A cross-market analysis finds venture investing has shifted towards mixed-reality startups, gaining 18% more funding. Public firms in AR/VR hardware could experience positive price action driven by market speculation. The bottom line is that the future of venture capital funding depends on breaking old patterns. Women over 50 are a powerhouse of untapped innovation. They bring the vision of seasoned leaders and the discipline of women who have had to fight to be taken seriously in business for decades. The next unicorn founder might just be in her 50s. Is that an investment you want in on? By Melissa Houston , Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Latest market data indicates venture investing volume reached $78B globally in May