Base Ventures is founded and led by Erik Moore, one of the earliest investors in Zappos and among the first Black investors on the cap table, who used that success to launch the fund and build credibility with founders despite being outside the traditional Sand Hill Road path. The fund focuses on backing culturally resonant companies at the intersection of tech, culture, and aspirational consumer experiences while serving as a bridge between elite venture ecosystems and historically excluded communities through mentoring non-traditional talent like NBA star Jaylen Brown.