Crafting Capital
Crafting Capital
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Why Growth Companies Need Partners, Not Just Capital
22 minutes Posted Jan 9, 2026 at 9:50 am.
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Despite market jitters around the artificial intelligence boom, exciting AI-native startups have no shortage of potential investors in this hypergrowth environment. But these companies are seeking a different relationship with funders, looking not just for capital, but strategic support to help develop their products and offerings. Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of autonomous vehicle company Wayve, joins Carmine Visconti, EMEA head of technology, media and telecoms at UBS, to discuss the secrets to securing the right partnerships and key metrics for long-term success.
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