"From model infrastructure to niche applications, AI is producing a new breed of founders and a new set of investor expectations. In this candid conversation on the , at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 - taking place on October 27-29 in San Francisco - top VCs will share what's catching their eye (and what's not), how they're thinking about defensibility in a world of AI monopolies, and what founders need to show to get that next term sheet."
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AI growth spans model infrastructure to niche applications, generating new founder profiles and evolving investor expectations. Investors now evaluate defensibility against the rise of AI monopolies, emphasizing technical differentiation, proprietary data or model advantages, and repeatable go-to-market strategies. Funding decisions hinge on clear signals such as team experience, measurable traction, and scalable infrastructure plans. Founders seeking term sheets must demonstrate defensible product-market fit, durable competitive moats, and credible execution roadmaps. Capital allocation trends favor startups that balance frontier research with pragmatic commercialization paths and that can articulate precise metrics investors use to assess risk and potential returns.
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