Speculation on How Fast-Growing AI Startups Achieve Hyper ARR Growth
A discussion thread questions how some AI startups reach $10M-$100M ARR quickly, asking whether the growth is genuine, profitable, or inflated. Replies suggest some reported growth may come from circular enterprise deals between portfolio companies of the same investors rather than organic market demand.
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