How VCs are pricing the AI wave: valuations, fund strategies and bubble debates.
253 articles
The founders of Swedish autonomous trucking company Einride are launching a Europe-focused investment firm. They aim to help create at least ten technology unicorns over the next decade.
Bloomberg Technology · 24d ago
文章介紹創投業開始借助 AI 研判未來趨勢與投資方向。FutureX 榜單前十名中有三個席位，顯示 AI 預測工具正受到創投圈關注。
量子位 · 25d ago
Early Anthropic investor Anjney Midha criticizes traditional venture capital firms for missing the AI revolution. He explains why he remains bullish on Anthropic, expects public markets to embrace frontier AI, and interprets Stripe’s OpenRouter acquisition as a potential bet on the agentic internet.
Bloomberg Technology · 29d ago
The DOJ has reportedly investigated Andreessen Horowitz for nearly a year over partners serving on the boards of competing companies Databricks and Fivetran. The probe revives a rarely used 112-year-old antitrust law and could influence how venture firms manage board seats and investments in AI and data infrastructure companies.
TechCrunch AI · 29d ago
This article presents a Silicon Valley VC perspective on evaluating AI startups through five dimensions. Its core message emphasizes keeping ideals internally while embedding discipline into operating processes.
钛媒体 · 30d ago
QuantumLight, the algorithm-driven venture firm co-founded by Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky, has closed its second fund at $500 million. The new vehicle is twice the size of its $250 million debut fund launched last year.
The Next Web (TNW) · 32d ago
Chinese robotics startup Robotera is reportedly considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The company is backed by HSG and CDH Investments, as more robotics firms explore public listings.
Bloomberg Technology · 33d ago
Foundation Capital General Partner Joanne Chen argues that investors must remain disciplined despite soaring early-stage AI valuations. She believes AI will reorganize companies and remove operational bottlenecks rather than simply eliminate jobs.
Bloomberg Technology · 38d ago
PitchBook’s Q2 US VC Valuations report says megadeals accounted for 87.5% of US venture dollars deployed in the first half of 2026. PitchBook defines megadeals as rounds of $100 million or more, while AI is identified as the primary driver of this concentration.
The Next Web (TNW) · 38d ago
DGP地心引力集结了包括“04年连续创业者”和Huawei天才少年在内的新一代机器人创业者。活动现场吸引40余家资本机构关注并积极回应，显示机器人赛道持续获得投资市场关注。
InfoQ中国 · 40d ago
郎咸朋表示，具身智能產業未來可能出現類似「蔚小理」的頭部企業競爭格局。文章強調，快速融資或成為獨角獸並不能單獨實現物理 AGI，真正的關鍵在於解決現實世界中的技術與落地問題。
量子位 · 40d ago
The BBC examines why technology investors backed a now-cancelled proposal connected to AI and the World Cup. It questions whether similar attempts to apply AI to football are likely to return.
BBC Technology · 42d ago
Alphabet reportedly received about $115 billion in orders for a jumbo bond sale while seeking to raise $25 billion. The demand signals renewed investor appetite for debt linked to AI spending, alongside discussion of Sequoia’s venture strategy and Western Digital’s weak outlook.
Bloomberg Technology · 44d ago
Waseda Business School professor Hirokazu Hasegawa discusses the growing polarization in startup fundraising. He argues that more sophisticated AI-based screening is not necessarily the same as greater diversity in financing options.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 45d ago
Breakout Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Dell Technologies Capital executives discuss how the AI investment surge is creating clear winners and have-nots in venture capital. The segment focuses on changing funding dynamics across the AI startup ecosystem.
Bloomberg Technology · 45d ago
Capital is heavily backing ophthalmic surgery robotics as companies race toward the global first tier. The sector is approaching what could be its first regulatory approval, marking an important commercialization milestone.
钛媒体 · 46d ago
Liu Yiran, managing partner at Yuanjing Capital, discusses his transition from mobile internet investments to hard tech and AI, reflecting on the evolution of the Chinese VC landscape.
虎嗅 · 64d ago
The AT50 Index is a new rules-based benchmark launched at the London Stock Exchange to measure the performance of Africa's leading scaled private technology companies. It aims to provide market intelligence to encourage these startups to list on local African exchanges.
TechCabal · 66d ago
Seattle-area startups saw a 40% decline in venture funding during the first half of 2026, totaling $2.7 billion. While the national market hit record highs driven by AI mega-rounds, Seattle's investment focus remained concentrated on fusion, space, and cybersecurity.
GeekWire · 68d ago
LAVA founder Yoseph Ayele discusses the firm's $11 million investment strategy focused on African Web3 startups. The fund prioritizes the quality of founders over specific market trends when evaluating potential ventures.
TechCabal · 68d ago
The Senegalese government has launched a $50 million fund aimed at supporting local innovative startups. This initiative signals a strategic push to bolster the country's technological ecosystem.
TechCabal · 74d ago
The African technology sector secured $1.44 billion in funding during the first half of 2026. This growth is driven by significant M&A activity, debt financing, and a strategic shift toward AI-focused restructuring.
TechCabal · 78d ago
Partner Yuan Bo discusses his transition from a business background to hard-tech venture capital at Zhongke Chuangxing, emphasizing the firm's focus on long-cycle, research-backed industries.
虎嗅 · 78d ago
Catalyst Fund has successfully closed a $30 million funding round to support climate-tech startups across Africa. The firm is shifting its focus toward sectors that demonstrate both measurable environmental impact and commercial viability.
TechCabal · 79d ago
Holocene has raised a $3 million fund specifically designed to build and exit climate-tech companies in Africa within a 3-5 year window. The fund focuses on creating mid-sized companies valued at $30-$50 million.
TechCabal · 82d ago
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns that the rapid, loosely regulated AI investment boom could lead to a faster and sharper market crash than traditional banking crises. Funding is increasingly shifting toward opaque, non-bank channels like hedge funds and private credit.
SCMP Technology · 83d ago
SoftBank Group's stock price declined by 13% following reports that OpenAI might postpone its initial public offering until next year. This delay impacts SoftBank's expected returns from its investment in the AI company.
Bloomberg Technology · 85d ago
At the annual shareholders' meeting, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son dismissed the notion that the current AI boom is a bubble. He emphasized the long-term transformative potential of AI technology.
The Next Web (TNW) · 87d ago
Kazakhstan’s Alem Capital Management has launched a $1 billion venture capital fund. The fund aims to support technology startups across Central Asia and the Caucasus region.
Bloomberg Technology · 89d ago
London-based venture firm Seedcamp has raised $320 million to continue its strategy of providing early-stage capital to high-potential startups. The firm has a strong track record of backing successful companies like Revolut and UiPath.
The Next Web (TNW) · 89d ago