BGV Closes Opportunity Fund II to Back the Next Generation of Human-Centric Enterprise AI Leaders
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BGV, a leading early-stage venture capital firm, today announced the successful closing of Opportunity Fund II. In a selective VC fundraising environment, the close of this fund reflects strong investor conviction in BGV’s differentiated thesis: investing at the intersection of Human-Centric Enterprise AI and cross-border innovation. […]
AI-Native Startups: Redefining Scale and Changing the VC Playbook
Introduction: Rethinking Scalability Signals Venture capital has always rewarded scale. The fastest-growing startups have raised the most capital, expanded their teams, and captured market share before competitors could respond. Growth has indicated strength, and hiring has been the clearest marker of momentum. The economics of leading AI-native startups challenge long-held assumptions about how capital drives […]
Why We Are Betting on AI In Healthcare
Written by Ekaterina Evchenko, Sr. Associate at BGV The Health Care Challenge Healthcare is one of the most complex—and high-potential—sectors for innovation and investment. Famously accounting for nearly 20% of U.S. GDP, it is shaped by a dense web of stakeholders: payers, providers, patients, and increasingly, policymakers. However, the system is under pressure. Costs continue […]
The AI Agent Blueprint: How to Build for Enterprise Success
Written by Yashwanth Hemaraj, General Partner at BGV The age of AI agents has arrived—but in the enterprise world, it’s not just about flashy demos or experimental chatbots, it’s about building resilient, scalable, and trustworthy systems that can operate safely and effectively in high-stakes environments. Whether automating workflows, enhancing customer service, or powering decision intelligence, […]
BGV AI Advisory Series: Pricing Strategies for Agentic AI
Written by Nishant Patel, BGV Associate As Generative AI becomes foundational to enterprise software, companies must rethink their pricing strategies. The traditional SaaS playbook—centered on per-seat licenses—no longer fits the economic realities or usage patterns of AI-driven solutions. This internal memo outlines key considerations and emerging best practices for pricing agentic AI, based on field […]
The Cross Border Leverage: Turning Global Talent into Local Advantage
Written by Anik Bose, General Partner at BGV and Emmanuel Benhamou, Managing Director of EAIGG We’re living in a paradoxical era. AI is rapidly expanding in influence and reach, yet the world surrounding it is becoming increasingly fragmented. Innovation is global, but capital, regulation, and go-to-market expertise remain concentrated. For startup founders, this implies a […]
The State of Venture Capital in France in 2025
Written by Etienne Arsac, Associate at BGV France’s venture capital ecosystem has entered a period of recalibration in 2025, following years of rapid growth and record-breaking investments. As the third-largest startup hub in Europe, the French tech landscape is demonstrating remarkable resilience despite experiencing its first significant market correction since the emergence of “La French […]
Supply Chain Innovation in the Age of Disruption
Written by Nao Shibata, Visiting Associate at BGV The State of the Supply Chain Market The global supply chain has entered a new era—defined not by stability and linear optimization, but by continuous disruption, increasing complexity, and the need for intelligent adaptability. Over the past five years, a perfect storm of forces—pandemics, climate events, geopolitical […]