A-Star Fund III
◆ Fund Size
$450M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Portfolio
21 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Early-stage venture investing focused on selective company backing, avoiding bulk investment approach, targeting 10% or more ownership in seed and pre-seed companies
◆ About A-Star
A* Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on leading seed rounds and following on at Series A, with select investments at Series B. The firm invests across industries with a current emphasis on AI and consumer tech, partnering closely with founders to provide meaningful support beyond transactional capital. Fund II, raised at $315 million in 2024, continues their generalist approach while backing high-potential teams backed by top-tier VCs.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Edwards | Chief of Staff | Senior | |
| Michael Oravitz | CFO | Senior | |
| Bennett Siegel | Co-founder | Partner | in |
| Emily Chan | Executive Assistant | Staff | |
| Gautam Gupta | Co-founder | Venture Partner | in |
| Jordan Windmueller | Partner | Partner | |
| Kevin Hartz | Co-founder | Partner | in |
| Rebecca Galdos | Senior Executive Assistant | Staff | in |
| Vikram Ramakrishnan | Partner | Partner |
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◆ FAQ
What does A-Star Fund III invest in?
A-Star Fund III invests in AI Infrastructure, Generative AI, AI Agents, AI Frontier Models and Computer Vision at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does A-Star Fund III focus on?
A-Star Fund III focuses on Global, and is headquartered in United States.
What is A-Star Fund III's typical check size?
A-Star Fund III typically writes checks of $1M to $10M.