Base10 Partners

Base10 Partners is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Adeyemi Ajao and TJ Nahigian, both experienced operators and entrepreneurs. Recognized as the world's largest Black-led venture capital fund, Base10 manages over $1 billion in AUM and focuses on backing founders who automate the largest sectors of the Real Economy — including food, finance, logistics, retail, healthcare, and operations. Through its Advancement Initiative, Base10 donates 50% of carried interest profits from its largest investments to fund scholarships at underfunded colleges and universities, supporting the next generation of underrepresented technology founders. The firm actively leads rounds in companies it believes in and maintains a strong conviction on unit economics and operational experience as investment criteria. Notable portfolio companies include Nubank, Figma, Brex, Notion, Stripe, Incredible Health, and HappyRobot. Recent investments from the data provided include Canals ($35M Series A), Lexroom.ai, Greenboard ($15.5M Series A), Phonely ($16M Series A), and Slide ($70M Series B), spanning legal tech, edtech, AI, and fintech across the US and Europe.