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Blackstone N1’s Jas Khaira to speak on building next-generation AI giants at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Jas Khaira — global head of Blackstone N1 and Blackstone Growth — will present “Building the Next Generation of AI Giants,” outlining what Blackstone looks for when backing category-defining AI companies and how founders should approach financing large-scale growth. The preview cites Blackstone’s recent investments as context, including up to $600 million in Neysa and participation in a $1.5 billion joint-venture backing for Anthropic’s Ode.
KEY POINTS
- At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Jas Khaira — global head of Blackstone N1 and Blackstone Growth — will present “Building the Next Generation of AI Giants,” outlining what Blackstone looks for when backing category-defining AI companies and how founders should approach financing large-scale growth.
- The preview cites Blackstone’s recent investments as context, including up to $600 million in Neysa and participation in a $1.5 billion joint-venture backing for Anthropic’s Ode.
- Blackstone’s guidance and large investments highlight where institutional capital is flowing and influence which capital‑intensive AI companies can scale into long‑term market leaders.
WHY IT MATTERS
Blackstone’s guidance and large investments highlight where institutional capital is flowing and influence which capital‑intensive AI companies can scale into long‑term market leaders.