Sriram Krishnan targets $500 million for national security AI fund
Former White House AI policy advisor Sriram Krishnan is launching a venture capital firm to raise a $500 million debut fund focused on later- and growth-stage U.S. artificial intelligence companies tied to national security.
Sriram Krishnan is launching his own venture firm and targeting $500 million for its debut fund, according to reports from Axios and The Information. Krishnan previously worked at venture firm Andreessen Horowitz and served as a senior AI policy advisor in the White House before stepping down from the Trump administration in June.[1][2][4][7][9]
The new vehicle is set to back growth- and later-stage U.S. artificial intelligence companies, prioritizing investments in national security and cybersecurity.[2][4][6][9]
Key facts
- Sriram Krishnan is launching his own venture firm and targeting $500 million for its initial fund.
- The fund will back growth- and later-stage U.S. artificial intelligence companies.
- National security and cybersecurity are primary investment priorities for the fund.
- Krishnan previously worked at Andreessen Horowitz and served as the White House senior AI policy advisor before leaving the Trump administration in June.
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The Information@theinformationPost on X ·
After stints at Andreessen Horowitz and the White House, Sriram Krishnan is launching his own venture firm and targeting a $500 million first fund. Full story: https://t.co/G8fgjXefmr
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Sources: former White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan is raising a ~$500M fund to back growth- and later-stage US AI companies, prioritizing national security (@leomschwartz / The Information) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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The Information@theinformationPost on X ·
After stints at Andreessen Horowitz and the White House, Sriram Krishnan is launching his own venture firm and targeting a $500 million first fund. Full story: https://t.co/G8fgjXefmr
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The Information@theinformationPost on X ·
Sriram Krishnan is targeting $500 million for a new AI-focused venture fund after leaving the Trump administration in June. The firm will focus on later-stage U.S. companies, with national and cyber security among its priorities. Read more: https://t.co/EwI6ANZwZk
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The Information@theinformationPost on X ·
After stints at Andreessen Horowitz and the White House, Sriram Krishnan is launching his own venture firm and targeting a $500 million first fund. Full story: https://t.co/G8fgjXefmr
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Crypto BriefingArticle ·
Sriram Krishnan seeks $500 million for national security AI fund Krishnan's fund could accelerate AI's role in national security, but raises concerns about the intersection of public policy and private investment. The post Sriram Krishnan seeks $500 million for national security AI fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Axios@axiosPost on X ·
Scoop: Ex-White House AI advisor is raising $500 million VC fund https://t.co/IK6QguSk7f
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The Information@theinformationPost on X ·
After stints at Andreessen Horowitz and the White House, Sriram Krishnan is launching his own venture firm and targeting a $500 million first fund. Full story: https://t.co/G8fgjXefmr
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AGTP@AGTPinsightsPost on X ·
BREAKING: Sriram Krishnan, who left his role as the White House's senior AI policy advisor in June, is raising a $500M venture fund focused on growth-stage AI firms tied to national security. https://t.co/gdFoHa2pXw
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