Baris Akis
InvestorPresident at Human Capital
Stanford, California
Writes $250K – $200M checks · typically $1M
About
Raised venture funds as an undergrad and backed Brex in early 20s, Stanford-trained computer scientist who leverages relationships advising 500+ software engineers and xAI Talent Engineering to assemble frontier-tech teams.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareHealthtech
Experience
- Human CapitalCo-Founder, President & Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Education
- Stanford UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science Engineering2012 — 2016
Skills & more
Languages English · French · Turkish
From Baris's professional profile.
Colleagues at Human Capital
Network7
Peter ThielScout
Co-founder & Partner at Founders Fund
Gokul RajaramScout
DoorDash, Coinbase, Square at Good AI Capital
Ramtin NaimiScout
Founder & General Partner at Abstract Ventures
Armaan Ali
Co-Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner at Human Capital
Emma Kirst
Associate at Human Capital
Ishan Sinha
Investor at Human Capital
Matthew Colford
Investment Partner at Human Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Baris Akis work?
- Baris Akis is President at Human Capital.
- What does Baris Akis invest in?
- Baris Akis invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech.
- What check size does Baris Akis write?
- Baris Akis typically writes checks of $250K – $200M.
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