Direct Deal:
First of a series Early-stage Super Agile Micro AI Fund (EUR 3M–5M per SPV)
Location:
Oslo, Norway / Stockholm, Sweden / Texas, US/ London, UK
Impact Geography:
US & Europe (initial focus), with selected global reach.
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AI reshapes every sector—from finance to healthcare— Renaissance AI is set up to secure the safety net and positive impact.
RAIF1 is the first in a series of early-stage venture vehicles dedicated to investing in responsible, Safety and Security AI startups. In line with the AI Assurance Technology (AIAT) Market Report 2024, RAIF1 targets the rapidly growing $276 billion AI Assurance Technology market, projected to grow at a CAGR of 108% through 2030.
Backed by Humane Intelligence and The Impact Platform by Katapult, RAIF1 aims to foster the development of safe and resilient AI solutions that align with human values, democracy, and systemic stability.
Direct Deal:
First of a series Early-stage Super Agile Micro AI Fund (EUR 3M–5M per SPV)
Location:
Oslo, Norway / Stockholm, Sweden / Texas, US/ London, UK
Impact Geography:
US & Europe (initial focus), with selected global reach.
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AI reshapes every sector—from finance to healthcare— Renaissance AI is set up to secure the safety net and positive impact.
RAIF1 is the first in a series of early-stage venture vehicles dedicated to investing in responsible, Safety and Security AI startups. In line with the AI Assurance Technology (AIAT) Market Report 2024, RAIF1 targets the rapidly growing $276 billion AI Assurance Technology market, projected to grow at a CAGR of 108% through 2030.
Backed by Humane Intelligence and The Impact Platform by Katapult, RAIF1 aims to foster the development of safe and resilient AI solutions that align with human values, democracy, and systemic stability.
RAIF1 targets startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, applying a system-change lens and sector expertise to identify alpha in the growing assurance, safety, and security AI market. A sector poised to redefine how enterprises, investors, and Legislators navigate the complexities of AI adoption and its attendant risks.
RAIF1 targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups with a specific focus on AI Assurance Technology, including AI-resilient IT Security, AI Trustworthiness, AI-centric risk Management, and AI-aware digital Authenticity. It leverages a system-change perspective to identify alpha within this high-growth market segment.
A globally recognized thought leader in ethical and security AI, known for her groundbreaking work in AI accountability and societal impact. She brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, policy insight, and global visibility—from the UN to TED to Netflix.
Brings a Decade of investing experience, PhD in Industrial Economics, leadership at Katapult VC, global thought leader in AI in VC.
Brings a decade of experience from the AI safety community, with a deep global network and operational focus on Security AI.
Supports the fund with strategic guidance, IC participation, and operational efforts.
Leads AI and analytics tooling for the fund, maintaining Katapult’s Northstar platform and our AI operational toolbase.
Leads the training program, fund operations/admin, and coordinate portfolio support.
Agile Investment Strategy:
Size as strategy, with modular SPV structure (EUR 3M–5M) 5 year lifespan, to maintain agility in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. Small targeted funds will outperform even more in the future.
AI Assurance Focus:
Investing in mission-driven founders and hyper-scalable startups addressing AI safety, security, transparency, and unintended harms
AI-Enhanced operations:
Utilizing AI tools for investment ops from scouting to exit.
Unique training program:
90-day intensive portfolio IGC support program (Impact, Growth, Capital)
Global Visibility:
Partnerships and connections into the leading research communities, foundations funding them, top-tier AI corporations, and partnering VC funds.
With public and enterprise demand for AI safety at an all-time high and regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act evolving, RAIF1 capitalizes on the unique window to shape the next wave of responsible AI innovators..
The sector is expected to expand exponentially due to increasing demand for trustworthy AI solutions and regulatory pressure.
With regulations like the EU AI Act taking effect, investments in safety and security solutions hits everone to remain compliant.
The sector will play a critical role in finance, healthcare, defense, and manufacturing—industries where errors can lead to significant harm.
Early investments in AI safety infrastructure can help startups establish themselves as leaders in a rapidly growing space.
Combined, we have a globally leading network of VCs, Foundations, Research Institutes, AI Experts, corporations, and VC funds connecting us with the best deals and early-stage founders.
Initial pipeline identified through Northstar AI tools and our partnerships with access to leading Assurance AI VCs, research institutions, expert network, and foundations.
Get in touch for our shortlist of dealflow.
Based on systematic learning from close to 200 investments, we are hyper-focused on founder team quality, experience, intentionality, and exceptionally scalable business models and impact.
TIP equips every investment vehicle with a state-of-the-art training program. Refined over eight years of Katapult’s award-winning program experience. The program helps founders:
8 SPV Funds launched and close to 200 investments completed;
Built a global thought leadership position and network in security and safety AI.
4,7 x average across Katapult SPVs (including Unicorns)
First-in-class ethical, safety, and security AI positioning.
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