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Key Points:
- AI-enabled SaaS startups supporting industry verticals to receive boost with Pitbull Ventures $5M fund.
- Vertical SaaS products with industry-focused solutions and AI integration are projected to rise in 2024.
In a recent article, it was highlighted that the software solutions market is projected to reach $1,228.87 billion by 2032, making it an attractive sector for investors. However, the focus is shifting towards SaaS companies that offer industry-specific solutions and leverage AI technology to meet the evolving needs of customers, particularly Gen Z and millennials. Pitbull Ventures, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, has recently closed a $5M fund to support early-stage vertical SaaS startups that are AI-enabled.
The fund aims to fuel the growth of pioneering startups in the region and provide them with the necessary capital and support to scale their operations. Founder and Managing Partner Brad Zions expressed enthusiasm about uncovering founders working on innovative vertical SaaS solutions and guiding them towards the next stages of growth. With LA emerging as a thriving startup market, the availability of funding from Pitbull Ventures is expected to drive further growth and innovation in the tech scene.
Zions, who has been actively investing in early-stage ventures for the past 25 years, founded Pitbull Ventures in 2021 to support AI-enabled industry-vertical SaaS startups with early product-market fit. The fund’s focus on this niche segment is crucial during a period of decreased venture capital activity, providing much-needed funding for pre-seed and seed-stage founders in the region. The fund’s portfolio includes 15 vertical SaaS early-stage startups, reflecting the firm’s broad reach across various SaaS industries.
