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Fund profile

K9 Ventures

K9 Ventures

Palo Alto, United States

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About

K9 Ventures is a technology-focused venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in pre-seed investments, typically engaging with companies at their earliest stages of development. Founded by Manu Kumar, K9 Ventures aims to be the first institutional capital for startups, often leading investment rounds and taking an active role in company development. K9 Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with notable investments including companies like Twilio, Carta, and Lyft. These companies have seen significant growth and success, with Twilio and Lyft going public and Carta becoming a unicorn. Other significant investments include Auth0, which provides identity and access management solutions and was acquired by Okta, and Osmo, an educational game developer acquired by Byju's. The firm's investment strategy involves initial investments ranging from $250K to $750K, focusing on leading rounds and actively working with founders. K9 Ventures typically invests in 4-6 companies per year, allowing for deep engagement with each portfolio company. Their investment approach is characterized by a commitment to transparency, respect, honesty, and humility, aiming to build long-term relationships with founders and help them navigate various challenges from product development to marketing and fundraising. K9 Ventures' portfolio highlights their focus on innovative technology and their role in helping startups achieve significant milestones and exits. For more details, you can explore their investments and approach on their official website.

Details

Average check

$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M

Round

Pre-Seed
Convertible Note
Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
CleanTech & Sustainability
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Media, Events & Entertainment
Other
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$4.5M

Historical average check

$202M

Historical max check

December 2024

Last investment date

76

Investments

Software & Apps

AI & Deep Tech

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Agritech & Farming

Advertising & Marketing

Real Estate & Proptech

Transportation & Mobility

Other

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Website

k9ventures.com

Email

admin@k9ventures.com

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