How would ChatGPT do as a Venture Capitalist?
As AI gets smarter it got me thinking: Could something like ChatGPT actually make VC decisions? Could a bot beat a human when it comes to picking billion-dollar companies?
One day I was using ChatGPT to help me dig up some sources on a company I was researching, and it got me thinking… Could ChatGPT actually be a venture capitalist? Like, what if this was its full-time job? Could it find good deals? Spot trends? Make money? So I decided to test it.
I asked ChatGPT to give me a list of 50 companies that someone could probably buy 10% of for under $5 million — meaning companies valued under ~$50 million. In other words: early-stage startups that are still up-and-coming, but potentially high-upside.
ChatGPT pick these 50 companies below 👇
Darwix AI – GenAI enterprise tooling
Verdi – Agtech irrigation automation
Fieldstone Bio – Environmental biotech
Row Zero – Big data spreadsheet replacement
Voltra – EV/energy infra software
Pronto – On-demand home help in India
Algoma – Real estate feasibility modeling
Prosperos – Fintech for Latino consumers
Metafoodx – Smart kitchen analytics
Repliers – Real estate data insights
ELISE – Code assistant for engineers
Rivia Health – Patient communication automation
Grit AI – Infrastructure ops automation
Qobra – Sales compensation platform
Transcend – Consumer data privacy platform
Vebi – Browser-based security for AI
Lakebed.io – Data infra for water resources
Nomic AI – Embeddings infrastructure for models
Athyna – Global HR + hiring for SMBs
Tonic App – European doctor networking app
Finta – CRM for raising venture capital
Zaya – Smart glasses + health UI
Alltius – AI for customer support enablement
Loomi AI – Workplace personal assistant
Monnai – Global fintech identity infrastructure
Hedgehog – Crypto trading platform for retail
Basalt Tech – AI for construction ops
Pylon – Embedded infrastructure billing
Modulari – Structured prompts for GenAI
Atmos – Custom home building platform
Kumo Space – Immersive remote workspaces
Flourish Software – Cannabis ERP platform
Recraft – Generative design tools
Compound Planning – Financial planning for tech workers
Rume – Asynchronous meeting platform
Cybersyn – Economic data for businesses
Storia AI – AI-generated video storytelling
AtoB – Payments infrastructure for trucking
Equi – Investment platform for elite fund access
Levels – Metabolic health tracking
Particle Health – Health API infrastructure
Gutsy – Gut-health nutrition startup
Rain AI – Neuromorphic AI chips
CargoAI – Freight marketplace
Loupe – Real-time brand analytics
Naya Homes – Property management in LatAm
Spot Meetings – Async video check-ins
Walnut – Interactive product demos
Mem.ai – AI-powered personal knowledge base
Bloom – Mental health for teens
In 6 months, I’ll come back and review how these companies are doing. Did they raise more money? Grow fast? Shut down?
Then I’ll answer the big question:
Would ChatGPT actually make money as a VC?
Or should it stick to writing code and answering questions?
Which Ones ChatGPT thinks will do the best
Verdi – With climate tech and ag automation heating up, Verdi’s irrigation control platform could catch investor attention fast — especially as droughts and farming inefficiencies dominate headlines.
Row Zero – This “spreadsheet for big data” concept is super sticky for enterprises drowning in data but stuck using Excel. Could get picked up fast by CTOs looking for modern internal tools.
AtoB – Payments for the trucking and fleet space is a gritty, unsexy market — but there’s a ton of volume. If they land a few big logistics contracts, this could explode.
Particle Health – Healthcare APIs are essential infrastructure. If regulations shift or big players like Epic loosen their grip, Particle could become a Stripe-for-health kind of play.
Rivia Health – Patient communication is a huge pain point in healthcare. If Rivia nails even a few large systems, their growth could compound fast.
Nomic AI – As companies build with AI, they need better tools for embeddings and vector search. Nomic has a head start in infra and could raise a big round soon.
Why I’m Doing This
Most people use ChatGPT to summarize articles or write essays. But I wanted to push it. What happens if you treat it like a research analyst or an associate at a venture capital firm?
Venture capital is about spotting trends early, taking big bets, and backing the right founders before everyone else does. So I asked ChatGPT to act like a junior VC:
“Show me 50 startups where I could buy 10% for under $5M and make sure that they have serious upside.”
If this works, it shows that great ideas and smart bets aren’t limited to boardrooms. They can come from anyone willing to ask the right questions and follow the signal.
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RowZero sounds cool- I think a lot of businesses will be looking for better data analysis/organization with new tech, so I'd imagine there will be a pretty big market for them to capture.