Base Ventures

Base Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Berkeley, California, specializing in seed and pre-seed investments. The firm focuses on technology companies across sectors such as modern consumer goods, enterprise solutions, and industrial technologies. Base Ventures has a history of investing alongside leading venture capitalists, including NEA, Bain Capital, Google Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sequoia.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes building strong relationships, taking smart chances, and championing non-traditional thinkers. Notable portfolio companies include PlanGrid, Cognea, and OLLY, with successful exits such as Socialcam (acquired by Autodesk), Crowdalbum (acquired by Spotify), Modest (acquired by Braintree), and Appstores (acquired by InMobi).

With over 20 years of investing experience, Base Ventures has backed 136 founders, leading to $1.6 billion in capital raised by portfolio companies and the creation of 1,888 jobs. The firm is committed to supporting exceptional founders and fostering innovation across various industries in the United States.