Improper AI strategy could cost companies nearly 30% of shareholder value

It has been discovered that Preferred Networks (Chiyoda, Tokyo), a developer of artificial intelligence (AI), conducted a "down round" in 2024, raising funds at an amount lower than the valuation at the time of its previous capital increase. The estimated company value appears to have fallen by more than 50%. In past fundraising rounds, valuations tended to be high due to expectations for AI. The company has decided to accept a low valuation in …

Improper AI strategy could cost companies nearly 30% of shareholder value

A new report by L.E.K. Consulting indicates that a company’s success in developing and executing an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is becoming increasingly critical to its enterprise value. The report, titled The AI Delta: How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Rules of Modern Business, suggests a significant potential impact on shareholder value based on a company’s approach to AI transformation. The “AI Delta”: Potential gains and…