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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 Roboticsstealth AI startup

◆ 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.