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We're interested in AI agents that transform internal organizational workflows, focusing on the complex, repetitive processes that currently consume significant human capital. These agents are designed to operate entirely within a company's existing systems, optimizing internal operations that are currently manual, fragmented, or inefficient. We're looking for founders who can build AI agents that integrate deeply with a company's specific software ecosystem, enabling intelligent automation that goes beyond simple task completion to even improve how its currently done.

Voice technology is approaching a tipping point where it will become a primary interface for professional work. We believe the next wave of productivity gains will come from voice-native applications that go beyond simple dictation to enable complex task completion and workflow management. We're looking for founders who understand both the technical challenges and human factors in voice interfaces, and who can create experiences that feel natural while delivering real productivity gains.

The rise of AI is creating entirely new categories of security threats and compliance challenges. Traditional security tools weren't designed for an AI-first world, creating an urgent need for new approaches. We're looking for founders who can leverage AI to protect against emerging threats while helping organizations navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements. The opportunity is to create new frameworks for security and compliance in an age of AI. This includes everything from protecting against AI-powered attacks to ensuring AI systems themselves operate within regulatory boundaries.

As AI agents increasingly perform autonomous actions, we need to build new infrastructure to enhance their performance. This includes systems for payments, data management, and human oversight. For example, Coinbase AI wallets will enable AI agents to pay autonomously to get through paywalls, use paid APIs, subscribe to services, etc. We are currently identifying opportunities to reduce friction for these AI agents and prepare businesses for this new era.

The developer tool ecosystem continually reinvents itself to meet evolving needs. From PHP and C-like languages 20 years ago to JavaScript, Python, and Rust today, the landscape is always shifting. We believe LLMs will fundamentally transform the developer's role, with a greater short-term impact than on blue-collar jobs. Many tools in use today will be replaced in the coming years to align with AI and emerging languages.

By specializing in specific industries, vertical SaaS companies can address unique workflows and achieve greater market share than horizontal solutions. Advances in cloud computing, embedded finance APIs, and AI now enable vertical SaaS companies to scale efficiently and unlock new revenue streams, challenging the long-held belief that the TAM of vertical SaaS was too small.

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Traditional service industries have long relied on external agencies and freelancers, creating inefficient and costly workflows. We're looking for founders who can replace these external services with AI-powered tools that companies can use internally. Instead of hiring a legal agency, recruiting firm, or design service, companies will use specialized AI platforms that deliver high-quality results at a fraction of the cost. Early examples like Reki in financial services show the potential – transforming entire service categories by bringing specialized capabilities directly into organizations.

As AI becomes more central to business operations, we're seeing growing demand for open-source alternatives to proprietary platforms. I's about control, transparency, and customization. We're looking for founders who can build robust, enterprise-grade open source solutions that give organizations more flexibility and control over their AI infrastructure. The best opportunities will be in areas where trust and transparency are particularly critical.

The rise of the creator economy and WhatsApp-first businesses has created a new class of prosumers who need powerful but accessible tools. We're interested in creating AI-powered solutions that help these users operate more efficiently and professionally without requiring technical expertise. The opportunity is to democratize capabilities that were previously available only to large organizations, enabling a new wave of digital entrepreneurs and creators.

Healthcare is facing a time crisis, with both providers and patients suffering from inefficient, outdated processes. We believe the solution isn't just to optimize existing pathways – it's to create entirely new ones. We're looking for founders, especially those with medical backgrounds, who can reimagine how care is delivered from the ground up. The opportunity is to build systems that dramatically improve both the provider and patient experience while maintaining or enhancing care quality. This goes beyond telemedicine or digital health records; we want to see fundamental reimagining of how healthcare services are structured, delivered, and experienced.

The future of healthcare lies in prevention, not just treatment. We're looking for founders who can create scalable, engaging solutions that make longevity accessible and habitual. The winning companies will combine four critical elements: affordable pricing that enables mass adoption, scientifically validated therapeutic impact, clever gamification for long-term engagement, and AI-powered personalization. The opportunity is to move beyond wellness gadgets to create comprehensive systems that measurably improve health outcomes and extend healthy lifespans.

While SaaS has transformed most industries, healthcare software remains stubbornly rooted in on-premise solutions, which still command over 80% market share. The vision is to create medical software that's more intelligent, more intuitive, and more integrated than legacy systems, while meeting the stringent security and compliance requirements of healthcare organizations. With tens of thousands of professionals, such as dentists, nurses, and pharmacies, spending hours and hours on time-consuming admin on their screens, this is where the opportunity lies.

The urgency of the climate crisis demands both changes in human behaviour and innovative technology. We believe the next wave of impactful innovation will emerge from companies addressing the planet's most pressing challenges—not just reducing carbon emissions, but also tackling water management to alleviate the increasing stress on global water supplies caused by population growth. Equally important are companies focused on restoring biodiversity, safeguarding the intricate ecosystems that sustain life, and those combatting pollution and waste to protect both human and planetary health. The time is now to create technologies that actively shape a more sustainable future.

More than ever, Europe must strive for greater sovereignty to remain competitive amid growing global competition and to ensure safety in the face of increasing instability. We are seeking founders who are driven to create innovative solutions that protect and advance European sovereignty in technology and defence. Sovereign technology, particularly in artificial intelligence, ensures Europe defines and upholds ethical standards, safeguard privacy, and secure critical infrastructure. In defence, it enables the development of unified capabilities to respond effectively to emerging threats. Strengthening sovereignty enhances Europe’s voice on the global stage, ensuring it shapes its own future rather than being shaped by external forces.

The opportunity in fintech remains immense, and now is the perfect time to seize it. We see incredible potential across numerous themes, from AI-powered “softwarization” of financial services to the next generation of fintech infrastructure (payments, compliance, acquiring, issuing, lending…) with native cross-border and multi-country capabilities. Embedded finance is another key area, fueling the rise of vertical software across industries. Many opportunities also lie in wealth and asset management, financial data, and investment financing to support the decarbonation economy. And, of course, there’s the evergreen challenge of solving the compliance headache. With so much fertile ground for innovation, we’re looking to partner with founders ready to shape the future of finance.

This technology is reshaping how we interact with information, spaces, and each other—but it’s software that enables AR/VR to move beyond impressive hardware to deliver impactful experiences. Software drives everything from rendering visuals to tracking spatial movements and integrating real-world data, powering applications like training simulations for healthcare and aerospace or collaboration platforms that bring remote teams together in immersive spaces. With advancements in hardware, such as the Apple Vision Pro, and breakthroughs in AI, now is the perfect time to innovate in this rapidly growing space.