KPCB
San Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 29 people tracked
Investment thesis
Kleiner Perkins partners with founders across industries and geographies from inception to maturity, backing bold ideas and companies with the potential to make history. The firm is guided by a commitment to serving humanity, deep empathy for founder challenges, intellectual humility, and a winning mindset grounded in diverse expertise. The firm values transparency, excellence, operational urgency, and integrity in supporting portfolio companies through their growth journey.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 29 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 28 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Robotics ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Australia×1United States×1
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEarth's most customer-centric company
Reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems
Applied Intuition builds physical AI software for autonomous and intelligent machines including vehicles, robots, ships, and satellites. The company serves industries such as automotive, defense, logistics, and aerospace to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsRoboticsSunnyvale, US
Qasar Younis(Co-founder and CEO)Peter Ludwig(Co-founder and CTO)
Bringing portable computing to the world
Connecting you to the best of your city
The world's best way to learn a language
Unleashing creativity through collaborative design
Pioneering medical breakthroughs with biotechnology
Organizing the world's information
The #1 way college students get hired
AI for legal and professional services
Powering prosperity around the world
The browser that started it all
Technology for economic empowerment
Financial infrastructure for the internet
The world's most trusted driver
Zai is an Australian fintech payments provider that offers an integrated platform for processing multiple payment methods including credit cards, direct debits, and account-to-account transfers. The platform is designed for enterprises needing to automate complex payment workflows and reconciliation.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMelbourne, AU
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does KPCB invest at?
- KPCB invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does KPCB focus on?
- KPCB focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is KPCB located?
- KPCB is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
From the blog
visit blog ↗KPCB has recently written about AI applications accelerating materials discovery and construction automation, with posts on CuspAI's materials search engine for challenging sectors like carbon capture and clean water, and TerraFirma's autonomous construction platform addressing workforce gaps in U.S. infrastructure. AI summary
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