Why AI devices could be bigger than the iPhone launch
OpenAI’s monthly revenue hit $300 million in August, up 1,700 percent since the beginning of 2023, and the company is expected to generate $11.6 billion in 2025, and$100 billion in 2026...
Hey there,
Hope you've had a great week! Alberto here
, and welcome to our Wednesday newsletter, where we bring you closer to private markets.
Today, I want to talk about something that's got Silicon Valley buzzing - and it could be your next big opportunity.
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The AI Device Revolution Is Here (And Early Birds Are Getting Rich)
Remember when the iPhone launched and everyone thought it was just another fancy phone? Those early Apple investors are still laughing all the way to the bank.
Well, history's about to repeat itself. But this time, it's AI devices.
Johnny Ive (yeah, the genius behind iPhone's design) just partnered with OpenAI's Sam Altman to create the next generation of AI hardware. We're talking about devices that could make smartphones look like rotary phones.

Here's what most people don't realize:
The real money isn't in buying the devices. It's in backing the companies building them.
Think about it. If you'd invested $1,000 in OpenAI during their Series A in 2016, you'd be sitting on roughly 17,000%
But here's the kicker - OpenAI was just the beginning. The AI device revolution is spawning dozens of startups working on everything from AI-powered wearables to smart home systems that actually understand context.


The problem? Most of these deals are locked away in exclusive VC circles.
Traditional venture capital requires millions in minimum investments and connections that most of us don't have. By the time these companies go public, the explosive growth phase is over.
But smart investors are finding another way in.


Private market investing used to be the exclusive playground of the ultra-wealthy.
Not anymore. Today's platforms are democratizing access to pre-IPO companies, letting everyday investors get in on the same deals as Silicon Valley insiders.
The AI device market is projected to hit $80 billion by 2030. Companies like Humane, Rabbit, and dozens of stealth-mode startups are racing to capture their slice of this massive opportunity.
Early-stage AI hardware companies are raising Series A and B rounds right now. These aren't speculative moonshots - they're building real products with real traction. Some have already secured partnerships with major tech companies. Others are backed by the same VCs who funded Tesla, SpaceX, and Airbnb.
The convergence of AI software and hardware is creating entirely new product categories. Personal AI assistants that live in your pocket. Smart glasses that overlay digital information on the real world. Wearables that predict your health issues before symptoms appear.
Here's your move:
While everyone else is waiting for the next AI device to hit Best Buy, you could be backing the companies building them.
But here's the reality - most retail investors will never see these opportunities. They'll read about the next AI unicorn in TechCrunch after it's already worth $10 billion.
Ready to stop watching from the sidelines? Our VIP community gives qualified investors access to vetted private market opportunities in the AI and tech space. We're talking about the same pre-IPO deals that created fortunes during the mobile revolution.
But here's the thing - not everyone qualifies. We carefully vet our members to ensure they understand the risks and rewards of private market investing.
Interested in joining our VIP community?
You'll need to qualify first, but if you're serious about private market investing, hit reply and let's talk. The AI device revolution is just getting started, and early positioning could be everything.

Have a great week ahead, and I'll see you in our newsletter this coming Sunday!
Best,
Alberto