a16z: AI Infra Demand Surges, but Supply Chain Bottlenecks Delay Deliveries
a16z · x · 2026-08-01
a16z released its Charts of the Week, noting that AI infrastructure demand and spend show no signs of slowing. However, supply chain issues are becoming a major bottleneck.
Using Vertiv, a major supplier of cooling and power infrastructure, as an example: despite adding a substantial $3.27B in revenue for Q2, the company missed its revenue guidance due to temporary supply chain congestion and multi-phased project execution delays. This highlights the physical infrastructure challenges behind the AI buildout.
Additionally, the article notes that the squeeze on entry-level tech hires actually predates the AI boom.
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