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Global AI Internet Freedom Fund

Venture capital

Washington · Growth · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The fund, branded AI² (Artificial Intelligence for Alternative Investments), focuses on the digital transformation of enterprises, emphasizing the central role of cloud technology in driving business performance. It automates the sourcing and management of profitable small and medium-sized companies in the growth stage that are well positioned in their markets, applying AI and cloud technology to generate incremental margin growth. The firm adds value to portfolio companies through cost savings from cloud migration, staff productivity gains, improved operational resilience via better availability and security, and increased business agility through faster product deployment. Its stated mission is to democratize AI.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Washington, US
Tracked investments
2

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
Simon Gillett· CEO, Founderin

American-British entrepreneur with experience in financial markets at Standard Chartered Bank and in academia. Began building data businesses in 2014 across multiple countries and holds degrees from UCL, Edinburgh, Exeter, and Cambridge, including an AI scholarship from the UK's EPSRC.

Andrew Ayson· AI Engineerin

Senior full stack engineer with over 8 years building software across web, mobile, cloud, and enterprise systems spanning fintech, SaaS, AI, blockchain, and IoT. AWS Certified Developer specializing in cloud-native development and system integration.

Jhucel Retuerne· API and Data Plane Analystin

Junior data plane and API operations analyst supporting systems that move data between business platforms, focused on reliability and cloud workflows. Holds a BS in Computer Engineering with project and account management experience.

John Curle· Chief Financial Officer (Interim)in

CPA and financial executive with over 20 years in financial management, enterprise risk, and governance, with prior roles at Ernst & Young, the Federal Reserve Board, Freddie Mac, and Deloitte. Holds an MBA from Oxford's Saïd Business School.

Joshua Guibone· Operations Managerin

Operations and workforce management professional with more than 18 years of BPO experience covering customer and technical support. Holds a BS in Management Accounting from Xavier University.

Mark Dempsey· Chief Compliance Officer

Compliance and regulatory executive with nearly 20 years of experience, previously at FINRA, Navy Federal Investment Services (CCO), and MissionSquare. Has served as outsourced chief compliance officer for private fund managers, with expertise in AML, venture capital, and digital assets.

Nkanyiso Ndlovu· Network Engineerin

Enterprise networking specialist with 8 years of experience and expertise in AWS networking infrastructure, cloud migration, and network automation. Holds degrees in Computer Information Technology and Computer Information Systems.

Roselle Nacional· Operations Leadin

Operations professional with 14 years of experience in the BPO industry, holding a BS in Information Technology from the University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines.

Investments · 2 tracked

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Global AI Internet Freedom Fund invest at?
Global AI Internet Freedom Fund invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Global AI Internet Freedom Fund focus on?
Global AI Internet Freedom Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, E-commerce.
Where is Global AI Internet Freedom Fund located?
Global AI Internet Freedom Fund is headquartered in Washington, US.

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