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Anthropic and Silicon Valley VC Menlo Ventures team up for $100M AI fund

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Silicon Valley-based VC firm, Menlo Ventures, has announced the Anthology Fund in partnership with Anthropic. The two firms have created a $100 million initiative to partner with innovative founders to build unique AI-first applications and infrastructure solutions that leverage Anthropic’s technology and AI models.

Investment plans 

The Anthology Fund aims to invest in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds of AI companies. Its investments will start from $100,000 and will provide $25,000 worth of credits to use Anthropic’s models

Team behind Anthology Fund

The Anthology Fund includes expert investors from Menlo’s AI team—partners Tim Tully, Matt Murphy, Joff Redfern, Amy Wu, Deedy Das, and Venky Ganesan—who will work closely with President Daniela Amodei, CPO Mike Krieger, and the rest of the Anthropic team to support the most promising AI startups.

Key focus areas 

The fund will back select entrepreneurs innovating broadly with Anthropic technologies, focused on AI infrastructure, including DevX tools and middleware that advances the use of Claude and other LLMs, accelerating their adoption and capabilities. 

It will also focus on Frontier/Novel applications of AI that will transform bio, healthcare, legal, financial services, supply chains, cloud infrastructure, and cyber security; consumer AI solutions that transform the user experience by seamlessly integrating LLMs as core components driving interactions; trust and safety tooling for responsible AI deployment; and AI apps and tech that maximise societal benefits, such as new forms of education/training, job creation solutions, and tools that expand accessibility.

What do startups get?

AI startups backed by the fund gain access to several resources:

  • Venture partner support: Menlo’s experienced investors, services team, and network to help build and scale businesses.
  • Anthropic advantage: Cutting-edge AI research, products, and tools, plus $25,000 in free credits for Anthropic’s advanced AI models.
  • Frontier model access: Anthropic’s most advanced AI models with $25,000 in free credits.
  • Guidance and community: Advice from a network of founders, researchers, and business leaders focused on positive AI change.
  • Structured program: Quarterly deep dives with Menlo Partners and Anthropic’s developer relations team to optimize the use of Claude, and bi-annual demo days with Menlo and Anthropic leaders.
  • Additional resources: Credits from Menlo’s infrastructure partners and workspace in San Francisco and Menlo Park offices.

“The Anthology Fund represents more than investing—we see this as an opportunity to drive AI forward,” said Tim Tully, partner at Menlo Ventures. “We’re not just looking for startups; we’re seeking pioneers who will harness Anthropic’s groundbreaking technology to shatter the limits of what is possible today through AI. Our mission is to empower ambitious founders to create solutions that don’t just drive value but fundamentally reshape industries and improve lives.”

“Through our partnership with Menlo Ventures and the Anthology Fund, we hope to accelerate the development of groundbreaking AI applications. We’re particularly interested in ventures that leverage AI to enhance human capabilities and productivity in fields such as healthcare, legal services, education, energy, infrastructure, and scientific research,” said Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic. “We look forward to working closely with Menlo and the exceptional founders backed by this Fund to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.”

The venture firm is essentially leveraging its investment and close relationship with one of the world’s most prominent foundational model companies to identify interesting AI-first startups for future investments.

What do we think about the Anthology Fund?

The Anthology Fund, created by Menlo Ventures and Anthropic, is a $100 million initiative to invest in early-stage AI companies. It supports innovative founders building AI-first applications and infrastructure. Startups receive financial backing, AI model credits, access to advanced AI technology, and guidance from seasoned investors. The fund aims to transform various sectors, enhance human productivity, and promote responsible AI deployment, driving significant societal benefits.

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