AIX Ventures

AIX Ventures is a specialized venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage AI startups. Founded by renowned AI practitioners such as Richard Socher, Chris Manning, and Pieter Abbeel, AIX Ventures is deeply embedded in the AI community. The firm’s focus is on partnering with companies where AI is a core component of the product, spanning sectors like natural language processing, robotics, healthcare, and more. AIX Ventures manages its investments through funds, including its recent $202 million Fund II, which underscores its commitment to driving the future of work through AI. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $5 million at the Pre-Seed to Series A stages and is known for leading funding rounds while collaborating with other top investors and angels. The firm's portfolio includes groundbreaking AI companies such as Hugging Face, Weights & Biases, You.com, and Perplexity. These companies are at the forefront of AI innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in their respective fields. AIX Ventures is not just an investor but also a partner in company-building, offering strategic guidance, technical expertise, and a strong network to help founders navigate the complex challenges of scaling AI technologies. The firm’s goal is to be deeply involved with its portfolio companies from the early stages through to their long-term success.