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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Palo Alto, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Generative AI
About
K9 Ventures: A tech-focused micro VC fund in Palo Alto, supporting early-stage tech startups in SF Bay Area with funding and guidance.
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$100K
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$1M
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Investment Thesis

They invest in PreSeed stage companies founded by technical founders that are building either radically new technology or opening/scaling a new market. They like to be the first money in into a company and then work with the company to figure out and build the business.
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Manager's Experience

Leveraging an extensive background in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully completed over 50 investments across various high-growth sectors, including technology and healthcare. Their operator-first approach emphasizes deep collaboration with portfolio companies, fostering innovation and scalability. With a focus on early-stage ventures, they have facilitated several notable exits, demonstrating a keen ability to identify transformative market opportunities. Active in both domestic and international markets, their data-driven investment strategies have yielded consistent returns while addressing emerging trends.

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Team

Pamela Day

Manu Kumar

K9 Billing

Steve Langton

Samantha Coff

Manu Kumar

Manu Kumar

Karen Beauchamp

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