backing founders at the Outset
AI practitioners investing in AI, deeptech, future of work
Backed by unicorn founders and AI researchers at OpenAI, Google, DeepMind
Led by AI practitioners
and YC founders
Together, we write $25-500K checks into early-stage companies building in AI, deeptech, and future of work.
What our founders say
I'm a solo founder, so their support has been a game-changer. They are my first call.
Having Ali, Kanjun and Josh on your cap table is a superpower. They're incredibly trustworthy, high integrity and super-smart operators. More than anything, they're good people that take good care of their founders.
Single highest value add investors on our cap table so far.
I'm a solo founder, so their support has been a game-changer. They are my first call.
Having Ali, Kanjun and Josh on your cap table is a superpower. They're incredibly trustworthy, high integrity and super-smart operators. More than anything, they're good people that take good care of their founders.
Single highest value add investors on our cap table so far.
Bringing people together
Community has always been important to us. Previously, we built the Archive, a co-living house of 22 founders, engineers, and researchers (featured on the Today Show!).
Now, we host monthly events, including small AI dinners, fireside chats, and Builder Hours for folks thinking about starting something new. If you’re in the Bay Area, join us.
