{
  "id": 257076,
  "title": "Former A16z partner to raise $100m as debut fund for new venture firm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/former-a16z-partner-to-raise-100m-as-debut-fund-for-new-venture-firm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T08:18:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/a16z-partner-raise-100m-debut-fund-new-venture-firm-investment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bryan Kim, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), plans to raise approximately $100 million for the inaugural fund of his new venture, Mido Capital. Kim announced his decision to leave A16z three months ago after five years, stating it was the most challenging career decision he had made. Kim expressed his excitement about working on the forefront of the AI revolution, noting that it would fundamentally reshape the way creators, consumers, and coders operate. Kim's expertise lies in consumer tech and AI deals, and he has previously invested in AI companies ElevenLabs and Function Health. He has also backed online-invitations business Partiful and mental health AI platform SlingshotAI. In April, Kim's former employer, A16z, led a $38 million Series A funding round for Ulysses, a Dublin-based startup.",
  "summary": "Bryan Kim filed formation documents for his new venture Mido last month, according to a regulatory filing. Read more: Former A16z partner to raise $100m as debut fund for new venture firm",
  "key_points": [
    "Bryan Kim, ex-A16z partner, to raise $100m for Mido Capital",
    "Kim leaves A16z after five years, citing career challenge",
    "Expertise in AI deals, previously invested in ElevenLabs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}