Good question. At BXR Group (bxrgroup.com), we have spent a lot of time asking ourselves what this concentration means for diversification and risk, ultimately deciding to make our latest VC AI investment into Energetico (energetico.com), whose technology and commercial solutions are revolutionizing HVAC for the Energy & AI Era, but have broader use cases than just AI / datacentres (thus increasing diversification and reducing risk).
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Brendan James Smart
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Original Message:
Sent: 20-01-2026 12:51
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: AI as a defining theme for VC - what does it mean for diversification and risk?
Hello Community!
PitchBook's 2026 Outlook reports show that AI accounted for 65% of total VC deal value in 2025, and this momentum is expected to continue shaping VC deployment in 2026. This includes enterprise SaaS, defense tech, carbon tech, mobility, fintech, and cybersecurity. The report is attached here or you can download from our library.
AI is now the lion's share of global VC deployment - 65% of VC deal value last year. As we enter 2026, AI remains the defining theme for venture investors across sectors from climate to cybersecurity. What does this concentration mean for diversification and risk?
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Aya Pariy
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