venture capital trends

AI & Tech

What AI SaaS Investors Are Avoiding Now

Venture capital for AI SaaS is shifting from superficial applications to startups with defensible, deeply integrated technology and unique data…

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Business

Startups Hitting $10M ARR Faster Than Ever

Startups are reaching $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) at unprecedented speeds, with some achieving this milestone within just…

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 2026 Will Be ‘The Year of the Consumer’

Venture capital is shifting back towards consumer technology, with 2026 predicted as a key year, due to the faster validation…

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Gadgets

The Phone Is Dead. What Comes Next?

Jon Callaghan of True Ventures predicts the smartphone's dominance will end within a decade, replaced by more natural and integrated…

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Business

12 Investors Predict Climate Tech’s 2026 Future

Climate tech investment remained resilient in 2024, defying downturn predictions due to the urgency of the climate crisis and the…

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Artificial Intelligence

VCs Bet on Enterprise AI Boom in 2024

Enterprise AI adoption is expected to reach a pivotal inflection point in 2026, with businesses predicted to see clear value…

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Business

India Startup Funding Hits $11B in 2025 Amid Investor Caution

India's startup funding in 2025 reached about $10.5 billion, but deal volume fell sharply by 39%, reflecting a more selective…

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AI & Tech

AI Dominates Investor Focus for the Coming Year

AI is the dominant investment focus, creating a fast-paced and crowded market that presents unique challenges for startups seeking funding…

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Artificial Intelligence

VCs Ditch AI Hype, Back Real Innovation

Venture capital investment hit a ten-quarter high of €108.3 billion in Q1 2025, with over €44.6 billion driven by artificial…

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AI & Tech

The Next Unicorn Could Run Without a Single Employee

A new generation of startups is achieving massive revenue with very small teams by leveraging automation and AI, moving away…

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Business

Disrupt 2025: Full Agenda for the Going Public Stage Revealed

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s Going Public Stage will provide founders with expert insights on scaling, IPOs, and long-term strategy, featuring industry…

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Artificial Intelligence

Discover Where VCs Are Investing Next at Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a panel with top VCs like Nina Achadjian, Jerry Chen, and Viviana Faga, revealing 2026…

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Business

Why Seed Investors Are Exiting Winners Sooner Than Ever

Seed investors are increasingly exiting startups at Series B or earlier, as analysis shows selling at Series B can deliver…

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Artificial Intelligence

Builder.ai Collapse Highlights Risks of FOMO Investing in AI

Builder.ai's collapse highlights the risks of FOMO-driven AI investments, as the once $1.3 billion unicorn filed for bankruptcy despite $500…

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Artificial Intelligence

Europe’s AI Future: Build, Don’t Bind, Says Accel’s Sonali De Rycker

Europe has the talent and resources to lead in AI, but excessive regulation could hinder innovation and startup growth. The…

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