A*
VC Fund
San Francisco, United States
A* is a venture capital firm.
- Total investments:
- 77
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 29%
Last updated:
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Industries A* invests in
Artificial IntelligenceSoftwareInternetInformation TechnologyFinTech
Stages A* invests in
SeedSeries APre-SeedSeries BSeries C
Countries A* invests in
United StatesIsraelBrazilCanadaGermany
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Bennett Siegel
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Vikram Ramakrishnan
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Artificial Intelligence 14 (18%)
- Software 11 (14%)
- Internet 7 (9%)
- Information Technology 5 (6%)
- FinTech 4 (5%)
Stage
- Seed 28 (36%)
- Series A 15 (19%)
- Pre-Seed 4 (5%)
- Series B 4 (5%)
- Series C 3 (4%)
Country
- United States 33 (43%)
- Israel 2 (3%)
- Brazil 1 (1%)
- Canada 1 (1%)
- Germany 1 (1%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bennett Siegel
Co-Founder and General Partner
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Co-Founder and General Partner | Total investments: 13 | Find email | |
Gautam Gupta
Co-Founder and General Partner
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Co-Founder and General Partner | Total investments: 8 | Find email | |
Kevin Hartz
Co-Founder and General Partner
|
Co-Founder and General Partner | Total investments: 139 | Find email | |
|
Vikram Ramakrishnan
Partner
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Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
June
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June operates an automated deployment and integration laboratory designed to stream-line complex enterprise transformations. Their core business model focuses on parsing buried legacy configurations into plain-language business rules independent of specific vendor platforms. By providing continuous agentic oversight, the platform enablesenterprises to securely roll out software, consolidate data pipelines, and deploy autonomous workflows without structural downtime. | $20M / Pre-Seed / Aug 03, 2026 | |
June.ai
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June.ai operates as a communication hub that replaces email. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. | $20M / Pre-Seed / Aug 03, 2026 | |
Intelligence.AI
|
Intelligence.AI provides AI-driven recruiting software focused on hiring software developers. Its platform helps recruiters discover developers who are not visible through traditional sourcing channels. Intelligence.AI supports evaluating technical candidates without deep technical knowledge by validating skills beyond resumes. The software assistswith engaging candidates using personalized outreach and messaging. It is designed to help recruiting teams scale sourcing and screening while reducing manual effort. | $7.9M / Seed / Aug 03, 2026 | |
Simile
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Simile is an artificial intelligence company that provides a platform for automating and improving communication and collaboration through AI-driven tools. It offers solutions for creating and managing conversations, generating content, and analyzing interactions to support business workflows. The company integrates AI models to assist teams indrafting messages, responding to queries, and enhancing productivity across digital communication channels. Its platform combines natural language processing, automation, and data analysis to streamline communication tasks and improve organizational efficiency. | $200M / Series B / Jul 30, 2026 | |
Atoms
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Atoms is a robotics startup that develops industrial robotics and physical AI systems designed to automate tasks across mining, transport, and food-related operations. The company builds specialized, task-oriented machines rather than general-purpose robots, focusing on improving productivity in environments that involve physical labor andlogistics. Its technology centers on applying software-like principles to real-world systems, using robotics, sensors, and data-driven models to manage and execute industrial processes. The company structures its activities into distinct segments aligned with key industries, including food infrastructure, mining operations, and transportation systems. In the food sector, it develops automated infrastructure that supports preparation and production workflows, while in mining, it focuses on increasing operational efficiency through robotic systems designed for extraction and site activities. Its transport-related efforts include building a foundational robotic platform, described as a “wheelbase,” that supports mobility and deployment of machines in logistics and industrial settings. | $1.7B / Seed / Jul 22, 2026 | |
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Atoms
|
Atoms is a robotics startup that develops industrial robotics and physical AI systems designed to automate tasks across mining, transport, and food-related operations. The company builds specialized, task-oriented machines rather than general-purpose robots, focusing on improving productivity in environments that involve physical labor andlogistics. Its technology centers on applying software-like principles to real-world systems, using robotics, sensors, and data-driven models to manage and execute industrial processes. The company structures its activities into distinct segments aligned with key industries, including food infrastructure, mining operations, and transportation systems. In the food sector, it develops automated infrastructure that supports preparation and production workflows, while in mining, it focuses on increasing operational efficiency through robotic systems designed for extraction and site activities. Its transport-related efforts include building a foundational robotic platform, described as a “wheelbase,” that supports mobility and deployment of machines in logistics and industrial settings. | $1.7B / Venture - Series Unknown / Jul 22, 2026 | |
Sail Research
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Infrastructure for long-horizon agents. Efficient inference and sandboxes optimized for throughput. | $80M / Series A / Jun 24, 2026 | |
Telepatia
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Telepatia is a health tech platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to support medical professionals. | $33M / Series A / Jun 17, 2026 | |
Sekai
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Sekai is an AI‑powered content platform that enables users to create and live immersive, interactive stories | $20M / Series A / Jun 01, 2026 | |
Golden Child
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Golden Child is a Miami-based premium fresh dog food brand. It offers vet-formulated "Mains" meals and "Drizzles" toppers for canine nutrition. | $37M / Series A / Apr 28, 2026 | |
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FAQ
What does A* invest in?
A* invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Internet startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 77 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at A*?
The team at A* includes Bennett Siegel (Co-Founder and General Partner), Gautam Gupta (Co-Founder and General Partner) and Kevin Hartz (Co-Founder and General Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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