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Delighted to finally share the news of @M12vc's investment in @CruxOcm's Series A, alongside an illustrious syndicate including @AngularVentures, @bullpencap, @rootvc, @IndustryVC, @EICRoseRock, @ONEOK and @Raven_Capital
CruxOCM is a prime example of software and applied ML/AI transforming an industry. By bringing a "co-pilot" to control rooms across the energy sector, Crux is delivering real-time automation, optimization, and data connectivity, driving increased top line revenue while improving safety and consistency.
Also, Crux's CEO, Vicki Knott, is an absolute force of nature and exactly the kind of entrepreneur I love to back as an investor. She'll run through brick walls to get things done, and I'm so excited to see this next chapter unfold.
So proud to announce that we just closed our $10M Series A at PredictionStrike ⚡️ We added awesome new investors and partners at @bullpencap , @pdxelevatevc@CorrelationVC , High Sage, and more.
Shoutout to our users, team, and earliest investors at @newagecapital , @MaCVentureCap and @sixty8capital. @MarlonCNichols put it best -- “PredictionStrike has basically figured out a way to monetize the fantasy market, which is massive. If we don’t see results similar to FanDuel, DraftKings and those folks, something’s gone wrong. It definitely has that potential.”
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"[VC's] aren't going to try to compete with Microsoft or Google/OpenAI. We are going to use that as a platform to compete on a layer higher."
@duncandavi explains how VC's are trying to separate real from fake in choosing how to invest in AI companies
In this episode with @annisms from @bullpencap we talk about:
* The metrics that matter for fundraising
* How Bullpen invests in overlooked businesses
* And how Ann bounced back from her experience with Justin Caldbeck at Binary Capital
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Being a part of #SXSW’s mentorship program and our #FloatingWithFounders event allowed us to connect with founders and offer a safe space for community during a tumultuous moment.
One takeaway? Women celebrating women in a male-dominated industry isn't nice–it's necessary.
"We had to tell all our companies, even though we knew it would lead to contagion, to protect themselves. Their money gets locked up, they can't make payroll, they go down. It's a prisoners dilemma." @duncandavi &
@danprimack debate what SVB's demise means for the VC industry