecosystem remains resilient—no matter the circumstances.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Case in point, below are recent examples of European emerging managers who are standing out (from an upcoming report by Dealroom ) For newish VC funds, being in “emerging manager mode” means operating differently from established venture capital firms. They often provide hands-on operational assistance beyond just capital.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

There is an increasing convergence of content generation, data & identity, and marketing automation , driven by AI. Gaming by Konvoy The latest report by Konvoy , a gaming venture capital firm, analyses the state of the gaming industry in the third quarter of 2024. billion in earn out based on performance.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

One trend that was prominent at the conference was the rise of generative AI in gaming. The reasons for the reduced spend on US gaming include: reduced discretionary spend due to inflation, reduction in post-COVID gaming hours and a thinner release slate of big titles, according to Matthew Ball. billion in 2022.

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