# Wyld VC

> Wyld VC is a $50 million venture capital firm founded in 2025, partnering with category-defining, AI-native companies from early stage to pre-IPO. The firm brings deep networks across San Francisco, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, with expertise in GTM opportunities, strategic capital, and compute capacity.

Wyld VC backs founders building at the frontier of artificial intelligence — from agentic infrastructure and consumer AI to physical AI, edge computing, and dual-use technology. The firm operates as a value-adding partner, not just a capital provider, with particular strength in bridging the US and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) technology ecosystems.

## Pages

- [Home](index.html): Overview of Wyld VC, our approach, select portfolio companies, and latest news.
- [Portfolio](portfolio.html): Full list of portfolio companies with investment theses.
- [People](people.html): The Wyld VC team — partners, advisors, and analysts.
- [News](perspectives.html): Press coverage, podcast appearances, and media featuring Wyld VC.

## Team

- [Tala Al Jabri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/talaa/) — Founder & Managing Partner. Based in the Gulf region, Tala leads the firm's strategy and deal flow across AI-native verticals.
- [Michele Griffin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleagriffin/) — GTM Venture Partner. Specialist in go-to-market strategy for early-stage AI companies.
- [Nabil Ibrik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabil-ibrik/) — Chief Operating Officer Advisor.
- [Lord Aamer Sarfraz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aamersarfraz/) — Senior Advisor. Former UK Government minister; provides policy and institutional networks.
- [Anant Bhardwaj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anantpb/) — AI Advisor. Deep technical expertise in AI systems and infrastructure.

## Portfolio Companies

- [Perplexity](invest/perplexity.html) — Agentic AI Infrastructure. AI-native answer engine redefining how the world accesses knowledge. Founded 2022 by Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho & Andy Konwinski. Wyld participated in the Series E round.
- [Saronic](invest/saronic.html) — Dual-Use Technology. Autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense. Founded 2022 by Dino Mavrookas, Rob Lehman, Douglas Lambert & Vibhav Altekar.
- [Applied AI](invest/applied-ai.html) — Agentic Consumer. AI-native business process outsourcing platform. Founded 2021 by Arya H. Bolurfrushan.
- [Nash](invest/nash.html) — Agentic AI Infrastructure + Consumer. Last-mile logistics and delivery orchestration platform. Founded 2021 by Mahmoud Ghulman & Aziz Alghuanaim.
- [Odyssey](invest/odyssey.html) — Physical AI & Robotics. Generative world models for autonomous systems. Founded 2023 by Oliver Cameron & Jeff Hawke.
- [Starcloud](invest/starcloud.html) — Edge Computing. Space-based data centers using orbital solar energy and radiative cooling. Founded 2024 by Philip Johnston, Ezra Feilden & Adi Oltean.

## Investment Thesis

Wyld VC focuses on five core verticals:

1. **Agentic AI Infrastructure** — Foundational platforms enabling AI agents to operate autonomously at scale.
2. **Agentic Consumer** — AI-native products that automate and personalise consumer experiences.
3. **Physical AI & Robotics** — AI embedded in the physical world: autonomous vehicles, robotics, and generative simulation.
4. **Edge Computing** — Compute infrastructure deployed beyond traditional data centers, including orbital and distributed systems.
5. **Dual-Use Technology** — Defense and commercial crossover technologies, particularly in autonomous systems and maritime.

The firm has a particular thesis around the Gulf region as a next AI superpower — bridging Silicon Valley innovation with Gulf sovereign capital and regulatory environments.

## Media & Press

- CNBC: Wyld VC launches $50 million artificial intelligence fund — https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/16/wyld-vc-launches-50m-ai-fund.html
- Bloomberg: AI startup Perplexity valued at $18 billion with new funding — https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-17/ai-startup-perplexity-valued-at-18-billion-with-new-funding
- AI Across Borders Podcast: Tala on the next AI superpower — https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h3U46b12ycBNhMa8JMUdJ
- Pine Capital Podcast: Tala joins Pine Capital's podcast to discuss the AI bubble — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyBEYNu1xpo
- Inc. Arabia: Tala Al Jabri launches US$50 million Wyld VC fund — https://en.incarabia.com/tala-al-jabri-launches-us50-million-wyld-vc-fund-737653.html
- Wamda: Wyld VC launches $50 million AI-native fund — https://www.wamda.com/2025/05/wyld-vc-launches-50-million-ai-native-fund
- Arab News: Saudi-based Wyld VC unveils $50m AI fund — https://www.arabnews.com/node/2600442/business-economy

## Social & Contact

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyldvc/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/wyldinvestments
- Offices: San Francisco · Riyadh · Abu Dhabi