Backing founders & buildingthe future of enterprise AI
Aether is a hybrid between venture capital and a venture studio. We build AI software for enterprises and governments, and invest in, acquire and develop AI startups.
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A hybrid between venture capitaland a venture studio
Most of what we do is AI software. Our in-house R&D team builds and deploys AI products for enterprises and governments, and we invest in, acquire and grow AI startups alongside their founders.
Five ways we buildthe future of AI
Invest, acquire, build, connect and expand. Every panel below is interactive.
Invest
Early-stage funding for promising AI startups. We help founders set targets, reach critical milestones and validate product-market fit, then connect them with additional funding channels.
Angel Round ProgramAcquire
An exit opportunity for AI-focused early startups looking to be acquired, with integration support for teams, products and intellectual property. In December 2024 we acquired vlecture, an Indonesian AI edu-tech startup.
Startup Acquisition ApplicationBuild
Our venture studio develops niche AI startups in house. A dedicated R&D team works with visionary founders and skilled engineers to take products from first commit to customers.
See what we buildConnect
We build and invest in ventures that can share resources and support one another's growth, constructing synergy between portfolio companies for an efficient, optimised portfolio. Pick a capability to see who shares it.
Expand
Strategic guidance, local partnerships and market-entry support to help AI startups scale internationally, with introductions to local investors and distribution channels. Our programs run across six markets.
Global Expansion ProgramFrom ourAI portfolio
Building a foundationthat drives innovation
The strength of our team
Over 30 employees bringing together visionary founders, skilled engineers and a dedicated in-house R&D team.
Partners and clients
Collaboration extends beyond our internal team to trusted partners and valued clients.
Real-world needs
Working closely with industry leaders keeps our solutions grounded in real needs while maintaining a competitive edge.
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Our portfolio of startups from acquisitions, investments and venture projects.
Aether AIstartup programs
Programs that suit every stage, from early stage to growth. Use the filters below to discover more.
From first fundingto exit
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Two questions, and we'll point you to the right program.
Apply to Aether AI
Three programs are accepting applications: the Angel Round Program, the Startup Acquisition Program and the Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program.
For acquisitions we focus on university startups, emerging founders and established ventures that are ready to scale or exit, bringing tomorrow's breakthroughs to the world today.
Questions first? Email contact@aether-ai.co
The peoplebehind Aether
We have grown to over 30 employees, bringing together visionary founders, skilled engineers and a dedicated in-house R&D team.
Operators, engineersand builders
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