OpenAI Startup Fund

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2023

AUM

-

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

OpenAI Startup Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2023. The fund is managed by OpenAI and focuses on investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning sectors. The team is composed of experts in AI and technology, aiming to support startups that leverage AI to innovate across various industries. What sets them apart is their commitment to impact investments, particularly in education, health, and climate sectors.

The fund primarily invests in early-stage companies, with a typical check size of $1 million. They focus on sectors such as AI, Future of Work, Education, Health, and Energy. The fund targets investments in the USA and has a total AUM that includes OpenAI Startup Fund I, a 2023 vintage fund. Notable limited partners include the University of Michigan Endowment and Microsoft.

Notable investments by the OpenAI Startup Fund include Thrive AI Health - a company focused on clinics and outpatient services, and Ghost Autonomy - a business productivity software firm. These investments highlight the fund's strategy of supporting companies that are generating revenue and have a strong potential for growth.

Industry

Education AI Energy HealthTech Machine Learning (ML)

OpenAI Startup Fund Funds

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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
OpenAI Startup Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
AI
North America
$1-5 m
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January 2023

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FAQs about OpenAI Startup Fund

OpenAI Startup Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
OpenAI Startup Fund is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
OpenAI Startup Fund was founded in 2023.
OpenAI Startup Fund invests in companies and startups in Education, AI, Energy, HealthTech, Machine Learning (ML).
OpenAI Startup Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.
OpenAI Startup Fund invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
OpenAI Startup Fund usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Yes, OpenAI Startup Fund is impact investor.
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