K9 Ventures
also invests · investor profilePalo 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 Kumarin𝕏Chief 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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2 people who came through K9 Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.