Big bets on AI point to venture capital industry’s shift

The strategy of focusing money on larger deals comes at time of extreme indigestion for start-up investors

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U.S. venture capital outlook for 2025 is looking stronger | Pitchbook

The outlook for U.S. venture capital investments for 2025 looks relatively stronger than what the market has produced in the past few years.
VentureBeat - 1d
Databricks Is Raising $10 Billion, in One of the Largest Venture Capital Deals

The artificial intelligence start-up’s funding shows investors remain enthusiastic about the A.I. boom.
The New York Times - 2d
Why Venture Capital Is Poised for a Rebound in 2025

U.S. venture capital investment activity in 2024 is up year-over-year, while M&A is also expected to grow in 2025.
Inc. - 2d
Andreessen Horowitz, Benchmark and the Transformation of Venture Capital

The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms — Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.
The New York Times - 6d
BP shifts offshore wind to joint venture amid retreat from renewables

Energy company’s deal with Japan’s Jera will allow it to focus on exploiting oil and gas assets. Business live – latest updates BP has agreed a deal worth up to £4.5bn to build offshore ...
The Guardian - Dec. 9
Trump says venture capitalist David Sacks will be AI and crypto 'czar'

David Sacks spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July and hosted a fundraiser for Trump in San Francisco.
CNBC - Dec. 6
Trump picks venture capitalist David Sacks as AI and crypto ‘czar’

Top donor with links to Musk to offer leadership on ‘two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness’. Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he was nominating podcaster and former ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
Trump says venture capitalist David Sacks will be AI and crypto ‘czar’

Venture investor and podcaster David Sacks will join the Trump administration as the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar,” President-elect Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Thursday.
NBC News - Dec. 6
Alabama shifts to betting favorite to make CFP

Alabama has moved from a +105 underdog to a -200 favorite to make the College Football Playoff at ESPN BET.
ESPN - Dec. 3