Base Ventures

About The Fund

Base Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berkeley, California, specializing in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Early Stage investments with an emphasis on technology companies. They seek investments primarily in the mobile, telecommunications, cyber security, clean tech, real estate, and technological sectors. Their minimum investment size is $100,000, with a maximum of $700,000, and a sweet spot of $250,000 per investment. Since their establishment in 2013, Base Ventures has focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with their founders, with a philosophy that emphasizes showing up the right way - being resourceful, honest in tough conversations, and stepping back to empower founders to focus on growth. They are not afraid to make bold bets on unorthodox visions and leaders who break the typical mold. Base Ventures leverages their extensive founder, celebrity, and political network to drive their investments and has a unique perspective shaped by diverse backgrounds. They have over 20 years of investing experience and continue to evolve their strategy to adapt to the changing landscape. One of their notable early investments includes Pigeonly, a platform that connects the incarcerated with loved ones, highlighting their willingness to invest in impactful, unconventional ideas. Base Ventures is also the lead investor in Space Perspective, exploring space tourism opportunities. Their portfolio encompasses a variety of modern consumer and enterprise companies, investing in technologies that digitize and revolutionize the customer experience in retail, as well as tools that modernize industrial, logistics, and manufacturing businesses. They have backed 136 founders and their portfolio companies have raised $1.6 billion in capital, generating $531.6 million in revenue and creating 1,888 jobs. Base Ventures is driven by the core values of trust, access, and perspective, with a commitment to their investment from the first check to the full actualization of their ventures.