Disruptive raises $10B fund to make big bets on at least 10 companies | TechCrunch

The short version

Disruptive has launched a $10 billion fund targeting investments in late-stage companies, primarily in AI and defense sectors.

Key takeaways

• Disruptive plans to invest up to $1 billion in each company.
• The fund is the largest venture fund raised in Texas history.
• Disruptive aims to support at least 10 companies with this fund.
• Past investments include Groq and ElevenLabs.

Overall sentiment

The article highlights significant investment and ambitious plans for growth.

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