Meliora Launches $3M Pre-Seed AI Fund

The Meliora Company announced Meliora Ventures Fund One, a $3 million pre-seed fund focused on CTO-led AI startups including Vertical AI, generative AI and AI-enabled SaaS. The fund will raise capital from sophisticated wholesale investors and pair investment with advisory support, naming Chris Barton and William Hedberg as strategic advisors. Investor presentations have started, targeting first close before Easter and final close by June 2026.