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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.
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