Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
São Paulo, Brazil
Countries of investment
- United States
- Brazil
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Series A
- Growth
Industries
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Deep Tech
- Software
- Cloud Computing
- Data Science
About
VL Fund focuses on AI-driven companies at the Series A and growth stages, writing meaningful checks into a tightly curated group of roughly ten startups. The firm prioritizes founders working on ambitious technical problems in AI, model development, and computational systems, supported by a high-quality LP base of top operators. Its strategy seeks to combine large, conviction-based capital with hands-on operational expertise to help AI startups scale rapidly and dominate emerging categories.
VL Fund focuses on AI-driven companies at the Series A and growth stages, writing meaningful checks into a tightly curated group of roughly ten startups. The firm prioritizes founders working on ambitious technical problems in AI, model development, and computational systems, supported by a high-quality LP base of top operators. Its strategy seeks to combine large, conviction-based capital with hands-on operational expertise to help AI startups scale rapidly and dominate emerging categories.
Investment Thesis
VL Fund invests in high-conviction, high-velocity AI companies with global scale potential, concentrating capital into a small portfolio of elite founders. The fund targets groundbreaking AI infrastructure, foundational models, and next-generation systems that can reshape software markets. It aims to leverage deep operator insights, strong founder networks, and concentrated ownership to back transformational AI leaders early.
Manager's Experience
VL Fund is led by Victor Lazarte, a former Benchmark partner and globally respected founder-operator with deep expertise in scaling AI-driven companies. The team brings a strong track record in concentrated portfolio construction, product-centric company building, and high-velocity deal evaluation. Their backgrounds span top-tier venture firms, fast-growth AI startups, and technical executive roles, allowing them to partner closely with elite AI founders and support rapid global scaling.
Team
Victor Lazarte – Founder & General Partner
Portfolio
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