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Cyberport Venture & Capital Forum 2026: unlocking growth and shaping the agentic economy

·South China Morning Post·Impact 2/5 · Moderate
MeridStreet AI summary

The Cyberport Venture & Capital Forum 2026 has highlighted the rapid shift in venture capital towards AI, frontier tech, robotics, and digital infrastructure. This trend is driven by the emergence of the 'agentic economy', which enables autonomous AI agents and lean startups to scale efficiently in a machine-native ecosystem. The growth of Web3 and tokenised assets in Asia and the Middle East is also contributing to this shift.

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

Venture capital is shifting rapidly to AI, which could lead to increased investment and growth in the sector. This shift in funding could also lead to more innovative technologies and products being developed, further boosting the industry.

Market impact

Impact score
2 / 5
Market signal
Positive / risk-on
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
60%

Markets & countries in focus

Saudi ArabiaUAEQatarKuwaitTurkeyIsraelPalestineIran

Transmission channels

Increased VC funding→AI innovation→Growth in AI sector→Job creation→Economic boost

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • AI startups
  • Technology stocks

Under pressure

  • Traditional industries

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