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Hey y’all,
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As we close the
chapter on 2024,
we’re thrilled to
send you our final
and most
insightful email
of the year! It’s
been an
extraordinary year
for AI, with
innovation taking
center stage and
funding rounds
breaking records.
To celebrate the
milestones of this
transformative
year, we’re
bringing you two
exclusive
features:
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The Full List
of 49 U.S. AI
Startups That
Raised $100M+ in
2024
From
groundbreaking
generative AI
platforms to
cutting-edge
robotics, discover
the startups that
shaped the future
this year. This
comprehensive list
is your roadmap to
understanding
where the big bets
are being placed
in AI.
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Who Dominated
the AI Landscape
in 2024? ChatGPT
vs. Claude vs.
Gemini
The AI rivalry
reached new
heights this year,
with OpenAI’s
ChatGPT,
Anthropic’s
Claude, and Google
DeepMind’s Gemini
locked in fierce
competition. We
break down their
major milestones,
innovations, and
where they stand
as the year ends.
Who won the race?
Find out in our
in-depth
analysis!
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Let’s hear from
you as we prepare
for 2025, we’d
love to know what
you’d like to see
more of in the
coming year. What
trends are you
tracking? Which AI
tools are
transforming your
business? Reply to
this email and
let’s continue the
conversation.
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Thank you for
being part of this
journey with us.
Here’s to another
year of
innovation,
growth, and
community!
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Wishing you a
prosperous and
insightful 2025, Foundevo
Newsletter
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P.S. Don’t miss
these two
exclusive
features—bookmark
them as your
ultimate AI
guides for 2024
and beyond!
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Revealed: The
Full List of 49
U.S. AI Startups
That Raised
$100M+ In
2024
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In 2024, AI redefined the
funding game.
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49 U.S.-based AI startups each
raised over $100M this year.
They’re not just raising
money—they’re rewriting the rules
of innovation.
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Take xAI, Elon Musk’s
ambitious venture, raising a
jaw-dropping $6 billion
to accelerate scientific
discovery. Or OpenAI, smashing records with $6.6 billion
to fuel its groundbreaking
advancements.
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These companies are tackling
problems we couldn’t even dream of
solving a decade ago:
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Robots that learn and adapt
faster. AI coding assistants
saving time for developers.
Platforms revolutionizing
industries like healthcare,
finance, and security. What do
they have in common? Vision,
strategy, and the right
backers.
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Want to know who’s shaping the
future of AI?
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We’ve curated the definitive list
of 49 U.S. AI startups that raised
$100M+ in 2024. Whether you're a
founder, investor, or just curious
about what’s next, this is your
insider’s guide to the companies
leading the AI revolution.
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️ Click here to download the
full list and see who’s
paving the way.
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Who Dominated the AI Landscape
in 2024? ChatGPT vs. Claude vs.
Gemini
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Feeling overwhelmed by the
endless options for large language
models (LLMs)? You're not alone.
Choosing the right AI can feel
like trying to pick the perfect
streaming service—too many
choices, each offering something
slightly different.
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But here’s the good news: once
you know what they’re good at,
narrowing down your options
becomes simple. Think of it as
finding the perfect playlist—each
track (or AI) serves a purpose,
and when combined right, they can
power your business like never
before.
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ChatGPT & OpenAI-o1: Your
Reliable All-Rounders
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These are the Swiss Army knives
of AI. Whether you're
brainstorming your next viral
TikTok idea or tackling advanced
coding projects, they’ve got your
back.
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Strengths: Exceptional for breaking
down complex problems,
step-by-step reasoning, and
customisation. They can
transform into a project
manager or a social media
assistant with ease.
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Drawbacks: May feel like overkill
for simple tasks and less
groundbreaking for daily
use.
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Best For: Advanced problem-solving,
coding, and tailored,
creative responses.
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Drowning In
Support Tickets?
Maven AGI is here
to help.
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Maven
AGI
platform
simplifies
customer service
by unifying
systems, improving
with every
interaction, and
automating up to
93% of responses.
Seamlessly
integrated with
50+ tools like
Salesforce,
Freshdesk, and
Zendesk, Maven
can deploy AI
agents across
multiple
channels—text,
email, web, voice,
and apps—within
days. Companies
like Tripadvisor,
ClickUp, and Rho
slash response
times by 60%,
ensuring quicker
support and
exceptional
customer
satisfaction.
Don’t let support
tickets slow you
down
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Request a
free
personalized
demo
today.
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Claude by Anthropic: The Master
Summariser
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Drowning in documents? Claude can
turn a 2-hour meeting or a 50-page
report into a 5-minute summary
without breaking a sweat.
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Strengths: Great at condensing
information and automating
repetitive tasks.
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Drawbacks: Struggles with files over
20 MB unless
compressed.
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Best For: Document summaries,
simple content creation, and
saving time on
research.
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Google Gemini: The Context
King
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When handling large datasets or
complex information, Gemini reigns
supreme. It can process massive
amounts of data or even turn your
documents into audio
summaries—perfect for
multitaskers.
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Strengths: Processes up to 10
million words at once and
offers audio summaries
through Notebook LM.
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Drawbacks: Limited customisation
options compared to
others.
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Best For: Managing massive datasets
and turning text into
multitasking-friendly
formats like audio.
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Llama by Meta: Privacy and
Flexibility
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For those who value privacy,
Llama is your go-to. Running
offline, it keeps your data secure
and offers open-source flexibility
for developers.
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Strengths: Maintains privacy by
operating locally and allows
niche customisation.
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Drawbacks: Less advanced than
competitors like ChatGPT or
Claude.
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Best For: Privacy-sensitive
projects and lightweight,
local solutions.
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Grok by xAI: The Social Media
Specialist
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Built with social media in mind,
Grok is your live feed analyst and
visual content creator all rolled
into one.
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Strengths: Tracks live Twitter
trends and generates
high-quality visuals.
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Drawbacks: Limited beyond social
media-focused tasks.
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Best For: Social media insights and
content creation.
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Perplexity: The Research
Wizard
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Need quick, organised insights?
Perplexity is like your AI
librarian, combining internet
search with advanced summarisation
to deliver actionable
results.
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Strengths: Web-powered search paired
with tailored insights using
GPT-4, Claude, or
OpenAI-o1.
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Drawbacks: Requires cross-checking
for accuracy.
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Best For: Research and staying on
top of the latest
trends.
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Your Perfect LLM is Just a Few
Questions Away
From solving complex problems to
simplifying data or safeguarding
your privacy, there’s an LLM built
for every business need. Whether
you’re a startup founder,
solopreneur, or entrepreneur, the
right AI can give you a
competitive edge.
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the next level?
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Experiment, explore, and let AI
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