Proof Point
58% of venture capitalists view artificial intelligence as most important technology to invest in 5-10 years, while bots-based commerce is most hyped
Venture Capitalists Perspective on Selected Investment Areas
2017 (percentage of respondents)
| Note: | Data based on Upfront Ventures VC Survey conducted January 2017 covering 115 respondents, majority from U.S. and some from rest of world |
Proof Point Findings
- Most Important Artificial Intelligence – 58% of venture capitalists surveyed by Upfront Ventures think artificial intelligence is most important emerging technology to invest in over next 5-10 years
- Internet-of-Things Interest – Four in ten respondents believe there are interesting investments being made in Internet-of-Things technologies
- Much Hyped Technologies – More than half (53%) think bots-based commerce was too hyped or are deeply skeptical of technology, followed by augmented or virtual reality (34%) and blockchain (33%)
- Key Growth Drivers – Include expanding application of exponentially advancing computing power in various fields, increasing venture capital investment activity, and accelerating consumer and business adoption of emerging technologies
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Information Technology
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Date Last Updated |
September 8, 2017
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