Base Capital Funding

Base Capital operates as a venture capital firm, deploying capital into technology-enabled businesses and networked business models. The firm invests across all stages, from seed funding to public market listings, with a particular focus on marketplace and software companies. Its core capability lies in identifying and backing founders who develop platforms essential to digitizing and empowering everyday consumer and business lives globally.

Co-founded in 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa, Base Capital was established by Paul Rutherford, Rory Osterloh, and Kevin Trinder-Smith. The founders brought extensive prior experience in investment banking and corporate finance from their careers at leading financial institutions. This deep sector knowledge provided the initial insight to build a firm dedicated to supporting innovative technology and software ventures.

The firm's portfolio comprises companies whose offerings are central to the digital economy. Base Capital primarily serves entrepreneurs and management teams within its target sectors, providing not just funding but also strategic support to accelerate development. Its vision is to foster the growth of impactful digital platforms, believing in the foundational role of technology to shape future markets and drive economic value.