# Baukunst

> Baukunst is a pre-seed venture firm and creative-technologist collective that leads the first institutional rounds for founders working where technology meets design. Its four equal general partners pair a $100 million inaugural fund with a network of roughly 100 practitioners, using investment checks, product expertise, study groups, gatherings and storytelling to help young companies move from idea to first product, team, customers and business-model proof.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Axel Bichara (Co-Founder and General Partner), Kate McAndrew (Co-Founder and General Partner), Matt Thoms (Co-Founder and General Partner), Tyler Mincey (Co-Founder and General Partner)
- **Team size:** LinkedIn lists 2-10 employees; the broader collective has roughly 100 members.
- **Products:** Pre-seed investment, Creative Technologist Collective, Study Groups, Gatherings and storytelling
- **Notable:** Closed a $100 million inaugural fund in October 2022 to lead pre-seed investments., The founding partnership reports having shipped more than 50 first-generation technology products and led the first check in more than 70 technology companies before and during Baukunst., Formalized a collective of roughly 100 creative technologists in 2024.

## Products & services

- **Pre-seed investment** — Leads first institutional rounds from a $100 million debut fund, often investing the full round; publicly described check sizes are roughly $500,000 to $2 million.
- **Creative Technologist Collective** — A selective network of roughly 100 founders, operators and domain experts who help source opportunities, investigate new markets and support portfolio teams.
- **Study Groups** — Time-boxed collaborative research into topics including mushrooms, AI and CAD, media theory, and AI in manufacturing, with findings shared publicly.
- **Gatherings and storytelling** — Private conferences, working sessions, residencies and an editorial archive designed to share company-building practice and works in progress.

## Achievements

- Closed a $100 million inaugural fund in October 2022 to lead pre-seed investments.
- The founding partnership reports having shipped more than 50 first-generation technology products and led the first check in more than 70 technology companies before and during Baukunst.
- Formalized a collective of roughly 100 creative technologists in 2024.
- Reported $29 million invested across 19 portfolio companies as of September 2024.
- Was the first investor to commit to Motif, which announced $46 million in funding in January 2025.
- Portfolio company Eyebot was named Best Health Tech of CES 2026 by Engadget, according to Baukunst's CES recap.
- Published collaborative research on AI in manufacturing with participants and guests from companies including NVIDIA, Flex, Tesla, Rivian and Apple.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Baukunst disclosed that it led Waay's $3.5 million pre-seed round as the protein soda launched nationally in Target.
- **2026-03** — Its story archive highlighted the launch of POCA, a better-for-you coffee sweetener.
- **2026-02** — Baukunst highlighted press recognition for portfolio company Bindery Books.
- **2026-01** — At CES 2026, Baukunst showcased Eyebot's traction and published observations on humanoid robotics and AI orchestration for manufacturing.
- **2025-09** — The collective convened its Creative Technologist Conference at the Headlands Center for the Arts near San Francisco.
- **2025-03** — Baukunst hosted Forms of Life: The Center, an exhibition developed through Toby Shorin's research residency.

## Links

- Website: https://baukunst.co
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/baukunstco
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/_baukunst
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@baukunst_co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_baukunst/

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Last updated: 2026-08-16