AI Seed Fund

Investor type

VC

Founded

2017

AUM

-

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

AI Seed Fund is an alternative investment fund that specializes in AI ventures, with a focus on building portfolios consisting of early-stage AI companies. They are based in Europe and the firm was founded in 2017. The team is led by Managing Partners Michael Axelgaard, Jacques de Cock, and Steve Weis, who are experienced entrepreneurs with successful exits in the software, fintech, and security domains respectively. What distinguishes AI Seed is its close association with AI founders, having hands-on experience in scaling startups both in Europe and the Silicon Valley ecosystems.

They focus on artificial intelligence, offering investments and support. The firm's strategy includes sectors such as Digital, AI, HealthTech, and Fintech. Geography-wise, they invest primarily in Europe and extend to North America through their strategic network. As of yet, the total AUM isn’t specified. They provide tailored technical and operational guidance to position AI companies for potential acquisition or IPO.

Notable investments from the AI Seed Fund portfolio include companies like 9fin - a financial technology platform, ai Build - industrial AI solutions, Causalens - causal AI engine, Limbic - AI for healthcare, and Hopsworks - AI data platform. Many of their portfolio companies have achieved successful exits, such as acquisitions of Odin Vision and Rahko.

Industry

HealthTech Digital Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Robotics Security Software AI MedTech

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Michael Axelgaard General Partner
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Steve Weis Technical Analysis and Managing Partner
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FAQs about AI Seed Fund

AI Seed Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
AI Seed Fund is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
AI Seed Fund was founded in 2017.
AI Seed Fund invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Digital, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Robotics, Security, Software, AI, MedTech.
AI Seed Fund invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
AI Seed Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
AI Seed Fund usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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