Project Liberty

New Initiative to Advance Responsible Data and AI Investment in Venture Capital Launches at SuperVenture 2025 in Berlin

Project Liberty Institute announced a strategic partnership with VentureESG, a leading network of over 550 venture capital firms and 100+ limited partners committed to integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment, and ImpactVC, the world’s largest community of over 700 VCs investing for both financial returns and positive societal outcomes.

Launched at SuperVenture 2025, the leading global gathering of VCs and LPs, this collaboration comes when the industry is under increasing pressure to define responsible investment in the data and AI space. The initiative aims to help establish shared frameworks that guide responsible governance practices before regulation and market shifts make them imperative. The first step: a sector-wide survey to benchmark current approaches and identify actionable pathways toward more accountable, resilient, and forward-looking investment models.

“We’re seeing the early signs of a shift in venture,” said Paul Fehlinger, Director of Policy, Governance Innovation & Impact at Project Liberty Institute, who leads engagement with investors. “Most VCs are just starting to grapple with responsible data and AI governance, but some forward-looking LPs are already asking tougher questions. As the sector races ahead, this is a rare window to jointly develop the standards before regulation and market dynamics force everyone’s hand. Investors who move early won’t just mitigate risk—they’ll be better positioned to win over institutional capital and attract founders who see responsible AI as a competitive edge. Ultimately, it’s how we build more resilient companies and ensure the next wave of tech creates real value for users, entrepreneurs, and investors alike.”