Can you trust AI with your fundraising secrets?

AI has shifted from a fringe topic to a central economic force — and the numbers prove it. According to PwC, AI could contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030 — a figure that exceeds the combined current GDPs of India and China. This growth is expected to stem from two primary areas: $6.6 trillion in productivity improvements and $9.1 trillion from increased consumption driven by AI-powered innovation. Notably, 58% of these gains are projected to emerge from enhanced consumer demand fuelled by AI-driven products and services.

AI is fundamentally reshaping startup operations — and fundraising is no exception. But with every leap forward, new responsibilities arise. Founders must become not just users of AI, but informed stewards of their data.

The scale of adoption reflects this: as of 2025, over 70,000 AI companies are operating worldwide, with thousands more joining the race every year. India, too ...