SandboxAQ Adds $150M From Google, Nvidia And Others

For original article click here. Alphabet spinoff SandboxAQ — an AI and quantum computing startup — added another $150 million to its Series E from the likes of Google and Nvidia. The add-on comes less than four months after the company announced it had raised a $300 million round at a $5.6 billion valuation. Other investors in the Series E add-on […]

Embracing the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Workforce Efficiency

By Emmanuel Benhamou (BGV) & Sam Levan (MadKudu) Introduction AI is no longer just a tool to improve productivity – it’s becoming a core component of the modern workforce. At BGV, we’ve seen firsthand how AI-native startups are restructuring operations, not by replacing human workers, but by expanding workforce efficiency through automation-first architectures and agentic […]

Perplexity Integrates firmly.ai Commerce Tech to Scale Seamless Ecommerce Experience

For original article, click here. LAS VEGAS, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHOPTALK — Perplexity, the leading AI answer engine, announced it will be integrating firmly.ai agentic ecommerce technology to scale access to Perplexity’s native shopping experience. This collaboration enables seamless purchases for all consumers and merchants of any size. Consumers are increasingly using Perplexity to shop […]

BGV Unveils A Comprehensive Playbook for Founders Building Human-Centric AI Startups

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BGV, the Silicon Valley-based cross-border venture capital platform, today announced the launch of The AI Native Startup Playbook: Your Blueprint to Enterprise 5.0. Designed to empower AI-native startup founders, the playbook offers actionable insights, practical frameworks, and innovative strategies for building AI startups that seamlessly combine human ingenuity with intelligent machines to […]

Generative AI: Reshaping the Landscape of Professional Services

Written by Shashank Sabhlok The professional services sector is on the brink of a profound transformation, fueled by the swift advancement and adoption of generative AI. This technology, which can create new content and automate complex tasks, is set to redefine productivity, efficiency, and the fundamental nature of work in industries that have traditionally depended on human […]

The State of Venture Capital in India and BGV’s Role in the Ecosystem

By Emmanuel Benhamou and Smita Samanta India’s venture capital landscape has entered a new era of maturity and innovation in 2025. As the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, India has transcended its traditional role as a technology services hub to emerge as a powerhouse for enterprise innovation, particularly in AI and deep tech. The ecosystem’s transformation […]