BA Capital
Actively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
A* invests with conviction in early-stage companies, emphasizing relentless partnership with founders rather than transactional relationships. The firm partners with founders to support companies from idea through IPO, guided by the experience of the team in founding and operating iconic technology companies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 31 of 63 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×12AI & Machine Learning ×9Fintech ×9Marketplaces ×8SaaS ×7E-commerce ×5Consumer ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×16Brazil×1Mexico×1
Investments · showing 60 of 63
founders shown can be your intro pathai.work provides autonomous AI agents that automate business processes across IT, procurement, HR, legal, finance, and operations teams. The platform orchestrates multi-agent workflows across enterprise systems and learns from interactions.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Maor EzerNir Nahum
Airbnb is an online marketplace that enables people to book and list accommodations for short-term rentals, experiences, and services around the world.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Brian Chesky(Founder/CEO)inNathan Blecharczyk(Founder/CTO)inJoe Gebbia(Founder/CPO)in
Apollo provides an AI-powered platform designed for go-to-market teams to improve sales and marketing productivity. The platform offers features like prospect data, email tracking, and custom scoring to help sales and marketing professionals work more efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSales TechSan Francisco, US
Matt Curl(Chief Executive Officer)Marcio Arnecke(Chief Marketing Officer)Adam Carr(Chief Revenue Officer)Phil Moon(Chief Financial Officer)
Cape is a privacy-focused cellular service provider that offers secure mobile connectivity designed to protect subscriber data and privacy. The service targets individuals concerned about cellular network surveillance, including government operators and high-net-worth individuals seeking enhanced privacy protections.
CybersecurityEnterprise Software
John Doyle(CEO)
Carta is a cloud-based ERP platform for private capital markets that manages cap tables, equity administration, fund management, and valuations for startups, private companies, and venture funds globally. The platform connects workflows and data across the private markets ecosystem, serving over 50,000 companies across more than 160 countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Charly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)
Cloudwalk operates autonomous agents for small business owners and individuals—JIM manages payments, credit, storefronts, and daily operations for sellers in Brazil and the US, while Albert provides financial intelligence for Brazilian consumers through connected open finance APIs.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Decagon provides AI agents that enable businesses to deliver personalized customer experiences at scale. The platform targets brands seeking to implement concierge-level service for their customer base.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
DoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Tony Xu(Founder/CEO)inAndy Fang(Founder)inStanley Tang(Founder)in
Faire operates a digital marketplace connecting independent retailers with wholesale suppliers, enabling small businesses to discover and purchase products for resale.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Max Rhodes(Founder/CEO)inMarcelo Cortes(Founder/CTO)inDaniele Perito(Founder)in
Gusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Josh Reeves(Founder/CEO)inEdward Kim(Founder/Empowering Gusto's Engineering Team)inTomer London(Founder/; Empowering Gusto's Product and Design Teams)in
Instacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Apoorva Mehta(Founder/Chairman & Founding CEO)inBrandon Leonardo(Founder)inMax Mullen(Founder)in
PayPal is a digital payment platform that enables users to send money, make purchases with buyer protection, and manage international transactions securely. The service serves consumers and merchants globally through online and mobile channels.
E-commerceFintechMarketplaces
Joby develops electric aircraft for urban air mobility and air taxi services. The company builds eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft for commercial operations and has received FAA Part 135 certification to operate as an air carrier.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSanta Cruz, US
Joby team<UNKNOWN>
Kavak is an e-commerce platform and marketplace that buys, finances, and sells certified pre-owned cars through digital and physical channels across Latin America and Turkey. The company serves individual car buyers and sellers seeking transparent transactions and financing options in the used car market.
E-commerceFintechMarketplacesMexico City, MX
Krea.ai is a creative AI platform that generates, enhances, and edits images, videos, and 3D meshes. It serves creatives, enterprises, and everyday users with AI-powered tools for image generation, upscaling, video generation, and generative editing.
AI & Machine LearningCreator Economy
Trulia is a real estate platform that enables users to browse homes for sale and rental apartments, explore neighborhood insights, and discover communities through resident reviews and local information.
MarketplacesPropTech
Newfront is an insurance broker that combines specialty insurance expertise with technology platforms to help clients manage risk and make informed insurance decisions. The company serves organizations across 100+ countries through a modern, data-driven brokerage model.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US
Notion offers a workspace platform for teams to manage projects, documentation, and tasks through customizable views like Gantt charts and Kanban boards. The product serves small to large organizations across multiple functions including engineering, product, and design teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)
Opendoor offers instant cash offers for residential properties through real estate agents, allowing sellers to choose between a fast sale or list the home later. The company operates as a partner to agent teams, providing supplemental income and tools to help agents close more deals and retain clients.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesPropTechPhoenix, US
Paraform provides an AI-powered recruiter marketplace where human recruiters and custom AI agents collaborate to fill job openings faster than traditional hiring methods. The platform serves companies across industries seeking to accelerate talent acquisition at scale.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Marqeta provides just-in-time funding technology that enables card issuers and fintech platforms to control transaction authorization and fraud management in real time. The platform allows customers to define spending rules and approval logic for prepaid and commercial cards.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Jason Gardner(Founder and Executive Chairman)
Square is a financial services platform that provides point-of-sale systems, payment processing, payroll management, and cash flow tools for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform integrates with hundreds of third-party applications to help merchants manage operations across online and offline channels.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BA Capital invest at?
- BA Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does BA Capital focus on?
- BA Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BA Capital located?
- BA Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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