Goldman Sachs just invested millions in an AI startup

The banking world, and now Goldman Sachs in particular, is getting on board with artificial intelligence. The investment bank has put millions into a US startup which uses machine learning for marketing. The 30m round for New York-based Persado also came from previous investors American Express Ventures and Citi Ventures, as well as Bain Capital Ventures and StarVest Partners. "We are increasingly excited about Persado's ability to build a thriving business around a truly unique and differentiated technology. It stands out for driving great results for an impressive roster of customers - the world's most recognisable brands - with unparalleled consistency and effectiveness," said StarVest Partners genereal partner and co-founder Laura Sachar.