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In an era threatened by digital misinformation, the ability to verify the authenticity of digital content has become paramount. Traditional detection methods can't keep up with the rapid evolution of deepfakes. Enter OpenOrigins. Leveraging hardware-based security and blockchain technology, OpenOrigins offers a proactive solution that establishes trust from the point of content capture. This ensures the integrity of digital media across various industries. We at Galaxy Interactive, alongside Galaxy Ventures, are proud to back OpenOrigins, setting a new standard in the fight against digital misinformation. Discover how OpenOrigins is transforming the future of content verification in our latest perspective written by Jeff Brown (Partner) and May Wang (Investor): https://hubs.li/Q02WVDJ60 Manny A. Ari A. Sam Englebardt Will Nuelle Mike Giampapa

We’re thrilled to announce our investment in the $4.5M seed round for OpenOrigins led by Galaxy Interactive, with participation from Galaxy Ventures and Unbound. OpenOrigins is expanding globally with the launch of its AI Dataplace–a marketplace connecting data rights holders with AI companies for responsible data licensing. This unlocks new revenue streams for media companies.?? ? In a time where generative AI and deepfakes challenge trust in media, OpenOrigins offers a scalable, decentralized solution for content authenticity verification – making believability a reality again.?? ? The problem: AI-generated and deepfake media are increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, eroding public trust as authentic images and videos become harder to discern from fabrications.?? The solution: OpenOrigins. With its custom-built blockchain, OpenOrigins secures and verifies the authenticity of images and videos, empowering individuals, companies, and governments to trust real visual media again.?? ? “At Galaxy Interactive, we invest in companies building the infrastructure for a future where digital experiences are as authentic and trustworthy as physical ones,” said Jeff Brown, Partner at Galaxy Interactive. “OpenOrigins' technology is essential to securing the provenance of digital content and enabling verifiable ownership, which are critical building blocks for a secure and trusted spatial computing future.”? ? Will Nuelle, General Partner at Galaxy Ventures, added, "OpenOrigins is leading the way in developing one of blockchain’s most interesting applications: content authenticity verification. As deepfakes and AI-generated material increasingly dominate online platforms, decentralized and immutable verification systems are key to ensuring the integrity of the information we trust."? We’re excited to be a part of OpenOrigins’ mission to safeguard the provable origins of human-created media. Congratulations to Manny A., Ari A., and the entire OpenOrigins team!? ? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiApRG9i?

We’re excited to share that we’ve raised a $4.5M investment led by Galaxy Interactive, with participation from Galaxy Ventures and Unbound. OpenOrigins was founded to create a global trust infrastructure and to reinstate believability as a non-negotiable in the media we consume daily. Deepfakes and fabricated AI-generated content threaten our shared understanding of reality. Using a purpose-built blockchain and proactive content provenance-technologies, we have created the tools needed to allow your organization the ability to prove what’s real. With this investment, we’ll continue to expand our partnerships with leading media organizations and strengthen our technology to combat the growing threat of digital misinformation. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/es6K-56W A huge thank you to everyone involved Jeff Brown, Sam Englebardt, May Wang, Will Nuelle, Shravin Bharti Mittal, Vikram Dhingra, Sahil Patwa, Harry Grieve, Ben Fielding, Mustafa Al-Bassam

Venture capital is evolving, with investment patterns shifting and new global innovation hubs emerging at a rapid pace. Join Galaxy Interactive Founding General Partner Sam Englebardt alongside Nabeel Koshak (SVC), Tony Florence (New Enterprise Associates (NEA)), and Dr. Klaus Hommels (Lakestar) at the FII Institute #FII8 Investment Day on Thursday, October 31, as they explore which VC hotspots will drive the next wave of disruption. Don't miss their discussion at 10:20 AM. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02Vyy1D0?

On October 10th, Galaxy Interactive hosted its 2024 Annual General Meeting—an exclusive gathering for Limited Partners and industry VIPs. The event provided an opportunity to showcase our portfolio companies, share insights from our team, and outline our strategic priorities for the year ahead. The day featured:?? ? Panels and fireside chats with founders across our portfolio? ? In-depth dives into fund strategy and thesis? ?Conversations with industry leaders across gaming, digital media, spatial computing & AI, and next-gen commerce We're excited to continue supporting the creators and innovators driving the convergence of our digital and physical lives.?

Some scenes from our Galaxy Interactive 2024 AGM... program recap and big next steps coming soon. Thanks once again to visionaries like JJ Abrams, Mike Novogratz, Caroline Yap, Desiree Gruber, Hamed Shahbazi, and Joost van Dreunen for making the day so special.

In today’s world, milliseconds matter. Real-time data is the key to unlocking faster, more precise decision-making for businesses across industries like AI, finance, and advertising. Traditional batch data processing can’t keep up. Enter DeltaStream. Using Apache Flink, DeltaStream enables real-time, low-latency data processing, allowing companies to make instant decisions based on continuous insights. From fraud detection to AI-driven automation, DeltaStream is a game-changer. Galaxy Interactive is proud to back DeltaStream, a leader in real-time data streaming. Jeff Brown (Partner) and May Wang (Investor) explore how DeltaStream is reshaping the future of real-time data in our latest perspective: https://hubs.li/Q02Qsh-60

Galaxy Interactive is proud to join New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Sanabil Investments in the $15M Series A for DeltaStream, the serverless stream processing platform! DeltaStream enables organizations to build real-time streaming applications and pipelines with SQL in minutes. By leveraging the power of Apache Flink?, DeltaStream simplifies stream processing for startups and enterprises alike. "DeltaStream is leading the charge in real-time streaming, where speed, low latency and intelligent decision-making are critical for businesses to maintain a competitive edge,” said Jeff Brown, Galaxy Interactive Partner. “Their enterprise grade, secure, and scalable solution simplifies complex stream processing, allowing teams to focus on deriving insights rather than managing infrastructure.”? The funding will accelerate DeltaStream’s vision of building a complete serverless platform to manage, secure, and process all streaming data – across any data source or pipeline. Congratulations to Hojjat Jafarpour and the DeltaStream team! Read the Press Release: https://hubs.li/Q02Q7xWK0