Keshif Ventures
Venture capitalSan Diego · Pre-Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Keshif Ventures aims to grow the San Diego data science ecosystem by investing in early-stage teams that build data infrastructure or enterprise solutions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 53 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×3Biotech ×2Cleantech ×2Cybersecurity ×2Energy ×2Media & Entertainment ×2
HQs:United States×7Ireland×1
Investments · 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12021 · 12020 · 24 dated
Beam Global develops products for the electrification of transportation, including EV charging systems, custom batteries, and energy infrastructure.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSan Diego, US
ROBERT NOBLE(Director)inCHRISTOPHER CAULSON(Executive Officer)Desmond Wheatley(President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors)Lisa Potok(Chief Financial Officer)Mark Myers(Chief Operating Officer)
BoardJAY POTTER(Director)
GoShare operates an on-demand marketplace app that connects businesses and consumers with a network of independent delivery professionals driving box trucks, cargo vans, pickup trucks, and cars for last-mile delivery and moving services.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Diego, US
Shaun Savage(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardClaudio Burtin(Director)
Co-investorsXG VenturesAdasel Global Partners LLCCove Fund
AttackIQ provides automated red team exercise software that scales security testing across organizations without increasing headcount.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareLos Altos, US
Rajesh Sharma(Executive Officer, Director)inBrett Galloway(Executive Officer, Director)inDanielle Murcray(Executive Officer)in
BoardKevin Dillon(Director)inShardul Shah(Director)inBrian Byun(Director)in
Co-investors408 VenturesBeyond CapitalDniproIndex VenturesTitanium VenturesVoyager Capital+4 more
Battery Associates is a global knowledge partner for the battery industry, offering training, consulting, and industry insights along with community programs such as webinars, events, a podcast, and a newsletter.
CleantechEdTechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentIreland, IE
Dr. Simon Engelke(Founder)in
Co-investorsSuperCharger Ventures
MixMode offers a self-supervised AI platform for cyber defense that detects novel and advanced attacks, surfaces pre-attack indicators, and reduces alert volume for security operations centers.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSanta Barbara, US
Igor Mezic(Chief Scientist / CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsEntrada VenturesBlu Venture Investors
Molecular Assemblies uses a Fully Enzymatic Synthesis (FES) technology to produce long, pure, and accurate synthetic DNA oligonucleotides, up to 400 bases, without post-synthesis purification.
BiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsSan Diego, US
J. William Efcavitch, Ph.D.(Treasurer and Chief Scientific Officer)Michael J. Kamdar(President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary)
BoardDavid Hwang(Director)Larry Stambaugh(Chairman of the Board of Directors)John Nicols(Director)Todd Peterson(Director)
Co-investors11.2 CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)iSelect FundRising TideAlexandriaArgonautic Ventures+2 more
Nanome provides a conversational, AI-assisted platform for exploring molecular structures across web and XR, letting researchers load, build, edit, and score structures using natural language and 300+ scientific tools.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Steve McCloskey(Founder)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalColopl NextNavigate VenturesSparkland Capital
PiKNiK uses a generative AI engine to reconstruct 3D building envelope models from public registries, aerial imagery, parcel data and permit archives, delivering results with confidence scores and provenance trails.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechPropTechSacramento, US
Patrick Yu(Founder)inKevin Huynh(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFenbushi CapitalMorgan Creek Capital
Swift Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports startups, providing operational and go-to-market help such as strategic early hires for its portfolio companies.
Sector Agnostic
Brett Wilson(Co-founder & General Partner)in
Co-investorsFEMSA VenturesNimble PartnersInterlock CapitalLaunch FactorySocial LeverageSwift Ventures
Tagboard provides a graphics system and audience engagement platform for creators and brands to produce interactive stories.
Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSRedmond, US
Timothy Shimotakahara(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nathan Peterson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Sean Sperte(Executive Officer, Director)inJON FETVEIT(DIRECTOR)
BoardAaron Ryan(Director)Andrea Berry(Director)
Co-investorsNext Frontier CapitalWestRiver GroupGrayhawk Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AI Solutions MarketplaceAlgae-based Products CompanyApache Kafka Data Pipeline PlatformAtomic-Forged Rotor Treatment CompanyBusiness Networking PlatformCollege and University Connection PlatformComputer Vision PlatformCVD Graphene and hBN FilmsDNA Synthesis Technology CompanyDog Puzzle Toys CompanyEnterprise AI Risk Management PlatformEsports Media and Tech PlatformEsports Video PlatformFederal Grants and Contracts PlatformFemale Sports Fans Rewards PlatformGrocery Delivery CompanyHazardous Drug Handling TechnologyHealth Insurance Communication PlatformHeart Failure Prevention Device CompanyHospitality Management PlatformInnovasion Labs PINCKastLocal SEO Analytics PlatformMedical Image Analysis CompanyMetaverse PlatformMobile App for Finding PlacesMobile Data MarketplaceMobile EHR for Emerging MarketsOn-Demand Lab Access PlatformOn-Demand Moving MarketplaceOncology Pharma CompanyOncolytic Virus Coating PlatformParaNeticsPatient Retention SoftwarePersonal AI Memory PlatformPet Care Provider PlatformReal Estate Assumable Loan PlatformReflux Diagnostic Tools CompanySleepWatchThreat Detection and Network ForensicsVirtual Reality Innovation PlatformWastewater Treatment CompanyWood and Paper Alternative Materials
Exits · 1
1 IPOsEnvision Solar InternationalNASDAQ: BEEM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Battery · powermag.com · Sep 10, 2026
Swift Ventures · f4.fund · Mar 16, 2026
Molecular Assemblies · leadsontrees.com · Apr 9, 2025
IPO stake values · per SEC filings
Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.
| Company | Owned | IPO price | At IPO | Stake value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision Solar International | 13.6% | $6.00 | Apr 2019 | $4M |
Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Keshif Ventures made?
- Keshif Ventures has 53 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Keshif Ventures invest at?
- Keshif Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Keshif Ventures focus on?
- Keshif Ventures focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
- Where is Keshif Ventures located?
- Keshif Ventures is headquartered in San Diego, US.
- Who does Keshif Ventures co-invest with?
- Keshif Ventures most often shares deals with 408 Ventures, Dnipro, Index Ventures, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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