According to Affinity's 2026 Private Capital Predictions report, the proportion of investors deploying AI in their investment decision-making has grown substantially, rising from 13% to 28%. Venture capital firms have begun integrating AI across multiple functions—from identifying promising startups to evaluating company fundamentals and tracking portfolio performance. The critical question, however, is whether this technological shift translates into tangible improvements in how investments actually perform.
Philipp Spenger, Head of Unit at the European Investment Bank, brings more than ten years of experience across investment banking, corporate finance, and venture capital to this discussion. As an early participant in the European Investment Bank's advisory work with the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, Spenger contributed to building the investment approach for one of Europe's most significant deep-tech funds. His current role focuses on establishing a data-driven model for venture capital, leveraging analytics and AI to strengthen how investment firms operate and understand their investments.
Speaking at Venture Intelligence Day, an event held by Vestberry in Prague, Spenger examined how artificial intelligence might reshape venture capital operations and cautioned investors against over-relying on automated systems to replace human judgment.
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