What does BootstrapLab do?

BootstrapLabs, an Ares company, is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2008. Since 2015, it has focused exclusively on early-stage investments in applied artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Acquired by Ares Management Corporation in February 2024, BootstrapLabs manages a prominent AI-first venture capital strategy and is part of the Ares AI & Innovation Group, which aims to develop proprietary AI solutions and enhance efficiencies within Ares' portfolio. The firm targets seed-stage investments and provides follow-on funding to support growth in the expansive $87 trillion AI market. BootstrapLabs emphasizes sectors such as health, mobility, digital infrastructure, and climate and energy. With a global community of over 40,000 individuals, it has made over 70 investments in AI-first companies and achieved several successful portfolio exits. BootstrapLabs offers venture capital funding, strategic support, and access to a network of AI experts to help startups scale effectively.