There has been growing interest in the emergence of synthetic data as a result of an abundance of low-cost computing and storage resources. Rather than being generated by real events, synthetic data is artificially-created datasets often comprising images or text that can be used for various applications in testing or across artificial intelligence. Synthetic data …
Many companies are exploring utilizing machine learning (ML) technology, however, getting a model deployed and into production is no easy feat. Many data scientists lack the necessary tooling to properly train, manage, and deploy ML models. Machine Learning Operations, or MLOps, is commonly viewed as the application of DevOps principles to machine learning systems which …
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled machines to begin to outperform humans in areas like picking stocks, interpreting X-rays, and language translation. AI enables machines to perform human-like tasks with increasing degrees of autonomy by learning from experience and adjusting to new pieces of information. Businesses are eager to use AI for new opportunities …
Sierra Ventures Managing Partner Mark Fernandes participated on a panel at Collision’s Annual Conference with Renata Quintini from Renegade Partners, Ravi Viswanathan from NewView Capital, and moderated by Kimberly Weisul from Inc. magazine to discuss starting a technology company in an economic downturn. Key Takeaways “Technology waits for no one… if you’re starting a …
Fast forward more than 56 years since the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington and emotions today range from sadness to outrage at what we have not accomplished in over a generation, and now amplified to crisis proportions by the police killing of George Floyd. So, what can a 15-person venture capital firm do better? …
Sierra Ventures’ Perspective First and foremost, our hearts go out to you and your loved ones during this difficult time. We think about you, our community, often and are sending you all good thoughts to stay safe, healthy, and optimistic. On a macro level, what is happening now with the coronavirus pandemic is something that …
A Recap of 2019 Sierra Ventures Year in Review 2019 was a big year for Sierra Ventures with the raise of our 12th Fund ($215M). We made 8 exciting new investments in Sierra XI and are looking forward to investing out of Sierra XII in the coming year. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter …
Whether it’s keeping a pulse on trends and market dynamics, or providing tried and true tips for running a business, the Sierra Ventures team is always helping entrepreneurs navigate how to build and run a successful company. As we get ready for the New Year, the Sierra Ventures team shares thoughts around things founders and …
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On July 18th, 2019 the Sierra Ventures team announced the raise of our 12th venture fund. Fund XII was oversubscribed and raised 25% more than the previous (2016) fund. In addition to increased commitments from our existing investors, we added five Institutional Investors, three Strategic Investors, and one large Family Office. The enthusiasm from the …
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Fund Builds on Success of Previous Funds with “Patient Capital” Strategy SAN MATEO, Calif., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Sierra Ventures, an early-stage technology focused venture capital firm, announced today that they have closed their twelfth investment fund, raising $215 million. This fund was oversubscribed and the prior fund’s institutional investors increased their commitment to the new fund. “We …
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