# New venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI has made its first close on its $100 million goal.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-06 · TechCrunch*

## Key points

- Zero Shot, a new VC fund with OpenAI alumni, has closed its first $20 million.
- Zero Shot has already invested in Worktrace AI, Foundry Robotics, and a stealth startup.
- The fund's partners are skeptical of startups focused on vibe coding, digital twins, and video data for robotics.
- Zero Shot's advisors include former OpenAI leaders Diane Yoon, Steve Dowling, and Luke Miller.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Apple, Generalist, Interdimensional, Synthefy, Khosla Ventures, Zero Shot, Worktrace AI, Foundry Robotics
**Countries:** United States

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