Fundraising FoxKombo Ventures
Venture capitalOperating companyLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Also known as Kombo
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Investment thesis
Kombo Ventures leverages deep expertise in digital creator and ecommerce ecosystems to identify and deploy capital across consumer brands and entertainment ventures. The firm combines operational execution through its portfolio of direct-to-consumer brands with a syndication model that provides limited partners access to curated deal flow in the creator economy and ecommerce space, backed by a track record of successful exits including acquisitions and IPOs.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 18 of 23 portfolio companiesConsumer ×10Direct to Consumer ×7E-commerce ×6Creator Economy ×4Media & Entertainment ×4SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Fintech ×2
HQs:United States×7Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data
UCLA ×2Wesleyan University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×3Business & Management ×2
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12021 · 12016 · 12015 · 15 dated
Beautycon hosts educational events and conferences centered on beauty, makeup, and hair culture, bringing together creators, brands, and enthusiasts for masterclasses, product discovery, and community experiences.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Moj Mahdara(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardKelly Mullins(Director)Elizabeth Braiman(Director)
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMaC Venture CapitalTYLT VenturesC VenturesGuy Oseary+3 more
Cargomatic operates a marketplace that connects shippers with carriers for local freight, drayage, intermodal, LTL, and full-truckload trucking across the top 20 US ports.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationSocialMarina Del Rey, US
Brett Parker(Founder)Jonathan Kessler(Founder)in
BoardHrach Simonian(Director)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Canaan PartnersDigi VentureseGateway CapitalFJ LabsGreen Meadow Ventures+16 more
Cashdrop provides selling tools that let creators, restaurants, and local businesses launch product "drops" and share links to sell directly.
Creator EconomyE-commerceRetail Tech
Ruben Flores-Martinez(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounder CollectiveJosephine CollectiveValor Equity PartnersHarlem CapitalHarlem Capital PartnersLong Journey Ventures+3 more
Clutter provides white-glove storage services for consumers, offering door-to-door pickup, professional packing, photo cataloging, secure warehouse storage, and on-demand delivery of items.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainUnknown from page, US
Brian Jonathan Thomas(Executive Officer, Director)Tony Sziklai(Executive Officer)inBrian Thomas(Founder)
BoardAri Mir(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplify.LAArba LLCCollaborative FundEvolution VC PartnersMaywic Select InvestmentsResolute Ventures+10 more
Compology provides waste metering technology, referenced alongside RoadRunner waste management.
Circular EconomyCleantechIoT
Co-investorsAugust CapitalHCVCKapor CapitalLaunchCapitalWinklevoss CapitalFifth Wall+1 more
INH Hair sells synthetic, vegan clip-in hair extensions such as ponytails and hair pins, marketed to help with concerns like thin hair, hair loss, and damaged hair.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Jordynn Wynn(Founder)in
Inkbox makes semi-permanent temporary tattoos featuring original designs created in collaboration with artists.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerToronto, CA
Braden Handley(Cofounder)Tyler Handley(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFJ LabsGolden VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCMaveronNEXT Canada+2 more
Jukin Media, now part of Trusted Media Brands, licenses user-generated viral video and operates brands such as FailArmy and The Pet Collective.
Los Angeles, US
Jonathan Skogmo(Executive Officer, Director)Lee Essner(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Skogmo(Director)
Co-investorsKarlin VenturesLaunchpad LABDMISamsung Ventures
LOST iN produces city travel guides and videos, offering a membership with discounted hotel rates, digital and print guides, and an AI trip-planning concierge.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
Mike Skogmo(Founder)in
Co-investorsFikaMaC Venture CapitalHawke Ventures
pocket.watch partners with top online creators to produce premium series, specials, and TV-ready compilations distributed on major streaming platforms.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Chris M. Williams(Founder)in
Co-investorsUTA VenturesAccelY Combinator
Rain provides real-time financial guidance to employees by monitoring cash flow, analyzing spending patterns, and offering personalized financial advice.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
AJ Nelson(Founder)inGilberto Garcia(Co-Founder & CTO)inHR Tech SaaS AJ Nelson(Founder)Jen Terrell(Co-Founder)inAlex Bradford(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investors14Peaks CapitalAurum Venture PartnersBig Brain HoldingsClear Haven Capital ManagementCM VenturesDreamers VC+22 more
Stem is a Los Angeles music distribution and payments platform that automates royalty splits and payouts for artists and labels.
Milana Lewis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAspect VenturesFourward VenturesJustin “3LAU” BlauMaC Venture CapitalOwl CapitalSlow Ventures+4 more
Step is a commission-free investment platform that allows users to buy and sell stocks and ETFs with fractional shares starting at $1.
EdTechFintech
CJ MacDonald(Founder)inAlexey Kalinichenko(Founder)in
Co-investors3cubed VenturesA-Rod CorpBreyer CapitalCoatue ManagementCollaborative FundCrosslink Capital+12 more
Stryx sells men's skincare and grooming products, including a tinted moisturizer designed to reduce redness, even skin tone, and address acne.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Co-investors37 AngelsigniteXL Venture
Ten Thousand sells digital gift cards, available in $50, $100, $150, and $200 denominations, delivered by email and redeemable on its own site for athletic gear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesFernbrook Capital Management
The Plug sells liver-support supplements made from a blend of 13 plants, fruits, and flowers based on Traditional Korean Herbal Medicine (Hanyak), sold directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Justin Kim(Founder)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur VenturesThe Ventures CoBackend CapitalDavid Lee
UniKey provides mobile credential technology for lock and access control manufacturers, enabling integration with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Bluetooth.
HardwareIoTSaaSOrlando, US
PHIL DUMAS(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJOHN FRANKEL(Director)inRICHARD SIMONI(Director)MANUEL KADRE(Director)STEVEN FISKE(Director)in
Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesAsset Management CompanyDaniel GutenbergFf Venture CapitalLauder PartnersRealization Capital Partners+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
INH ProThe Plug DrinkVive
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesInkbox · betakit.com · Jan 22, 2026
Rain · finsmes.com · Apr 8, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kombo Ventures made?
- Kombo Ventures has 23 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited.
- What stage does Kombo Ventures invest at?
- Kombo Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Kombo Ventures focus on?
- Kombo Ventures focuses on Consumer, Creator Economy, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Kombo Ventures located?
- Kombo Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does Kombo Ventures lead rounds?
- Kombo Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Kombo Ventures co-invest with?
- Kombo Ventures most often shares deals with Winklevoss Capital, Collaborative Fund, FJ Labs, among 89 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvesting into Early Stage Startups with Kevin Gould (Founder, Kombo Ventures)
Casey Adams · Kevin Gould
The Founder #17 - Kevin Gould | Kombo Ventures (beauty & venture)
The Founder · Kevin Gould
Co-investors · 11
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