
BootstrapLabs is a venture capital firm founded in 2008, with a specialized AI-first investment strategy initiated over 8 years ago. They focus on seed-stage investments in Applied AI, targeting visionary founders addressing significant market opportunities. BootstrapLabs invests across various sectors including Future of Work, Mobility, Health, Financial Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, and Energy/Climate, as well as AI-enabling technologies. They leverage their experience as founders and a strong community of over 40,000 members to support portfolio companies from early to growth stages, often acting as the first institutional investor. Their core belief is that technology, particularly AI, should create positive societal impact and prioritize human well-being.

BootstrapLabs is a venture capital firm founded in 2008, with a specialized AI-first investment strategy initiated over 8 years ago. They focus on seed-stage investments in Applied AI, targeting visionary founders addressing significant market opportunities. BootstrapLabs invests across various sectors including Future of Work, Mobility, Health, Financial Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, and Energy/Climate, as well as AI-enabling technologies. They leverage their experience as founders and a strong community of over 40,000 members to support portfolio companies from early to growth stages, often acting as the first institutional investor. Their core belief is that technology, particularly AI, should create positive societal impact and prioritize human well-being.
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Silicon Valley
Focus: Early-stage / seed investments in Applied AI
Acquisition: Acquired by Ares Management (closed Feb 1, 2024)
Applied artificial intelligence across sectors including Future of Work, Mobility, Health, Financial Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, and Energy/Climate.
2008
Venture capital / venture builder
BootstrapLabs Applied AI Fund I announced
BootstrapLabs Applied AI Fund II announced; innogy New Ventures committed an initial $5 million as a strategic partnership (announced Oct 3, 2018)
Crunchbase indicates a BootstrapLabs Applied AI Fund III exists
“Acquired by Ares Management (closed Feb 1, 2024); strategic partnership with innogy New Ventures including a $5M commitment to Applied AI funds”