Betaworks Raises $66M Fund III to Back Early-Stage AI Startups

Betaworks Raises $66M Fund III to Back Early-Stage AI Startups

Betaworks Fund III Targets Early-Stage AI Startups with $66M Raise Betaworks Fund III has officially closed at $66 million, signaling the venture firm’s continued commitment to investing in early-stage AI startups. If you're wondering where AI venture capital is headed in 2025, Betaworks offers a strong signal. This third fund is set to fuel the next wave of innovation in artificial intelligence, especially in areas like AI agents, native AI interfaces, and application-layer tools. With a history of early investments in companies like Huggingface, Betaworks is leveraging both experience and insight to shape the future of AI through a focused and strategic investment model.  Image Credits:Betaworks Founded in 2008 in New York City, Betaworks has evolved from a venture studio to a recognized name in seed-stage investing. Fund III marks a notable increase from its previous rounds—$48 million in Fund I (2016) and $46 million in Fund II (2020). With this latest raise, Betaworks plans to i…