Base Venture Management, Inc.
Oakland · Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Base seeks to partner with unconventional founders across retail and industrial sectors. The firm invests in technology that transforms customer experiences for retailers and brands, as well as companies modernizing industrial and manufacturing operations through robotics, cloud computing, and AI. Base believes in going all-in from early stages with founders who demonstrate bold vision and long-term thinking over short-term gains.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and managing director of Base Ventures with 15 years of investment banking experience at Merrill Lynch and 10 years as an angel investor. Made early-stage investments in Zappos and PlanGrid, among other successful companies.
Partner at Base Ventures with extensive private equity background in project finance and alternative energy. A Kauffman Fellow focused on portfolio management and operations, bringing expertise in business model development and investment analysis.
Associate who focuses on sourcing investments, diligence support, and operations. Previously founded a travel technology startup and completed training at the Kapor Center Innovation Lab.
What they invest in
from 49 of 111 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13Consumer ×11AI & Machine Learning ×10Enterprise Software ×7Fintech ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×4B2B Marketplaces ×4Robotics ×4
HQs:United States×18Canada×1Mexico×1Vietnam×1
Investments · showing 60 of 111
founders shown can be your intro pathB2B predictive intelligence engine for marketing and sales.
Platform for startups to meet investors, talent, and incubators.
Apozy provides browser isolation technology that isolates website traffic in a sandboxed environment to protect users from phishing, malware, and credential theft attacks. The platform is used by businesses to defend their employees against web-based threats.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Erhan Justice(Founder/CTO)in
Proxy-less secure web gateway for G Suite users.
Automates HIPAA compliance for web and mobile technology companies.
Aptible provides cloud infrastructure and compliance management platform for developers in regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and life sciences. The platform abstracts away complexity around HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, and GDPR compliance so engineering teams can focus on building applications.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Frank Macreery(Cofounder & CTO)inChas Ballew(Founder/Chairman)inChas(Cofounder)
Commercializes Spinnaker, an open source multi-cloud continuous delivery platform.
Commercializes science innovations in the future of medicine.
Astonishing Labs partners with university scientists to commercialize early-stage biotech research into platform companies, focusing on breakthrough therapies that challenge conventional approaches to treating disease.
Biotech
Michael Levin
Text messaging communication platform for sales, support, and operations teams.
Avochato provides a communication platform that enables businesses to connect with customers through SMS messaging, chat, and voice calls. The platform serves organizations across various industries that seek to improve customer engagement and automate communication workflows.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Alex De SimoneChristopher NealeTed Hanson
Customer engagement platform for cannabis dispensaries and brands.
ODF is a one-week in-person founder experience held in San Francisco that facilitates meetings between early-stage founders and builders to form teams and develop company ideas. The program is non-dilutive, provides access to a 3,000+ member alumni community, and offers perks and resources from partners like Mercury, AWS, and Stripe.
Future of WorkSan Francisco, US
Helps companies fill talent gaps from bootcamp and vocational training pools.
Digital grocer with local delivery focused on scaling local suppliers.
Xoilac TV is a live sports streaming platform that broadcasts major soccer leagues and tournaments in high-definition quality for Vietnamese audiences. The service provides free access to international football competitions with Vietnamese commentary.
Media & EntertainmentHải Phòng, VN
CafeX operates fully autonomous robotic café systems that serve beverages and prepared items to consumers. The company deploys unmanned kiosk locations in high-traffic venues.
ConsumerRobotics
Brings transparency to legal cannabis with real-time database and testing software.
Confident LIMS is a cloud-based laboratory information management system designed for analytical testing labs across industries including cannabis, food, agriculture, nutraceuticals, environmental, cosmetics, and industrial chemicals. The platform automates sample intake, testing workflows, compliance reporting, and client communication to accelerate lab turnaround time and maintain regulatory standards.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Crate builds a personalization layer for AI systems that learns user preferences and intent from content engagement, enabling AI to make more contextually relevant predictions and recommendations rather than relying on clicks or broad algorithms.
AI & Machine LearningSaaS
Building a visual history of the world's events.
Cuenca is a digital financial services platform that offers mobile-based accounts for sending and receiving payments via SPEI transfers in Mexico. It provides basic banking services including bill payments, fund transfers, and account management through a mobile app to all Mexican residents with valid identification.
FintechMexico City, MX
Banking services for the bottom 95% of Latin Americans.
Platform enabling organizations to make measurable changes to their culture.
Consumer brand selling products exclusively via text message.
Mobile app for trip recording with computer-vision safety alerts.
EagleCorps provides skill-based training and career placement services for veterans transitioning to civilian employment. The organization works directly with corporate partners to place veterans in meaningful technical careers.
EdTechHR Tech
Jared
EarnUp is a financial technology platform that automates loan debt repayment management for consumers managing mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and personal loans. The platform uses predictive analytics and patented technology to help users stay on track with payments and improve financial well-being.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Consumer fintech platform that automates loan payments intelligently.
Frank Darling is a jewelry retailer specializing in custom engagement rings and diamond jewelry, offering both in-person and virtual consultations with designers to create personalized rings.
Direct to Consumer
FleetPanda is a cloud-based dispatch and delivery platform designed for fuel distributors operating in tank wagon, truck & trailer, transport, lubricants, and propane sectors. It provides real-time visibility into operations, order management, driver tracking, and billing automation to replace legacy systems.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Develops and operates robots to automate infrastructure inspections.
Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height. The company serves industrial facilities that need to inspect large equipment and infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Jake Loosararian(Founder/CEO)inTroy Demmer(Founder/COO)inJake
Genies creates AI personas with visual avatars that can be customized and deployed across various applications, games, websites, and brands, functioning as AI companions, NPCs, and enterprise agents.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGaming
GRIN is a creator marketing platform that helps brands discover, manage, and execute partnerships with creators and influencers. The platform provides tools for creator discovery, relationship management, campaign execution, payment processing, content organization, and performance reporting.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Accounting and tax services for small business financial management.
Indinero is an accounting and financial advisory firm that provides CPAs, CFOs, and controllers to help growing businesses with accounting, tax management, and strategic financial insights. The company serves founder-led and growing businesses seeking modern financial services beyond traditional accounting.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andy Su(Founder/CTO)in
Smart parking company delivering data and analytics solutions.
Creates online marketing and business courses.
Checking account and credit card for Canadian SMBs.
Home essentials brand with thoughtful, utilitarian designs.
Architecture and planning company specializing in home renovation.
Streaming service offering Black cultural content.
Matic is a digital insurance marketplace that connects homeowners and auto insurance seekers with 60+ A-rated carriers through an embedded digital experience offered to distribution partners. The platform serves mortgage originations, mortgage servicing, banking, and credit unions, simplifying insurance shopping as part of the home and auto ownership journey.
B2B MarketplacesFintechInsurTech<UNKNOWN>
Ben Madick(Co-founder & CEO)
Developing autonomous vehicles with focus on system-level safety design.
May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety. The technology is designed for autonomous mobility applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Base Venture Management, Inc. invest at?
- Base Venture Management, Inc. invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Base Venture Management, Inc. focus on?
- Base Venture Management, Inc. focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail Tech, Robotics.
- Where is Base Venture Management, Inc. located?
- Base Venture Management, Inc. is headquartered in Oakland, US.
- Does Base Venture Management, Inc. lead rounds?
- Base Venture Management, Inc. typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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