Emerging from the epicenter of the AI boom, a cohort of former OpenAI leaders has quietly launched "Zero Shot," a venture capital firm targeting a massive $100 million fund. With deep-rooted ties to the creators behind ChatGPT, the firm aims to leverage insider expertise to back the next generation of disruptive artificial intelligence startups.

Zero Shot is not merely theorizing about the future; they are actively financing it. Although the formal raise is ongoing, the fund has already started deploying capital into early-stage ventures. This aggressive move highlights a significant shift as top-tier AI engineers pivot from pure research to investment, seeking to shape the industry’s trajectory by betting on the innovators following in their footsteps.