We may be subject to risks associated with our investments in the software industry

The revenue, income (or losses) and valuations of software and other technology-related companies, including companies focused on the development of artificial intelligence, can and often do fluctuate suddenly and dramatically. While the continued expansion of such companies may present opportunities, it may also lead to inflated or unsustainable valuations for certain companies, particularly in the absence of consistent revenue or profitability. If valuations are not supported by long-term fundamentals, a correction in the market could result in substantial losses for our investments in the software industry. This risk is heightened in an environment where market sentiment and investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-driven innovation may outpace actual business performance of certain software and other technology-related companies, potentially creating valuation bubbles that could burst with broader economic or market shifts.

In addition, because of rapid technological change, the average selling prices of software products have historically decreased over their productive lives. As a result, the average selling prices of software offered by our portfolio companies may decrease over time, which could adversely affect their operating results and, correspondingly, the value of any securities that we may hold. Additionally, companies operating in the software industry are subject to vigorous competition, changing technology, changing client and end-consumer needs, evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products and services. Our portfolio companies in the software industry could compete with companies that are larger and could be engaged in a greater range of businesses or have greater financial, technical, sales or other resources than our portfolio companies do. Our portfolio companies could lose market share if their competitors introduce or acquire new products that compete with their software and related services or add new features to existing products. Any deterioration in the results of our portfolio companies due to competition or otherwise could, in turn, materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.