One of the most common refrains in the generative AI era is that “startups are growing faster than ever” — often with fewer resources. Faster revenue, faster rounds. Median consumer companies performed even better, reaching $4.2 million in ARR and raising an A round within eight months. This is partially because consumer companies have a different “shape” now. * * *TL;DR: Startups are working faster than ever, and both businesses and consumers are demonstrating high willingness to pay for new products.