The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets

What Happened

Family offices and private wealth managers are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital firms. In February, family offices made forty-one direct investments into startups, mostly AI-related. Eighty-three percent of family offices prioritize AI as a strategic focus over five years. High-net-worth individuals like Jeff Bezos and Laurene Powell Jobs are incubating their own AI companies or leading investment rounds.

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