Nasdaq 100 Plunges as Tech Rout Deepens
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A deeper tech rout with chipmakers hit hard will ripple into later-stage valuations and secondary pricing for AI and infra startups. Founders should assume flatter rounds and tougher terms ahead and prioritize line-of-sight to profitability over chasing peak-cycle multiples.
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