Amplifying Founders. Investing in Voices.
From Day Zero to Series A
We’re not passive investors—we integrate into your journey, acting as co-builders from pre-seed through growth.
We're at a pivotal point in AI evolution. Vocal Ventures backs technical founders from day zero with capital, strategic guidance, and deep founder support—amplifying voices building the next generation of responsible AI companies.
We identify winners before the world does
Platform & Infrastructure
AI-native developer tools, optimized infrastructure, and novel hardware that unlock previously impossible capabilities. We're especially excited about startups with deeply technical differentiation.
Example thesis
10x+ inference cost reductions will create outsized value.
Market size : $50B+ TAM by 2027
Vertical AI Applications
AI solutions with clear ROI in sectors like enterprise software, life sciences, or manufacturing. These solutions often map directly to LP needs—giving us signal and early traction potential.
Example thesis
Tools with 3–6 month ROI will thrive regardless of macro cycles.
Market size : $90B+ TAM by 2027
Foundation Model Deployments
Platforms that apply foundation models to create new business models or reach extreme performance gains. Includes domain-specific fine-tuning and enterprise apps built on frontier models.
Example thesis
Specialized tuning beats general-purpose models in defensibility.
Market size : $120B+ TAM by 2027
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Leverage That Goes Beyond Capital
Platform & Infrastructure
Innovative developer tools and infrastructure that enable groundbreaking capabilities.
University Pipeline
Formal advisor relationships with Stanford AI Lab and Berkeley AI Research
Founder network
Established connections within Nvidia, YC partners and AGI House communities
Technical credibility
Our team's hands-on AI expertise enables meaningful evaluation of novel approaches
Bay Area
The Global Epicenter of AI
