Rafael Corrales, Angel Investor

Rafael Corrales is the founder of Background Capital, an early-stage investment firm focused on backing startups that grow into fundamental businesses. He is solely supported by top founders, executives, and connectors, aligning closely with the teams he invests in. Earlier, Rafael was a partner at CRV, where he led rounds in Vercel and Amino Health, and sourced investments in Airtable and PillPack. He also served as an early advisor to Instacart and was the founding CEO of LearnBoost, which was acquired by WordPress (Automattic). He is also an angel investor with a focus on SaaS, blockchain, and AI-driven startups. His portfolio includes Beacon Software, PostgresML, Openlytics, Red Planet Labs, and Blockchain.com, reflecting his interest in companies building core infrastructure and transformative digital platforms.