Next47 is a global venture firm built for enterprise founders. Based in Silicon Valley, and with offices in the US, Europe, and Israel, we lead investments in early and expansion stage companies, with focus on SaaS, AI/ML and Dev Tools, Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity, and Deep Tech. We have a passion for products that power the world, build conviction in the categories we invest in, and are deeply committed to founders who choose to partner with us. Our global team provides the domain expertise, specialized resources, and deep network founders need to go from idea to category-leading business.
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We are excited to partner with Verizon, the carrier known globally for its powerful performance and reliable service, as we bring a new level of connectivity from space. Satellite access isn’t just about reaching out when you’re in trouble; it’s connectivity for staying in touch with your loved ones wherever they are. https://lnkd.in/gaR_w_7r Srinivasa (Srini) Kalapala Parthsarathi Trivedi
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Wow, what an incredible milestone for Encord 🎉 Seeing the company's name light up the Nasdaq screen in the heart of Times Square feels amazing. It's a testament to how far the team has come and the impact they are making in the AI world. We @ Next47 are excited to join the team on this journey and lead their Series B! Just think about it: - Over 150 of the world's top AI teams are using their platform. That's not just a number – 150 groups of brilliant minds pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. - Encord has a technical edge at their core. This enables the team to deliver more value vs incumbents. - They’ve grown to more than 60 Encordians. Each of them brings their passion, skills, and unique perspective to make this all possible. Their team is the heartbeat ❤️ of this success. Here's to Encord, their amazing team, and all the innovations they will bring to the world of AI. The best is yet to come! 🚀✨Kudos to Ulrik Stig Hansen and Eric Landau!
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✨ Encord is a next-gen unified data platform that helps enterprises with data management, data labeling, and model evaluation. We’re excited to lead their $30M Series B and look forward to continue working closely with founders Eric Landau and Ulrik Stig Hansen, and their incredible team. Congrats to team Encord! CC: T.J. Rylander Kate Reznykova 🇺🇦
Over the past few years, we’ve seen tremendous advancement in the compute and model layers of AI, but the AI data layer has been largely overlooked…until now. We are excited to announce our $30M Series B funding round from Next47, Y Combinator, CRV, and Crane Venture Partners to invest in the future of multimodal AI data development. We’re also launching Encord Index, a new data management tool that seamlessly integrates with your existing data infrastructure, making it easier than ever to organize and access your data for AI projects. Our unified platform empowers AI teams to manage and curate their data, automate labeling workflows, and evaluate models all in one place. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eYfxyYsS cc T.J. Rylander, Kate Reznykova 🇺🇦, Anna Khan, Scott Sage
🛰️🎉 Celebrating a huge moment for Skylo and the future of global connectivity! They now have a partnership with the Google Pixel 9 series, enabling the new satellite SOS feature in the US. This is more than just a technological advancement—it's a testament to how innovation can save lives and transform communication in even the most remote locations. We’re proud to be part of Skylo's journey as they continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in satellite technology. CC: T.J. Rylander Colton Dempsey
We are proud to announce the support of satellite SOS in the US on the new Google Pixel 9 series, marking a new era of connectivity and peace of mind for Google Pixel users. https://lnkd.in/eJChWtfd Made by Google #teampixel #satellite
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Today, we're excited to share that Next47 has lead Encord’s $30M Series B! Encord is an AI data development platform that’s changing the landscape for vision and multimodal AI. With Founders Eric Landau and Ulrik Stig Hansen’s innovative approach to automation, Encord is set to lead the next wave of AI breakthroughs in this space. To read more about why we are so excited about partnering with Encord: https://lnkd.in/e8BuE58n Congratulations to the Encord team!