Ex-Trump AI Adviser Sriram Krishnan Targets $500 Million for National Security-Focused Venture Fund

Sriram Krishnan, the former White House senior adviser on artificial intelligence, is seeking to raise approximately $500 million for a new venture capital fund dedicated to growth-stage AI companies aligned with U.S. national security priorities, according to reporting from The Information. Krishnan departed his role as Senior White House Policy Advisor on AI on June 30, 2026, after serving in the Trump administration since January 2025. During his tenure in government, he co-authored the American AI Action Plan and championed a light-touch regulatory approach favoring private sector leadership in AI development.