Gartner: By 2026, 75% of new venture capital will flow to AI-native companies
Gartner predicts that by 2026, 75% of new venture capital investments will be directed towards AI-native companies. This projection was shared by Gartner research vice president Sun Zhiyong during a recent technology trends conference in Shanghai. The firm also identified five key trends including AI-native development, agent-driven ecosystems, AI privacy computing, and embodied intelligence. AI
IMPACT This forecast suggests a major shift in venture capital, prioritizing AI-focused startups and potentially accelerating AI development and adoption.