European AI: The time to invest is now
In today’s technology-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of innovation. But why invest in AI right now, and especially in Europe? “The time to invest in AI has never been better: AI usage has exploded and is expected to grow exponentially for the next decade. At the same time the European AI […]
Applied AI at the Core: The Four Pillars of AI.FUND’s Investment Strategy
AI is not just another wave of innovation — it is the defining force reshaping global industries. In 2024, AI startups attracted nearly one-third of all global venture funding, making it the most dominant investment theme of the year. This surge was driven largely by massive rounds for companies developing foundational large language models (LLMs). […]
The Rise of Corporate AI Funds – and Why Germany Must Act Now
Investments in AI-driven innovation are key drivers for rapid AI adoption. In Q4 2024 AI has by far named as tech topic No 1 by CVCs according to State of CVC Report 2024. While major tech companies from the U.S. and China have long recognized AI’s transformative potential, German corporations have yet to catch up. […]
AI.FUND Press Release: German venture capital fund launches
English Version below AI.FUND: Auf KI spezialisierter, unternehmerisch ausgerichteter Venture-Capital-Fonds aus Deutschland geht an den Start Hamburg – 15.02.2024 – Als rein auf KI spezialisierter deutscher Frühphasen-Fonds hat der neue AI.FUND sein First Closing zum Jahresende 2023 erfolgreich abgeschlossen und den Betrieb aufgenommen. Der Venture Capital-Fonds aus Hamburg investiert sektor-agnostisch in junge Startups aus Deutschland, Europa und Israel, […]