Outset

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2015

AUM

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Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Outset Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm is led by AI practitioners and Y Combinator alumni, including Managing Partner Ali Rohde, General Partner Kanjun Qiu, and General Partner Josh Albrecht. Outset Capital is known for its hands-on support and community-driven approach, hosting events and fostering connections among founders and investors.

The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as AI, devtools, robotics, and the future of work. Outset Capital typically writes small checks ranging from $200,000 to $400,000, investing in pre-seed to Series A stages. They emphasize being supportive partners without leading rounds, and their investments are primarily in the USA.

Notable portfolio companies include Browserbase, Caffrey, Datology AI, Detail, and Harper Insure. These companies span various industries, showcasing Outset Capital's commitment to backing innovative startups with potential for significant impact.

Industry

Developer Tools AI SaaS HRTech Travel Software Robotics Real Estate Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage

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Kanjun Qiu General Partner
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Ali Rohde General Partner
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FAQs about Outset

Outset is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Outset is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
Outset was founded in 2015.
Outset invests in companies and startups in Developer Tools, AI, SaaS, HRTech, Travel, Software, Robotics, Real Estate, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage.
Outset invests in companies and startups in North America.
Outset invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
Outset usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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