# Why AI is making it harder than ever for young companies to raise money > Source: > Published: 2026-06-04 15:46:02+00:00 # Why AI is making it harder for young companies to raise money Business Insider's [Seed 40 ](https://www.businessinsider.com/seed-40-best-women-early-stage-vc-investors-2026-5)list highlights women who have a knack for turning young companies into successful businesses. The list of the best women early-stage investors is a companion to BI's annual [Seed 100](https://www.businessinsider.com/seed-100-best-early-stage-vc-investors-2026-5). Nisha Dua, managing partner and co-founder of BBG Ventures, is one of this year's honorees. An early backer of Spring Health, Starface, SuperCircle, and HopskipDrive among others, she stopped by Business Insider's newsroom to speak with senior correspondent Melia Russell. Dua explains how AI has changed the seed investing landscape, her approach to investing, and how she uses AI in her daily life. Business Insider's [Seed 40 ](https://www.businessinsider.com/seed-40-best-women-early-stage-vc-investors-2026-5)list highlights women who have a knack for turning young companies into successful businesses. The list of the best women early-stage investors is a companion to BI's annual [Seed 100](https://www.businessinsider.com/seed-100-best-early-stage-vc-investors-2026-5). Nisha Dua, managing partner and co-founder of BBG Ventures, is one of this year's honorees. An early backer of Spring Health, Starface, SuperCircle, and HopskipDrive among others, she stopped by Business Insider's newsroom to speak with senior correspondent Melia Russell. Dua explains how AI has changed the seed investing landscape, her approach to investing, and how she uses AI in her daily life.