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Disruptive raises $10B for late-stage AI and defense investments

Disruptive, a venture capital firm now based in Texas, has successfully raised a $10 billion fund. The firm plans to focus this capital on a limited number of high-impact, late-stage investments, specifically targeting the defense and AI sectors. This new fund positions Disruptive as a significant player in venture capital, particularly within its chosen investment areas. AI

IMPACT This substantial fund could accelerate the development and deployment of advanced AI technologies by backing key late-stage companies.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a venture capital firm focused on AI and defense. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

Read on Forbes — Innovation →

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Disruptive raises $10B for late-stage AI and defense investments

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · Giacomo Tognini, Forbes Staff ·

    Late Stage Venture Investor Disruptive Raises $10 Billion Fund For Just 10 Investments

    Now the biggest VC firm in Texas, Disruptive—run by late oil &amp; gas billionaire Marvin Davis’ grandson Alex—wants to double down on late-stage investments in defense and AI.