The OpenAI Startup Fund secures an additional $15 million in capital, with backing from tech industry leaders including Microsoft. This brings the total size of the fund to $185 million, aimed at empowering early-stage startups building transformative AI products.
The fund focuses on companies creating tools, models, and applications that expand the impact and accessibility of artificial intelligence. Its unique structure allows it to offer more than just capital — selected startups also get early access to OpenAI models and support from its technical and operational teams.
Since its launch in 2021, the OpenAI Startup Fund has backed companies like Harvey, Ambience Healthcare, and Cursor. With this latest infusion, OpenAI continues to broaden its reach into global startup ecosystems by funding ambitious founders solving real-world problems with AI.
This step reflects OpenAI’s broader goal: to support a diverse, safe, and distributed AI ecosystem that isn’t solely driven by Big Tech dominance.