Q3 2021
November 17, 2021
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Why VC exits are beginning to outstrip investment in AI
VC activity in AI continued growing in Q3, with a record 1,395 deals worth nearly $26 billion in aggregate. Exit activity accelerated, too, with a quarterly record 127 exits also worth nearly $26 billion. While that figure marked a quarterly decline, AI's exit value continues to exceed VC investment in 2021.
Our latest Emerging Tech Research tracks the major storylines in AI and machine learning last quarter, including deep dives on consumer AI, edge AI software, and national defense.
Key takeaways
Vertical overview | 3 |
Q3 2021 timeline | 4 |
VC ecosystem market map | 5 |
VC activity | 6 |
Emerging opportunities | 13 |
Consumer AI | 14 |
Edge AI software | 17 |
National defense | 20 |
Select company highlights | 23 |
Databricks | 24 |
DataRobot | 27 |
Samsara | 29 |