Baris Akis
InvestorFounderPresident at Human Capital · Managing Member at Human Capital Holdings
Stanford, California
Writes $250K – $200M checks · typically $1M
FoundedHuman Capital Holdings
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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
Managing Member at Human Capital Holdings
Co-founders at Human Capital Holdings

Experience
- Human CapitalCo-Founder, President & Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
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Languages English · French · Turkish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Baris Akis?
- 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.
- Where does Baris Akis work?
- Baris Akis is Managing Member of Human Capital Holdings and 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.
- What companies did Baris Akis found?
- Baris Akis founded Human Capital Holdings.
- Where did Baris Akis go to school?
- Baris Akis studied at Stanford University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science Engineering).
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