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Last updated: March 26, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Private Equity Governance & Leadership

The governance structures within European venture capital faced scrutiny after reports surfaced detailing an alleged covert plot where investors Balderton and AVP attempted to oust the founder of Cognism, according to recent court testimony. Contrasting this internal friction, the artificial intelligence sector saw a key appointment, with Yann LeCun personally selecting a ‘maverick’ founder to lead the emerging firm AMI Labs, signaling confidence in unconventional leadership for deeptech ventures.

Deeptech Investment Trends

Focusing on early-stage technology deployment, analysis of 2025 funding activity revealed the most active deeptech investors were concentrated in generative AI and quantum computing infrastructure, contrasting sharply with the broader private equity retrenchment seen in late-stage software deals. These specialized investments underscore a continuing flight to quality and technological novelty among risk capital providers seeking outsized returns in nascent fields tracked throughout 2025.