Honored to be named to @Lazard
's VGB AI Infra 40! Our energy-centric #AI #inference #acceleration addresses the critical need for efficient AI solutions. Proud to stand with fellow pioneers, driving sustainable, high-performance AI #computing forward. https://
lazard.com/research-insig
hts/venture-growth-banking-insights-lazard-vgb-ai-infra-40/
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Energy-Efficient AI Inference Acceleration Platform Recognized by Lazard
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Thousands of Companies Building Civilizationally Important Technology
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The next paragraph was that there are thousands of companies who believe they’re building civilizationally important tech. Obviously none alone will do it. Just picked Terraform there because I thought Casey’s tweet was good and relevant.
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Groq Inc emerges as potential leader in AI infrastructure
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It's possible, @GroqInc might be the best bet here
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Two Chemistry Experts Join CuspAI Team
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Two superstars in chemistry and carbon capture have just joined CuspAI. Welcome Susana and Berend to the team! I can’t wait to start working together. https://
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Investor feedback: validation through multi-customer traction required
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“At this point, we’ll have to pass as we want to see that your solution is applicable to more than one customer. But I want to reiterate that we’re excited about what you’re building so please keep us posted so we have optionality with no commitment.”
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Startup AI Valuation Analysis: ARR and Funding Round Metrics
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if you base it on the $13M ARR figure from late last year, then at their previous $2.1-2.2B valuation, yes. (idk what ARR was when they closed the 2023 funding round that gave them that $2.1-2.2B valuation, tho.)
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Cohere raises $500M, valued at $5.5B to compete with OpenAI
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#IAGEN : @cohere prêt à en découdre avec @OpenAI C'est la surprise de l'été ! La licorne canadienne, créée par @aidangomez
, ex #Google Brain, vient de lever 500 millions de dollars, portant sa valorisation à 5,5 milliards de dollars.
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GoodAI Raises Funds for AI People Game Project with Simulated NPCs
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Congrats to Artificial Agency on raising $16M for their NPC middleware startup! At GoodAI, we're taking a different path: building a complete game with our AI People project. We're revolutionizing NPCs, moving from scripted behaviors to fully simulated minds that think, feel,
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Seed VCs Investment Criteria: $500K ARR Threshold
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what gets seed VCs excited? half said they’d want to see $500k+ ARR
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Cohere Reaches $5.5 Billion Valuation in Major Funding Round
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My latest with @LookAimee
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’s massive new funding round. It is now worth $5.5 billion — making it an AI juggernaut and one of the most valuable startups in Canada.