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Baukunst

Venture capitalActively deployingoperating company · company profile

Cambridge · Pre-Seed · 4 people tracked

Also known as BAUKUNST MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

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Investment thesis

Baukunst operates a $100M venture fund dedicated to leading pre-seed investments in companies working at the intersection of technology and design. The firm positions itself as a collective of creative technologists in pursuit of the 'art of building,' backing founders at the earliest frontiers of technology.

Invests inDeep TechSector AgnosticCambridgeUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed
Check
$500K – $3M
HQ
Cambridge, MA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2022
Last 12 months
4 investments
AUM
$100M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
45
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 4 people

from public directories

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Baukunst went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 34 of 45 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×14SaaS ×12Consumer ×9Hardware ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×7Cleantech ×4Direct to Consumer ×4E-commerce ×4

HQs:United States×19Canada×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 23 portfolio companies
48%
solo founders
11 of 23 mapped founding teams
33%
repeat founders
of 24 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×112 founders×73 founders×34+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with education data

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2MIT Sloan School of Management ×2Stanford University ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×12Business & Management ×4Computer Science ×4

Where their founders worked beforefrom 24 founders with career history

Google ×3PTC ×2Timeout ×2TripAdvisor ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×3

1 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 22 with degree data)

Investments · 45 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 72024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12017 · 215 dated

Binderybooksbinderybooks.comin✓ verified

Bindery is a publishing startup that combines book publishing with technology, working with tastemakers and creators to develop, produce, and market books.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Matt Kaye(Founder)inMeghan Harvey(Founder)in

Co-investorsBloomberg BetaLakehouse Venture Partners

Orange Chargerorangecharger.cominOct 2023✓ verified

Orange designs purpose-built EV chargers sized for multifamily properties, offices, and garages, aiming to make EV charging affordable and convenient for residents who lack access to public-style chargers.

CleantechEnergyHardwareRedwood City, US

Neil Joseph(Advisor)inJames(Engineering Leadership)Cinzia(GTM Leader)Jordyn(Product Marketing Leader)Nicholas Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Thoms(Director)in

Co-investorsClimacticIntelis CapitalQuorum Capital PartnersSpacecadet VenturesCrow HoldingsMunich Re Ventures

Nimble PrecisioninNov 2025SEC filingmedium confidence

Middletown, US

Jeffrey McAlvay(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatAxel Bichara· per SEC Form D · $4M raise · filed Nov 2025

SOFTWARE DEFINED AUTOMATIONsoftwaredefinedautomation.ioinAug 2022

Software Defined Automation provides a platform for industrial operations that manages factory automation and control systems with AI-driven insights and built-in OT (operational technology) security.

Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsIoTBoston, US

Josef Waltl(Executive Officer, Director)inJon Rosenbaum(Director)Axel Scheurer(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatAxel Bichara· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsFly VenturesTechFoundersFirst MomentumInsight Partners

Bobbiehibobbie.comin

Bobbie manufactures baby formula and builds workplace support for parents.

ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Laura Modi(Founder)in

BoardSarah Hardy(Director)Sara Adler(Director)

Co-investors1st Course CapitalGroundForce CapitalIngeborg InvestmentsLakehouse Venture PartnersNextView VenturesPrecursor Ventures+5 more

Bruntbruntworkwear.comin

BRUNT Workwear is a direct-to-consumer brand that designs and sells work boots and workwear apparel—including comp toe and slip-resistant boots, work pants, utility shorts, jackets, hoodies, and performance shirts—for tradesmen and jobsite workers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Eric Girouard(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsStripesSuffolk Technologies

Desktop Metaldesktopmetal.comin

Desktop Metal develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) platforms and materials for production-volume manufacturing, targeting engineers, designers, manufacturers, and medical professionals.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareBurlington, US

Ric Fulop(Founder)inA. John Hart(Founder)inChristopher Schuh(Founder)Ely Sachs(Founder)Jonah Myerberg(Founder)Rick Chin(Founder)

Co-investorsBMW i VenturesConductive VenturesConstruct CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Founder CollectiveGV (Google Ventures)+13 more

Dig Energydig.energyin

Dig Energy develops technology to lower the cost of drilling for distributed geothermal energy, aiming to make geothermal heating and cooling cost-competitive for buildings.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Dulcie Madden(Co-Founder & CEO)Thomas Lipoma(Co-Founder & CTO)Dan Jepeal(VP Engineering)

Co-investorsAvilaAzolla VenturesSparta GroupSunna Ventures

Dig Securitydig.securitySep 2025 · $5M

Acquired by Palo Alto Networks

Dan Benjamin(Founder)inDan Benjamin Gad Akuka(Founder)Gad Akuka(Founder)Ido Azran(Founder)

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesSelah VenturesSignalFireAccompliceAvilaAzolla Ventures+2 more

Directbookerdirectbooker.comin𝕏

DirectBooker is an AI-native aggregator that connects independent and boutique hotels' inventory and rates directly to AI search platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, integrating through hotels' existing connectivity providers (PMS, channel managers, booking engines).

AdTechAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Sanjay Vakil(Co-founder & CEO)inGeorge Madrid(Co-founder & CTO)inTheresa Meyer(Co-founder, CPO & COO)in

Dobbygetdobby.ai

Dobby is an AI tool that automates freight forwarding operations by analyzing team inboxes, tracking shipment status, drafting emails, and moving data into TMS and other systems.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsBling Capital

Estesestes.energyin

Estes designs and manufactures advanced battery platforms using domestically-sourced magnesium and new material compositions to achieve higher energy density for electrified marine, aviation, rail, and commercial vehicles.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationNew Materials

Dustin Grace(CEO)inDavid Lai(Chief Engineer)inÇağkan Yildiz(CTO)inTolga Yildiz(Head of Partnerships)in

Co-investorsBMW i VenturesGigascale CapitalTrucks VC

Eternaleternal.gg𝕏Acquired

Eternal is a Los Angeles NFT marketplace for trading Twitch streamer clips, a Y Combinator W20 company now listed as acquired.

ConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US

Jeffrey Tong(Founder)inAlex Mather(Founder)inReggie James(Founder)Derek ChianginJelyn Hermosa(Chief of Staff)

Co-investorsArrington CapitalCoinbase VenturesY Combinator468 CapitalAmbush CapitalArrington XRP Capital+17 more

Eyeboteyebot.coinNov 2025 · $20M

Eyebot develops technology solutions for vision care, serving retailers, patients, and eye doctors to improve vision care delivery and access.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesRetail Tech

Matthias Hofmann(Founder)inJack Moldave(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlleyCorpGeneral CatalystHumba VenturesRavelin CapitalSpacecadet VenturesUbiquity Ventures+3 more

Fambotfambot.comSep 2026 · $3.5M

Fambot connects to a parent's Gmail and Google Calendar to automatically extract school-related tasks, dates, and details from family communications, delivering a daily text digest of what to do, what to bring, and what's coming up.

AI & Machine LearningConsumer

David Reich(Founder)in

Co-investorsFounders NetworkNextView VenturesCorrelation VenturesKarman Ventures

Fitryfi.com𝕏

Fi develops smart collars and wearable technology for dogs that track location, safety, and health metrics to help dog owners monitor their pets' wellbeing.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechIoT

Jonathan(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBatshit Crazy VenturesBlack Jays VenturesFreestyle CapitalLerer HippeauNew York Venture Partners+2 more

Five Flutefiveflute.comin

Five Flute is a 2D and 3D design review platform for engineering teams building complex electromechanical and hardware products.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSaaS

Carson Darling(Founder)in

Fytofyto.us

Fyto develops nutrient recycling and protein production technology for farmers, enabling sustainable food production with reduced environmental impact.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechRoboticsSan Francisco Bay Area, US

Jason Prapas(Founder)

Co-investorsCity LightAgFunderFirst Star VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Refactor Capital

GOBgob.earth

GOB presents itself around "the future of single use," suggesting a consumer product focus, but the site is largely a placeholder announcing an upcoming launch.

Consumer

Co-investorsCool Climate Collective

Kaaviokaavio.aiin𝕏May 2026

Kaavio provides AI-powered product content management for distributors and manufacturers, automating the creation, validation, and deployment of product data across e-commerce and catalog systems.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDanville, US

DerekSam

Co-investorsTechstarsLooking Glass Capital

Motifmotif.ioinJan 2025

Motif is a cloud-based design collaboration platform offering 2D and 3D modeling tools for architects and design professionals.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConstruction TechDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Amar Hanspal(Founder)Brian Mathews(Founder)Lira Nikolovska(Founder)Matt Jezyk(Founder)

Co-investorsCapitalGRedpoint Ventures

Obelloobello.comin

Obello builds software that helps design and marketing teams produce creative output that stays consistent and on-brand across multiple channels and platforms.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Ben Pham(Co-founder)inOllie Ralph(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAVVCapria VenturesObvious Ventures

offe marketoffe.marketin𝕏Nov 2024

Offe.market is a marketplace that sells overstock, past-season, and sample sale fashion items at discounts.

Circular EconomyCleantechMarketplacesLos Angeles, US

Rachel Gannon(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Onshapeonshape.comin𝕏Acquired

Onshape is a cloud-native CAD and product data management (PDM) system that runs on any device without requiring local installation.

Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingSaaSCambridge, US

John McEleney(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Corcoran(Executive Officer)inJon Hirschtick(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Shore(Executive Officer)Ilya Mirman(Executive Officer)in

BoardAxel Bichara(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzConstruct CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Verissimo VenturesNorth Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity

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Pair Eyewearpaireyewear.com𝕏Nov 2021

Pair Eyewear designs and sells prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses with swappable frame tops that allow customers to change styles.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareCalifornia, US

Sophia Edelstein(Founder)inNathan Kondamuri(Founder)in

BoardRick Yang(Director)inAlex Gurevich(Director)in

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAlumni VenturesAngel Capital Managementblue 9 capitalBreak Trail VenturesEvolution VC Partners+17 more

Picturestudiopicturestudio.aiin𝕏

PictureStudio is an AI-powered image creation and editing platform that allows users to generate, edit, manage, and share images using various commercial and open-source AI models.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaS

Raul Gutierrez(Founder)in

Point One Navigationpointonenav.comin𝕏Nov 2017

Point One develops precision navigation technology for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mobile systems.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Aaron Nathan(CEO & Founder)inMike KurdzielinKaren LeineweberinRyan DoughertyinBryan Galusha(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJesse Beyroutey(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesComet LabsCoral CapitalHemi Ventures, LlcKhosla VenturesLudlow Ventures+4 more

Recessrecess.tvMar 2025 · $1.8M

Recess is management software for fitness and activity studios—such as gyms, dojos, dance studios, and pilates studios—that handles bookings, memberships, payments, member messaging, and retention outreach, and provides each studio a branded client app for the App Store and Google Play.

SaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, Llc

Recesshello-recess.comin

Recess lists activity programs and camps for children; this page presents a summer DJ and music production mini camp for ages 7-18 run by Dub Academy in downtown Austin.

ConsumerEdTechMarketplacesAustin, US

Molly(Co-founder)Amy(Co-founder)

Co-investorsSwizzle Ventures

Recorded Futurerecordedfuture.comOct 2017Acquired

Recorded Future provides cyberthreat intelligence and AI-powered cyber defense capabilities to help organizations identify and neutralize critical threats.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSomerville, US

Christopher Ahlberg(Founder)inStaffan Truve(Director)Staffan Truvé(Founder)

BoardLiautaud Bernard(Director)Rich Miner(Director)inJeff Fagnan(Director)

Co-investorsAccompliceBalderton CapitalGula Tech AdventuresGV (Google Ventures)In-Q-TelInsight Partners+4 more

SYLVIEsylvie.co

Sylvie sources rare and antique home goods from around the world, prepares and catalogs each piece, and sells them through timed 24-hour online collection "drops." The company operates as a curated e-commerce estate for vintage and one-of-a-kind home items sold directly to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Threadedmfgthreadedmfg.comin

Threaded provides a digital work instruction platform for manufacturing operations that keeps instructions current and accessible across the production floor.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Tivetive.comin𝕏

Tive provides visibility solutions for supply chain and shipment operations, helping stakeholders track and manage shipments to ensure on-time and complete delivery.

HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBoston, US

Krenar Komoni(Founder)in

BoardRaju Rishi(Director)Andy Cohen(Director)Alex Scherbakovsky(Director)

Co-investorsBeaconsfield CapitalBroom VenturesBVVCFloating PointHyperplane Venture CapitalNextView Ventures+16 more

Tonaltonal.com𝕏

Tonal manufactures an AI-powered smart home gym system that uses digital weight resistance and personalized coaching to enable strength training at home.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareWellness & Fitness

Aly Orady(Founder)in

Co-investors359 CapitalDelta-v CapitalDreamers VCFlucas VenturesKindred VenturesM13+15 more

Ventionvention.ioin

Vention provides modular, plug-and-play end-of-line packaging automation for manufacturers, covering case packing, case erecting, palletizing, and conveyors delivered as a single-vendor ecosystem.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSaaSMontreal, CA

Etienne Lacroix(Founder)inMax Windisch(Founder)inFrançois Giguère(Chief Technology Officer)inKreya Owens(Chief Marketing Officer)inBrendan Sterne(Chief Product Officer)inRob Lorbetskie(Chief Finance Officer)in

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesNVenturesNVIDIAWhite Star CapitalDesjardins CapitalFidelity Investments+2 more

Wildgrainwildgrain.com

Wildgrain runs a subscription box service that delivers frozen sourdough breads, artisan pastries, and fresh pasta made with independent bakeries, which customers bake at home.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Co-investorsTouch Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

123 SeeGoodGrainBlue Lake PackagingElevate FoodsObsidianOmnibusSolidworksYouPop

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Baukunst made?
Baukunst has 45 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 10 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Baukunst invest at?
Baukunst invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
What is Baukunst's typical check size?
Baukunst typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
What sectors does Baukunst focus on?
Baukunst focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Baukunst located?
Baukunst is headquartered in Cambridge, US.
Does Baukunst lead rounds?
Yes, Baukunst leads investment rounds.
Who does Baukunst co-invest with?
Baukunst most often shares deals with New Enterprise Associates (NEA), NextView Ventures, Techstars, among 120 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Erica Wenger on X: "My conversation with Kate McAndrew (@katepmcandrew). Kate McAndrew is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Baukunst, a $100 million pre-seed venture fund that backs founders at the earliest stages of company building. Over the past decade, she has invested in more than 100 https

Kate McAndrew · x.com

30 Jahre Erfahrung als Early-Stage VC: Learnings aus 100+ Investments - mit Axel Bichara, Baukunst

Unicorn Bakery by Fabian Tausch · Axel Bichara

Kate McAndrew from Baukunst on Pre-Seed Investing and Empowering Founders

Life Self Mastery · Kate McAndrew

Matt Thoms, Co-Founder & General Partner at Baukunst

MGMT Boston - The Lantern · Matt Thoms

The Startup Building the Future of Domestic Battery Production: Dustin Grace of Estes Energy

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Co-investors · 23

Insight Partners

Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.

$120M – $350M
RRE Ventures

RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.

Both backed · 2
$5M – $15M
Village Global

Village Global is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds globally and across sectors, backed by a network of prominent tech founders and operators who serve as LPs.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $3M
Susa Ventures

Susa Ventures operates two early-stage technology funds that invest in companies leveraging data, network effects, and economies of scale.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $5M
Freestyle Capital

Freestyle Capital is a venture firm that leads seed rounds in early-stage technology companies, backing founders with operating experience, connections, and conviction.

Both backed · 1
$3M – $5M
Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, emphasizing investing in companies before they gain wider recognition.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $2M
AlleyCorp

AlleyCorp is an early-stage investor and incubator based in New York that builds and backs companies across enterprise, consumer, healthcare, and deep tech sectors.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $5M
Ravelin Capital

Ravelin Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm focused on companies operating in critical industries.

Both backed · 1
Ubiquity Ventures

Ubiquity Ventures is a seed-stage institutional venture capital firm investing in 'software beyond the screen' — B2B startups applying AI and software to physical, real-world problems.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $3M
Black Jays Ventures

Black Jays Ventures is an early-stage investor backing founders building products and services that address the modern needs of families across health, care, personal finance, and education.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $500K
New York Venture Partners

New York Venture Partners is a founder-run family office that backs pre-seed and seed startups, providing capital, mentorship, and strategic marketing consulting.

Both backed · 1
$25K
Batshit Crazy Ventures

BCV (Batshit Crazy Ventures) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado, focused on the earliest startup stages, often working with pre-revenue and pre-seed companies.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $200K
▶11 more co-investors

Bessemer Venture PartnersUnion Square Ventures (USV)Tenaya CapitalGlobal Innovation FundG20 VenturesStrata Capital PartnersSpace CapitalShield CapitalBuilding VenturesRazor's Edge VenturesNew North Ventures

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