Private Markets Wrapped

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Linqto’s LinkedIn newsletter. This periodic newsletter aims to democratize access by decoding complex private market developments into understandable insights. Let’s jump into the news you need to know:

Axiom Space and Space X Launch 3rd Private ISS Mission

What Happened:

• SpaceX launched Axiom Space’s third private astronaut mission on Jan. 18, sending a crew of 4 including a veteran former NASA astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) to further microgravity research.
• The research aims to advance regenerative medicine, accelerated disease modeling, and pharmaceuticals development in the ISS's low-Earth orbit (LEO) environment.

Space is Going Commercial:

• As the ISS approaches its mission end in 2030, Axiom Space is gearing up to fill the void by constructing the Axiom Station.
• This will serve private companies and government agencies, enabling ongoing commercial and government research projects in low Earth orbit.

Experienced Leadership:

• Axiom Space is led by CEO Michael Suffrendi, continuing a decorated 30-year career at NASA, serving as its International Space Station Program Manager from 2005 to 2015.

Check out this video diving deeper into Axiom’s mission:

Learn more about investing in Axiom Space here.

Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino Launches in Pennsylvania

What Happened:

• Fanatics launched its online sportsbook and casino platforms last month in Pennsylvania, expanding its footprint to 11 states.
• The launch taps into rapid market expansion since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling helped lift legal restrictions across now 38 states. It also builds on Fanatics’ 2023 acquisition of PointsBet's US business and ongoing customer integration efforts.

Fanatics Sports Betting Edge:

• Combining sports commerce expertise with betting offerings, Fanatics promises further expansion in 2024 to solidify leadership in legal sports betting.

Learn more about investing in Fanatics here.

Cerebras Collaborates with Mayo Clinic to Advance AI in Healthcare

What Happened:

• Cerebras Systems recently announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to jointly develop generative AI models leveraging Cerebras’ specialized supercomputing chips and Mayo’s robust real-world health data and knowledge to advance patient healthcare through medical insights.

Expanding Chip Market:

• The market for chips has seen significant investor interest and demand, with Gartner forecasting AI chip revenue to reach $119.4 billion.
• Peers like Nvidia have rallied, up 239% in 2023.
• But, last year Cerebras reported a 130x performance improvement on a key nuclear energy simulation over Nvidia A100 GPUs.

What They’re Saying:

“It is an honor to collaborate with Mayo Clinic, the top-ranked hospital in the nation. With its recognized leadership in delivering medical outcomes, we are uniquely positioned to combine AI and medicine” - Cerebras Systems

Watch our video diving into Cerebras here:

Learn more about investing in Cerebras Systems here.

Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on the Economy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a buzzword in today’s job market; it’s a dynamic force reshaping the way we work and do business.

Pandemic Drives Adoption

• Per PwC, 52% of companies sped up AI strategies amid COVID-19. 86% now call it a key component to their operations.
• Early data shows AI boosting worker productivity up to 40% when used effectively.

Is AI Replacing Jobs?

• Despite eliminating an estimated 85 million roles by 2025, artificial intelligence and automation are expected to create even more new jobs - approx. 97 million - focused on complementing AI through managing data algorithms.

Ways to Invest in AI

• Investing in AI companies.
• Investing in AI Startups.
• Investing in AI ETFs.

Learn more about investing in AI on our blog.

Linqto - Democratizing Private Market Investing

Value Creation is Going Private:

• Market data indicates a trend of value creation shifting heavily towards the private market as companies wait for optimal conditions to IPO or to be acquired by a larger firm.
• Investment into the private market, while potentially rewarding, can be a complex and nuanced experience, even for seasoned investors. For too long, this potentially lucrative asset class has been out of reach for many investors, until now.

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• We offer investment opportunities in dozens of leading startups, companies whose solutions are changing the world’s problems.
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• News about leading unicorns and emerging startups
• Valuable insights and trends from the private market
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