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6/23/2025
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What we’ve learned from the front lines of AI-enabled services

Last November, we laid out a vision for AI-native services: businesses rebuilt from the ground up to combine the margins of software with the resilience and depth of services markets. Since then, we have taken dozens of first meetings, explored more than 15 verticals, backed our first deals, and sharpened our thesis along the way.
5/2/2025
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Enterprise automation market industry update: automation after GenAI

At OpenOcean, we’ve long believed in automation software’s potential. It’s been a core theme in our investment focus for years, giving us early and continued exposure to exciting developments in the field.
4/17/2025
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How to manage high-performance individuals in 2025

Back in 2007, we held a short presentation while working at MySQL about a type of person we called a "Super Gold-Collar Worker." These were highly skilled individuals in growth companies who had become essential to business operations.
3/12/2025
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Europe can win the AI race - announcing first close of €100 million

Data will be the ultimate moat in AI development for years to come — and that is where we are focusing as early-stage investors.
2/27/2025
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6
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Portfolio Spotlight: Embeddable

Founded by Harry Marshall and Tom Gardiner, Embeddable is reshaping how businesses integrate analytics into their products.
2/5/2025
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Part 2 of Scaling AI - The AI revolution: redefining business models and investment strategies

In the second part of Scaling AI, we explore how AI is transitioning from experimentation to delivering real-world impact for enterprises.
1/22/2025
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The future of database management in an AI-driven world: 2025 trends

For those following these developments, it’s evident that AI-driven systems are no longer just emerging—they are fundamentally changing the landscape, making data management smarter, faster and far more adaptable. Here’s what we think 2025 will hold for us regarding the future of database management in an AI-driven world.
12/17/2024
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Part 1 of Scaling AI - reflections on 2024 and expectations for 2025

In the first part of our Scaling AI series, we reflect on the past 12 months and set our sights on the upcoming year.
12/13/2024
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Why we invested in Embeddable

OpenOcean is proud to have led Embeddable's oversubscribed €6 million seed round, alongside Four Rivers and TechStars. Together, we’re supporting Embeddable’s mission to transform embedded analytics for developers.