K9 Ventures
PE / VC
2009
$82 M
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Profile
K9 Ventures is a micro venture capital fund based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and pre-seed technology startups. K9 Ventures typically invests between $100K and $750K, providing both capital and hands-on mentorship to help technical founders develop their companies. The firm targets startups in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, biotechnology, healthcare, and computer vision.
K9 Ventures emphasizes support for seed-stage and pre-seed companies, particularly those in the San Francisco Bay Area. It seeks to partner with technical founders who have a core technology product and a clear path to revenue. In addition to funding, K9 Ventures offers strategic guidance and mentorship, leveraging its experience in high-growth tech sectors. The firm has successfully managed three closed funds and maintains a commitment to fostering innovation in the technology landscape.
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K9 Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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K9 Ventures III, L.P.
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Robotics
SaaS
Security
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$42 M
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August 2017
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