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The Rise of the Agentic Workforce: Enterprise Tech 30 Unveiled for 2025

In a landmark announcement that promises to reshape the enterprise technology landscape, Wing Venture Capital and Newcomer Media have revealed the 2025 Enterprise Tech 30 (ET30), offering a compelling snapshot of innovation at the intersection of technology and business.
The Rise of the Agentic Workforce: Enterprise Tech 30 Unveiled for 2025

A Paradigm Shift: AI Takes Center Stage

This year's ET30 isn't just a list—it's a testament to a transformative moment in enterprise technology. The most striking revelation? A staggering 50% of companies are now AI-native, a quantum leap from zero just six years ago.

Key Highlights:

  • AI Dominance: Half of the ET30 companies are AI-native
  • Horizontal/Vertical Applications: 35% of companies focus on these domains
  • Consistency Matters: 53% of companies are returning to the list
  • Elite Club: Four companies (Airtable, Canva, Databricks, Stripe) have appeared in all seven years

The Agentic Workforce: A New Technological Frontier

Peter Wagner, founding partner at Wing Venture Capital, captured the essence of 2025's technological zeitgeist: "The last two years saw the rise of AI models, tools, and infrastructure. Now, we're witnessing the emergence of agentic applications."

Stage-by-Stage Breakdown

Early Stage (up to $35M)

Emerging stars like Browserbase, Modal Labs, and CrewAI are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in enterprise technology.

Mid Stage ($35M to $150M)

Companies like Clay, Decagon, and LangChain demonstrate the depth of innovation in the mid-market segment.

Late Stage ($150M to $1B)

Cursor, Figma, and Perplexity showcase the maturity and potential of advanced enterprise solutions.

Giga Stage ($1B and up)

Tech giants like Databricks, OpenAI, and Anthropic continue to lead the charge in transformative technologies.

Financing Dynamics: Quality Over Quantity

One of the most intriguing insights is the compressed financing cycle. The median time since the last financing round is less than a year, with late-stage companies averaging just 0.6 years—signaling a more discerning approach from venture capitalists.

Mobility and Growth

The report highlights impressive stage mobility, with companies like Rippling, Scale, and Wiz graduating from late-stage to Giga status in just one year—a testament to rapid innovation and market validation.

The Broader Context

This year's ET30 isn't just a list—it's a roadmap for the future of enterprise technology. The rise of AI-native applications suggests we're on the cusp of a fundamental transformation in how businesses operate and innovate.

Implications for Stakeholders:

  • Investors: Look for companies leveraging AI as a core strategy
  • Entrepreneurs: Focus on creating agentic, intelligent solutions
  • Enterprise Leaders: Prepare for a workforce augmented by intelligent technologies

Takeaway: The Future is Agentic

The 2025 Enterprise Tech 30 tells a story of relentless innovation, strategic evolution, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. As we stand at this technological inflection point, one thing is clear: the future belongs to those who can harness the power of agentic technologies.