Key facts
- A* is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California with 61 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include SpaceX, Ramp, Mercor, Gusto, Flock Safety.
- Private Market View records 3 deal participations by A*.
- A*’s most recent recorded investment was in Mar 2024, one of 24 in the last 12 months and 43 over two years.
- A* has 1 fund on record, raising $451 across the 1 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 8 people.
About A*
Founded in 2021, A* is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage technology sector startups.
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Portfolio, priced
61 companies · by our current valuations| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | Aerospace and Defense | $1.6T | — | |
| Ramp | Financial Software | $46.0B | — | |
| Mercor | AI/ML | $10.0B | — | |
| Gusto | Business/Productivity Software | $9.3B | — | |
| Flock Safety | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | $8.4B | — | |
| Carta | — | $7.4B | — | |
| Decagon | — | $4.5B | — | |
| Kavak | Automotive | $2.2B | — | |
| CloudWalk | — | $2.1B | — | |
| Resolve AI | — | $1.5B | — | |
| Newfront | Insurance Brokers | $1.3B | — | |
| Aaru | — | $1.0B | — | |
| Cape | — | $945.9M | — | |
| Sesame AI | Business/Productivity Software | $862.0M | — | |
| Whop | Marketplace | $800.0M | — | |
| + 46 more companies · a free account shows the top of the book | ||||
Recent deals
3 recordedFunds
1 recorded- A-Star Fund III2026$451
$451 raised across the 1 fund that report a size
Team
8 people on record — 7 with verified contacts
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked
- What companies does A* invest in?
- A* has 61 recorded portfolio companies, including SpaceX, Ramp, Mercor, Gusto.
- Is A* actively investing?
- A*'s most recent recorded investment was in Mar 2024, with 24 investments in the last 12 months.