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Last updated: April 25, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Venture Capital & AI Valuations

Investor scrutiny appears sharp in the private markets, exemplified by Steve Ballmer blasting a founder he previously backed for pleading guilty to fraud, with the former Microsoft CEO stating publicly he felt "duped." This contrasts with the rapid growth seen in specialized AI tooling, where ComfyUI secured $30 million in new capital, pushing its valuation to $500 million as creators prioritize granular control over generative media outputs. Separately, the Indian startup ecosystem continues to attract capital, with India's Snabbit seeking a $400 million valuation for its platform which has already scaled past one million active job listings since March.