Menlo Anthology Fund is a $100M rolling AI-startup fund by Menlo Ventures and Anthropic: checks from $100K, Seed to Series A, plus $25K in Anthropic credits.
The Menlo Anthology Fund is a $100M fund created by Menlo Ventures in partnership with Anthropic to back AI startups. Investments start at $100K and are aimed at the Seed to Series A stages, and the application process is rolling, so there is no fixed deadline.
Beyond capital, selected companies receive $25K in Anthropic credits, quarterly deep dives and a biannual demo day, along with access to the Menlo Ventures network. The fund is US-preferred, though global companies are considered, and it is open to founders building across the AI stack, from infrastructure to applications.
This is better understood as a venture fund with program elements than as a traditional batch accelerator. Founders should expect an investment process that looks at the team, the product and the traction, and they should be ready to explain how their company benefits from working closely with a leading model provider. Because it is rolling, the best approach is to apply when the company has a clear product and early evidence of demand, rather than waiting for a cohort start date. Confirm current check sizes and eligibility on the official application page before applying.
Most applications for programs like this ask for a short pitch deck, a clear description of the team and evidence of traction or customer conversations. Founders should tighten their story before applying and submit as soon as the application is complete, because rolling review tends to reward early, well-prepared submissions over last-minute ones.
Our pitch deck template will guide you through the requirements of an Accelerator-ready presentation.
