# Reach Capital closes $265 million fund for early-stage AI investments

_Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT · Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Reach Capital announced the close of its $265 million Fund V, which it will use to invest in founders building AI applications across learning, health and work. The San Francisco firm plans investments of $1 million to $10 million from pre-seed through Series A in roughly 50 companies over three years. Reach said no companies have yet been backed through the fund. Its previous funds totaled $215 million in 2023 and $165 million in 2021.

## Sources

- [Venture Capital News | TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/reach-capital-raises-265m-fund-v-to-back-ai-founders-building-to-expand-human-potential/)

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