Kevin Hartz’s A* Capital closes Fund III with 450 million betting on early-stage startups

Fund III size hints at a bigger, riskier deal sprint

Early-stage venture firm A* Capital, founded by Kevin Hartz, has closed its third fund, Fund III, with $450 million. The milestone underscores renewed appetite for early bets, as the firm prepares to deploy capital into new startups and follow-on opportunities. With a sizable third vehicle now in hand, A* signals ambition to scale its deal pipeline and track record.