What is Vela Partners?
Vela Partners is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in AI-native early-stage startups. Founded in 2017, the firm has built an AI-only portfolio and aims to be a “100x faster and better VC”.
The firm is led by a global team of over 20 entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers. It carries out and publishes research in collaboration with the University of Oxford. They also closely collaborate with the press to share their thoughts and insights.
While Vela Partners does not provide a comprehensive overview of their investment thesis or portfolio companies, their focus on AI-native startups and commitment to research and collaboration suggest a thoughtful and forward-thinking approach to venture capital in the AI space.
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