Ayesha Arora-Hughes is launching a new venture capital fund focused on early-stage artificial intelligence startups. She aims to raise more than $100 million for the project. Her father, Nikesh Arora, who serves as the CEO and chairman of Palo Alto Networks, is acting as an adviser for the initiative.
Arora-Hughes is a graduate of Northeastern University and has previous professional experience at companies including Brex and Airbnb. She also held a partner role at the venture firm S32, where she focused on early-stage investments in the cybersecurity and AI sectors.
Prior to establishing this formal fund, Arora-Hughes managed investments through a family office, which included stakes in companies such as Anthropic. The transition to a venture fund marks a shift toward managing capital from outside limited partners rather than relying solely on personal funds.
