Where does Kanyi Maqubela work?

Kanyi Maqubela is Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures.

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).

Kanyi Maqubela

Investor

Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures

San Francisco, California

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

About

South African refugee Kanyi Maqubela links his family's anti-apartheid activism to advocating for underestimated founders, uses a formation-first approach to product and culture, and writes philosophical essays revealing investment reasoning.

Contact· published on Kanyi's own website

k•••@kindredventures.comreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerCrypto & Web3Fintech

Experience

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

Skills & more

Strategy52Management30Mobile Applications5Online Advertising6Community Organizing5Online Marketing36Product Marketing23Venture Capital26Fundraising8Consumer Insight9New Business Development16Analytics12

+9 more

Strategic CommunicationsPoliticsStrategic PartnershipsNew MediaBusiness DevelopmentDigital StrategyDigital MarketingCorporate DevelopmentStart-ups

Languages Spanish · Xhosa · Zulu

From Kanyi's professional profile.

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

Network4

Andrea FunstenScout

Managing Partner at Basecamp Fund

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?: South African refugee Kanyi Maqubela links his family's anti-apartheid activism to advocating for underestimated founders, uses a formation-first approach to product and culture, and writes philosophical essays revealing investment reasoning.
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).