Jason Risch Three Trends in VC-Backed Cloud

Audio version of Greylock investor Jason Risch's essay "Three Trends in VC-Backed Cloud." As part of our Castles in the Cloud project, which maps the activity in the venture capital-funding startup ecosystem with that of the Big 3 Cloud providers, we compile a database of fundraising at the end of each calendar year and identify trends. Although 2022 and the first part of 2023 has been marked by notable advancements in cloud technology – mostly via AI integrations – there is still considerable restraint in today’s venture capital-backed ecosystem. That figure doesn’t translate to lower activity, however. Many venture capital firms report they are just as busy as prior to the market correction, albeit with a focus on smaller checks for early-stage companies. Technological advancements, partnerships between major powerbrokers, and vertical specialization are all components of the current wave. The top three trends for this period are the rise of AI/ML in cloud, Vertical specialization (or, industry clouds), and security. You can read this essay here: You can view the entire Castles in the Cloud project here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jason Risch Three Trends in VC-Backed Cloud is an episode from Greymatter by Greymatter by Greylock.

This episode is 13:37 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2023.

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