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OpenAI Startup SPV V. — Pre-Seed VC Firm

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OpenAI Startup SPV V. is a Pre-Seed venture capital firm based in US investing in AI / ML, Other, SaaS.

Partners
2 listed
Stage
Pre-Seed
Sectors
AI / ML, Other, SaaS
HQ
US
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Last verified: 2026-10-13

How to approach: cold outreach ok
Stage

Pre-Seed

Team

2 partners

Investment Thesis

Pre-seed AI-focused vehicle investing in AI/ML and SaaS. The fund supports founders building innovative solutions with AI at the core.

How OpenAI Startup SPV V. invests

OpenAI Startup SPV V. is a vc firm based in US. The firm invests at the Pre-Seed stage, with a focus on AI / ML, Other, SaaS.

Partners & Team

IH

Ian Hathaway

Partner

BL

Brad Lightcap

Managing Partner

Industry Focus

Invests In

AI / ML
Other
SaaS
How to pitch OpenAI Startup SPV V.
  • •Raising at Pre-Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • •Lead with your fit in AI / ML, Other, SaaS — the sectors they actively back.
  • •cold outreach ok
  • •Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Ian Hathaway, Partner.
  • •A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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