Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · first reported by TechCrunch
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures closed Fund II at $25M, led by solo GP Ashley Smith focused on AI and security startups.
- Fund
- Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Fund II
- Size
- $25M
- Stage
- Final close
- People
- Ashley Smith
- Asset class
- Venture
- Geography
- North America
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