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Sources: Dallas-based Disruptive is targeting up to $10B for a late-stage fund, and has secured $7.5B; founded in 2012, it has backed Groq and Reflection AI (Kate Clark/Wall Street Journal)

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Disruptive, a Dallas-based startup, is aiming to raise up to $10 billion in a late-stage fund, securing $7.5 billion in investments. Founded in 2012, Disruptive has backed companies like Groq and Reflection AI, known for aggressive fundraising strategies and a proven track record of success.

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Disruptive is targeting a fundraising of up to $10 billion.: Disruptive is targeting a fundraising of up to $10 billion.
The firm has secured $7.5 billion in investments.: The firm has secured $7.5 billion in investments.
Founded in 2012, Disruptive has backed companies like Groq and Reflection AI.: Founded in 2012, Disruptive has backed companies like Groq and Reflection AI.

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Sources: Dallas-based Disruptive is targeting up to $10B for a late-stage fund, and has secured $7.5B; founded in 2012, it has backed Groq and Reflection AI (Kate Clark/Wall Street Journal)

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