Deedy Breaks Down Why Raising Again Is Brutal for AI Neolabs
deedydas · x · 2026-09-27
Investor Deedy lays out why follow-on fundraising is a trap for AI neolabs: revenue is stuck between "not big enough to impress" and "raising on promises"; top talent with 7-8 figure annual opportunity costs drifts away when high valuations stall; and a $1B raise at $5B valuation means acquirers must clear the entire pref stack, locking out M&A exits.
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