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S2E9: 2025 and the VC market with Diana Biggs of 1kx

Aliya Das Gupta Season 2 Episode 9

Is VC in 2025 a bull run, a reset, or something else? We sit down with Diana Biggs of 1kx to discuss what sets them apart, shifting capital trends, the IPO & M&A outlook, and the hottest sectors—from AI to Web3. Plus, how AI is changing venture, and the big question: profitability or growth? Tune in for expert insights on questions like: 

  1. How would you describe the current state of the VC market? Are we in a bull run, a reset phase, or something else entirely? 
  2. How do you work with start ups to ensure success beyond the funding round? 
  3. What’s your take on the IPO and M&A landscape? Is 2025 shaping up to be a good year for liquidity events? 
  4. What sectors or themes are you most excited about in 2025? (e.g., AI, Web3, ClimateTech, DeepTech, HealthTech)
  5.  Has AI changed the way VCs source, evaluate, or support startups?
  6. What’s more important in 2025: profitability or aggressive growth? 
  7. What’s your biggest piece of advice for founders looking to raise in this environment? 

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