Overview
Radical Ventures is an AI-focused venture firm [2] investing in people using artificial intelligence to shape how we live, work and play [3]. The firm is based in Toronto and maintains an office in New York City [1]. Radical Ventures has backed foundation models and enterprise AI companies [1], including an investment in Cohere valued at $270 million [1].
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NYC presence
- A Toronto-based firm with an NYC office backing foundation models and enterprise AI; backed Cohere at $270M[1]Dec 19, 2025
AI investing
- Tagline states: 'Investing in people using artificial intelligence to shape the future of how we live, work and play'[3]
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