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Jensen Huang's Exit Leaves a Big Funding Gap for AI Startups, Investors Say
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At a glance
Nvidia's Jensen Huang has stepped down, and AI startups are worried about a major gap in funding. Nvidia had been pouring billions into startups for years as a major investor. Investors and founders say this shift could hit the whole industry hard.
Key points
- Nvidia took part in 105 funding rounds this year, according to PitchBook.
- Huang made many investment decisions himself, and interim CEO Colette Kress is expected to be more conservative.
- Nvidia put large sums into CoreWeave, Crusoe, and Reflection AI.
- Nvidia's heavy investing led some to worry that startups became locked into its chips.
Why it matters
If funding for AI startups shrinks, new AI services and the competitive landscape could change.
Original source
Jensen Huang’s departure blasts big hole in AI startup funding, VCs and founders say
TechCrunch · Nov 14, 07:43 KST
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