Artificial Intelligence
Funding Practical , Venture Applications for AI
Our Strategic Advantage
Our Position
CEV has a long history of investing in regulated, IP protected technologies with well established university, clinical, commercial and acquisition partners that utilize AI in high tech materials & manufacturing. CEV has current deal flow to leverage AI throughout the IIC.
AI Market Outlook
Global AI-related VC funding capturing well over $200 billion in 2025 (Nearly half of all VC investment) and driving record rounds across foundational models and applications, positioning the sector for continued growth even amid concerns about capital concentration and future valuation adjustments.
AI Fund Snapshot
$5M (Likely to Oversubscribe)
Rather than focus on LLMs . CEV is targeting AI tech in advanced materials and high skilled manufacturing. We are already embedded in the space and targeting returns of 5 – 10x MOIC. The fund will have 10 year fund life with quarterly and annual reports.
Eric Dobson
CEV Founder & Managing Partner Partner
Eric is a lifelong entrepreneur, innovator and brings thirty years of experience managing angel and venture capital syndicates. He & Marcum King leads Community Equity Ventures bringing the pinnacle of venture capital talent to invest in the interior innovation corridor. Community Equity ventures is currently interviewing general partners to lead the AI Fund. Please drop Eric a note for more information.
