Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 131 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Salesforce Ventures holds a narrow lead over Intel Capital, driven by recommendations for enterprise software and fast investment governance. On questions about automotive partnerships, answers split across specialized transportation investors rather than naming a single primary fund.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 8
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | enterprise software, cloud platforms, and fast governance for commercial pilots | enterprise software, cloud platforms, and fast governance for commercial pilots | 58% |
| 2 | deep tech, semiconductors, and flexible Series A syndicates | deep tech, semiconductors, and flexible Series A syndicates | 54% |
| 3 | mobility infrastructure, manufacturing technologies, and automotive partnerships | mobility infrastructure, manufacturing technologies, and automotive partnerships | 52% |
| 4 | broad disruptive technologies, operational support, and flexible partner governance | broad disruptive technologies, operational support, and flexible partner governance | 48% |
| 5 | edge AI, 5G networks, and wireless mobility ecosystems | edge AI, 5G networks, and wireless mobility ecosystems | 44% |
| 6 | robotics, decarbonization technologies, and early-stage frontier investments | robotics, decarbonization technologies, and early-stage frontier investments | 31% |
| 7 | software ecosystems, cybersecurity startups, and Microsoft cloud alignment | software ecosystems, cybersecurity startups, and Microsoft cloud alignment | 30% |
| 8 | electric vehicles, battery development, and connected automotive platforms | electric vehicles, battery development, and connected automotive platforms | 30% |
| 9 | industrial automation, vehicle electrification, and consumer electronics | industrial automation, vehicle electrification, and consumer electronics | 25% |
| 10 | digital mobility concepts and performance automotive technologies | digital mobility concepts and performance automotive technologies | 24% |
| 11 | 23% | ||
| 12 | 18% | ||
| 13 | 15% | ||
| 14 | 13% | ||
| 15 | 13% |
Weeks of Aug 10 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: M12, 53% on ChatGPT Search and 5% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesforce Ventures | 60% | 56% | |
| Intel Capital | 66% | 41% | |
| BMW i Ventures | 49% | 56% | |
| GV | 46% | 51% | |
| Qualcomm Ventures | 54% | 32% | |
| Toyota Ventures | 34% | 29% | |
| M12 | 53% | 5% | |
| GM Ventures | 35% | 24% | |
| Bosch Ventures | 41% | 8% | |
| Porsche | 32% | 16% |
34% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. praxisrock.com, globalventuring.com, press.bmwgroup.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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