November 1, 2025
May the funds be with you
Pitching the Death Star to Investors
VCs fund a planet‑zapping startup, commenters yell “AI slop”
TLDR: DS pitched a satirical Death Star startup and claims to have secured seed money from “Unlimited Power Capital.” The lone top comment “AI slop” sparked wider debate over ethics, VC hype, and meme-worthy corporate doublespeak, with readers split between laughing at the satire and worrying it mirrors real tech culture.
Tech Twitter and Reddit went full popcorn mode after DS, the swaggering founder of a literal Death Star, announced a seed round from “Unlimited Power Capital.” In the pitch, ethics were brushed off as “necessary market adjustments,” the superlaser was a “security solution,” and “galactic integration” was just… compliance. The comments lit up with equal parts horror and memes. The top reply? “AI slop”—a two-word eye roll that instantly became the thread’s catchphrase. Some called it the final boss of move-fast-break-things; others joked the burn rate was “astronomical” because, well, planets. The vibe: stunned disbelief wrapped in meme armor, with everyone dunking on VCs who’d fund galactic tyranny if the deck has gradient backgrounds.
Debate broke out between “lol, satire” readers and those saying this is how founders launder harm with friendly language. One camp cheered the chaos (“ship the laser”), another begged for regulators, and a third asked for a refund on the universe. People mocked the term sheet—“strategic advisors, not meddlers,” fear-fueled valuation—and wondered if the “exit strategy” means ejecting rebels. The mood: cynicism toward VC theater, comedy from the crowd. The product might promise order, but the comments delivered anarchy, crowned by two-word verdict: AI slop.
Key Points
- •The Death Star’s founder pitched to venture firm Unlimited Power Capital, presenting a vision for galactic security.
- •The pitch emphasized market size, a proprietary superlaser, team experience, and an exit strategy to reshape power dynamics.
- •Ethical concerns and potential collateral damage were addressed by reframing them as necessary adjustments for stability.
- •Negotiations covered equity, valuation, operational autonomy, board structure, and aggressive milestones for integration and compliance.
- •A substantial seed round was secured, with terms including a pre-money valuation, advisory board roles, and ambitious growth targets.