From OpenAI to DeepMind: Who Is Investing in AI Leaders

Investments in artificial intelligence are at their peak, and venture funds are actively supporting startups developing smart solutions. Who is behind the success of OpenAI, DeepMind, and other AI companies? Read our selection.

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Bessemer Venture Partners
A venture capital firm founded in 1911, with a rich history of investing in advanced technologies. Bessemer actively supports AI startups such as DeepL, Cohere, and Canva. Investment amounts range from $1 million to $75 million, and total assets under management exceed $20 billion.

Sequoia Capital
One of the oldest venture capital firms, founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, specializing in technology, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and consumer technology. The fund's portfolio includes well-known AI startups such as DeepMind, Gong, and UiPath. Investments range from $1 million to $100 million, and total assets exceed $85 billion.

Accel
A venture capital firm founded in 1983 by Arthur Patterson and Jim Swartz, focusing on AI, SaaS, and infrastructure technologies. The fund has supported AI startups such as Ada Support, Cerebras Systems, and Fractal Analytics. Investments range from $500,000 to $50 million, and total assets under management exceed $20 billion.

Lightspeed Venture Partners
A fund founded in 2000 by Barry Eggers and Chris Schmidt, specializing in investments in AI, SaaS, and cybersecurity. Lightspeed has supported startups including ThoughtSpot, Snorkel AI, and Epic Games. Investment sizes range from $500,000 to $50 million, and total assets under management amount to more than $18 billion.

Khosla Ventures
A venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, specializing in technology investments, including AI, biotechnology, and sustainable solutions. The fund has invested in AI startups such as OpenAI, Deep Genomics, ViSenze, and SambaNova Systems. Investments range from $1 million to $100 million, and total assets under management exceed $15 billion.

Founders Fund
The fund was established in 2005 by Peter Thiel. Founders Fund is one of the leading venture capital firms focused on breakthrough technologies. The fund has invested in AI startups such as OpenAI, DeepMind, and Cognition. Investment volumes range from $5 million to $200 million, and total assets amount to $11 billion.

Andreessen Horowitz
A venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, focusing on investments in technology companies, including AI, fintech, biotechnology, and cryptocurrencies. Among the AI startups supported by the fund are OpenAI, Hippocratic AI, and Scale AI. The fund invests amounts ranging from $1 million to $100 million, and total assets under management exceed $35 billion.