About Base10 Partners
Base10 Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Oct 2026, Base10 Partners is an active investor, having invested in 160 companies, with 21 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Harbor AI Overall, Base10 Partners portfolio has seen 17 unicorns, 3 IPOs and 11 acquisitions including key companies like Nubank, Instacart and Notion. A lot of funds co-invest with Base10 Partners, with names like Liquid 2 Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Base10 Partners has team of 16 people including 10 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 6 more
Portfolio Unicorns
Base10 Partners' List of Top Investments
Base10 Partners has a portfolio of 160 companies, including 17 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Predoc and HappyRobot.Their portfolio spans across United States, Brazil, Canada and 14 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer and 25 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by Base10 Partners:
1. Nubank
Provider of digital banking services, including credit cards and accounts. It offers various financial solutions through its application. These solutions include tools for managing money and protecting finances. The company focuses on providing accessible and straightforward banking experiences.
Key facts about Nubank
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 12,989 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Berkshire Hathaway, Harvest Growth Capital and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Jun 08, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Instacart
Operator of an online marketplace providing grocery and delivery services. The platform connects customers with personal shoppers who fulfill orders from various retailers. Customers can select items, chat with shoppers, and schedule delivery or pickup. The marketplace offers a range of grocery, household, and other retail products. It also provides options for membership and business accounts.
Key facts about Instacart
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.93B
- Employee Count: 25,408 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, equitywestsecurities.com and 85 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Oct 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Notion
Developer of an AI-powered workspace for team collaboration and productivity. The workspace provides tools for project management, knowledge base creation, and document sharing. It offers features such as AI meeting notes, enterprise search, and workflow automation. The platform integrates with various applications to centralize team operations.
Key facts about Notion
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $418M
- Employee Count: 7,141 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Salesforce Ventures and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 28, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Stripe
Provider of financial infrastructure solutions for revenue growth and payment processing. It offers tools designed for individual or combined use to grow businesses. These tools enable payment acceptance and optimisation globally, both online and in person. The company facilitates various billing models and provides access to borderless money movement. It also offers resources for startups and platforms to build and scale their operations.
Key facts about Stripe
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series I
- Total Funding till date: $9.81B
- Employee Count: 16,622 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Adams Street Partners and 136 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Apr 08, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Figma
Developer of a collaborative interface design and digital whiteboard platform. It provides tools for design, prototyping, and development handoff. The platform offers features for creating design systems, presentations, and websites. It also includes AI-powered tools for code generation and design assistance. The platform supports various use cases, including UX design, wireframing, and strategic planning.
Key facts about Figma
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $749M
- Employee Count: 2,877 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Spur Capital and 60 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Base10 Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Base10 Partners has invested in 160 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 17 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 33 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 23 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Harbor AI and most recent follow-on round was in Spott.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 18 | 5 | 23 |
2025 | 28 | 5 | 33 |
2024 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
2023 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
2022 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
2021 | 23 | 12 | 35 |
2020 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
2019 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
2018 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Base10 Partners' Investments by Stage
Base10 Partners has made 56 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $5.58M, 45 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $18.9M and 20 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $32.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 56 |
Series A | 45 |
Series B | 20 |
Series D | 4 |
Series F | 3 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Base10 Partners' Investments by Sector
Base10 Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Vertical SaaS, FinTech, Consumer and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 148 Tech companies, 129 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 117 Software companies and at least 79 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 98 |
Vertical SaaS | 33 |
FinTech | 26 |
Consumer | 22 |
High Tech | 19 |
Others | 136 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Base10 Partners' Investments by Geography
Base10 Partners has made most investments in United States (96), followed by Brazil where it has made 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 96 |
Brazil | 5 |
Italy | 4 |
Mexico | 4 |
Canada | 3 |
Others | 17 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Base10 Partners' recent investments
Base10 Partners has made 23 investments in 2026 so far. Harbor AI and Hilt AI are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Base10 Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 13, 2026 | United States | Seed | 5091 | [+4] | |
Oct 08, 2026 | United States | Seed | 5983 | [+5] | |
Oct 06, 2026 | United States | Series A | 8077 | [+4] | |
Sep 29, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2969 | [+1] | |
Sep 22, 2026 | United States | Series A | 2118 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Base10 Partners' Portfolio
Base10 Partners has 17 unicorns in its portfolio - HappyRobot, Incredible Health, Motive and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is HappyRobot. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Base10 Partners' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 | Developer of an AI operating system for autonomous business operations | 2023 | San Francisco | Series C | avaxvxr | ||
65 | Online job board platform for healthcare nurse jobs | 2017 | San Francisco | Series B | swhicng | ||
78 | Developer of fleet management software and hardware for vehicle tracking | 2013 | San Francisco | Series G | dzohcnl | ||
54 | Tech-enabled freight forwarding service provider | 2018 | Monterrey | Series C | vgvnszo | ||
73 | Provider of employment software for managing payroll and personnel administration | 2019 | Charlotte | Series D | qxobuwq |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Base10 Partners' Portfolio
3 of Base10 Partners' portfolio companies have become public. Figma got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Jul 2025 at marketcap of $13.5B and Instacart got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $8.3B.Here are Base10 Partners' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2025 | - | - | 6498 | |
Sep 19, 2023 | - | - | 1404 | |
Dec 09, 2021 | - | - | 1849 |
Acquired companies in Base10 Partners' Portfolio
11 companies from Base10 Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Relish in Sep 2026 by Eftsure for $*****.Here are Base10 Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 04, 2026 | Feb 20, 2025 | Series B | 8897 | |
Jun 23, 2026 | - | - | 2440 | |
Jun 01, 2026 | Jul 16, 2021 | Series F | 6433 | |
Apr 16, 2026 | Dec 05, 2024 | Seed | 1616 | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Apr 26, 2021 | Series D | 5069 |
Team profile of Base10 Partners
Base10 Partners has a team of 16 members including 10 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 5 Principals located in United States. Base10 Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Base10 Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Brooklyn | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | - |
Co-investors of Base10 Partners
Over the past 9 years, 857 investors have co-invested in Base10 Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Base10 Partners: Y Combinator, FJ Labs and 330 others have invested in rounds before Base10 Partners. There are 23 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Base10 Partners and 4 companies where FJ Labs has invested before Base10 Partners.
- Top Co-investors of Base10 Partners: 316 investors entered a company along with Base10 Partners. These include investors like Liquid 2 Ventures (5 companies).
- Invested after Base10 Partners: A total of 209 investors have invested in Base10 Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tiger Global Management (4 companies), SVB (3 companies) and Gaingels (3 companies).
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