Present Moment: Practical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), John Lange, an expert in Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), is spearheading exciting opportunities in manufacturing, mobility & logistics, and energy & infrastructure. These sectors, along with four particularly dynamic and promising investment fields for 2025, have been identified: Enterprise AI, Vertical AI, Healthcare AI, and FinTech AI.
Enterprise AI is redefining the DNA of companies, with high adoption rates in sales, finance, and IT security. It encompasses the use of AI for automated lead generation, real-time fraud detection, optimized portfolio management, personalized campaigns, chatbots, AI-assisted systems for threat detection, and proactive security strategies.
Europe, with its potential as a global leader in applied AI, is focusing on four key areas. First, Computing Infrastructure, with the development of large-scale AI gigafactories to support advanced AI models, including Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Second, Access to High-Quality Data, creating infrastructure and mechanisms for secure, high-quality, and ethically sourced data to train and improve AI algorithms. Third, the Development and Adoption of AI Algorithms, fostering innovations in AI algorithms, especially in generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and deep tech applications across industries. Lastly, Improving AI Skills and Talent Mobility, building AI talent pools and streamlining mobility between education, research, and business sectors to support rapid AI development.
These fields are underscored by the European Commission’s investment commitments, including €8 billion towards AI factories and €50 billion supporting AI development and applications, plus efforts to stimulate private investment and SME participation across Europe. This comprehensive approach aims to position Europe as a leading AI continent by 2025.
Vertical AI, on the other hand, is specialized intelligence for entire industries, understanding not only language but also medical diagnoses, financial rules, or retail supply chains. Successful application fields for Vertical AI include AI-based image diagnostics, patient triage, personalized treatment planning, intelligent tools for transaction analysis, automation of invoice checks, and enhancement of compliance.
The AI.FUND, a European VC fund, invests in the top layer of AI technology, where technology is deployed in real products, services, and work processes. As we move towards 2025, the landscape of AI is dynamic, with a focus on applied AI as the most exciting playing field for innovation, market success, and societal change. The future of AI in Europe is indeed promising, with the continent poised to make significant strides in this transformative technology.
The technology deployed in real products, services, and work processes by The AI.FUND is a key component of the top layer of AI technology. Enterprise AI, with its high adoption rates in sales, finance, and IT security, is redefining the DNA of companies and encompasses the use of artificial intelligence for various purposes, such as automated lead generation, fraud detection, and proactive security strategies.
