Family offices are clamoring for AI investments
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Family offices piling into AI is fresh capital but also a classic late-cycle signal—check whether your round is being priced on fundamentals or fear of missing the next OpenAI. Founders should use this window to strengthen balance sheets, not to overextend burn on speculative bets.
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