matters.vc is a new umbrella syndicate for themed syndicates: nextai.vc and consumergood.vc.

nextai.vc syndicates startups that build and design better AI based products and robots, ranging from frontier LLMs to diffusion models and tools that deploy such models more efficiently or creatively, to music and video gen applications as well as research and developments in AI for health, analytics, materials research, finance, HR, legal, and marketing, and finally robotics and autonomous vehicles tackling manufacturing, transport, home automation and more. Critically, nextai.vc also syndicates projects focused on AI safety initiatives.

consumergood.vc syndicates startups that build and design better foods, fashion brands and materials to reduce/remove toxins, improve health and do not rely on animals, i.e. vegan and plant-based materials, ingredients and products.

nextai.vc expects 5-20 deals per year which may deviate depending on market dynamics. Startups raising family/friends, pre/seed and series A/B may be included. Black, people of color, women, neurodiverse founders and AI safety researchers are strongly encouraged to apply.

consumergood.vc expects 1-2 deals per year but may deviate depending on market dynamics. Startups raising family/friends, pre/seed and series A/B may be included. Black, people of color, women and neurodiverse founders are strongly encouraged to apply.