Active AI Venture Capital Firms in 2026
Artificial intelligence is the most active category in venture capital, and a mix of marquee generalists and dedicated AI funds are writing the biggest checks in 2026. This open directory lists active AI investors and AI-focused venture capital firms, with the stage they focus on and a one line thesis for each. Build your target list here, then reach the right partners on Round Funded.
These are firms, not individual angels. This page covers the funds backing AI startups, from pure-play AI seed funds to multi-stage investors deploying across foundation models, AI infrastructure and applied AI.
Why Raise From AI VCs
- Dedicated AI funds. Radical Ventures, AIX Ventures, Air Street Capital, Conviction and Zetta Venture Partners invest exclusively or primarily in AI.
- Technical depth. Amplify Partners and Basis Set Ventures back technical founders building ML infrastructure and automation.
- Scale. Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Khosla, Greylock and Lightspeed carry AI companies from seed to growth.
How We Picked This List
We curate this directory from firms actively deploying into AI startups in 2026, verified against recent announced rounds. Each entry carries the firm name, a stage tag, and a concise thesis, and refreshes as new funds raise. To turn browsing into outreach, start on Round Funded and filter active investors by stage, sector and check size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top AI investors in 2026?
Leading AI investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, Greylock and dedicated funds like Radical Ventures, AIX Ventures and Conviction. Filter the full active list by your stage on Round Funded.
Which VC firms invest only in AI startups?
Pure-play or AI-first funds include Radical Ventures, AIX Ventures, Air Street Capital, Conviction, Zetta Venture Partners and Basis Set Ventures. See who is investing in AI right now on Round Funded.
How do I raise money for an AI startup?
Target investors whose thesis matches your layer of the AI stack (model, infrastructure or application), build a clear data room with real traction, and send specific pitches. A focused list of AI-active funds is the fastest starting point.
Do AI investors write seed checks?
Yes. AIX Ventures, Zetta Venture Partners, Basis Set Ventures, Amplify Partners and Conviction all invest at seed, and larger firms run seed programs too. See who is writing AI seed checks on Round Funded.
Are these AI VC firms investing in 2026?
Yes. We only list firms with recent, verifiable AI deployment activity and refresh the directory as the market moves. For the live view of who invested in the last six months, browse the database on Round Funded.
