Kohli notes the defense tech investing bubble shows no signs of popping
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AngelList CEO Avlok Kohli responds on TBPN to whether defense technology venture investment velocity has begun to decelerate.
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“But I haven't seen that particular bubble sort of like wind down yet. We're still seeing some pretty active, heavy, heavy investing there.”
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