Kevin Hartz
Overview
A* Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm 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.
Investment Focus
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- United States
- Technology
- FinTech
- SaaS
- Advertising (AdTech)
- Big Data & Analytics
- PropTech
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Kevin Hartz
What sectors does Kevin Hartz invest in?
Kevin Hartz invests in Technology, FinTech, SaaS, Proptech, Big Data & Analytics and Advertising (AdTech), and is based in California, United States. Kevin Hartz is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Kevin Hartz invest at?
Kevin Hartz backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 500K - 3M.
Which regions does Kevin Hartz invest in?
Kevin Hartz invests across United States.
What companies has Kevin Hartz invested in?
Kevin Hartz's portfolio includes SpaceX, Airbnb, Uber, Square, Gusto, Dropbox, DoorDash and Reddit.
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