Unlocking Funding: AI Investors Share Revolutionary Strategies at AI Everything Global 2025

Top investors highlight the crucial aspects of adaptability, innovation, and a long-term outlook for entrepreneurs aspiring to scale their AI-powered ventures.

Dubai, UAE, 6 February 2025: Entrepreneurs in the AI sector need to embrace a visionary and flexible approach to effectively attract investment, experts emphasized at the Ai Everything Global 2025 event. This gathering was filled with thought-provoking discussions and included a venture capitalist who elaborated on his motivation for investing in Elon Musk’s latest AI initiative.

At the Ai Everything Global exhibition held at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), AI investment strategies emerged as a focal point in this inaugural edition. Organized by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with GITEX GLOBAL, Ai Everything Global stands as the world’s leading AI event, exploring significant shifts reshaping the AI ecosystem. The exhibition fostered rich dialogues regarding the future of AI, pushing the boundaries of innovation across various sectors.

As part of the world’s foremost Investor Programme, Ai Everything Global drew more than 150 premier investors, including venture capitalists, family offices, funds, corporate venture capitals (CVCs), accelerators, and angel investors managing assets exceeding $70 billion. Investors participated in strategically organized meetings facilitated by a concierge team, connecting with 250 groundbreaking AI startups to identify businesses that matched their investment criteria.

Insights from Global Investors: Unique Perspectives and Experiences

One of the key speakers was Igor Ryabenkiy, Managing Partner at AltaIR Capital, who has a history of investing in several unicorns such as PandaDoc, Miro, OpenWeb, Deel, Turing, and more. With over 20 years of experience in venture capital, Ryabenkiy has successfully collaborated with over 350 tech startups, nine of which have reached the prestigious billion-dollar valuation milestone.

As the AI market evolves at an extraordinary rate, the appetite for AI-centric businesses and startups is soaring, presenting substantial growth prospects. Ryabenkiy underscored that entrepreneurs in search of funding must not only captivate with their products but should also present a lucid vision for their future endeavors. “While the product is vital, innovative thinking can significantly attract investment,” stated Ryabenkiy.

He went on to assert: “The most crucial factor is understanding where they envision their company in the years to come. This clarity illustrates their current trajectory and future potential. With the pace of change increasing and competition intensifying, especially with numerous firms developing similar products, having a strong understanding of future plans is imperative.”

Moreover, Ryabenkiy highlighted the necessity for entrepreneurs to be ready for potential challenges. “It’s essential for them to have an in-depth knowledge of their product, be flexible enough to adapt if certain approaches aren’t working, and artfully communicate their strategies for transforming ideas into reality.”

In another exciting part of the event, Kevin Jiang, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Mangusta Capital, shared insights on investing in innovative technologies. Mangusta Capital, an Italian-born venture capital firm with a global footprint, focuses on nurturing pioneering ‘life-changing technologies and innovations’ and has notably invested in xAI, an AI initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk aimed at propelling human scientific discovery.

“Investing in Musk’s xAI was an obvious choice,” Jiang enthusiastically remarked, reflecting on AI’s revolutionary potential and the rationale behind this strategic investment.

“When I assess the current AI ecosystem, I differentiate it into two segments – infrastructure and application. A significant amount of funding is directed towards infrastructure, capturing the majority of attention today. Equally important, however, is the application side, which commands our focus across various technology layers. This aspect excites me as every industry undergoes transformation through AI, enhancing decision-making processes,” he elaborated.

Continuing on the topic of xAI, Jiang expressed gratitude for the early allocation his team received last year, describing it as a top-performing investment that now sits proudly in their portfolio. “Our investment thesis heavily relies on the robust ecosystem created by Elon Musk, which offers a unique data set unmatched by any other company.”

“A pivotal aspect of our investment deliberation hinged upon identifying the company possessing the most powerful ecosystem fit for tapping into, and without question, that is Elon Musk’s ecosystem,” he stated definitively.

The inaugural edition of Ai Everything Global wrapped up today, showcasing an array of impactful sessions and trailblazing AI solutions, reflecting the vibrant evolution of AI across various domains.

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About Ai Everything Global

Ai Everything Global is recognized as the world’s foremost AI event, making its debut in the UAE across Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 4-6 February 2025. Organized by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with GITEX GLOBAL, the largest and most acclaimed tech show held annually in Dubai, this inaugural event presents the largest gathering of the AI ecosystem worldwide. It welcomes over 500 AI industry leaders, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and award-winning startups, as well as 500 Chief AI Officers (CIAOs), 150 global investors, 200 international speakers, and 100 commercial AI developers from over 70 countries. The event champions the unification of top global AI experts, thought leaders, and corporate innovators, aiming to explore transformative real-world applications, tackle challenges in AI commercialization, foster new partnerships, accelerate cross-continental innovation, and shape the landscape of AI applications. For additional insights, please visit: aieverythingglobal.com.

About Dubai World Trade Centre

Since its establishment in 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has served as a premier global business facilitator, offering the region’s leading purpose-built convention and exhibition venue. DWTC connects people, products, innovation, and ideas from across the globe through a vibrant schedule of international trade exhibitions, complemented by its portfolio of major sector-leading events. As a designated free zone enhanced by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC plays a vital role in the growth narrative of Dubai and the wider region. Since its inception, DWTC has successfully hosted over 6,000 events, generating an estimated economic output of AED 248 billion, welcoming over 38 million business visitors to Dubai.

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