Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, will detail its criteria for valuing growing companies within the AI ecosystem and the nature of capital raising required for scaling during the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 session, "Building the Next Generation of AI Giants."
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Blackstone to Elaborate on Growth Strategy at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Amid Massive Investment in AI Infrastructure
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The firm has been aggressively investing in AI infrastructure, recently agreeing to an equity investment of up to $600 million in the Indian AI infrastructure company Neysa. Furthermore, Blackstone is expanding its broad investments into AI infrastructure, technology, and talent, including the establishment of "Ode with Anthropic," a company dedicated to supporting AI implementation through joint investment with Anthropic.
Jas Khaira, Global Head of Blackstone N1, is scheduled to discuss from an investor's perspective how companies can achieve long-term sustainability beyond mere initial traction, and how they should navigate the massive capital requirements that accompany growth, during the session.
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- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants （TechCrunch AI、2026-10-02）
- Blackstone