AI Fund

AI Fund is a venture studio based in Palo Alto, California, founded by AI pioneer Andrew Ng. With over $370 million in backing, including a $175 million initial fund and a $190 million Fund II, AI Fund collaborates with entrepreneurs, venture funds, and corporate partners to co-found and build AI startups that address real-world challenges across various industries. The company operates as a hybrid of a venture studio, incubator, and investor, providing hands-on support from ideation to scaling. AI Fund focuses on emerging technologies such as agentic AI and advanced reasoning systems. Its structured process includes validating ideas with expert teams, building startups with pre-seed funding and core teams, and scaling operations through fundraising and talent acquisition. The portfolio features a range of startups in sectors like financial services, healthcare, and renewable energy, with notable companies including Workera, Profitmind, and ValidMind.