🚨💔 Techies, gather 'round! Your favorite VC-backed startups are pulling a “this is fine” meme while their valuations go *down down baby* like your high school crush’s interest in you! 🔥🤡 According to our beloved PitchBook, 15.9% of these deals in 2025 are down rounds—like, *OMG*, that’s a 10-year high! 🧐💰 And your favorite AI and ML startups? They’re here serving up hot soup 🍜 at a staggering 29.3% of the down rounds. *AI* might mean “Absolutely Inconsistent” this time around, amiright? 🤖💀 👀 *Leaked conversation from a Chime executive:* "Guys, we hit the Nasdaq, and I'm feeling like Drake in that 'Hotline Bling' meme. Except I'm answering calls about our plummeting stocks." 📉💔 You thought you could ride the stonks wave forever? Nah fam, time to face the cringe reality! 😂 But hey, maybe next time your AI can learn to be valuable instead of just a highly processed LinkedIn post. 🔮 Prediction: In 2026, we'll have AI-powered chatbots that *actually* help you with your finances—right before they ghost you for emotional support. *Cope and seethe, baby!* 🚀💥🤑 #TechMeltdown #DownRoundDanceParty