💼 AI Business

OpenAI Veterans Quietly Raise $100M Fund to Bet Against AI Hype

OpenAI's old guard isn't lounging in retirement—they're slinging $100 million at AI startups that skip the buzz. But will their insider edge cut through the noise, or just amplify it?

OpenAI alumni founders of Zero Shot VC fund announcing first investments

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • OpenAI alums launch Zero Shot fund targeting $100M, already investing in Worktrace AI and Foundry Robotics. 𝕏
  • They're skipping trendy AI like vibe coding and digital twins, citing insider predictions on model evolution. 𝕏
  • Echoes PayPal Mafia; potential for outsized returns but risks OpenAI-style groupthink. 𝕏
Published by

theAIcatchup

AI news that actually matters.

Worth sharing?

Get the best AI stories of the week in your inbox — no noise, no spam.

Originally reported by TechCrunch - AI

Stay in the loop

The week's most important stories from theAIcatchup, delivered once a week.