Kombo Ventures
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
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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 Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 13 of 20 portfolio companiesConsumer ×7Direct to Consumer ×5E-commerce ×4SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Creator Economy ×2Fintech ×2IoT ×2
HQs:United States×5Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data
UCLA ×2Wesleyan University ×2
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2016 · 12015 · 12 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 Ventures
Jukin Media, now part of Trusted Media Brands, licenses user-generated viral video and operates brands such as FailArmy and The Pet Collective.
Co-investorsKarlin Ventures
Cargomatic runs a US marketplace matching shippers with local short-haul, drayage, LTL and white glove trucking capacity.
Marina Del Rey, US
Brett Parker(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Kessler(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardHrach Simonian(Director)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Canaan PartnerseGateway CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesRachel Zoe VenturesRPS Ventures+10 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)in
BoardAri Mir(Director)
Co-investorsAmplify.LAEvolution VC PartnersMaywic Select InvestmentsResolute VenturesSand Hill AngelsSoftBank Vision Fund+5 more
Compology provides waste metering technology, referenced alongside RoadRunner waste management.
Circular EconomyCleantechIoT
Co-investorsAugust CapitalHCVCLaunchCapitalWinklevoss CapitalFifth WallGeneral Atlantic
CASHDROP is a Chicago mobile-first contactless commerce platform letting small merchants build phone-based storefronts.
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
Sister brand to INH Hair launched in 2023, focusing on the professional channel via direct-to-stylist hair extensions.
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 PartnersGolden VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCMaveronParade VenturesVenture Ontario
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
Rain provides an on-demand pay service that lets employees access wages they have already earned before payday, with the goal of improving employer retention, attendance, and productivity.
AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
AJ Nelson(Founder)inAlex Bradford(Co-Founder & CEO)inGilberto Garcia(Co-Founder & CTO)inHR Tech SaaS AJ Nelson(Founder)Jen Terrell(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsCM VenturesDreamers VCMindset VenturePICUS CAPITALSquareOne CapitalTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)+10 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+2 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 ManagementCrosslink CapitalDreamers VC+5 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 Ventures
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)
Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesAsset Management CompanyFf Venture CapitalLauder PartnersThe Perkins FundSamsung Next
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRain · theblock.co · Aug 19, 2026
Step · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Inkbox · temporalis.tattoo · Feb 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kombo Ventures made?
- Kombo Ventures has 20 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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, 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, Dreamers VC, Evolution VC Partners, among 61 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
Dreamers VC is an early-stage venture firm that leverages a global network to connect founders with companies and provide support in high-growth markets.
MaC Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that partners closely with founders, offering a multidisciplinary team, an extensive network spanning Silicon Valley, Hollywood, Washington DC, and emerging markets, and hands-on growth support.
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Crosslink Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in enterprise and consumer technology startups across North America.
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Led by investors including Larry Marcus, Marcy Venture Partners is a venture capital firm investing in consumer, culture, and positive impact.
SLVC is a seed-stage venture capital firm that backs founders with ambitious ideas, leveraging a broad, non-traditional network to support its portfolio companies.
Connectivity Ventures is an early-stage fund that backs founders building companies in health, financial services, and the future of work, adding human-capital support drawn from its talent-acquisition roots and network.
Hawke Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in Commerce Tech, MarTech, and AdTech, leveraging its affiliation with digital marketing agency Hawke Media.
Firms observed investing alongside Kombo Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Kombo Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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