Circular financing risk could pop AI startup bubble as SpaceX seeks $25B
AI startups face a potential house of cards as big tech’s investment in them fuels purchases of big tech’s own services, while SpaceX’s bond deal signals funding stress.
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AI startups face a potential house of cards as big tech’s investment in them fuels purchases of big tech’s own services, while SpaceX’s bond deal signals funding stress.
Big tech’s pivot from buybacks to debt for AI creates a complex dynamic for SaaS firms, as cloud platforms become both investors and competitors.
With top tech firms valued at $18T and shifting from buybacks to debt-funded AI spending, finance pros fear a bust fueled by rising rates and circular financing.
The AI sector’s sky-high $18T valuation and reliance on debt financing could derail the research and development needed for true breakthroughs.
Source: Today.rtl · Kuwait Times (kw)