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A* Capital

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SeedPre-SeedSeries AE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & Payments

Thesis

Back exceptional outlier founders with conviction and unwavering support. Kevin Hartz identified that over 20% of Fund II is invested in teenage founders—not as social experiment but as genuine thesis that exceptional outliers often emerge young. The firm provides operator-heavy partnership with deep expertise in founder psychology, financial operations, and growth scaling. They position themselves as guiding outliers from idea to IPO.

Likely not a fit for

No late-stage pure growth plays outside Fund II focus. No founders lacking conviction or builder mentality. No trend-chasing without fundamental conviction. No purely transactional relationships.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 week
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Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$450M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

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Kevin Hartz

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner · Primary contact

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Louisa Edwards

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Gautam Gupta

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner

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Bennett Siegel

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Vikram Ramakrishnan

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Portfolio

DecagonEnterprise Software

Decagon is a company that specializes in developing advanced data logging solutions and sensors for environmental monitoring and agricultural applications. Their products are designed to provide accurate measurements for soil moisture, temperature, and other critical parameters to help optimize farming practices and resource management.

VybeHealthcare Digital

Vybe is a company offering services through its website, vybe.app. The site provides essential information about its offerings.

AirbnbTravel Hospitality

Airbnb is a global platform that connects travelers with unique accommodations and experiences offered by hosts in over 220 countries. Founded in 2007, the company has grown to include over 5 million hosts and has facilitated more than 2 billion guest arrivals, fostering authentic connections between guests and local communities.

UberLogistics Supply Chain

Uber is a technology platform that reimagines the way the world moves, offering services for rides, food delivery, and logistics. It aims to provide seamless transportation solutions while committing to sustainability and safety.

SquareFintech Payments

Square provides a comprehensive suite of tools for businesses to manage payments, track inventory, and improve operations across various sectors including food and beverage, retail, beauty, and services.

PinterestMedia Entertainment

Pinterest is a visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas and shop products—all in a positive place online. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pinterest has 600 million monthly active users worldwide.

Slack

Slack is a collaboration hub that connects your work with the people you work with. It offers a suite of productivity tools including messaging, project management, and integrations with other applications, all designed to streamline communication and enhance team collaboration.

Media KitEnterprise Software

Media kits are professional documents showcasing brand assets; Notion offers various templates for creating them.

BillMeLaterFintech Payments

PayPal offers flexible installment payment options through its PayPal Pay Later service, allowing customers to spread their payments over time. Formerly known as Bill Me Later, PayPal Credit is now managed by Synchrony Bank and provides various payment schedules such as Pay in 4 or Pay Monthly.

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DoorDashEcommerce Marketplaces

DoorDash is an on-demand delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers. It allows users to order food, groceries, alcohol, and convenience items directly from the DoorDash website or app.

RampFintech Payments

Ramp Network is a global financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s financial infrastructure. They provide a powerful fiat<>crypto toolkit to onboard users into web3.

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Research briefRead more
A* Capital Research Investment Thesis & Philosophy A* Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco that is "leading the shift from transactional capital to meaningful partnerships." Founded in 2021 by three operators with exceptional track records—Eventbrite founder Kevin Hartz, former Uber CFO Gautam Gupta, and ex-Coatue partner Bennett Siegel—the firm brings an u…

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