According to a new report, more than half of all venture capital dollars are now flowing to AI companies. With massive rounds closing in days, the investor hunger for AI seems completely insatiable heading into 2026.
According to a Wall Street Journal survey, VCs are predicting a major shakeout for application-layer AI startups in 2026. They say the market will shift from measuring engagement to measuring tasks completed by autonomous AI agents.
David Sacks, the VC and AI czar, kicked off 2025 by declaring Miami and Austin as the new power centers. The debate is raging, with big names like Garry Tan and Elon Musk weighing in. But is this a lasting trend or a recurring fantasy?
Nvidia is using its AI cash hoard to become the most powerful venture capitalist in tech. Its investment pace has exploded, with nearly 67 deals in 2025 alone. But this strategy of funding its own customers is full of potential conflicts and pitfalls.
UK energy giant Octopus Energy has agreed to sell about $1 billion worth of equity in its tech spin-off, Kraken Technologies. The deal values the software platform at a staggering $8.65 billion and involves a syndicate of investors.
In a major strategic shift, Nvidia has reportedly scooped up nearly all of AI chip startup Groq’s workforce. This move targets the critical AI inference market, where Nvidia seeks to extend its dominance beyond just training models.
In a refreshing break from the norm, a reMarkable employee is engaging directly with users on Reddit. This real-time feedback loop is a smart, if risky, customer service strategy. It shows a company actually listening where its users already are.
Ÿnsect, the French insect farming startup that raised over $600 million, has been placed into judicial liquidation. Its failure highlights the brutal gap between a compelling sustainability vision and the harsh economics of commodity markets.
Entrepreneurs often chase new strategies and tools when sales slow down. But the real path to scalable growth is doing a few simple things incredibly well, every single day.
The Kyiv-based startup behind the viral face-swapping app has landed a unique funding deal. The €15.2 million isn’t traditional venture capital—it’s a non-dilutive investment specifically for acquiring new users.
