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Apr 7, 2026

OpenAI Alums Launch Zero Shot VC Fund Targeting $100 Million

Zero Shot, a new venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI, is aiming to raise $100 million for its first fund and has already begun writing checks to AI startups.

Apr 7, 2026·1 source
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SEC Crypto Safe Harbor Proposal Advances to White House Review

The SEC's proposed safe harbor framework for crypto fundraising and startup exemptions has moved to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, with SEC Chair Paul Atkins indicating the proposal will be released 'shortly.'

Apr 7, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Zero Shot closed its first $20 million from institutions and family offices.
  • ▪Zero Shot has invested in a third startup that is still in stealth mode as of April 2026.
  • ▪Evan Morikawa is a co-founding partner of Zero Shot and was formerly head of applied engineering at OpenAI during the launch of DALL·E and ChatGPT through Codex.

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