Navigating AI Fundraising Dynamics

This chapter examines the current favorable fundraising environment for companies, especially in the AI sector, highlighting strategies for capitalizing on opportunities. It also addresses the challenges of inflated valuations due to excessive early-stage investments and the implications for venture capital and market sustainability.

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This week on Turpentine VC, we’re releasing Sourcery’s Molly O'Shea’s interview with Alex Kolicich, founding partner at 8VC to discuss Alex's H1 2024 report on the venture landscape, covering AI investment challenges, the resurgence of defense technology, and broader economic trends impacting markets. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/3f9d98f9-c3d6-42c9-b2cc-e6ba32c668e4

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LINKS:

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Alex’s Substack: https://www.alexkolicich.com/

Alex’s first appearance on Sourcery: https://www.sourcery.vc/p/exclusive-alex-kolicich-8vc-exodus

Alex’s latest H1 2024 report: https://www.sourcery.vc/p/alex-kolicich-8vc-ai-and-defense

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