2024 was a phenomenal year for investing in tech and it set the stage for something bigger. Here`s our 2024 Metis Snapshot.

As we stand on the cusp of the most profound shift of our lifetimes, AI-led transformation will redefine industries, economies, and life itself.

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re doubling down on our vision—we are leveraging AI in our own operations via Metis X and unlocking new opportunities for our investors and portfolio companies.

In this edition, we’ll explore our Metis AI strategy, share key portfolio updates, and outline how we’re positioning for the future.

Metis AI Strategy: What makes it different?

We believe that AI-first future won’t be built by incumbents, it will be driven by founders who understand how to apply AI at the core of their businesses to lead in efficiency, agility, and customer experience.

We have a sector-driven approach. Instead of chasing hype, we invest in verticals we have significant know-how and global network.

Our focus? Partnering with game changing founders solving mission-critical challenges at the intersection of technology, market demand, and macro tailwinds —building industry leaders and driving outsized returns.

• AI Agents – AI-driven workflows will redefine the nature of work by optimizing productivity, automating complex decision-making and personalizing interactions at an unprecedented level.

• Cybersecurity – As digital threats grow in complexity, AI-powered solutions will be essential for enterprises and SMEs to manage risk proactively. Investing in AI-driven threat intelligence, automated security assessments, and exposure management will drive resilience in an interconnected world.

• Climate Tech – AI plays a crucial role in optimizing energy grids, revolutionizing mobility, and advancing agritech to combat climate change and resource scarcity. AI-driven solutions will unlock new business models that scale exponentially and attract capital as they drive profitability.

• Digital Health – AI-driven transformation, from predictive diagnostics and personalized medicine to automation in hospitals is critical for relieving pressure on social security systems and insurance companies. Investing in this sector capitalizes on the urgent need for cost efficiency and aging population demands.

• Inclusive Fintech – The next wave of fintech innovation will be driven by AI-powered embedded finance and enabling financial services to reach underserved populations and SMEs. Smart solutions unlock financial access for underserved markets, bridging the gap between traditional banking and digital-first economies.

🏗️ Metis X: Investing in Vectroid

We started developing Metis X, our software that cut through the noise and identify exceptional founders like Talip, who previously co-founded Hazelcast, backed by Bain Capital Ventures and EBRD. With AI-driven applications demanding fast, scalable, and cost-efficient infrastructure, existing solutions often fall short. Vectroid delivers millisecond query speeds on billion-scale datasets without any trade-offs, making it a game-changer in the industry.

Learn more about our investment thesis in Sabahat’s post: Read more 👉 Why we backed Vectroid

❄️ Warm Drinks, Warmer Connections

• Together with our friends at GapMinder VC, we hosted a festive gathering in Bucharest, an emerging hub for tech talent in Eastern Europe. It was inspiring to see so many founders, investors, and operators come together.

• Metis Ventures is now an Investor Partner with Innovate UK, joining a global network bridging grant funding with equity investment to back founders building cutting-edge solutions.

🔔 News from Metis Portfolio

• Brandefense has secured a place on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list for the second year in a row, with a 2.1x ARR growth in just one year.

• Mediazone expanded its media scaling efforts in 2024 by acquiring Webtekno, Yemek.com and Hisse.net.

• Spiky added 400 new companies in 2024, growing to 1,500+ global partners. With 3.5x user growth and 230+ new features, the platform had a standout year.

• Evercopy is rapidly scaling and set to reach $1M ARR in less than a year, achieving an impressive growth.

• Flowla’s 2024 Sales Almanac covers key sales trends of the year and insights for what’s next

• Figopara launches FigoSkor, an AI-powered tool for real-time commercial risk monitoring and smarter business decisions.

• Forbes Türkiye Top 50 Startups List features Vispera, Figopara, Avane Cloud Kitchens, Getmobil, Wask, and Atlas Space.

If you’d like to learn more about our portfolio, reach out to Eylül.

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👋🏼Where to Meet Us

We’ll be attending the following events, be sure to stop by and say hello:

🇬🇧 Hosting Metis region founders at Venture in Eastern Europe 2024 | Feb 19 | London

🇬🇧 GlobalTurk Capital’s 2025 Outlook on Private Capital | Feb 27 | London

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