VC investment was up in Q1 but investors remain selective when deciding which startups to fund. AI continues to attract VC dollars, with 20% of investment last quarter going to AI-related companies. While the ecosystem continues to work through the valuation overhang, increased IPO activity last quarter signaled a gradual improvement. More successful exits would recycle dollars back into the ecosystem to fund companies seeking capital. Read the full report for more insights and my outlook on the VC landscape: https://lnkd.in/gFRAkb3b #venturecapital #vc #startups
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