OpenAI Startup Fund — 2025 Investments
6 investments dated 2025 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
1X is an AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots for home and industrial use.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareRoboticsPalo Alto, US
Bernt Øyvind Børnich(CEO)Bernt Børnich(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlliance VCAlliance VentureSamsung NextSandwaterSkagerak CapitalSprettert+8 more
Adaptive Security provides security awareness training, phishing attack simulation, and email security solutions designed to defend against AI-powered attacks, deepfakes, and social engineering threats.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareNew York, US
Brian Long(Founder & CEO)inAndrew Jones(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzEniac VenturesK5 GlobalScribble VenturesBain Capital Ventures+4 more
Develops edible, natural coatings and feed additives to extend the shelf life of perishable foods such as fish, seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables, and to improve poultry and aquaculture farm productivity.
BiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsADB VenturesFounders FundLux Capital
Endex builds custom AI models integrated into Excel for financial workflows, offering cell-reference tracing, repeatable templates, data extraction from financial documents, and cited outputs from internal and external sources.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsDorm Room
Kick is an AI-powered platform that automates bookkeeping and accounting tasks for small business owners.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Conrad Wadowskiin
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesLigature VCGeneral CatalystGV (Google Ventures)Venture Kick
Valthos develops AI systems to identify biological threats and design medical countermeasures in real time for biodefense applications.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDefense TechNew York, US
Kathleen McMahon(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTess Van Stekelenburg(Director)in
Co-investorsLux CapitalFounders Fund
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