Pre-ICML Mixer with Sierra Ventures, E14, Fusion Fund, & 1943
Cheers to another year of ICML!
Join us in San Francisco to kick off the upcoming ICML2025! Whether you are attending the conference or not this year, we welcome researchers, builders, and founders to join this gathering for exceptional conversations, brews, and bites. It will be an opportunity to connect with new and old friends and talk about your favorite AI paper or least favorite :) Please RSVP and feel free to circulate the link to your friends.
The gathering is hosted by Sierra Ventures, E14 Fund, Fusion Fund, 1943, and kindly sponsored by J.P. Morgan.
E14 Fund is the MIT-affiliated early-stage VC investing in transformative deep-tech startups across AI/ML, robotics, climate, biotech, materials, and more. We invest in MIT alumni and donate fund profits back to MIT
Sierra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1982, now investing out of its $270M Fund XIII. The firm backs bold founders building the next generation of enterprise/vertical software and deep tech. With deep domain expertise, a strong CXO / operator network and a hands-on approach, Sierra helps startups scale from seed to breakout.
Fusion Fund is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that targets pre-seed to seed companies in enterprise AI, industry deep tech and healthcare. Since 2015, with investments in over 80 companies across North America, the Fusion Fund team has been dedicated to supporting early-stage entrepreneurs who build disruptive technology that drives systemic changes.
At 1943 Community, we connect AI/ML researchers, industry experts, and founders to share insights and provide the resources—whether capital or talent—to help turn innovative ideas into startups. Named after the year McCulloch and Pitts introduced the first neural network model, we honor the origins of AI and aim to strengthen the collaboration among academia, industry and startup ecosystem. Join 1943 today to stay connected for our events.
J.P. Morgan: There’s always been an innovation economy — we just never put a name to it. Whether it was automobiles or artificial intelligence, every generation has had their own opportunities to disrupt. Founded in 1799, J.P. Morgan exists to financially empower high-growth companies that are shaping the present and building the future. We are committed to being the leading bank of the innovation economy — bringing together founders, startups, investors, and ideas. Find out how J.P. Morgan can help you build your future.