IN 2025, VENTURE CAPITAL CAN'T PRETEND EVERYTHING IS FINE ANYMORE

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Venture capital is struggling in 2025, with most investments outside of AI performing poorly due to factors like Trump's tariffs and the end of zero-interest rates. The industry is heavily reliant on AI, particularly OpenAI, hoping for lottery-level returns to compensate for the lack of traditional business success. Many startups are failing, and cashing out is difficult.