Why We Bet on Forethought to Redefine Customer Service with Agentic AI
We’re excited to share that Blue Cloud Ventures has led Forethought’s recent $25 million growth with participation from some of the most respected voices in AI, including May Habib (co-founder & CEO of Writer) and Scott Wu (co-founder & CEO of Cognition), NEA, Sound Ventures, and others.
Why We Invested in Knowde: Revolutionizing the Chemical Industry Through Digital Transformation
As an investor, I am constantly on the lookout for founders and teams building companies that not only solve complex problems but also have the potential to redefine entire industries. It’s uncommon to encounter such companies, and even rarer to have the opportunity to partner with them.
A Glimpse into How Clari’s Acquisition of Groove is Poised to Reshape Sales Productivity
I still remember the “aha moment” when Andy first demoed the Clari platform to Eric and me. It was on a Saturday morning back in February 2018. At that time, Andy was raising his Series C. It was our first meeting and rather than walking us through a deck
Implementing LLMs in Your Organization Part II: Insights and Strategies from BCV’s Roundtable Discussion
In this concluding section of our two-part series, we delve into some of the key considerations that participants evaluated when strategizing LLM integration within their enterprises. Whether you’re in the initial stages of integrating LLMs into your strategic blueprint or have already deployed a comprehensive product, we trust this guide will provide insightful direction, assisting you in refining your approach.
Implementing LLMs in Your Organization Part I: 6 Common Hurdles to Overcome
Blue Cloud Ventures recently hosted a roundtable event with 11 companies in our network to share insights on how they are implementing LLMs in their organizations. In the initial installment of our two-part series, we explore common challenges surfaced during our discussion.
Why We Invested in Paradox and How It’s Changing the Future of Talent Acquisition
In the final week of 2021, we closed an investment in Paradox’s Series C financing: a $200MM round led by Stripes, Sapphire Ventures, and Thoma Bravo. Other investors in the round included existing investor Brighton Park Capital, as well as Workday Ventures, Willoughby Capital, Twilio Ventures, Geodesic, Principia Growth, and DLA Piper Venture Fund.
Building a VC Fund from Scratch: The BCV Story
Yesterday, we announced the close of BCV’s fourth fund with over $350 million in commitments. While this might not be a head turning number in an industry that has recently been flooded with news around muti-billion dollar fund closes and several hundred million dollar round sizes, for me, it is a considerable milestone.
Codeless Coding Part I: The Rise of the Citizen Developer
No-code / low-code is changing the way we interact with application building. Individuals, organizations, and the overall labor supply will feel the impact of no-code / low-code adoption. We see many innovative startups leveraging this technology for their users in unique ways.