Matt Turck & Aman Kabeer — Firstmark - The 2025 MAD (ML, AI & Data) Landscape - October 2025
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About Matt Turck & Aman Kabeer — Firstmark - The 2025 MAD (ML, AI & Data) Landscape - October 2025
The 2025 MAD (ML, AI & Data) Landscape by FirstMark is a comprehensive visual map categorizing over a thousand companies across infrastructure, applications, and machine learning/artificial intelligence sectors. It organizes the ecosystem into major segments such as Infrastructure (store/stream, compute, data integration, governance), Applications (enterprise, horizontal, industry), and ML/AI (build, validate, operate, modalities, run). Updated annually, it serves as a reference for investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals tracking the AI and data landscape.
Key Features
Comprehensive visual categorization of 1000+ companies
Segmented into Infrastructure, Applications, and ML/AI layers
Covers emerging categories like AI agents, vector databases, agentic RPA
Updated annually
Free to access and share
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the AI/ML/data industry
- Well-organized into intuitive categories
- Free and publicly available
- High-quality curation by a leading VC firm
Cons
- Static image may be overwhelming for beginners
- Does not include detailed company descriptions or links
- Annual update might miss latest startups
Best For
Market research and competitive analysisIdentifying investment opportunitiesTracking technology trends in AI/ML/dataStrategic planning for startups and enterprisesEducational reference for AI ecosystem
FAQ
Who publishes the MAD Landscape?
FirstMark Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm.
How often is it updated?
Annually. The 2025 version was published in October 2025.
Is the landscape free to access?
Yes, it is available for free at mad.firstmark.com.