GoKawiilBlackstone's Jas Khaira to speak on AI scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Blackstone N1 global head Jas Khaira will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on a panel titled 'Building the Next Generation of AI Giants,' discussing how the firm evaluates AI startups and how founders should approach capital decisions. The announcement highlights recent Blackstone deals, including up to $600 million in equity for Indian AI infrastructure firm Neysa and a $1.5 billion joint venture backing Anthropic's Ode implementation unit.
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The session signals Blackstone's growing appetite for deploying large sums into AI infrastructure and application companies, positioning the firm as a major financial gatekeeper for which startups can scale into lasting businesses. Khaira's framing suggests that fast growth alone may not satisfy investors like Blackstone, who are looking for durability over hype as capital requirements for compute and infrastructure rise.
- Jas Khaira of Blackstone N1 will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on building lasting AI companies.
- Blackstone has committed up to $600 million in equity to AI infrastructure firm Neysa, alongside $600 million in planned debt financing.
- Blackstone is part of a $1.5 billion joint venture backing Anthropic's new implementation venture, Ode with Anthropic.
Source: techcrunch.com — Techcrunch Events, 2026-10-02
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