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K9 Ventures

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Palo Alto, US · Founded 2009 · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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K9 Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund focused on the earliest stages of company formation, investing in technology startups and working directly with founders from idea to first product. It emphasizes small early-stage rounds and technology-risk investments.

Founders & leadership

K9 Ventures was founded in 2009 by Manu Kumar.

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Manu KumarChief FirestarterManu Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (HCI) from Stanford University and a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He is the founder and Chief Firestarter of K9 Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund, and has co-founded multiple companies including Carta, HiHello, CardMunch (acquired by LinkedIn), and SneakerLabs (acquired by E.piphany).

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What does K9 Ventures do?
K9 Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund focused on the earliest stages of company formation, investing in technology startups and working directly with founders from idea to first product. It emphasizes small early-stage rounds and technology-risk investments.
Who founded K9 Ventures?
K9 Ventures was founded by Manu Kumar in 2009.
Who are K9 Ventures's investors?
K9 Ventures's investors include Foundry.
Where is K9 Ventures headquartered?
K9 Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.