Unicorns are rare, but what about real?

This week Mary Ann, Natasha and Alex enjoyed the warming climate and the fact that there are some positive vibes in the venture market as well. Hell, we even had a nine-figure round to chew on from Clear Street! We dove into deals of the week, news that made us say, "Oh, REALLY?" along with unicorns' renewed rarity, regulation and on-the-ground dynamics at play in the AI space, and the opportunity that opportunity funds may afford venture firms.

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