Refining Diligence, the ‘Clobbering’ of SaaS, and Other Key Takeaways From Venture West 2026

Venture West 2026 highlighted major shifts in venture capital investment standards, with increased scrutiny on due diligence processes and growing skepticism around traditional SaaS business models. AI's expanding role in construction technology and evolving market opportunities were central discussion points among investors and industry leaders.

At Venture West 2026, there was a lot to talk about—shifting standards and expectations, the increasingly nuanced due diligence process, AI’s growing impact, the industry’s evolving opportunities and challenges, and […] The post Refining Diligence, the ‘Clobbering’ of SaaS, and…

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