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Seed to Series C: What VCs actually want from AI startups
- AI investments hit $110 billion in 2024, making the funding landscape in 2025 highly competitive.
- At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, experienced investors outlined their criteria for evaluating AI startups from seed to Series C.
- Investors advise founders to focus on building trust, surviving the hype cycle, and preparing for copycats once product-market fit is achieved.
- VCs emphasize the importance of real relationships over the perfect pitch.
- Challenges of competing with major players without being overwhelmed are discussed.
- Consumer focus and swiftness still play a crucial role in the success of B2B AI.
- The impact of agents and automation on reshaping the startup landscape is highlighted.
- Equity podcast releases weekly news roundup episodes.
- Equity podcast, TechCrunch's flagship show, is produced by Theresa Loconsolo and airs on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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- For those who prefer reading, full episode transcripts are available in the archive of episodes.
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