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Kanyi Maqubela

Investor

Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures

San Francisco, California

Writes $250K – $2M checks · typically $1M

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209 people in our graph share verified history with Kanyi — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jeff RichardsunlockedKanyi: together at Tala (2024–2026)
×3Kanyi: together at New York University
×2Kanyi: together at Tala
×3Kanyi: together at Heartbeat Health

About

Kanyi Maqubela is a Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures. At Startup Grind's 2025 conference, he discussed the application of AI in healthcare with Color Health's CEO.

Contact· published on Kanyi's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerCrypto & Web3Fintech

Experience

  1. Kindred VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  2. UCSF Foundation Investment CompanyBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  3. Heartbeat HealthCo-Founder, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  4. Heartbeat HealthCo-Founder, Board Member2017 — 2024New York, NY
  5. TalaBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  6. InversionBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  7. SophontBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  8. CorgiBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  9. Basis TheoryBoard Observercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  10. FrameBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  11. Stable SeaBoard Observercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  12. FaircraftBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  13. New York UniversityAdjunct Professor2016 — 2018New York, NY
  14. Collaborative FundPartner2011 — 2017New York, NY
  15. VirganceField Director of One Block Off the Grid2009 — 2010San Francisco, CA
  16. Obama for AmericaRegional Field Organizer2008Las Vegas, NV
  17. DoostangContent, Community, etc.2006 — 2008Palo Alto, CA

Skills & more

Mobile ApplicationsOnline AdvertisingCommunity OrganizingOnline MarketingProduct MarketingVenture CapitalFundraisingConsumer InsightStrategyNew Business DevelopmentManagementAnalytics
+9 moreStrategic CommunicationsPoliticsStrategic PartnershipsNew MediaBusiness DevelopmentDigital StrategyDigital MarketingCorporate DevelopmentStart-ups

Languages Spanish · Xhosa · Zulu

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Colleagues at Kindred Ventures

Adriana Martinez
Chief Financial Officer at Kindred Ventures
Alexandria Sten
Media Producer & Editor at Kindred Ventures
Ali Youngblood
Community & Events Manager at Kindred Ventures
Elisa Mac
Executive Assistant at Kindred Ventures
Elise Naturel
ESG Manager at Pearl Advisory
Jessica Chin
Operations Coordinator at Kindred Ventures
Kat Collins
Office Manager at Kindred Ventures
Meghan Wahl
Executive Assistant at Kindred Ventures

Network3

Bong KohScout
Partner at KohFounders
Christian EdlerScout
Venture Partner at Bitkraft Esports Ventures
Clara BrennerScout
Managing Partner at Urban Innovation

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kanyi Maqubela?
Kanyi Maqubela is a Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures. At Startup Grind's 2025 conference, he discussed the application of AI in healthcare with Color Health's CEO.
Where does Kanyi Maqubela work?
Kanyi Maqubela is Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures.
What does Kanyi Maqubela invest in?
Kanyi Maqubela invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
What check size does Kanyi Maqubela write?
Kanyi Maqubela typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
Where did Kanyi Maqubela go to school?
Kanyi Maqubela studied at Stanford University (Philosophy); Stanford University (Drop Out, Philosophy).

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