The recently signed $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill—though pared almost in half from President Biden’s original vision—still sets aside hundreds of billions of dollars for government investment in sectors where venture-backed startups are likely to play an active role.

That includes spending earmarked for cybersecurity investment, electric vehicle infrastructure, broadband internet expansion, and a host of clean energy and climate tech initiatives. Venture investors say that all adds up to opportunities for startups working on the next generation of infrastructure-related technologies. READ MORE