Alan NeuhauserJun 5, 2026 - Climate DealsUSV ends experiment replacing analysts with AIIllustration of a briefcase with a metal clasp in the form of a glowing lightning boltIn a six-month experiment earlier this year, Union Square Ventures used agentic AI rather than hire a class of junior analysts. Then it stopped.General partner Nick Grossman, who led the effort with AI lead Spencer Yen, spoke to Axios Pro about the firm's findings.Go deeper