Ex-White House AI advisor is raising $500 million VC fund

He is a veteran of Andreessen Horowitz.

Ex-White House AI advisor is raising $500 million VC fund

TL;DR

  • Sriram Krishnan, former White House senior policy advisor on AI, is seeking to raise $500 million for a new venture capital fund.
  • The fund will focus on growth-stage AI companies with relevance to U.S. or allied national security.
  • Krishnan previously worked at Andreessen Horowitz, Snap, Twitter, and Facebook.
  • Plans for an AI-focused Hoover Institute appear to be on hold but may be integrated into the new venture.