Blackstone Executive Jas Khaira to Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Jas Khaira, Global Head of Blackstone N1, will deliver a keynote address on financing artificial intelligence startups and strategies for building enduring business models.
Jas Khaira, Global Head of Blackstone N1, will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share insights on the financing needs of artificial intelligence startups and strategies for building sustainable business models.
Capital in Artificial Intelligence Startups
While artificial intelligence startups are growing at an exceptionally rapid pace compared to past generations, the scaling process requires founders to make strategic financing decisions at a very early stage.
Infrastructure and Investment Scale
Building an artificial intelligence company brings massive capital requirements for infrastructure, computing power, and data centers.
Blackstone and its partners have agreed to make a primary equity investment of up to $600 million in Neysa, an India-based artificial intelligence infrastructure company.
Strategic Partnerships and Funds
In July, Anthropic was launched through a $1.5 billion joint venture with the participation of major institutions such as Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs.
Jas Khaira's Position
Jas Khaira, who has been with Blackstone since 2004, founded the Blackstone N1 platform, which focuses on investments within the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Event Details
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place from October 13 to 15 at the Moscone West center in San Francisco, featuring hundreds of sessions and attendees.