K9 Ventures
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.
K9 Ventures: A tech-focused micro VC fund in Palo Alto, supporting early-stage tech startups in SF Bay Area with funding and guidance.
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.
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.
Team
Pamela Day
Manu Kumar
K9 Billing
Steve Langton
Samantha Coff
Manu Kumar
Manu Kumar
Karen Beauchamp