Jason Lemkin / SaaStr:
Many AI founders now find it necessary to increase valuations requiring absolute domination of the field; Brex, once valued at $12 billion, shows the downsides— Capital One has just announced the acquisition of Brex for $5.15 billion. An incredible “exit” of 0.1% in less than 10 years…
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