Find XO: Deep Tech and Vibe Coding: New Trends in Silicon Valley VC Funding (techcrunch.com)

- On April 30, at the StrictlyVC event in San Francisco, corporate venture capital firms like TDK Ventures and leading vibe coding representative Replit appeared together. - This means AI hardware and code generation tools are currently the two main areas where investment is flowing. - As the cost of creating code decreases, a founder's advantage depends on their insight in choosing what to create. - CVC funding can become a stepping stone or a shackle the moment it aligns with the parent company's goals.