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Outset Capital

Emerging manager

Built from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.

HQ
CA

Outset Capital is a venture firm that invests as AI practitioners in AI, devtools, robotics and future of work. Its portfolio includes Proliferate, Kindred, MatX, Medra, Physical Intelligence, Poetiq, Browserbase, Harper Insure and others. MatX develops a dedicated LLM inference chip and is scaling its manufacturing. Medra operates Medra Lab 001, described as the largest autonomous lab in the United States. Managing Partner Ali Rohde leads the firm, with general partners Kanjun Qiu and Josh Albrecht.

01 · Says / Does

TagSaysDoes
StagesNot statedNot enough dated deals
SectorsAI applications, Devtools, Robotics, HR and future of workNot enough dated deals
RegionsNot statedNot enough dated deals

Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.

02 · Fund history

FundYearSizeStatus
Outset Capital Fund II LP
approx. 2025Not reportedRaising
Outset Capital Fund I, LP

Outset Capital invests in AI, devtools, robotics and future of work startups. It writes small checks, aims to invest before anyone else, and offers hands-on support from AI practitioners and founders. Inferred from the firm's website

2022$5.49M (Form D)Late investment period

03 · People across funds

04 · Recent deals

No dated deals found yet.

05 · Latest from the firm

No news from the firm's website yet.

06 · Sources

  1. https://outsetcapital.com
  2. https://outsetcapital.com/
  3. https://outsetcapital.com/team
  4. https://outsetcapital.com/blog

Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.

Last verified: Oct 28, 2026