SAFE AI Fund (SAIF)
$10M Fund & $100K SAFE Investments
When Geoff Ralston stepped away from the Y Combinator stage in 2022, some thought the lights dimmed on one of tech’s most influential voices. But Geoff? He was just getting started. Now, he’s back, not to hype the next delivery app or crypto scheme, but to get serious about something most of the Valley’s been side-eyeing like it’s tomorrow’s problem: AI Safety.
Introducing the Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund, SAIF, and yeah, the name’s no accident. Founded in April 2023, SAIF is more than just a venture fund. It’s a $10 million bet that the future of AI won’t just be about power, it’ll be about control, about clarity, and about making sure we don’t hand the keys to the castle over to algorithms we don’t fully understand. Geoff’s putting $100K on the table for early stage founders who know that safety isn’t just a compliance checklist, it’s the foundation for everything AI should be.
Let’s be clear: SAIF isn’t playing it safe. It’s redefining what safety in AI actually means. We’re talking about startups laser-focused on alignment, interpretability, and security, the stuff that keeps AI from turning into the world’s smartest loose cannon. Think systems that crack open the black box, tools that benchmark AIsafety like it’s a sport, tech that locks down intellectual property before it leaks like a sieve. Geoff isn’t backing ideas that just “sound good.” He’s looking for founders with the chops to scale, the vision to see the risks, and the guts to tackle them head-on.
What’s wild? This isn’t just about stopping AI from going rogue, it’s about building the infrastructure that lets AI thrive without taking us down in the process. SAIF’s not here for sci-fi horror stories. It’s here to fund the startups that make AI responsible, robust, and ready for prime time.
Ralston’s bringing heavy artillery to the table, weekly office hours, YC mentorship, and a war chest of connections to top AIVCs. If you’re in this game to cash checks and ignore consequences, SAIF’s not your fund. But if you see the real opportunity, the one where safety and success are the same thing, you just found your ally.
Geoff Ralston isn’t just investing in AI safety. He’s investing in the future we’ll actually want to live in. Safe? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely.
Let’s connect and keep the momentum going across the tech ecosystem. Whether you’re a founder shaping the future, a leader driving change, a VC backing bold ideas, or an investor spotting the next big thing—together, we’re pushing boundaries. Proud to be building the future with you.
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