It’s time for our quarterly trend survey, and we have a feeling once again it’ll be dominated by two letters: AI.
The final quarter of 2025 will be remembered as the moment venture capital finally catapulted into the modern era. . . well half of the industry did. Ironically, the other half of the industry that is supposed to be funding the future is refusing to jump into the future itself. This is to say nothing of what’s happening within venture capital portfolios, where everyone seems to agree that AI is a trend no one can afford to miss out on.
But that can’t be everything going on in the industry. This isn’t a community of group think. Fill in the survey and let us know what you are seeing. We can’t wait to see what the smartest managers funding the future are obsessing about.
We will then discuss the top topics on November 6th at the Venture Trends event, our most popular quarterly gathering.
This exclusive insider discussion will break down which trends are poised to dominate in Q1 2026 and reveal practical strategies for capitalizing on today’s unique market conditions. Secure your spot now to gain actionable intelligence.
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Adeo Ressi is CEO of Decile Group, powering the next generation of venture capital firms worldwide with an integrated offering of training, tools, and capital. Adeo has launched 14 venture capital funds and founded 11 startups, having nearly $2 billion in exits before 30.
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