A* key facts
- A* is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California with 61 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include SpaceX, Ramp, Mercor.
- PrivateMarketView 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.
- 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.
Investment activity
A* has no recorded round in the last two years; its 3 recorded rounds date from 2021 to Mar 2024. Most recently: Flock Safety (Series G, Mar 2024) and Gusto (Series E, May 2022).
A* portfolio at a glance
A* funds
1 fund is on record for A*. The most recent is A-Star Fund III (2026 vintage).
A* team
8 people are on record at A*: 3 partners, 1 general partner, 1 venture partner and 3 others. Senior names include Bennett Siegel (Co-Founder), Gautam Gupta (Chief Executive Officer) and Jordan Windmueller (Partner). 7 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
61 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | Aerospace and Defense | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Ramp | Financial Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Mercor | AI/ML | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 58 more companies · all 61, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
A* recent deals
3 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Funds
1 recorded- A-Star Fund III2026$451
$451 raised across the 1 fund that report a size
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Frequently asked about A*
- What companies does A* invest in?
- A* has 61 recorded portfolio companies, including SpaceX, Ramp, Mercor.
- Is A* actively investing?
- A*'s most recent recorded investment was in Mar 2024, with 24 investments in the last 12 months.