NKM Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
NKM Capital is a thesis-driven venture firm backing technology companies at the earliest stages, with a focus on decentralization, networks, and infrastructure. Active since 2014, the firm and its founder have supported pioneers across space, aviation, fintech, transportation, and AI. It emphasizes identifying category-defining companies early, having produced numerous unicorns from its initial investments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 9 of 9 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×4Fintech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3Space Tech ×3Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×9
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×22 founders×63 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
University of Maryland ×3Carnegie Mellon University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Stanford University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 9 tracked
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Astranis manufactures small, high-powered geosynchronous satellites equipped with advanced digital processing technology for global telecommunications and connectivity services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
John Gedmark(Founder/CEO)inRyan McLinko(Founder/CTO)in
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBlack FlagBoxGroupCantos VenturesCherubic VenturesCommonweal Ventures+37 more
Boom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechCentennial, US
Blake Scholl(Founder/CEO)in
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundBessemer Venture PartnersCaruso VenturesDraper Associates+23 more
Carta is a cloud-based ERP platform for private capital markets that manages cap tables, equity administration, fund management, and valuations for startups, private companies, and venture funds globally.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Manu Kumar(Co-founder)inCharly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)Nicole Baer(Chief Marketing Officer)
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investorsA*Align VenturesAmity VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAnthemis VentureDraper Associates+35 more
Cruise develops autonomous electric vehicle technology for urban transportation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Kyle Vogt(Founder/CEO)inDaniel Kan(Founder/COO)in
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investors11.2 CapitalCoelius CapitalDraper AssociatesFelicis VenturesFounder CollectiveHomebrew+15 more
Deepgram builds foundational voice AI technology that enables speech-to-text, audio intelligence, text-to-speech, and voice agent APIs for businesses to create natural voice interactions.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Scott Stephenson(CEO and Co-founder)Dave Wilner(Director)Adam Sypniewski(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardZach DeWitt(Director)inElizabeth de Saint-Aignan(Director)
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationB CapitalBascom VenturesCompoundConnetic VenturesGaia Ventures+14 more
Relativity Space develops Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket designed for efficiency and scalability, serving government entities, telecommunications companies, and commercial customers for space access missions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Tim Ellis(Founder/CEO)inJordan Noone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eric Schmidt(CEO)in
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBold Capital PartnersCoatue ManagementDas & Co.Ethos VCEvolution VC Partners+16 more
Ripple builds blockchain-based financial infrastructure to enable cross-border value transfer and payment solutions for enterprises, governments, and financial institutions.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Ryan Fugger(Founder)David Schwartzin
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesAurum Venture PartnersAvant Global LLCCamp One VenturesCastle Island Ventures+19 more
Robinhood is a financial trading platform that enables users to manage portfolios across stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, options, futures, and prediction markets.
FintechMenlo Park, US
Vlad Tenev(Co-founder & CEO)inBaiju Bhatt(Co-founder)
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 CapitalAlgerAmplo VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBLN CapitalChamaeleon+40 more
Rocket Money (formerly Truebill) is a personal finance application that helps users manage subscriptions, set budgets, and track savings goals.
ConsumerFintechSilver Spring, US
Yahya Mokhtarzada(Founder/CEO)inHaroon Mokhtarzada(Founder)inIdris Mokhtarzada(Founder/CTO)in
BoardCesar Lee(Director)
PartnerNurzhas Makishev· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorAccelBessemer Venture PartnersDVCEvolution VC PartnersFirebolt Ventures Management Company, Llc+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Robinhood · techcrunch.com · Aug 5, 2026
Ripple Labs · cryptonews.net · Jul 18, 2026
Relativity Space · defensedaily.com · Jul 18, 2026
Deepgram · techfundingnews.com · Jul 17, 2026
Boom · bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com · Jul 17, 2026
Astranis · thenextweb.com · Jul 16, 2026
Carta · medicalbuyer.co.in · Jul 14, 2026
Cruise · insidermonkey.com · Jul 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NKM Capital made?
- NKM Capital has 9 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does NKM Capital invest at?
- NKM Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does NKM Capital focus on?
- NKM Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Fintech, Space Tech.
- Where is NKM Capital located?
- NKM Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does NKM Capital co-invest with?
- NKM Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Draper Associates, Andreessen Horowitz, among 156 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 31
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders, known for early investments including leading Twitter's Series B in 2008.
RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.
UpHonest Capital is a Silicon Valley-based investment firm founded in 2017 that supports cross-border entrepreneurship and investment between China and the United States, and runs media, scout, and incubation programs.
Long Journey Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs unconventional, 'magically weird' founders and ideas, positioning itself as a hands-on, community-oriented partner to its companies.
BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.
Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.
Sound Ventures is a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in the technology sector.
Quiet Capital is an early-stage venture firm run by builders who back founders from day zero.
Susa Ventures operates two early-stage technology funds that invest in companies leveraging data, network effects, and economies of scale.
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a long-term investor in and operator of businesses across the crypto and blockchain industry, holding equity, fund, and token positions.
▶19 more co-investors
Coelius CapitalTrucks VCFounders FundFirst Round CapitalB Capital GroupCRV (Charles River Ventures)Partech VenturesFundersClubHack VCSherpalo Ventures2048 VenturesBlockchain CapitalAmerican Express Ventures (Amex)Oyster VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesAmasiaArboretum VenturesFirst Star VenturesJungle Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside NKM Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with NKM Capital's recorded portfolio.
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