With $3.5B in fresh capital, Kleiner Perkins is going all in on AI
The fundraise includes $1 billion for investing in early-stage startups, and $2.5 billion for late-stage growth businesses.
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Kleiner Perkins has secured $3.5 billion of new capital to intensify its AI focus, earmarking $1 billion for early‑stage startups and $2.5 billion for late‑stage growth companies.
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