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June 27, 2024

Akool - Riding the Wave of GenAI

Akool offers six innovative products that showcase the capabilities of generative AI in video production: face swap, realistic avatar, video translate, talking photo, image generator, and background change.

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June 27, 2024

Akool - Riding the Wave of GenAI

Akool offers six innovative products that showcase the capabilities of generative AI in video production: face swap, realistic avatar, video translate, talking photo, image generator, and background change.

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May 13, 2024

Aizip - Small Models Make Everything Think

Smaller models offer distinct advantages, especially for devices with limited capacity, providing value in contexts where large-scale models are impractical.

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May 13, 2024

Aizip - Small Models Make Everything Think

Smaller models offer distinct advantages, especially for devices with limited capacity, providing value in contexts where large-scale models are impractical.

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April 25, 2024

Why Beagle Technology Represents the Future of Embodied AI in Agriculture

The potential for practical applications and cost savings makes Embodied AI a compelling investment. Beagle Technology is a prime example of a company harnessing this power, quickly bringing its products to market and generating revenue while experiencing rapid growth.

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April 25, 2024

Why Beagle Technology Represents the Future of Embodied AI in Agriculture

The potential for practical applications and cost savings makes Embodied AI a compelling investment. Beagle Technology is a prime example of a company harnessing this power, quickly bringing its products to market and generating revenue while experiencing rapid growth.

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March 13, 2024

Zum - Redefine Student Transportation

Zum is set to transform school transportation by combining the precision of advanced logistics with the adaptability, intelligence, and safety of modern technology solutions. They recently announced their $140 Million Series E funding round, securing the company’s valuation to $1.3 billion and bringing Zum’s total fundraise to $350 million.

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March 13, 2024

Zum - Redefine Student Transportation

Zum is set to transform school transportation by combining the precision of advanced logistics with the adaptability, intelligence, and safety of modern technology solutions. They recently announced their $140 Million Series E funding round, securing the company’s valuation to $1.3 billion and bringing Zum’s total fundraise to $350 million.

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February 29, 2024

Eugene Zhang, TSVC’s Founding Partner, and Spencer Greene, TSVC’s General Partner, on Chinese firms looking to venture out in new markets

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February 29, 2024

Eugene Zhang, TSVC’s Founding Partner, and Spencer Greene, TSVC’s General Partner, on Chinese firms looking to venture out in new markets

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February 21, 2024

A Tech Investor's Guide to AI in 2024

Kevin He is founder & CEO of DeepMotion (a TSVC portfolio), a Silicon Valley technology startup focused on building the largest AI-generated animation platform for accessible digital human motion. He gave his insights on generative AI.

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February 21, 2024

A Tech Investor's Guide to AI in 2024

Kevin He is founder & CEO of DeepMotion (a TSVC portfolio), a Silicon Valley technology startup focused on building the largest AI-generated animation platform for accessible digital human motion. He gave his insights on generative AI.

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January 31, 2024

Zum Announces $140M Funding Round, Accelerating Its Mission Toward a Cleaner, Greener Future

Zūm has announced a $140 million funding round, another significant step in its mission to make school transportation safe, reliable and sustainable. This elevates the company’s valuation to $1.3 billion and brings Zum’s total fundraise to $350 million. TSVC invested in Zum Seed round.

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Zum Blog
January 31, 2024

Zum Announces $140M Funding Round, Accelerating Its Mission Toward a Cleaner, Greener Future

Zūm has announced a $140 million funding round, another significant step in its mission to make school transportation safe, reliable and sustainable. This elevates the company’s valuation to $1.3 billion and brings Zum’s total fundraise to $350 million. TSVC invested in Zum Seed round.

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December 16, 2023

AI gives birth to AI: Scientists say machine intelligence now capable of replicating without humans

Artificial intelligence models can now create smaller AI systems without the help of a human, according to research published Friday by a group of scientists who said the project was the first of its kind.

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Fox News
December 16, 2023

AI gives birth to AI: Scientists say machine intelligence now capable of replicating without humans

Artificial intelligence models can now create smaller AI systems without the help of a human, according to research published Friday by a group of scientists who said the project was the first of its kind.

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December 6, 2023

Navigating Turbulent Waters: OpenAI's Leadership Crisis and Corporate Governance Imperatives

This essay delves into the recent turmoil at OpenAI, examining the corporate governance issues that surfaced and the lessons learned for the future of the organization.

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December 6, 2023

Navigating Turbulent Waters: OpenAI's Leadership Crisis and Corporate Governance Imperatives

This essay delves into the recent turmoil at OpenAI, examining the corporate governance issues that surfaced and the lessons learned for the future of the organization.

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November 3, 2023

Turn Text Into 3D Animation: DeepMotion Launches MotionGPT™, a New Era in Animation

DeepMotion, a long time leader in AI-powered motion capture technology, announces MotionGPT™, a groundbreaking tool that harnesses the power of Generative AI to transform text prompts into intricate 3D animations. MotionGPT not only simplifies the animation creation process further but transcends physical barriers, enabling a more diverse audience of creators and industries with effortless cost-effective 3D animation.

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DeepMotion
November 3, 2023

Turn Text Into 3D Animation: DeepMotion Launches MotionGPT™, a New Era in Animation

DeepMotion, a long time leader in AI-powered motion capture technology, announces MotionGPT™, a groundbreaking tool that harnesses the power of Generative AI to transform text prompts into intricate 3D animations. MotionGPT not only simplifies the animation creation process further but transcends physical barriers, enabling a more diverse audience of creators and industries with effortless cost-effective 3D animation.

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November 2, 2023

Can specialized AI chip startups take on Nvidia?

One specific entry point is AI cloud computing—the chips needed to power data centers. D-Matrix, based in Santa Clara, CA (where Nvidia is headquartered), raised a $110 million Series B in September for its semiconductors that target AI workloads in data centers.

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Pitchbook
November 2, 2023

Can specialized AI chip startups take on Nvidia?

One specific entry point is AI cloud computing—the chips needed to power data centers. D-Matrix, based in Santa Clara, CA (where Nvidia is headquartered), raised a $110 million Series B in September for its semiconductors that target AI workloads in data centers.

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October 26, 2023

eBots – AI-Driven Robotics and Assembly

eBots is a game-changer, a new breed of robots that combine the best of both worlds: human precision and robot adaptability. Each eBots unit is essentially a combination of eyes, a brain, and two arms, designed to handle a wide range of assembly tasks.

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October 26, 2023

eBots – AI-Driven Robotics and Assembly

eBots is a game-changer, a new breed of robots that combine the best of both worlds: human precision and robot adaptability. Each eBots unit is essentially a combination of eyes, a brain, and two arms, designed to handle a wide range of assembly tasks.

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September 18, 2023

TSVC Nets First Fund From Institutional Backers

Partners of venture-capital firm TSVC, which focuses on seed startup investments, had only tapped entrepreneurs in their personal networks to raise past funds, such as their $25 million fourth fund, which closed in 2018. At the end of 2021, amid a record frothy market, the Los Altos, Calif.-based firm decided to raise a larger fund from institutional investors. The timing would prove tricky as the market went cold shortly after.

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Wall Street Journal Pro
September 18, 2023

TSVC Nets First Fund From Institutional Backers

Partners of venture-capital firm TSVC, which focuses on seed startup investments, had only tapped entrepreneurs in their personal networks to raise past funds, such as their $25 million fourth fund, which closed in 2018. At the end of 2021, amid a record frothy market, the Los Altos, Calif.-based firm decided to raise a larger fund from institutional investors. The timing would prove tricky as the market went cold shortly after.

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September 7, 2023

Revolutionizing 3D Asset Creation with Marleen

Marleen is poised to revolutionize the 3D content creation landscape by offering a comprehensive solution that addresses the challenges of traditional asset acquisition and collaboration.

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September 7, 2023

Revolutionizing 3D Asset Creation with Marleen

Marleen is poised to revolutionize the 3D content creation landscape by offering a comprehensive solution that addresses the challenges of traditional asset acquisition and collaboration.

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September 4, 2023

Kubit: Revolutionizing Product Analytics with Complete User Control

Pioneering the path for self-service product analytics, Kubit aspires to provide real-time, actionable insights accessible to all. This platform paves the way for businesses from varied sectors - be it education, eCommerce, or entertainment - to comprehend user engagement dynamics.

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September 4, 2023

Kubit: Revolutionizing Product Analytics with Complete User Control

Pioneering the path for self-service product analytics, Kubit aspires to provide real-time, actionable insights accessible to all. This platform paves the way for businesses from varied sectors - be it education, eCommerce, or entertainment - to comprehend user engagement dynamics.

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August 8, 2023

No, it’s never too early to make sure a founder is telling the truth

When analyzing an investment, seed-stage venture firm TSVC starts by calling customers up to verify the startup’s claims — even if there are only a handful and aren’t paying yet, its general partner Spencer Greene told TechCrunch. Even if the company picks who the firm should call to verify, Greene said customers are surprisingly frank about how good or bad a business is. He pointed out that these calls don’t just verify the number of users but they also give a good idea of how much a company would pay for a contract with the startup — to see if it aligns with the company’s pitch.

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TechCrunch
August 8, 2023

No, it’s never too early to make sure a founder is telling the truth

When analyzing an investment, seed-stage venture firm TSVC starts by calling customers up to verify the startup’s claims — even if there are only a handful and aren’t paying yet, its general partner Spencer Greene told TechCrunch. Even if the company picks who the firm should call to verify, Greene said customers are surprisingly frank about how good or bad a business is. He pointed out that these calls don’t just verify the number of users but they also give a good idea of how much a company would pay for a contract with the startup — to see if it aligns with the company’s pitch.

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August 6, 2023

Kurukuru – Incorporating AI Generation into Media

Kurukuru is a startup building an AI-powered comics creation engine and platform. With Kurukuru, anyone can create comics within minutes from a browser. They're building in the bleeding edge of web graphics and generative AI, driven by a collective passion for visual storytelling. TSVC invested in Kurukuru in April 2023.

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August 6, 2023

Kurukuru – Incorporating AI Generation into Media

Kurukuru is a startup building an AI-powered comics creation engine and platform. With Kurukuru, anyone can create comics within minutes from a browser. They're building in the bleeding edge of web graphics and generative AI, driven by a collective passion for visual storytelling. TSVC invested in Kurukuru in April 2023.

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August 5, 2023

5 Generative AI Trends in the Digital Workplace

In the recruiting space, Spencer Greene, managing partner at TSVC, a venture capital firm backing AI job simulation platform Vervoe, said he sees HR teams lean on the company’s machine learning (ML) model and natural language processing (NLP) to identify the best talent and help employees move internally to the most suitable role.

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reworked
August 5, 2023

5 Generative AI Trends in the Digital Workplace

In the recruiting space, Spencer Greene, managing partner at TSVC, a venture capital firm backing AI job simulation platform Vervoe, said he sees HR teams lean on the company’s machine learning (ML) model and natural language processing (NLP) to identify the best talent and help employees move internally to the most suitable role.

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July 28, 2023

Aizip and Analog Devices win 2023 Best of Sensors Award in AI

Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics presented the Best of Sensors Awards at the 2023 Sensors Converge Conference and Expo on June 21 in Santa Clara, California. The award in the AI and Machine Learning category went to Aizip and Analog Devices for SARAD-T, which stands for "Scalable And Robust Anomaly Detection for industrial preventive maintenance." AIzip is a TSVC portfolio.

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Fierce Electronics
July 28, 2023

Aizip and Analog Devices win 2023 Best of Sensors Award in AI

Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics presented the Best of Sensors Awards at the 2023 Sensors Converge Conference and Expo on June 21 in Santa Clara, California. The award in the AI and Machine Learning category went to Aizip and Analog Devices for SARAD-T, which stands for "Scalable And Robust Anomaly Detection for industrial preventive maintenance." AIzip is a TSVC portfolio.

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July 27, 2023

Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI

"Chun Xia is a founding partner of Silicon Valley-based technology investment firm TSVC. He envisages a future where sitcom writers use AI-generated scripts as a foundation for further development", quoted in this BBC report on Hollywood writers strike.

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BBC
July 27, 2023

Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI

"Chun Xia is a founding partner of Silicon Valley-based technology investment firm TSVC. He envisages a future where sitcom writers use AI-generated scripts as a foundation for further development", quoted in this BBC report on Hollywood writers strike.

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