Menlo Anthology Fund 2026

About

An innovative funding program designed to support AI startups at the seed to Series A stage, focusing on AI safety and responsible tooling, providing substantial financial backing and access to a collaborative network of experts and resources.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  $25,000 in free credits for Anthropic’s advanced AI models
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to a suite of resources including a strong venture partner and pioneering AI research
• 📈Investment Opportunities
  Individual investment amounts starting at $100,000
• 🌐Operational Support
  Operational support network from Menlo Ventures
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Participation in quarterly deep dives and biannual demo days

Eligibility Criteria

• AI startups at seed to Series A stage focused on AI safety, responsible AI tooling, interpretability, alignment infrastructure, or safe AI applications
• Companies must be incorporated and have a working product or prototype
• Not limited by geography

Participation Commitments

• Engage in a structured program with quarterly deep dives and biannual demo days
• Commitment to building a product into a business primed to hyperscale
• Participation in a collaborative community of founders and researchers

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

AI