Base10 Partners
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Also known as BASE10 PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
Base10 Partners focuses on investing in automation for the 'real economy,' backing companies that solve problems for what it calls the 99% — the everyday, mainstream sectors of the economy rather than niche markets. A distinctive element of the firm's model is a commitment to donate 50% of certain proceeds toward supporting the next generation of technology founders, reflecting an emphasis on broadening access within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 14 of 21 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×6Developer Tools ×4Enterprise Software ×4Fintech ×4Cloud Computing ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2FoodTech ×2
HQs:United States×12Brazil×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 21 tracked
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Figma is a collaborative design platform that enables teams to create apps, websites, and products through shared design tools integrated with development workflows and AI-powered design assistance.
Developer ToolsSaaSSan Francisco, US
Daniel Rimer(Director)John Lilly(Director)
BoardEvan Wallace(Executive Officer, Director)Dylan Field(Executive Officer, Director)
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
New York, US
Alex Tulenko(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jordan Wallach(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Omri Bloch(Director)
Board seatCaroline Broder· per SEC Form D · $16.1M raise · filed Nov 2024
Brooklyn, US
Nicolas Vandenberghe(Executive Officer, Director)TJ Nahigian(Director)Nicolas Moreau(Director)Alina Vandenberghe(Director)Mihaly Szalontay(Director)
Board seatTJ Nahigian· per SEC Form D · $15M raise · filed Aug 2020
San Francisco, US
Olivia Cesio(Executive Officer, Promoter)Jose Galindo(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nicolas Wertheimer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatAdeyemi Ajao· per SEC Form D · $18.8M raise · filed Aug 2023
Phonely builds AI receptionists that answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and provide customer support for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Jose, US
Will Bodewes(Founder)inNisal Ranasinghe(Founder)inCaroline Broder(Director)
Board seatCaroline Broder· per SEC Form D · $18.3M raise · filed Mar 2026
HealthtechSan Mateo, US
TJ Nahigian(Director)Dave Hsu(Executive Officer)Kristian Fredrickson(Director)Carle Stenmark(Director)Elizabeth Meyerdirk(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatTJ Nahigian· per SEC Form D · $42M raise · filed Jun 2021
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Data & Infrastructure<UNKNOWN>, US
Tigran Petrosyan(Executive Officer, Director)Vahan Petrosyan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Russell Mathias(Executive Officer)
BoardLouis Coppey(Director)
Board seatTJ Nahigian· per SEC Form D · $7.5M raise · filed May 2025
New York, US
Adam Moelis(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Doyle(Director)TJ Nahigian(Director)
Board seatTJ Nahigian· per SEC Form D · $17.8M raise · filed Feb 2021
Attentive provides a multi-channel customer engagement platform that includes email, SMS, RCS, push notifications, and AI-powered lifecycle orchestration for direct-to-consumer brands.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechBarcelos, Braga
Yannick Oswald(Director)Cristina Fronseca(Director)Pedro Araujo(Founder)Luis Braga(Founder)Daniel Araujo(Founder)
Incredible is an AI-powered mobile app that helps users manage credit card debt and reduce interest fees by automating financial administration without requiring loans.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechLondon, GB
Plaid provides financial infrastructure and APIs that enable developers to build financial technology products and services.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech
Zach Perret(Founder & CEO)William Hockey(Director)Mo Koyfman(Director)Rick Yang(Director)
Popmenu provides marketing and customer engagement technology for restaurants, including an interactive menu platform, email campaigns, and loyalty tools designed to attract guests and drive transaction growth.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSTennessee, US
Tunji Junard(CMO and Co-founder)Michael J. Gullo(Manager and promoter)Anthony S. Roy(Officer, manager, and promoter)Brendan Sweeney(Officer, manager, and promoter)Justis S. Blasco(Manager and promoter)Rexhi Dollaku(Director)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base10 Partners III, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Surdna Foundation Inc +1 more | 2022 | — | -1.7% | 0.97x | 0.00x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Base10 Partners invest at?
- Base10 Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Base10 Partners's typical check size?
- Base10 Partners typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does Base10 Partners focus on?
- Base10 Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Robotics, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Base10 Partners located?
- Base10 Partners is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Base10 Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Base10 Partners leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe Most Important Thing ft. Base10 Partners Managing Partner Adeyemi Ajao
Grace Gong · Adeyemi Ajao
First Block: Interview with Adeyemi Ajao, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Base10 Partners
Notion · Adeyemi Ajao
Adeyemi Ajao - Co-Fundador & Socio Director de Base10 Partners | Trailer Oficial GuruCall
GuruCall · Adeyemi Ajao
Adeyemi Ajao Discusses His Background and the Founding of Base10 Partners
Fairview Capital · Adeyemi Ajao
Immigrants - A Conversation with Adeyemi Ajao - Base10 Partners
Stilt Inc. · Adeyemi Ajao
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