In the rapid, acquisition-fuelled tech market, many companies find themselves betting on startups that are later swallowed up by bigger fish in the hi-tech pond. However, industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup CVector is turning the tables. By guaranteeing that they won’t fall prey to the acquisition trend, they are bringing in a steady stream of clients, demonstrating that their strategy holds weight.
CVector’s co-founders, Richard Zhang and Tyler Ruggles, routinely encounter one question from their prospective clients: whether their firm has staying power. This is no small concern in a world where astronomical salaries and attractive acqui-hire deals from robust tech giants seduce promising startups. But the resolute answer from the founders is consistent — they’re here to stay, adding considerably more value to their customers.
When it comes to fueling innovation in Europe, venture capitalists (VCs) are certainly not holding back. The year 2024 has been decisively outshone by its successor, with countless startups witnessing the benefit. Particularly, the early-stage enterprises have enjoyed the lion’s share of this largesse, especially those playing in the buzzy fields of artificial intelligence and deep technology.
Data from Sifted highlights an interesting trend, eight out of the ten most active venture capitalist institutions have noticeably increased their deal count in light of the first half of 2025. Topping the charts, UK’s SFC Capital alone is responsible for backing 62 startups. Among its stand-out investments are Paapi, an ad measurement platform which raised £420,000 in a pre-seed round, and Gryd Energy that managed to secure a cool £1 million to expand its off-grid solar panel offering for homes and businesses.