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Kayla Kavanaugh

Investor

Investor at Afore Capital

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $500K – $1.2M checks · typically $750K

About

Kayla Kavanaugh, a San Francisco–based Venture Partner with Midwestern VC roots, engages pre-traction founders, keeps her DMs open worldwide, and creates content demystifying VC networking for young women in tech.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Afore CapitalPrincipalcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Grand VenturesAssociate2019 — 2022Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
  3. Capital InnovatorsIntern/Associate2018 — 2019Greater St. Louis Area
  4. Venture For AmericaIntern2018Greater Detroit Area

Education

  1. Washington University in St. LouisBachelor’s Degree, Economics & Strategy
  2. University of Dayton China InstituteInternational Business2017

Skills & more

Event Planning2Financial Analysis2Financial Modeling2Client Relations1Data Analysis1Customer Service1Project Management1Venture CapitalVenture FinancingDue DiligencePresentationsInvestments
+12 moreWorking with InvestorsInvestment DecisionsInvestment StrategiesStart-upsSocial MediaBusiness DevelopmentResearchNonprofit OrganizationsPublic SpeakingManagementLeadershipStrategy

Languages Chinese · English

From Kayla's professional profile.

Colleagues at Afore Capital

Anamitra Banerji
Co-founder, Managing Partner at Afore Capital
Derrick Li
Principal at Afore Capital
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Siegle
Scout at Afore Capital
Gaurav Jain
Co-founder, Managing Partner at Afore Capital
Jack McClelland
Analyst at Afore Capital
Jackson Moses
Venture Partner at Afore Capital
Jared Luttrell
VP of Finance at Afore Capital
Jay Chen
Partner at Afore Capital

Network2

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Siegle
Scout at Afore Capital
Gaurav Jain
Co-founder, Managing Partner at Afore Capital

Investors connected to Kayla in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Kayla Kavanaugh work?
Kayla Kavanaugh is Investor at Afore Capital.
What does Kayla Kavanaugh invest in?
Kayla Kavanaugh invests in AI & Machine Learning, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Kayla Kavanaugh write?
Kayla Kavanaugh typically writes checks of $500K – $1.2M.

Same school

Also attended Washington University in St. Louis164

Lee FixelFounder of AdditionMax WechterSenior Director of AI at Lerer HippeauMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesAndrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsRochelle WalenskyExecutive Partner at Flare Capital PartnersMitzi KrockoverInvestor at Golden Seeds

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Shared employers

Also worked at Grand Ventures9

Tim StreitGeneral Partner & Co-Founder at Grand VenturesNathan OwenGeneral Partner at Grand VenturesJames HillGeneral Partner at Grand VenturesKelly WiardaHead of Marketing at Grand VenturesJacqueline LensingInvestment Associate at Grand VenturesCamila NoordeloosGeneral Partner at Grand Ventures

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Also worked at Capital Innovators9

Brian MatthewsCofounder & General Partner at Cultivation CapitalJudy SindecuseCEO / Managing Partner at Capital InnovatorsArt HandmanOperating Partner at Capital InnovatorsKevin RileyOperating Partner at Capital InnovatorsAlex KummantOperating Partner at Capital InnovatorsJim CornbleetOperating Partner at Capital Innovators

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Also worked at Venture For America33

Andy CloydVenture Partner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionSean McCroskeyVice President at Vast VenturesMax HaskinPrincipal at FINTOP CapitalKhalil FullerPartner & Head of Dorm at Pear VCRobin ChanInvestor at Goat Capital

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