Zero Shot
◆ Fund Size
$100M
◆ Check Size
◆ 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.
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◆ Geography Focus
◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mayne | Co-founder / General Partner | — | |
| Brett Rounsaville | Operator / Partner | — | |
| Evan Morikawa | Co-founder / General Partner | — | |
| Kelly Kovacs | General Partner | — | |
| Shawn Jain | Co-founder / General Partner | — |
◆ Notable Investments
◆ 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.