In 2025, venture capital can’t pretend everything is fine any more
2025-05-03
As we delve into 2025, the venture capital (VC) industry is grappling with significant challenges and cannot feign normalcy. The AI boom, spearheaded by figures like Sam Altman, is arguably the last beacon of hope amidst systemic issues accentuated by Trump’s tariffs. The venture landscape is burdened by a history of naive investments, inflated startup valuations, and the end of zero interest rate policies, with many relying on questionable prospects like OpenAI for future success. The reliance on AI to save the VC world is emblematic of the industry’s broader woes: an inability to learn from past mistakes and diversify investment avenues.
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