Tech Brew Ride Home · Friday, September 18, 2026
The current AI boom is driving a revival in venture capital funding for high-risk, capital-intensive 'moonshot' projects in deep technology. Investors are increasingly embracing ambitious ideas that were previously considered too risky, from nuclear fusion to human-machine interfaces.
“The AI boom is fueling a resurgence in ambitious so-called moonshot bets as early SpaceX backers, huge returns and falling valuations for traditional software companies forced tech investors to embrace riskier and more capital-intensive deal-making.”
“Ideas once considered outlandish from nuclear fusion to merging humans with machines are gaining attention from venture capital firms that even a few years ago would never have touched startups in such sectors.”
“"The original OG venture capital built the railroads," he said. No weekend bonus episodes for you this weekend. Talk to you on Monday.”