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Industry·Aug 20·all news from August 20, 2026

Mayfield Bets on AI’s Earliest Founders

Venture capital firm Mayfield has invested over $3 billion into artificial intelligence startups, often providing funding before founders have developed a product or officially incorporated. Managing Partner Navin Chaddha states that this strategy focuses on identifying exceptional founders early in the development cycle to capture the long-term economic potential of the sector.

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