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Karl Kerksiek

Investor

Founding Partner at Endeavor8

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $250K – $5M checks · typically $2M

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Karl: together at Good Eggs
Karl: together at Applied Carbon

About

Karl Kerksiek is the founding partner of Endeavor8 with over 15 years of investment experience. He previously led investments at Finistere Ventures, focusing on technology solutions impacting the food supply chain.

Experience

  1. Siftr BioInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  2. Edge Animal HealthInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  3. LassoInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  4. Citrine InformaticsInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  5. RobigoInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  6. EnkoInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  7. SalientInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  8. Apparo Inc.Investorcurrent2022 — present
  9. MarketDialInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  10. Applied CarbonInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  11. Vestaron CorporationInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  12. Placer.aiInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  13. Hi Fidelity GeneticsInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  14. Drip CapitalInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  15. Endeavor8Founding Partnercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  16. ProducePayInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  17. Finistere Ventures LLCInvestment Director2017 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  18. ClimateAIInvestor2021
  19. TovalaInvestor2020 — 2021
  20. Farmer's FridgeInvestor2019 — 2021
  21. Good EggsInvestor2019 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  22. TeleSenseInvestor2018 — 2021Sunnyvale, CA
  23. PlentyInvestor2018 — 2021
  24. InnitInvestor2018 — 2021
  25. TaranisInvestor2018 — 2021
  26. Growers Edge FinancialInvestor2017 — 2021
  27. Mitchell Madison GroupPrincipal2013 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  28. Founder InstituteVP Product and Business Development2009 — 2010Palo Alto, CA
  29. Mitchell Madison GroupSenior Associate2005 — 2008Greater Los Angeles Area

Skills & more

Strategy69Analysis12Management10Negotiation20Team Leadership4Strategic Planning13Communication18Leadership26Python3Microsoft Excel3SQL3Software as a Service (SaaS)21
+12 moreManagement ConsultingData AnalysisFinancial ModelingPrivate EquityValuationEconomicsSocial MediaIntegrationVenture CapitalContract NegotiationQuantative AnalysisCorporate Development

Languages Chinese · English

From Karl's professional profile.

Network1

Carter Williams
CEO and Managing Principal at iSelect Fund

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Karl Kerksiek?
Karl Kerksiek is the founding partner of Endeavor8 with over 15 years of investment experience. He previously led investments at Finistere Ventures, focusing on technology solutions impacting the food supply chain.
Where does Karl Kerksiek work?
Karl Kerksiek is Founding Partner at Endeavor8.
What check size does Karl Kerksiek write?
Karl Kerksiek typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
Where did Karl Kerksiek go to school?
Karl Kerksiek studied at Stanford University (MA, Economics East Asia); Pomona College (BA, Political Science & Economics).

Same school

Also attended Stanford University2,000

Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital

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Also attended Pomona College93

Lauren IllovskyTalent Partner at CapitalGMark OdermanSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsAnna YuInvestor at Spectrum EquityShahram Seyedin-NoorFounder + Managing Partner at Civilization Ventures Management, LlcAndrew SheppardManaging Director at TRANSCENDFernando RiveraManaging Partner at BuenTrip Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Applied Carbon13

Joshua PosamentierManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent VenturesSpencer MaughanFounder and Managing Partner at DYDX CapitalRyan NicholsPartner at DYDX CapitalSteve GoldbergPartner at DYDX CapitalDean TilyardPartner at DYDX CapitalPaul CirielloPartner at DYDX Capital

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Also worked at Hi Fidelity Genetics10

Spencer MaughanFounder and Managing Partner at DYDX CapitalRyan NicholsPartner at DYDX CapitalSteve GoldbergPartner at DYDX CapitalDean TilyardPartner at DYDX CapitalPaul CirielloPartner at DYDX CapitalAdrian PercyVenture Partner at DYDX Capital

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Also worked at Tovala21

Ryan EngelFounder & Managing Partner at Cade VenturesJ.R. MoranChief Operating Officer at New Stack VenturesJason HeltzerManaging Partner at Origin VenturesScott SternPartner at Origin VenturesJason FiedlerManaging Partner at Left Lane CapitalArthur ChowPrincipal at S2G Investments

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Also worked at TeleSense12

Joshua PosamentierManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent VenturesSpencer MaughanFounder and Managing Partner at DYDX CapitalRyan NicholsPartner at DYDX CapitalSteve GoldbergPartner at DYDX CapitalDean TilyardPartner at DYDX CapitalPaul CirielloPartner at DYDX Capital

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