Opto Investments announced the close of its AI-focused venture fund on May 28, 2026 — a NYC vehicle designed for registered investment advisors and family offices seeking foundational AI exposure beyond public-market mega-caps.

Key facts

• Firm: Opto Investments
• Date announced: May 28, 2026
• Fund: AI Fund (size undisclosed)
• Focus: Foundational AI — infrastructure, dev tools, specialized frameworks
• Structure: Multi-strategy (fund + direct/co-investments)
• HQ: New York
• Head of IM: Matt Malone

Representative holdings

Direct/co-investments: xAI, Epirus, ExoWatt, Higgsfield

Fund investments: Fusion Fund IV, Neo Fund 4.0, Zero Prime Ventures Fund II

Why this matters

Opto represents a new capital channel into NYC venture — wealth managers accessing AI venture through curated vehicles rather than direct LP commitments to traditional VC funds. The RIA/family office distribution model expands the investor base for AI infrastructure bets.

Sources

1. BusinessWire (May 28, 2026): https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260528235326/en/Opto-Investments-Closes-AI-Fund-Focused-on-Next-Gen-Innovation
2. Connect Money: https://www.connectmoney.com/stories/opto-investments-closes-ai-focused-venture-fund-for-rias-family-offices/
3. Venture5 (May 31–June 6): https://venture5.com/vc-moves/newsletters/wrapups/moves-in-vc-week-of-may-31-june-6/