Organization · Venture Capital
A*
A is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, focusing on supporting outlier founders from the initial idea stage to IPO, particularly in technology and innovation sectors.
Overview
What A* does
What A* is
A is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, focusing on supporting outlier founders from the initial idea stage to IPO, particularly in technology and innovation sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2021
- Approximate age
- About 5 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
Find A* elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
A* as a funder
Investment thesis
Leading the shift from transactional capital to meaningful partnerships.
Focus narrative
A invests in early-stage companies with a strong emphasis on a founder-centric approach. The firm seeks to build meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs, providing them with the support they need to grow and develop their businesses. A focuses on sectors such as software (SaaS, marketplaces, developer tools), FinTech, AI, and consumer.
Value beyond capital
A adds value to its portfolio companies by fostering strong partnerships and providing unwavering support throughout their growth journey. The firm is committed to a relentless, conviction-led investment philosophy that prioritizes the needs and aspirations of founders.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$10,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $3,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Series A · Series B
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 35
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Ramp, a fintech unicorn specializing in corporate cards; Notion, a productivity and collaboration platform; and Faire, a wholesale marketplace that has reached Series B+. A has invested in 35 companies through its first fund.
Common questions
What to know about A*
Upseed classifies A* under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
Known limits
Capability profiles appear only when a structured public profile also contains decision-useful role evidence. Terms and availability can change.
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