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Zero Shot

vc$100M

Fund Size

$100M

Check Size

$1.0M$4.0M

Location

United States

Activity

Statusactively investing

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Investment Thesis

The team believes their experience at OpenAI and access to developers positions them to identify promising directions in AI and bridge the disconnect between funded startups and market requirements.

About Zero Shot

Zero Shot Fund is a venture capital fund focused on backing AI-native founders before the pattern is obvious. Anchored by OpenAI alumni, the fund leverages deep technical expertise and proximity to the frontier AI ecosystem to invest in early-stage startups across several sectors.

Sectors

AI Frontier ModelsGenerative AIWorkflow AutomationRoboticsDeveloper Tools

Stages

seed

Geography Focus

United StatesSan Francisco Bay Area

Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Andrew MayneCo-founder / General Partner
Brett RounsavilleOperator / Partner
Evan MorikawaCo-founder / General Partner
Kelly KovacsGeneral Partner
Shawn JainCo-founder / General Partner

Notable Investments

Worktrace AIFoundry Robotics

FAQ

What does Zero Shot invest in?

Zero Shot invests in AI Frontier Models, Generative AI, Workflow Automation, Robotics and Developer Tools at the seed stage.

Which geographies does Zero Shot focus on?

Zero Shot focuses on United States and San Francisco Bay Area, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Zero Shot's typical check size?

Zero Shot typically writes checks of $1M to $4M.