Nothing Ventured

Aarish Shah - EmergeONE

In conversation with the people who make the start-up world go round. Join Aarish Shah as he talks to founders, investors, and operators across the tech and venture ecosystem exploring some of the lesser-heard stories and challenges they've faced as they try to build the future.https://nothingventured.tech/Follow Nothing Ventured on socialTwitter https://twitter.com/NVPodFacbook https://www.facebook.com/NothingVenturedPodTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingventuredpodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/nothingventuredpod/

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Nothing Ventured

Episodes (258)

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Nothing Ventured

Feb 26, 2026
15 minutes
14 MB

AI is still vacuuming up capital but investors aren’t clapping for demos anymore. Public markets are questioning AI ROI. Mega-rounds are clustering into fewer “category kings.” Exit volume is rising, but valuations are shrinking. And secondaries are becoming the pressure valve for LP liquidity. In this episode we break down: • Why mega AI rounds are still happening but scrutiny is intense • The “Great Unlocking” in exits (more deals, smaller values) • Why secondaries are exploding • Where capital is actually landing: robotics, autonomy, logistics, cyber • The UK & Europe infrastructure software export story • EU & UK regulatory changes that could reshape VC fundraising The shift isn’t about...

Nothing Ventured

AI Money Isn’t Slowing Down

Aarish Shah - EmergeONE

00:00 -14:51