Invest In Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is going to shape the future. We’re only at the beginning of this revolution. In 20 years we don’t wish for our children or friends asking us why we didn’t invest in AI.

With the Fundrise Innovation Fund and, we can all invest in private AI firms with lower fees. You no longer have to be a accredited investor to gain access to some of the best AI companies in the industry.

I have lived in San Francisco and worked there since 2001. I have seen the technological advances made by some of the most innovative tech companies including Apple, Google Meta, Nvidia and Tesla. More artificial intelligence companies are located in San Francisco than anywhere else.

During my career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and other firms, I helped bring some of these companies to the public market. Private companies tend to remain private for a longer period of time, which allows private investors to accumulate more wealth. It makes sense to invest in private growth companies before they go public.

Finding the next Google, or Tesla, before they go public can be a game changer.

Why Invest in the Innovation Fund?

Here are some reasons to invest in Innovation Fund. I have personally invested 143,000 dollars in the Innovation Fund, and plan to continue increasing my position over the next few years.


Open-Ended Venture Capital Fund

The Innovation Fund is a open-ended venture capital fund that specializes in private AI companies or those with AI features. It’s available to everyone with a minimum investment of $10.

Diverse Investment Sectors

The Innovation Fund invests across a range of sectors, including

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Modern Data Infrastructure
  • Development Operations (DevOps).
  • Financial Technology (FinTech).
  • Real Estate & Property Technology (PropTech)


Low Minimum Invest

The Innovation Fund, unlike closed-end venture funds that often require a minimum investment of $100,000 to $250,000 and an invitation, is open to everyone with a minimal $10. This allows you to easily dollar cost average into private growth companies.

Transparency and Flexibility

Transparency and information about the fund are available before you invest.

Here’s the latest interview I had with Ben Miller, CEO at Fundrise about the Innovation Fund. I’ve interviewed Ben Miller on the Financial Samurai Podcast three times and met him for drinks while he was visiting San Francisco.

Top holdings of the Innovation Fund

The Innovation Fund invests into some of the world’s best private growth companies, including:

  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
  • Databricks
  • Anduril
  • Anyscale
  • dbt Labors
  • Canva
  • Jetty
  • ServiceTitan
  • Inspect
  • Immuta
  • Vanta
  • Theory Ventures (coinvesting for greater access to deals)

The fund invests in corporate bond issues from companies such as Uber, Match and Splunk. Investors in private companies that are growing should invest for a long time, at least 5 years.

Great timing and investments at lower valuations

The Innovation Fund was launched in the second quarter of 2022. This was a good time, as valuations were down from their highs of 2020 and 2021.

The fund has now invested in great companies with attractive valuations, thanks to a booming market of private AI firms. These valuations will likely increase with new rounds of fundraising or acquisitions. No investment returns are guaranteed.

Competitive Fees

The Innovation Fund charges only a 1.85% management fee and no carry (percentage on profits), as opposed to traditional venture capital funds which charge 2%-3.5% management fees with 20%-35 % carry.

Why pay higher fees if you can invest in high-quality AI companies privately through the Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund is open to everyone.

AI Expertise and Vision: Proven Experience

Fundrise, the company that manages the Innovation Fund, has over 1,000,000 registered users who are interested in its private real estate funds. Fundrise, the management company behind the Innovation Fund, boasts over 1 million registered users interested in its real private real estate funds. This gives the Innovation Fund a competitive edge over traditional venture investors, who offer primarily capital, connections, expertise, and knowledge.

Fundrise offers connections and expertise, capital and the ability to promote and use companies it invests. The Innovation Fund will be able access other future quality investments as a result.

Invest In Artificial Intelligence Today

Investing in Innovation Fund allows you to diversify your investments and potentially benefit more from the AI Revolution without the risks of individual investments. You can align your investments to your financial goals and your risk tolerance by using dollar-cost averaging.

Visit the Innovation Fund and start participating in an AI-driven world.


Fundrise is the sponsor of Financial Samurai, and Financial Samurai invests in Fundrise. Financial Samurai is currently investing $143,000 into the Innovation Fund. Financial Samurai intends to invest $500,000 by 2027 in private AI companies.