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How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to kingmake AI startups 

TechCrunch AI · 2026-05-22 Cached

TechCrunch investigates how AI startups and their investors inflate annual recurring revenue (ARR) figures, substituting contracted ARR (CARR) for actual revenue, a practice that misleads journalists and the public. The article features insights from founders and VCs, confirming the pervasiveness of the tactic.

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