Weekly DaaS Roundup for Jan 16

DaaS Never Sleeps

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World of DaaS
January 16, 2025

NEWS, READS AND MORE

Alkemi’s CEO Connor on how the evolution of the modern AI stack has created a market for data that’s substantially larger than originally anticipated.

While our readers are undoubtedly world class data operators, a data driven culture must be present across all levels of the org. You’re only as data driven as your herd’s slowest data buffalo.

The 11th hour executive order highlights the importance of data and AI for national security.

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Mark Zagorski is the CEO of DoubleVerify (NYSE: DV), a $3.4B market cap company that provides digital media measurement and verification software to major advertisers and platforms.

In this episode of World of DaaS, Mark and Auren discuss:

  • The $100B digital ad fraud economy

  • Why marketing data is wrong but works

  • The death of cookies and what's next

  • Building sustainable independent adtech companies

👀The YouTube channel closed out 2024 with 50,000 subs!👀

M&A AND FUNDING

Clearwater ($CWAN) agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B

The trading ecosystem (back to front office) is a warren of disparate data systems. The purchase at a 13% premium shows the importance of a cohesive solution in the space.

Illumina and Regeneron invest $139.5m in Truveta to build largest genetic database

The Truveta Genome Project aims to establish the world’s largest and most diverse database of genetic information.

Blockchain giant Chainalysis acquires stealth AI-agent security startup Alterya for over $100 million

With continued AI advances, fraud detection is going to be key in ensuring smooth operations across all industries.

TransUnion ($TRU)Announces Agreement to Acquire Financial Technology Company Monevo

The importance of alternative credit data will continue growing as lenders look to expand market share.

The Trade Desk ($TTD) announces plans to acquire Sincera

The Trade Desk acquisition is the second purchase bringing new vim and vigor to ad tech curation and the M&A trend.

Moody's ($MCO) agrees to acquire Cape Analytics, which develops geospatial AI for insurance providers

Financial services firm Moody's announced that it has agreed to acquire Cape Analytics, a geospatial AI startup, for an undisclosed sum.

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