New Venture Funds Target "AI-Native" Startups Amid Investment Surge
Alumni Ventures and Leonis Capital both announced new AI-focused funds on Aug. 12, 2025, as private market investment continues to flow.
Alumni Ventures Launches AI First Fund
Venture capital firm Alumni Ventures announced the launch of its "AI First Fund" on Aug. 12, 2025. The fund will concentrate on "AI-native" startups, which are companies built from their inception around artificial intelligence models and proprietary data sets. The firm stated the fund will target four specific themes: - AI First Work: Tools that enhance productivity, such as generative copilots and autonomous agents. - AI First Discovery: AI-powered platforms designed for scientific research and virtual simulations. - AI First Industry: Vertical-specific AI applications for operational and client-facing workflows. - AI First Infrastructure: …
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