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How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups 

TechCrunch May 22, 2026 · 8:40 pm Read Original
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How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups 

Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.

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Source TechCrunch
Published May 22, 2026 · 8:40 pm
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