Google Assistant Investments will make strategic investments to support the capabilities of Alphabet's virtual assistant.
Internet and technology group Alphabet has launched a corporate venturing fund called Google Assistant Investments to fund developers of technology compatible with its virtual assistant platform, Google Assistant.
Google Assistant Investments will provide portfolio companies with funding and priority access to new features for Alphabet’s smart speaker, Google Home, as well as discounted cloud storage and opportunities for co-marketing.
The unit does have not have an overall investment limit, according to CNBC, and will focus on strategic investments rather than…