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AI Fund Portfolio Update and Last Call

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The deadline for AI Fund 2 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch this on-demand presentation hosted by Chief Investment Officer Anton Simunovic, Executive Vice President Peter MacEwan, and Managing Partners Chris Sklarin, Ed Tsai, Laura Rippy, and Todd McIntyre for a look back at some of the investments made by AI Fund 1 and how they will build a fully diversified venture portfolio for AI Fund 2.

In this session, you will hear about how specific AI startups were sourced as investments for AI Fund 1, and the ground-breaking products these companies are bringing to market.

Reserve your spot in AI Fund 2

We are seeing strong interest in this fund.
If interested, we recommend securing a spot promptly.

Max investor limit: 249
Deadline to Join:  March 31st, 2023

AV’s AI Fund will invest in innovative companies leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data.

During this session, we will discuss:

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    The goal and structure of the fund
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    A review of the investments made in Fund 1
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    The state of AI and the future of the industry
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    Commitment deadline and minimum requirements needed to invest in AI Fund 2
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    There will be time for open questions and discussion during the call

Note: You must be accredited to invest in venture capital. Important disclosure information can be found at av-funds.com/disclosures. 

AI Fund 3 Open Through August 31

Our AI Fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of ~20-30 companies applying AI, machine learning, big data, and related technologies. The fund will be invested over ~12-18 months with a large reserve (~20-25%) for follow-on opportunities. AI Fund 2 was oversubscribed, and we had to establish a waitlist to accommodate interest. Click below to review fund materials or connect with a Senior Partner to learn more.

About your presenters

Anton Simunovic
Anton Simunovic

Chief Investment Officer

Anton has 20+ years of technology experience as a proven venture capital investor, entrepreneur, and operating executive in companies ranging in size from startup to Fortune 10. Most recently, he founded and led Vener8 Technologies, a technology commercialization company he started with GE. Previously, Anton led the Software and Internet Infrastructure Group at GE Equity, where he directly invested $72 million in 10 companies generating more than $500 million of realized gains. Anton has substantial international experience in Canada, China, Europe, and Israel, and has served on the board of directors of more than 20 private and public companies. Anton has a BSc Engineering from Queen’s University in Canada and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Peter MacEwan
Peter MacEwan

Deputy Chief Community Officer

Peter has startup experience in both the non-profit and business sectors, a BA from Wesleyan University and an MBA from The Wharton School. Peter developed expertise building teams and strategic planning in the San Francisco Bay Area, driving growth across multiple seed- and early-stage companies (with many nights spent as informal adviser to a network of entrepreneurs). Peter has a passion for social impact and loves working with people who love what they do and strive to get better at it.

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