
Global VC funding dropped from $681 billion in 2021 to $285 billion in 2023. Founders now face harder fundraising and staying relevant due to market noise and competition. AI tools have made building faster but created a false parity in pitch decks. Startups must build on durable problems and own a pre-AI position to create a lasting moat. The key is establishing a falsifiable claim not shared by AI-built competitors.
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Kepple seed-stage startup funding in Japan fell 42% YoY in 2025
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