Gradient Raises $220 Million to Back Seed-Stage AI

Mar 18th, 2026Gradient Raises $220 Million to Back Seed-Stage AIGradient Ventures has raised $220 million for its fifth seed fund. The firm which spun out from Google, now one of its limited partners, is doubling down on its strategy of backing the next wave of AI founders. Darian Shirazi, Gradient general partner, discusses opportunities, rising startup valuations and AI bubble concerns with Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Tech.”Duration:1:58Powell Says Fed Rates Are Borderline RestrictiveDuration:4:40Iran Says US, Israel Struck Giant Gas Field in the GulfDuration:0:38Fed Decision 'Doesn't Sync With the Dots,' JPMorgan's Michele SaysDuration:2:38Micron to Spend Heavily to Meet DemandDuration:1:30Prices Paid to US Producers Rise on Goods, Services CostsDuration:1:00Iran Vows Revenge as Security Chief Larijani KilledDuration:0:40Paul Asks Sen.

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