BGV Summit: The Investor Playbook, Investing & Building AI Companies

As we stand on the brink of a technological shift, exploring the nuances of AI investment has never been more critical. The recent panel at the BGV Summit offered insights from some of the leading minds in AI investment. Rita Waite, Partner at In-Q-Tel, Noah Yago, Vice President of Cisco Investments, Ashish Kakran, Principal of […]
BGV Summit: Human Augmentation AI Use Cases

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human capabilities poses both exciting opportunities and pressing challenges. The BGV Summit brought together a panel of industry leaders gathered to discuss the impact of human augmentation versus human replacement in various sectors, highlighting the current trends, challenges, and […]
BGV Invests in COVU, an AI Services Platform for Insurance Agents
We are excited to announce our lead investment in the Series A round of COVU, which raised $12.5M in a combination of equity and debt financing. The round included participation from ManchesterStory and Markd, along with other existing and new investors, demonstrating strong support for COVU’s mission to empower insurance agencies with advanced technology and […]
COVU Secures an Additional $12.5 Million in Series A Funding
For original article, click here. [San Francisco, October 2024] – COVU, Inc., a leader in AI-native services for insurance agencies, today announced the successful completion of $12.5 million in equity and debt financing, as part of the first tranche of its Series A funding round. This brings total funding to date to over $20 million. The […]
BGV Summit Keynote Session: The AI Awakening with Erik Brynjolfsson

At the recent BGV Summit: Advancing Human Centric AI, Erik Brynjolfsson, Professor at Stanford University presented the Keynote session on The Awakening of AI. He provides a thought-provoking analysis of artificial intelligence’s (AI) impact on productivity growth and business transformation. His presentation cut through the hype, focusing on AI’s real potential and the strategic steps […]
BGV Invests in Affineon, AI Platform for Clinicians
We are excited to announce our investment in the seed round of Affineon, an AI platform that streamlines inbox workflows for clinicians. By automating tedious and time-consuming tasks, Affineon reduces the cognitive load on clinicians, enabling them to focus more on patient care. For healthcare providers, this translates into added revenue. BGV recognizes the potential of […]
BGV Operational Playbook Series: Insights and Strategies for Global Entrepreneurs Moving to the U.S.
Join us for this insightful webinar, part of the BGV Operational Playbook Series, where we dive into the key considerations for international entrepreneurs looking to reincorporate their companies in the U.S. We’ll explore the advantages, challenges, and critical steps involved in the process, providing practical guidance for founders outside the U.S. Hear directly from a […]
Platform.sh Proudly Announces B Corp Certification
For original article, click here. Platform.sh, a leading Cloud Application Platform, is proud to announce that it is now a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™). A global community of for-profit leaders pledging to use business as a force for good. This certification, awarded by B Labs, reflects its commitment to upholding rigorous standards of social and […]