Sarah Smith’s $16M AI-Powered VC Fund Backs Stanford Startups

Sarah Smith launches a $16M AI-native VC fund, empowering solo GPs and Stanford startups with fast, tech-driven investing.
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Sarah Smith’s $16M AI-Powered VC Fund Backs Stanford Startups
How Sarah Smith’s AI-Native VC Fund Is Changing the Game for Solo GPs In 2025, solo general partners (GPs) are rewriting the rules of venture capital — and Sarah Smith is leading the charge. With the final close of her $16 million AI-native VC fund , Smith is proving that cutting-edge technology can unlock new levels of efficiency and scalability for solo investors. Her approach answers a growing question in VC circles: Can one person really manage an entire venture fund in today’s fast-paced startup ecosystem? The answer, according to Smith, is a confident yes — if that person is leveraging AI. Her story is a powerful case study in how technology, experience, and founder-focused strategies can come together to create a next-generation investing model that scales without losing its human touch. Image Credits:Courtesy of Sarah Smith Why This AI-Native VC Fund Matters for the Future of Solo Capitalists Sarah Smith’s journey to launching her AI-native VC fund began in 2022, but her vision has…