Firms

Cosmos Ventures

Invests at the earliest stages in AI companies whose founders combine technical execution with a view of how new institutions should serve people. Its portfolio spans AI auditing, certification and insurance, open model training infrastructure, personalized AI that preserves user control, and education. Co-founded by Brendan McCord and Matt Mandel, it operates independently of the nonprofit Cosmos Institute and launched a USD 77.6 million debut fund in September 2026.

Founded: 2026
Type: Venture capital

Funds1

Cosmos Ventures Fund I2026-09-162026-09-16$77M
Debut fund launched with USD 77.6 million to back early-stage founders building institutions for the AI era. Its founders announced investments in AIUC, Prime Intellect, Workshop Labs and an unnamed education company. Publicly named limited partners include Reid Hoffman, Joe Liemandt, Stand Together, Fred Wilson, Meyer Malka and Astera Institute. The launch date is corroborated by the founders’ September 16, 2026 essay on the Cosmos Institute blog.

Team

Brendan McCord Cosmos Ventures, Co-Founder and Partner	—— – —
Matt Mandel Cosmos Ventures, Co-Founder and Partner	—— – —

Co-investing

No co-investors on record yet.

Investments

$—Unknown date	Workshop Labs	Cosmos Ventures
$—Unknown date	AIUC	Cosmos Ventures
$—Unknown date	Prime Intellect	Cosmos Ventures