CFOs of late-stage tech startups, including Mercury, Vercel, and Cribl, discussed challenges amid market uncertainty and IPO concerns at a panel hosted by VC firm CRV.
Executives are hopeful about potential returns from advances in AI amidst IPO hesitations, tariff uncertainty, and stock market jitters.
While some CFOs are cautious due to the impact of market uncertainties, others like Marten Abrahamsen of Vercel remain bullish on the outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
Despite the market turbulence, there is optimism about the resilience of outstanding businesses to go public and attract investors, with a focus on sustainability and growth in the tech sector.