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Kelly Perdew

Investor

Co-Founder and Managing General Partner at Moonshots Capital · Board director at Gretel · Board director at Transmute · Board director at Popily

United States

Writes $750K – $3M checks

About

West Point–trained Airborne Ranger who maps military leadership to startup chaos, leveraging his and co‑GP Craig Cummings' military network to backchannel veteran founders and intentionally concentrate AUM in veteran-led firms.

Contact· published on Kelly's own website

Likely emails· guessed from name + firm domain, not firm-published

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityDefense TechFintech

Board director at Gretel

Intro paths

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Gretel's investors · 6

Anthos CapitalSanta Monica · $500K – $10M checks · since 2021Greylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M checksMoonshots CapitalAustin · $5K – $2.5M checks · since 2020S32Palo AltoSection 32Palo Alto · since 2021Village GlobalCovina · $100K – $500K checks

Co-founders at Gretel

AG
Ali GolshanCo-Founder & CEO
LB
Laszlo BockCo-Founder, Board of Directors
AW
Alexander WatsonExecutive Officer, Director
AW
Alex WatsonCo-Founder & Chief Product Officer (initially Co-Founder & CEO)
JM
John MyersCo-Founder & CTO

Board director at Transmute

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Transmute's investors · 3

Moonshots CapitalAustin · $5K – $2.5M checks · since 2020REFASHIOND VenturesNew York · $25K checks · since 2020TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks · since 2020

Co-founders at Transmute

KF
Karyl FowlerExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Popily

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Popily's investors · 1

Moonshots CapitalAustin · $5K – $2.5M checks · since 2018

Co-founders at Popily

JM
Jonathon MorganExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Moonshots CapitalCo-Founder & Managing General Partnercurrent2014 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. ApptronikInvestorcurrent2025 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  3. StockApp (stealth)Investor & Board Membercurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  4. Gallatin AIInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  5. SandboxAQInvestorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  6. xAIInvestorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  7. FigureInvestorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  8. GhostdogInvestorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  9. MatchdayInvestor and Advisorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  10. Proteus Space, Inc.Investorcurrent2023 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  11. OutpostInvestorcurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  12. ClearyInvestor & Board Membercurrent2022 — presentUnited States
  13. ReturnLogicInvestorcurrent2022 — presentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  14. REALLYInvestorcurrent2022 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  15. CartwheelInvestorcurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  16. AziboInvestorcurrent2022 — presentReno, Nevada, United States
  17. GrubMarket Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  18. AbleInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  19. GroundswellInvestorcurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  20. Cart.comInvestorcurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  21. Bunker LabsExecutive Board Membercurrent2019 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  22. AfterpartyInvestorcurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  23. VersusGameInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  24. Realize.meInvestorcurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  25. PacasoInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  26. CartaInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  27. RobinhoodInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  28. TransmuteBoard Member and Investorcurrent2020 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  29. X2 PERFORMANCE®Investorcurrent2021 — present
  30. nokBoard Member and Investorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  31. Wildfire Systems, IncInvestorcurrent2019 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  32. BioThreadInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  33. The Quantum Storey Company, Inc.Investorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  34. RED6 AerospaceBoard Member and Investorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  35. Milestone Brands, LLCInvestorcurrent2018 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  36. Vacayou Wellness & Active TravelInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  37. Copper LabsInvestorcurrent2019 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
  38. CESPPAInvestorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  39. ZaboInvestorcurrent2020 — presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  40. Backtracks, Inc.Board Member and Investorcurrent2019 — presentAustin, Texas Area

Skills & more

Venture Capital99Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Business Development99E-commerce99Marketing99Business Strategy99Social Media Marketing99Analytics99Project Planning99Social Media99Sales89
+12 moreMobile DevicesMergers & AcquisitionsMarketing StrategyOnline MarketingMobile ApplicationsOnline AdvertisingMarket ResearchProduct ManagementSaaSStrategyStrategic PlanningLeadership

From Kelly's professional profile.

Deals · 5

GretelBoard seat

via Moonshots Capital · filed Oct 2020 · $12M raise

TransmuteBoard seat

via Moonshots Capital · filed Oct 2020 · $2M raise

PopilyBoard seat

via Moonshots Capital · filed Feb 2018 · $2.2M raise

BitiumBoard seat

via Moonshots Capital · filed Aug 2016 · $6M raise

ID-meBoard seat

via Moonshots Capital · filed Mar 2015 · $7.5M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

eteamzHarvest.aiPayloopScopelyUstream

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Moonshots Capital

Claire Cocking
Investor Relations & Communications Associate at Moonshots Capital
Craig Cummings
Co-Founder and General Partner at Moonshots Capital
Farah Daou
Principal at Moonshots Capital
Herman Bulls
Formal Advisor at Moonshots Capital
Justin Antonipillai
Venture Partner at Moonshots Capital
Kristyn Jones
Former Acting Undersecretary, U.S. Air Force at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Maria Tangarova
Head of Platform & Content at Moonshots Capital
Mike Bryan
VP of Finance and Operations at Moonshots Capital

Network2

Craig Cummings
Co-Founder and General Partner at Moonshots Capital
Don Dodge
Investor at Cyfrin

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kelly Perdew?
West Point–trained Airborne Ranger who maps military leadership to startup chaos, leveraging his and co‑GP Craig Cummings' military network to backchannel veteran founders and intentionally concentrate AUM in veteran-led firms.
Where does Kelly Perdew work?
Kelly Perdew is Co-Founder and Managing General Partner at Moonshots Capital and Board director at Gretel and Board director at Transmute and Board director at Popily.
What does Kelly Perdew invest in?
Kelly Perdew invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Fintech.
What check size does Kelly Perdew write?
Kelly Perdew typically writes checks of $750K – $3M.
What boards does Kelly Perdew sit on?
Kelly Perdew holds tracked board seats at Bitium, Bitium, eteamz, Gretel, Gretel, Harvest.ai, ID-me, Payloop, Popily, Scopely.
Where did Kelly Perdew go to school?
Kelly Perdew studied at University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law (JD and MBA, Law and Business Graduate Degrees); UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA and JD Degrees, Entrepreneurship); United States Military Academy at West Point (BS, National Security and Public Affairs).

Founder mafias

UCLA Anderson School of Management mafia35

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Silvia MazzucchelliMBAFounded Modcloth +1Jeffrey ChangMBAFounded Doblet +1Derek HerreraMasters Business Administration (MBA)Founded Bright Uro +1Alex PerelmanMBAFounded PeerStreet +1Tim McCarthyMBAFounded Spring Loaded Technology +1Jordan RamerMBAFounded EV Connect

+ 28 more

United States Naval Academy mafia18

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

John DillonBS - with HonorsFounded Hyperion Solutions +2Ben BrittBSFounded Sundayhealth +1Rick StollmeyerB.S.Founded MindBody +1Mark CrumblishBSFounded Profit Inc +1Derek HerreraBSFounded Bright Uro +1David SilvermanBSFounded CrossLead

+ 11 more

United States Military Academy at West Point mafia16

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ian FolauBachelor's DegreeFounded GitLinks +1Thomas HendrixBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Decisive Point +1Emily McMahanBachelors of ScienceFounded Academyinvestor +1Les CraigBSFounded RedOwl AnalyticsGuy FilippelliBSFounded RedOwl AnalyticsCraig CummingsB.S.Founded Moonshots

+ 9 more

Carta mafia13

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Dr. Manu KumarCo-founder, Investor & Board ObserverFounded K9 Ventures +2Arjun SethiBoard MemberFounded Termina +2James O'DwyerSoftware EngineerFounded Metal +1Andrew PalmerSeed InvestorFounded TamrCraig CummingsInvestorFounded MoonshotsAnand ChandrasekaranInvestorFounded CrescendoAI

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Moonshots Capital mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Doug SillsAssociateFounded ImmunoVecCraig CummingsGeneral PartnerFounded MoonshotsJustin AntonipillaiVenture PartnerFounded WireWheelWyman HowardAdvisorFounded Mantis Space

Same school

Also attended University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law29

Az VirjiGeneral Counsel at Marlin Equity PartnersJason DorenGeneral Counsel at ARCH Venture PartnersSharon StevensonCo-Founder, Managing Director, Venture Partner at Okapi Venture CapitalMatthew StepkaManaging Partner at Machina VenturesDana PollickGeneral Counsel at K5 GlobalMai AlashgarChief Legal Officer at SVC

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Also attended UCLA Anderson School of Management223

David Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundDana MoralyPartner; Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at March Capital PartnersJed LeidheiserPartner at March Capital PartnersShahin FarshchiPartner at Lux CapitalJennifer SavagePartner at Illuminate VenturesAlbert WangSenior Director at Qualcomm Ventures

+ 217 more

Also attended United States Military Academy at West Point81

A.J. BertoneExecutive Vice President, Investments at In-Q-TelLes CraigInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalRichard ClarkeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Aaron StachelPartner at FirstMile VenturesPatrick HenshawManaging Director at Render CapitalBen FawEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Context Ventures

+ 75 more

Also attended United States Naval Academy75

Chad SummeBoard Member at CincyTechDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners

+ 69 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Apptronik8

Gordon DaughertyCo-Founder & Chairman at Capital FactoryDaisy CaiGeneral Partner at B4 CapitalGabe GreenbaumGeneral Partner at B4 CapitalPeter BordesManaging Partner at Trajectory VenturesJennifer Gill RobertsManaging Partner at Grit VenturesMohamed SolimanCo-Founding & Managing Partner at Ventioneers Capital

+ 2 more

Also worked at Gallatin AI4

Luke BugbeePortfolio Support at 8VCStephen RodriguezOperating Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)Jackson MosesVenture Partner at Afore CapitalDaniel BuchmuellerVenture Partner at UP Partners

Also worked at Ghostdog1

Craig CummingsCo-Founder and General Partner at Moonshots Capital

Also worked at Transmute1

Craig CummingsCo-Founder and General Partner at Moonshots Capital