What the AI boom and mega‑IPOs teach us: takeaways from top VCs at StrictlyVC in Athens

Friends, I want to share observations from the AI and venture capital scene after a conversation at StrictlyVC in Athens.

- Mega‑IPOs (SpaceX and others) attract new investors and liquidity.
- Groupthink is emerging: most capital flows to a few leaders.
- AI is dramatically accelerating startup launches and reshaping capitalization paths.
- Risks: inflated ARR and overheated rounds — investors need rigorous due diligence.

Why it matters: investment criteria are shifting and white‑space opportunities are opening — consumer products and AI in the physical world.

How do you assess the prospects for young founders in this wave?

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