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August 26, 2024

Where VCs are placing their next AI bets

VCs are starting to wonder whether their AI investments will pay off. Here's where they're looking for their next bets

Anne Sraders

4 min read

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Anne Sraders

Anne Sraders is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the VC industry and deeptech startups. She also writes Sifted's weekly VC newsletter Up Round. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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