"They are creating their own financial ecosystem, and there is enough actual momentum in current AI efforts that I don't see the hyperscalers pulling back in 2026, Tom Chi, founding partner at At One Ventures, told TechCrunch."
"I'm still hearing about an ever increasing concentration of effort and focus on data centers virtually every single day in meetings, especially with"
Venture investment in climate and clean energy in the U.S. and Europe held essentially flat relative to 2024 despite political and regulatory headwinds. Continued threat of climate change and significant cost reductions in solar, wind, and batteries sustained investor interest. Many climate technologies are becoming cheaper or better than fossil-fuel alternatives, creating opportunities for replacement solutions. Data centers and the electricity demand of AI emerged as central investment themes, with investors expecting sustained hyperscaler activity. The resilience of funding reflects both technology cost curves and ongoing market demand rather than policy support alone.
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