Fellows
Venture capitalActively deployingCampbell · 9 people tracked
Also known as FELLOWS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC
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2,683 people in our graph share verified history with the Fellows team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Investment thesis
Fellows Fund backs founders building at the frontier of artificial intelligence. Since its founding in 2021, the firm has partnered with the next generation of technical founders, positioning itself as a partner throughout the company-building journey and providing support with building, hiring, and scaling. The firm invites founders working on AI to reach out directly to its partners.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Francisco, US
Cecilia Ziniti(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatLucas Sheiner· per SEC Form D · $55.6M raise · filed Nov 2025
Co-investorsScale Venture Partners
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGeneral Counsel AI · seedtable.com · May 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Fellows focus on?
- Fellows focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software.
- Where is Fellows located?
- Fellows is headquartered in Campbell, US.
- Does Fellows lead rounds?
- Fellows typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBeyond Capital: The Fellowship VC Model with Alex Ren, Founding Partner of Fellows Fund
Nebius · Alex Ren
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Co-investors · 7
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