A* Capital

A* Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. The firm focuses on guiding exceptional founders from the inception of their ideas to successful IPOs, emphasizing meaningful partnerships over transactional capital. A* Capital's investment philosophy is centered on conviction-led, relentless, and founder-centric approaches, aiming to shape a better future alongside exceptional entrepreneurs.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Airbnb, Carta, Faire, DoorDash, Dropbox, Gorillas, Gusto, Instacart, Marqeta, Ramp, Square, Uber, Wrapbook, Reddit, and SpaceX. A* Capital has made 90 investments and achieved 9 successful exits. The firm has raised a total of $400 million across its funds, with its second fund, A* Capital Fund II, closing at $315 million in June 2024.

A* Capital's team comprises professionals with experience in founding, operating, and investing in some of the most iconic tech companies of the firm's era. The team includes Co-Founder and General Partner Kevin Hartz, who previously co-founded Eventbrite and Xoom, and Co-Founder and General Partner Gautam Gupta, who served as Chief Operating Officer and CFO at Opendoor Technologies. The firm's office is located at 900 Kearny Street, Suite 610, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States.