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Core Insights - Citigroup is enhancing its research focus on private companies, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector, to adapt to market changes [2][3][5] - The number of closely-held companies is increasing while public companies are declining, especially in AI and aerospace, leading to a more opaque financial landscape [3][4] - Nearly 1,500 startups globally are valued at $1 billion or more, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics [4] Investment Trends - The value of global M&A deals involving AI firms surged by 288% to $49.9 billion in 2024, with the number of deals increasing by 53% to 454 [6] - The number of M&A deals has risen by 130% since 2019, while deal value has skyrocketed by 730%, highlighting a robust trend in the AI sector [6] - During the first half of 2025, AI startups in the U.S. raised $104.3 billion, significantly outpacing VC-backed exits of $36 billion [7] Strategic Shifts - Citigroup aims to analyze how profit pools will be disrupted and identify potential winners and losers in both private and public sectors [5] - The trend of larger companies acquiring smaller firms for technology access is becoming more common, reflecting a natural progression in the industry [6]

RT Rashi Shrivastava (@RashiShrivast18)VCs aren’t happy about AI founders jumping ship for big tech, leaving behind "carcasses" of companies. Some say it could impact the value of equity as a part of pay packages at startups.https://t.co/gjX7RACvkK ...

The venture capital system has big blind spots, and Catherine Gray, angel investor, filmmaker, and founder of She Angel Investors, reveals what they are. With women and LGBTQ founders receiving a sliver of VC funding, Gray says community, storytelling, and mission-aligned capital CAN flip the script. Gray tells John and David Auten-Schneider how aligning values with investment builds wealth and purpose. Whether you're a first-time founder or a first-time investor, this conversation is a must-hear for anyone ...

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Tether announced its investment/venture capital portfolio, having invested in over 120 companies. The portfolio includes companies such as CityPay, Bitdeer, and Crystal Intelligence. https://t.co/kc39zWdahk ...

21-year-old MIT dropouts raise $32M at $300M valuation led by Insight | TechCrunch https://t.co/JINwsWSv5L ...

M&A and IPO Trends - M&A activity is being led by startups, though RTS leadership in the media landscape remains relatively unchanged [1] - IPOs experienced a modest comeback in Q2, viewed more as a reset than a full rebound, with Figma being a key company to watch [2] - A rush towards new IPO filings is currently absent due to unresolved policy questions, particularly concerning tariffs [3] - Sectors focused on key policy priorities like crypto, AI, national security, defense, and fintech are driving recent exit activity [3] Secondary Market Dynamics - The secondary market is growing rapidly, with an annual value of approximately $60 billion as of Q1 [5] - $60 billion represents about 2% of primary unicorn valuations and a quarter's worth of primary VC exit value [6] - The secondary market's benefits are highly concentrated among the top 20 to 50 unicorns [6] - The total fund value invested in VC secondaries has doubled since 2022, indicating strong investor interest [7] AI and Global Market - Generative AI is dominating deal value, capturing about two-thirds of the deal value in 2025, but only about a third of the deal count [9] - The US continues to dominate the IPO market globally, but overall dealmaking activity remains muted due to volatility [10][11] - Venture investment is being affected by volatility and unanswered questions related to the Fed, tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions [11]

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early-stage VC is easyyou just gotta find people that are committed to work on the same mission for ~20 years ...