Venture capitalists just changed the rules again

Venture capitalists just changed the rules again For the past two years, venture capitalists focused on profitability. Now in 2025, the focus has shifted back to growth. AI startups are attracting nearly half of all venture funding, with larger rounds but fewer companies are actually raising capital. More money is being concentrated into a smaller group of winners. At the same time, the bar is rising: Only about 15% of seed stage companies reach Series A within two years, and the benchmark is now around $200,000 in monthly revenue. In this market, growth is not just rewarded. It is the o…