The 2026 VC Playbook: How Investment Criteria Are Evolving in AI-First Startups
Venture capital has traditionally relied on pattern recognition. However, that pattern has fundamentally shifted in 2026. Artificial intelligence is now the primary focus of all investment decisions. Additionally, AI-first startups now attract the majority of VC funding. Let’s review what happened in 2025. AI companies captured 61% of global VC investment that…



