Baris Akis
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Human Capital
Investments
3+ companies
Focus
AI, Digital Health
About Baris Akis
Baris Akis is a Stanford-trained computer scientist who started raising and deploying venture funds as an undergraduate, backing companies like Brex in his early 20s rather than following the traditional associate-to-partner path. He built his investing approach around personally guiding over 500 software engineers on their career decisions, using those relationships as the foundation for deal flow while also taking on an active Talent Engineering role at xAI to assemble exceptional people for frontier-technology companies.
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Investment Profile
Baris Akis is a Co-Founder, President, and Managing Partner, Human Capital at Human Capital, based in San Francisco, CA.
Baris's investment focus spans AI, Digital Health, Enterprise, Fintech, Deeptech, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Baris's portfolio include Anduril, Medra, Moonpay. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Baris Akis?
Baris Akis is a Co-Founder, President, and Managing Partner, Human Capital at Human Capital, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Digital Health, Enterprise.
What does Baris Akis invest in?
Baris Akis focuses on investments in AI, Digital Health, Enterprise, Fintech, Deeptech through Human Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Baris Akis's most notable investments?
Baris Akis's notable portfolio investments include Medra, Moonpay, Anduril. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Baris Akis at?
Baris Akis is currently at Human Capital, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Co-Founder, President, and Managing Partner, Human Capital.
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