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February 14, 2025

AI agents could be the next tech hype bubble to burst, say VCs: ‘It’s Web3 and Metaverse mania again’

Investors are piling into the sector, but the good times can’t last forever

As the hype surrounding AI agent startups continues to grow, VCs are preparing for a bust cycle that could wipe out many of the sector’s darlings.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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