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Background Capital

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Background is an early-stage venture capital fund led by Rafael Corrales that backs startup founders, having partnered with companies such as Instacart.

Founders & leadership

RCRafael Corrales
Rafael CorralesPreviously, he served as an early advisor to Instacart, founding investor at Vercel, and founding CEO of LearnBoost, which was acquired by Automattic.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Background Capital do?
Background is an early-stage venture capital fund led by Rafael Corrales that backs startup founders, having partnered with companies such as Instacart.
Who founded Background Capital?
Background Capital was founded by Rafael Corrales.
Who are Background Capital's investors?
Background Capital's investors include Level Ventures, Jackson Square Ventures.