Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: May 18, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Private‑Equity Flows & Diversity

Channeling billions into the so‑called Deep Mind “mafia,” venture firms have collectively allocated roughly $3bn to AI‑focused spin‑outs, underscoring private capital’s appetite for deep‑learning talent despite tightening credit markets. At the same time, a gender‑gap audit of biohacking startups revealed that women hold less than 15% of founder positions and receive only a fraction of seed financing, prompting limited partners to pressure funds on inclusion metrics as investors weigh social risk alongside returns.