Basis Set Ventures

Basis Set Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2017, it concentrates on artificial intelligence and its practical applications, with seed and Series A investments. Typical checks range from $1 million to $3 million. The firm backs enterprise companies, particularly those building scalable infrastructure, collaboration tools, automated workflows, and autonomous machines, including robotics and AI-enabled software. Basis Set Ventures focuses on information technology sectors that enable AI-powered automation and scalable software platforms, supporting startups across the enterprise technology landscape.

Wilson Kyi

Partner

John Mannes

Partner

Chang Xu

Partner

Lan Xuezhao

General Partner

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Cheehoo

Seed Round in 2025
Cheehoo is an AI-powered animation platform based in Los Angeles, California, focused on enhancing and expediting the animation production process. The platform serves a diverse range of users, including artists, brands, and studios, providing them with innovative tools to streamline their creative workflows. Currently operating in stealth mode, Cheehoo is developing its technology to facilitate more efficient animation creation, enabling users to bring their visions to life with greater speed and ease.

BitMovio

Seed Round in 2018
BitMovio, Inc. is a gamified video streaming platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Singapore. The company operates a decentralized platform that allows content creators, consumers, and financiers to engage in the exchange of value and attention. By integrating with existing cloud infrastructure and utilizing mesh streaming networks, BitMovio achieves a balance of availability, performance, and scalability. The platform offers unprecedented flexibility and transparency for content creators, enabling them to monetize their work and build a fan base in the evolving web 3.0 environment. With a freemium business model, BitMovio aims to transform how content is monetized and how creators are compensated, challenging the traditional centralized distribution and monetization practices in the video entertainment industry.
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