CoreWeave Ventures

Backing visionary founders and companies driving breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

Our Mission

CoreWeave Ventures backs founders and companies developing the platforms and technologies shaping the AI ecosystem and the next frontier of computing.

About CoreWeave Ventures

CoreWeave Ventures looks for ambitious founders reshaping the systems and applications that will power the future.

We look for technical edge, bold execution, and the potential to scale. Whether reimagining the AI stack, advancing distributed systems, or applying intelligence in high-impact domains, we partner with builders pushing boundaries.

What We Offer

CoreWeave Ventures supports founders with the resources to create impact from day one.

Flexible Investment Models

Variety of capital investment models to help companies scale.

High-Performance Compute

Accelerated access to the CoreWeave cloud platform purpose-built for AI.

Deep Technical Partnership

AI use case testing environments across production-grade performance clusters. Opportunities for technical alignment through partnerships and integrations.

Go-to-Market Acceleration

Insights on product and go-to-market strategies shaped by CoreWeave’s relationships with hundreds of enterprises and AI-first organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s unique about CoreWeave Ventures compared to other investors?

We’re a compute-native investor with deep technical roots. We understand the infrastructure demands of scaling AI and offer the flexibility to support startups through traditional investment, compute-for-equity models, or hybrid approaches.

What types of companies does CoreWeave Ventures invest in?

CoreWeave Ventures supports founders with the resources to create impact from day one, ranging from direct capital investment and compute-for-equity transactions to technical collaboration and go-to-market opportunities. We’re stage-flexible. While we often engage with Seed and Series A companies, we also explore opportunities at the pre-seed or later stages when there’s strong alignment with our focus.

How does CoreWeave Ventures invest?

We offer more than capital. Founders gain direct access to the CoreWeave Cloud platform; real-world testing environments; insights on product and go-to-market strategies, and opportunities for deeper alignment across partnerships, integrations, and long-term strategy. We’re comfortable leading or co-investing. We also collaborate with other investors who share our conviction.

How can I apply or get in touch?

Use the form below to tell us more about what you’re building.

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