AI Visual Media Increasingly Draws Investor AttentionAuthor: Louis Lehot
AI visual media is having a moment, with PitchBook reporting that “startups are raising record sums to bring AI-generated visuals to enterprise clients.” This subset of generative AI saw VC funding surge 90% in Q1 of this year, bringing in an impressive US$402.7 million in investment, up
Authors: Louis Lehot and Natasha Allen
Business leaders, from CEOs to CIOs to project managers, are rapidly adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform their organizations, harnessing the technology to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance operational capability.A KPMG survey revealed that nearly 65% of U.S. executives “believe generative AI will have a high or
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we looked at the dealmaking landscape so far this year by reviewing the CB Insights State of Venture Q1’24 report, which showed a “mixed bag” for VC dealmaking to start the year. We also reviewed Pitchbook’s Q1 Venture Monitor Report.This month we will review some sectors where investment is trending
Authors: Louis Lehot and Andre Thiollier
While artificial intelligence (AI) may occupy all the limelight from media, stock markets, large and small corporations, not to mention political figures, futurists and modernists know that the mainstreaming of quantum computing will enable the next real technology paradigm shift.From its beginnings in the speculative musings of physicist Paul Benioff
Authors: Louis Lehot, Natasha Allen, and David W. Kantaros
Amid a period of recalibration, the artificial intelligence industry is experiencing a transformational phase.According to a recent report from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence[1] that closely monitors AI trends, there’s been a notable adjustment in global investment patterns within the sector.Despite a decline in overall AI
Author: Louis Lehot
There are many pressing issues in front of our public company and board director clients in 2024.From increasing global uncertainty, ever-evolving regulations, late-breaking technologies, and increasing competition, not to mention deafening calls for more transparency and accountability. It’s no wonder there is a dearth of initial public offerings and a decrease in the number
Authors: Louis Lehot and Alan Pate
This article was originally published in Law360 on May 10, 2024, and is republished here.In recent months, there has been an onslaught of negative news surrounding startup investment. However, recent reporting from The Information points to two specific sectors where investment is actually on the rise.The first is generative artificial intelligence — a
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we reflected on the venture capital debt market. Following the bank crisis spurred by the Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank failures, spring has ushered in a season of renewed growth across the venture capital debt market. We reviewed PitchBook’s notes on the current market’s gradual recovery
Secondary Buyouts on the Rise — Will it Last?Authors: Louis Lehot and Eric Chow
In a time when exit strategies have pivoted, and options might be more limited, it is no surprise that secondary buyouts have rebounded. According to recent coverage from PitchBook, secondary buyouts are making up a larger share of private equity exits as firms look to
Author: Louis Lehot
With the first quarter of 2024 behind us, analysts are now taking a look at the dealmaking landscape so far this year. CB Insights has released their State of Venture Q1’24 report, showing a “mixed bag” for VC dealmaking to start the year.Their data shows dealmaking dropping to a 7-year low in Q1. It