importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-08T15:00:00Z

Solo GP Ashley Smith Launches $25M Fund II to Invest in AI, Security, and Developer Tools Startups

#AI Infrastructure#Security Startups#Venture Capital#Developer Tools#Fund Launch

Solo GP Ashley Smith has closed a $25 million Fund II to invest in startups focused on AI infrastructure, security, and developer tools. The fund aims to back at least 25 companies over two and a half years, building on the success of their initial $13 million fund which supported 35 startups.

Vermilion Cliffs Ventures announced Wednesday the close of a $25 million Fund II.

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