Rise of the Darqside: Investing In D.A.R.Q Tech

From Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors · 28:54

Show by Ryan Miller

Send us Fan MailIn the first half of 2026, American venture funds put more than $400 billion to work, more than all of last year. Nearly 9 of every 10 of those dollars went into rounds of $100 million or more, and AI took about 86% of it. When the crowd piles into one door, the price of that door goes up. But the doors next to it stay cheap for a little while. On this week's episode of Making Billions, I walk through those doors. I call it the rise of the Darqside: deep tech, AI, robotics and quantum. AI is the brain, robotics is the hands, quantum is a brand new sense, and deep tech is the skeleton and the power plant. First each sector grows on its own, then they converge.I give you the investment case for all four, with the data drivers, the risks and the signals that the convergence is already beginning. Then I lay out three possible futures and a starter move and pro move for investing early. A law with a date is a buyer with a calendar. Prove it, then dream it.Get The Rise of The Darqside Guide, my free guide to this episode. DOWNLOAD it here: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/rise-of-the-darqside-guide-860536-648168-166304-294483-404065-890148-464903AND TO LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a fund manager, capital strategist, and former CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy. He is the founder of Fund Raise Capital and Aequor Capital Partners, and has mentored over 1,000 fund managers across private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, and alternative assets globally.Full disclosure: I’m a principal in DarqSide Ventures, which invests in deep tech, AI, robotics and quantum.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

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