Fund Profile

A Star (A* Capital)

A* is an early stage venture capital firm that is leading the shift from transactional capital to meaningful partnerships. They invest with unwavering conviction, are relentless just like their founders, and work together with founders to shape a better future.

Early Stage Actively investing

Quick facts

HQ

San Fransisco, USA

Investor type

VC

Portfolio companies

60

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Investment thesis

Focus and thesis

A* is an early stage venture capital firm that is leading the shift from transactional capital to meaningful partnerships. They invest with unwavering conviction, are relentless just like their founders, and work together with founders to shape a better future.

Profile links

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Partners and team

People behind the fund

  • Kevin Hartz
  • Bennett Siegel
  • Gautam Gupta
  • Vikram Ramakrishnan
  • Jordan Windmueller

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Portfolio companies

Selected portfolio

  • Airbnb
  • Cape
  • Carta
  • Decagon
  • DoorDash
  • Faire
  • Flock Safety
  • Krea
  • Mercor
  • Notion
  • Palantir
  • Paraform
  • PayPal
  • Pinterest
  • Ramp
  • Sesame
  • Simile
  • SpaceX
  • Square
  • Trulia
  • Uber
  • Whop

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Investor FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is A*?

A* is an early stage venture capital firm that is leading the shift from transactional capital to meaningful partnerships.

What is A*'s investment philosophy?

A* is conviction-led, investing with unwavering conviction. They are relentless, just like their founders, and are founder-centric, working together to shape a better future.

Where can I see A*'s portfolio companies?

A list of A*'s portfolio companies can be found on their 'Companies' page.

How can I contact A*?

You can contact A* through the contact form available on their website.