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"We all have to be profoundly optimistic and see AI as an opportunity"
Rothschild & Co's head of private markets says investors will become more selective, while founders gain more choice of partners.
Jessica Sellam, Head of the Private Markets Group at Rothschild & Co.
(Photo: Sinai David; Credit – Photography and Broadcast: Streame)
Jessica Sellam, Head of the Private Markets Group at Rothschild & Co, flew in from Paris for Calcalist's annual Tech1 conference at Expo Tel Aviv, where she spoke with CTech's Amy Shapiro.
Sellam named defense and cybersecurity as the Israeli sectors most likely to attract funding. She said AI's impact will depend on how agile each company is rather than on its sector, and described how Rothschild uses AI in its own banking business.
On deals, she said there is more money than opportunities, so investors will grow more selective across IPOs, strategic acquisitions and private equity, while founders get the luxury of choosing the right partner.
You can watch the full conversation in the video above.
