Building global governance structures that enable trustworthy AI innovation through clear mandates and safeguards
For example, we supported the Safe AI Forum in running the International Dialogues on AI Safety, now in its fourth session.
A novel approach to shape AI for the benefit of humanity
What
Our vision
Vision
Our vision is a flourishing world with secure and beneficial AI for all.
Mission
Our mission is to close funding gaps for secure and beneficial AI by uniting impact funders, experts and social entrepreneurs to launch and scale high-leverage interventions.
We back exceptional people and ideas with the funding, strategic guidance, and networks they need to steer transformative AI toward beneficial outcomes.
Why
Theory of ChangeWe support various high-leverage initiatives for secure and beneficial AI. Our initial focus areas, where we see outside impact opportunities for Astralis and donors include
Building bridges between the West and Asia
Accelerating European AI safety and progress
Strengthening Europe’s leadership in safe and beneficial AI development while preventing catastrophic risks.
For example, we supported Langsikt - Centre for Long-Term Policy in producing evidence-based recommendations on beneficial AI for Norwegian policymakers.
Amplifying key messaging on AI risks and opportunities
Informing the public, key stakeholders, and decision-makers on AI progress and risks.
For example, we co-hosted the Nordics AI Safety Summit 2024, convening leaders from philanthropy, nonprofits, government, and AI companies for dialogues on AI safety.
Additionally, we can offer ambitious philanthropists strategic and operational support across their entire philanthropic portfolio.
How
Key ideasPhilanthropic ambition
We relentlessly prioritise the highest-leverage opportunities where our capital and attention can have disproportionate counterfactual impact.
Venture approach
We pursue bold theories of change and believe we can make the most impact by aiming for low-probability, high-payoff bets, with the potential for outsized impact.
Multi-funder
We bring together aligned funders to amplify impact and strengthen our grantees' independence and credibility. Partners can work with us to launch new efforts, as anchor funders, or help scale existing initiatives.
Cautious optimism
We rely on reason, evidence and subject-matter experts and professionals to inform high-stakes decisions.
Expert-driven
We build in-house expertise on neglected topics, and rely on reason, evidence and subject-matter experts to inform high-stakes decisions.
Global Perspectives
We operate globally with deep networks across industry, government, and research, ensuring our strategy reflects diverse perspectives and on-the-ground realities.
How
TestimonialsThe Astralis team has helped me realize the opportunities and risks from AI via insightful and fun meetings. Their impact advice makes it easy for me to give at scale.
It’s critical that the world is prepared for the new global risks and opportunities that come along with more powerful AI, yet effective international governance has been a significant gap. Astralis provide a rare opportunity to sit at the front lines of shaping how AI impacts the world.
Astralis is our partner of choice. Having multiple funders and an organisation based in Europe is mission-critical to advance our policy and communication work.
Who
Our peopleOur funders, advisors and team are united by a commitment to ambitious, impact-focused action to ensure AI benefits everyone. We are based in Stockholm, London, New York and Vienna, with close ties to frontier AI experts across industry, government, and research.
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Contact
Right now, Astralis does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. For other inquiries, please use the contact form.