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B Capital reportedly turned to a separate pool of money to invest again in Reflection AI after the startup’s valuation more than tripled in six months. The pool gives limited partners more direct access to sought-after startups, at reduced fees.

The Information says B Capital’s main venture fund, raised at $500 million, was too small for the sizeable stake it wanted. The example shows how AI fundraising pressure can push investors beyond their usual fund structures. That is a useful glimpse of the plumbing behind giant AI rounds. The more interesting question is who gets access when the ordinary pipes are too narrow.

Discuss: Do separate pools giving limited partners direct access make high-demand AI investments fairer, or simply create another advantage for investors already in the room?

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