AI investments hit $110 billion in 2024, and the funding landscape in 2025 is more competitive than ever.
For early-stage startups, that suggests more cash in the market, however also more pressure to stand out.At A Technology NewsRoom Sessions: AI, Rebecca Bellan sat down with three experienced investors: Jill Chase, partner at CapitalG; Kanu Gulati, partner at Khosla Ventures; and Sara Ittelson, partner at Accel.
They broke down what they are really trying to find when assessing AI start-ups from seed through Series C.
Their message to founders? Forget the ideal pitch.
Concentrate on building trust, making it through the hype cycle, and being all set for copycats the minute you discover product-market fit.Listen to the complete episode of Equity to find out about: Why VCs say founders ought to stop consuming over the best pitch and concentrate on developing genuine relationships.What it takes to take on huge incumbents without getting crushed.Why customer focus (and speed) still win, even in B2B AI.How representatives and automation are currently improving the startup playbook.Equity will be back Friday with our weekly news roundup, so remain tuned.Equity is A Technology NewsRooms flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts.
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