Our Conviction
Blue Tulip Ventures stands at the forefront of the AI revolution, recognizing it as the most transformative innovation of our era. We see AI as a catalyst for unprecedented economic growth and societal progress. We invest in early stage startups harnessing the immense potential of AI to address humanity's most pressing challenges, from improved health and wellness to enhanced productivity and learning and more sustainable living.
We believe that the true power of AI lies in its ability to enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. Therefore, we focus our investments on startups developing human-centric AI that prioritizes the well-being of people and our planet. By backing companies that put the human, our planet and ethics at the core of their AI strategies, we aim to build a future where technological advancement and human prosperity and wellbeing go hand in hand. This investment approach isn't just the right thing to do — it's also smart business, driving innovation that benefits all of society while ensuring long-term success and economic returns in a rapidly evolving world.
Our Investment Thesis
We invest in early-stage startups building human-centric AI. We invest in and build diverse teams and ideas, as diversity of thought and lived experience fosters innovation and mitigates bias and injustice.
Good for you
AI in service of humanity, supporting us to be healthier, happier, more knowledgeable, productive and connected, enhancing what it means to be human in the age of AI.
Good for the planet
AI that helps protect our planet, through food innovation and sustainable food systems, addresses the impact of climate change and powers scientific discovery.
Ethical
AI needs to be developed and used ethically, ensuring it does not cause harm to humans or the planet, and that it is transparent, explainable and safe with proper governance.
Investment Focus Areas
Our investment focus on key AI technologies spans from opportunities aligning with themes such as health and wellness, sustainable living, and productivity and learning.
Key AI Technologies
AI Agents
exhibit autonomy and proactivity to support humans in executing tasks and reasoning.
AI Companions
support and coach humans to be healthier, happier and more productive.
AI Co-Pilots
driving massive productivity gains through automation of repetitive tasks or co-creation.
Virtual Humans & AI Clones
digital representations or replicas of people, mimicking appearance, voice, mannerism, behaviors and more.form factor innovation that provides more natural and intuitive user experiences and interactions with AI.
Human-Machine Interfaces
form factor innovation that provides more natural and intuitive user experiences and interactions with AI.
Sensing AI
monitor human biomarkers for better insight into health and wellbeing. Apply environmental sensors to monitor climate events and enhance conservation.
Governance & Safety
solutions for ethical AI, tackling disinformation, bias, and ensuring transparency and explainability.
About that Blue Tulip
At Blue Tulip Ventures we invest in early-stage startups building Human-Centric AI — AI that is good for you, good for the planet and ethical. We celebrate our portfolio companies with the blue tulip because they are unlike anyone else and inspire us.
The Most Rare
Achieving almost unicorn status, the extraordinary blue tulip is rare and elusive in nature.