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Venture Capital: 29 AI articles covering venture capital news, analysis, and research
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Central Eurasia Crowns Road to Battlefield 2026 Winners:⭐8
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ win the Central Eurasia final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and head to Disrupt in San Francisco.
“We’re Not Doing 30 Bets a Year”: Vijay Pande on Betting Small⭐8
Vijay Pande explains why he left a16z's $4B healthcare practice to launch VZVC, betting on fewer, more concentrated deals powered by AI.
a16z Launches $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ Fund to Accelerate AI’s⭐7
a16z launches a $1.1B 'Machine Age' fund to invest in AI's physical infrastructure: chips, data centers, and robotics.
Learn What VCs Actually Want, From a Founder Who’s Raised $1B⭐9
A founder who raised $1B shares what VCs really want: financial clarity, key metrics, and prep that wins term sheets.
For a16z, AI Gives Foreign Founders a Competitive Edge⭐9
a16z argues AI gives foreign founders an edge over U.S. peers, citing global buyer shifts, increased international deal flow, and its Borderless Founder network...
Travis Kalanick Reignites VC Criticism: 'Only 1% Are Truly Helpful'⭐8
Travis Kalanick slams VCs, claiming only 1% are truly helpful—sparking debate on founder-investor dynamics and the Uber fallout.
Reach Capital Raises $265M Fund V to Back AI Founders Building⭐7
Reach Capital closes $265M Fund V to back AI startups in learning, health, and work, focusing on human flourishing over replacement.
Databricks Wanted to Raise $1B, Investors Offered $15B—It⭐8
Databricks sought $1B but investor demand hit $15B; it closed a $5B round at a $190B valuation amid AI boom.
Accel Closes Oversubscribed $550M India Fund in Weeks, Just 19⭐8
Accel closes $550M oversubscribed India fund in weeks, just 19 months after last raise, targeting AI, fintech, and manufacturing.
How Lightspeed Found Its Newest Hire — Via Instagram DM⭐8
Lightspeed’s newest hire was found via Instagram DM, leveraging social media to connect with founders and adapt to a shrinking media landscape.