Венчурный капитал бросил ИИ стартапы и купил мусоровоз

Venture capital is fleeing AI startups for the junk business—and institutional funds' ironclad math is behind it. 87% of companies don't make it to Series B. Two-thirds of unicorns IPO below their peak valuations. While everyone is watching the AI ​​hype, the largest funds are quietly shifting capital to industries where revenue isn't dependent on market sentiment: cleaning, waste removal, pest control. Not because it's trendy, but because it has mathematically proven repeatability, and that's precisely what institutional capital is willing to pay a premium for. The Dubai case clearly illustrates the mechanics: 30,697 license renewals in a single month in April 2026 and a Dh1 billion incentive package confirm that regulatory transparency has become the main entry point to capital. AI isn't dead, however: it's working in the back office of "boring" niches, transforming routine service businesses into scalable platforms for roll-up arbitrage. We explore why smart money funds predictability rather than potential—and what this means for entrepreneurs looking to attract investors or sell their businesses profitably. #investments2026 #venturecapital #investmentraising #smallbusiness #businessindubai