Kaidi Gao
Kaidi Gao is a Senior Research Analyst covering venture capital at PitchBook, a private market data and research firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. She analyzes trends in US venture capital with a focus on corporate venture capital, AI investment activity, and LP co-investment dynamics. Her published analyst notes examine how strategic investors including cloud hyperscalers, enterprise software companies, and chipmakers are deploying capital into AI startups and what those patterns signal for the broader venture market.
“Enterprise software companies in particular often feel real urgency to invest in and sometimes acquire AI startups to stay competitive and defend their market share.”
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