Base Ventures
Description
Base Ventures is a Berkeley, California-based venture capital firm established in 2012 by managing directors Erik Moore and Kirby Harris. The firm is dedicated to investing in seed-stage technology companies, positioning itself as an early partner for innovative startups. With a clear focus on foundational support, Base Ventures aims to identify and nurture promising ventures from their earliest stages, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to help them scale.
The firm's investment strategy is primarily centered on seed-stage rounds, with a stated typical first check size ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. This approach allows Base Ventures to be a significant early investor while also reserving capital for potential follow-on rounds to support their portfolio companies' continued growth. Over its operational history, Base Ventures has successfully raised and deployed capital through multiple funds, including Base Ventures I, Base Ventures II, and is currently investing from its latest vehicle, Base Ventures III, a $30 million fund. This progression in fund size demonstrates the firm's expanding capacity and commitment to the early-stage ecosystem.
Base Ventures maintains a broad investment thesis across various technology sectors, including but not limited to SaaS, FinTech, consumer applications, enterprise software, and health technology. Their portfolio reflects a diverse range of companies, indicating a sector-agnostic approach within the tech landscape. The firm's commitment to early-stage investment and its strategic capital deployment make it a notable player in the venture capital landscape for emerging technology companies.
Investor Profile
Base Ventures has backed more than 107 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Latvia, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (60%)
- Series A (16%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Series B (6%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Angel (3%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
- Latvia (2%)
- Canada (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Mobile
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Saas
- Travel
- Financial Services
- Logistics
- Fintech
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