Mayfield is proud to be the sponsoring partner with Forbes for this year’s AI 50 and the inaugural Brink List featuring 25 rising stars in AI.
The AI 50 bar is higher than ever, and it’s become predictable who makes it to the top. The companies making that list are exceptional. They’ve raised billions, have proven revenue, and check every box.
But the Brink List exists to celebrate founders who haven’t yet crossed those thresholds. Companies with asymmetric upside who are still early in their building journey.
This is personal for Mayfield. We’ve always believed in people first, at inception. It’s why we exist and have $3B reserved for founders at that earliest stage when conviction in the person matters more than traction on a spreadsheet.
Over 56 years, that belief has led to 125 IPOs and 225 acquisitions. But more importantly, it’s led to relationships with founders during their most critical moments. When they need a safety net, a sounding board, and a partner who sees what they’re building before the world does.
The Brink List is an extension of our philosophy to celebrate people. We want to spotlight the founders who are building the future of AI.
Applications are open until Feb 6: https://lnkd.in/g4W_jbqv
