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Bill Gurley outlines recent activity in the Chinese large language model (LLM) sector. He emphasizes that there is more venture capital available for open-weight model companies in China than commonly assumed, and that these firms are already generating real revenue, similar to open-source software and SaaS firms in the West.
His comments suggest accelerated financial interest and business traction in China’s AI ecosystem.
Gurley has previously pointed to significant losses among U.S. AI companies, noting that some firms are projected to surpass $5 billion in net losses in 2024. He also described how investment banks often give top clients most shares and influence over pricing. These observations add context to recent comments on capital and revenue trends in China’s AI sector.