Kimi Funding Contrast Sparks VC Reflection
ctjlewis · x · 2026-07-17
The core takeaway from this reposted commentary is:
- This is less about immigration and more of a reflection on the Silicon Valley VC ecosystem.
- The argument is that having less capital and lacking access to the latest chips actually forces teams to be more creative.
- The post uses Kimi as a contrast: Kimi started with around $60 million in funding, whereas SSI and Think Machines are at the $1 billion and $2 billion levels, respectively.
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