Cendana Capital
Fund of fundsSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Cendana Capital is a fund-of-funds that allocates capital to very early stage venture capital funds worldwide. It backs seed-focused GPs with high-conviction commitments and works closely with fund managers, limited partners and founders to foster an ecosystem intended to generate value for its investors. The firm reports over $2.7 billion in assets under management, with its underlying managers having backed more than 5,700 companies and over 170 unicorns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cendana Capital invest at?
- Cendana Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Cendana Capital focus on?
- Cendana Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Cendana Capital located?
- Cendana Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Cendana Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Cendana Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamE1075: Cendana Capital's Michael Kim on investing in Seed funds, would Facebook buy Robinhood & more - YouTube
This Week In Startups · Michael Kim
Track Investments Like A Pro ft. Cendana Capital Partner Kelli Fontaine - YouTube
Grace Gong · Kelli Fontaine
Cendana Capital, Michael Kim on the best performing VC funds ever - YouTube
Finance & Tech Career Advice · Michael Kim
E10: Michael Kim | Founder of Cendana Capital on How Small VC Funds Can Return 200X+ - YouTube
The 10X Capital Podcast with David Weisburd · Michael Kim
What are key tips Cendana Capital Partner Kelli Fontaine has for a firm's annual meetings? - YouTube
Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Kelli Fontaine
What advice does Cendana Capital Partner Kelli Fontaine have to write the best LP updates? - YouTube
Paige Finn Doherty // Seed to Harvest · Kelli Fontaine
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