Base10 Partners

Overview

Base10 Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2017 by Adeyemi Ajao and Thomas Nahigian, it is recognized as the world's largest Black-led VC firm, managing approximately $1.3 billion in assets as of 2022. The firm invests in startups that drive automation across traditional sectors, such as logistics, retail, finance, and agriculture.

Specializing in Seed and Series A funding rounds, Base10 Partners emphasizes supporting underrepresented founders and tackling key societal challenges through strategic investments. Notably, the firm donates 50% of carried interest from select funds to organizations advancing tech and entrepreneurship education for underrepresented students. Portfolio companies benefit from comprehensive support to develop impactful, mission-driven strategies.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 650-714-1764
• Website: base10.vc
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/base10-partners

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Investing in automation for traditional industries
• Supporting underrepresented founders
• Seed and Series A venture funding
• Social impact initiatives
• Education and tech access for underrepresented students
• Diversity and inclusion in VC
• Logistics, retail, finance, and agriculture sectors
• Donating 50% of carried interest from select funds to social causes
• Mission-driven investment strategies
• Transformation of large-scale sectors
• Talent acquisition and strategic support
• Impact investing and positive social returns

Technologies Used

• AI
• Amazon AWS
• Attentive
• Circle
• Cloudinary
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Tag Manager
• Greenhouse.io
• Lever
• MailChimp SPF
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Netlify
• Nginx
• React
• React Redux
• Remote
• Reviews
• Sage Intacct
• Sendgrid
• WordPress.org
• Workday Recruit

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches