Mama Mia! Rich Folks Put the Brakes on Deals, But AI is Still Super!

Oh No! Deal Making Takes a Dive!

It's a me Mario! And I gotta tell ya things are a little… how you say… 'bumpy' in the world of big money. These super rich family offices they're usually throwing coins around like I'm collecting them in World 1 1 but lately they've been hitting the brakes harder than Luigi when he sees a ghost! Seems like old President Trump's tariffs gave 'em the hiccups. Deal making is down way down! It's like they're all stuck in a pipe waiting for the right time to jump out.

AI to the Rescue! Wahoo!

But don't a you worry! There's still one shining star in this cloudy sky: Artificial Intelligence! Those family offices are still hungry for AI startups like I'm hungry for a mushroom after a long day of jumping on Goombas. Seems like half of their investments are going straight into AI which is pretty super! It's like they're saying 'Let's a go... into the future!'

SandboxAQ: The Golden Star!

Now there's this company called SandboxAQ. They're all about AI and quantum stuff which sounds complicated even for me! But these rich folks are throwing money at them like Bowser throws fireballs. They raised a crazy amount of coins and some big names are backing them like Jim Breyer Marc Benioff and even Ray Dalio! They must be doing something right if everyone wants a piece of their pie. It's a like finding a golden star – everyone wants to touch it!

Deep Tech: Not So Scary Anymore!

Apparently these family offices used to be scared of 'deep tech.' They thought it was too complicated like trying to understand Peach's logic sometimes! But now they're realizing it's actually less risky than investing in apps that help you manage your pet's food. Who knew? It's like discovering a hidden warp zone that takes you straight to the final level!

Patience is a Virtue Even for Billionaires

The CEO of SandboxAQ Jack Hidary he's a smart cookie. He says he only wants investors who are in it for the long haul. He doesn't want anyone who's just trying to 'flip a burger,' as he put it. He wants to build a global company and that takes time like rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser... again and again and again! Gotta have that 'Here we go!' attitude.

It's a Me... Investing!

So there you have it! The rich folks are being a little cautious but they're still betting big on AI. It's a like a rollercoaster – some ups some downs but always exciting! And who knows maybe one day I'll be investing in AI too. Imagine Mario building robots to collect even MORE coins! Wahoo! That's all folks.