Base10 Partners

Base10 Partners was founded in 2017 by Adeyemi Ajao and TJ Nahigian with the mission of becoming the world's largest Black-led venture capital firm focused on real economy companies. The firm invests in companies that automate and improve traditional industries like logistics, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare. Base10 takes a distinctive approach by combining venture capital with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, actively seeking to fund underrepresented founders while maintaining rigorous investment standards. The firm has gained recognition for its successful investments in companies like Discord, Patreon, and Faire, demonstrating that diverse investment approaches can yield strong returns. Base10's investment thesis centers on the belief that the digitization of traditional industries presents massive opportunities, and that diverse founding teams are better positioned to identify and capitalize on these market gaps. The firm typically leads or co-leads seed and Series A rounds, writing checks ranging from $1M to $10M.