Betaworks
betaworks.comBetaworks is thematic by design, with a track record of investing in AI/ML technologies across subcategories and modalities (NLP, computer vision, media synthesis, voice, copilot systems, models, inference infrastructure, and agents). They invest at pre-seed and seed stage with typical check sizes of $250,000 to $750,000, and go deep into new categories through their Camp cohort-based program.
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Betaworks practices thesis-based investing focused on frontier technologies and emerging categories. They believe in immersing themselves in bleeding-edge technologies and working systematically to explore facets of applied AI. Rather than writing small checks into many companies, they bet on cohorts of companies creating or defining brand new categories, bringing founders together to learn from one another as they embark into uncharted territory.
What Sets Them Apart
- Camp: their unique 12-week, in-residence, cohort-based investment and product development program focused on frontier technology themes
- 15+ year track record in NYC tech ecosystem with successful exits (Giphy acquired by META, Dots by TakeTwo, bitly by private equity, Tweetdeck by Twitter)
- Thesis-based approach rather than diversified portfolio strategy
- Deep founder mentorship and network access beyond capital
- Physical community in NYC's Meatpacking District with shared workspace
- Systematic exploration of AI frontier with evolving thematic focus based on capability advancement
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