Kevin Dunlap
InvestorCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Calibrate Ventures
Pasadena, California
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Kevin Dunlap, a former NASA JPL engineer with mechanical and financial engineering expertise, has backed hardware-plus-software companies like Ring and SolarCity and speaks widely on AI, robotics, and industrial automation.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRobotics
Experience
- Calibrate VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2017 β presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- EONOrganizercurrent2022 β present
- Top Tier Capital PartnersBoard Member / Investorcurrent2011 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- RingBoard Member / Investor - Series B2015 β 2018Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Shea VenturesManaging Director2004 β 2016
- Jet Propulsion LaboratoryEngineer2003 β 2004Pasadena, CA
- Moog Inc.Engineer2002Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
- AAMEngineer2001 β 2002Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
Investments
Led
CheggRingSolarCity
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Calibrate Ventures
Adrien Gaidon
Partner at Calibrate Ventures
Carrie Zawistowski
VP of Portfolio Finance at Calibrate Ventures
Daniel Murray
Venture Partner at Calibrate Ventures
Henrik Christensen
Senior Advisor at Calibrate Ventures
Jason Schoettler
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Calibrate Ventures
John Morrissey
Senior Advisor at Calibrate Ventures
Kate Fry
Finance and Accounting at Calibrate Ventures
Katie Vasquez
Investor at Calibrate Ventures
Network2
Investors connected to Kevin in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kevin Dunlap?
- Kevin Dunlap, a former NASA JPL engineer with mechanical and financial engineering expertise, has backed hardware-plus-software companies like Ring and SolarCity and speaks widely on AI, robotics, and industrial automation.
- Where does Kevin Dunlap work?
- Kevin Dunlap is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Calibrate Ventures.
- What does Kevin Dunlap invest in?
- Kevin Dunlap invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics.
- What check size does Kevin Dunlap write?
- Kevin Dunlap typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- What companies has Kevin Dunlap invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Chegg, Ring, SolarCity.
- Where did Kevin Dunlap go to school?
- Kevin Dunlap studied at Drucker School of Management (Master of Science, Financial Engineering); University at Buffalo (Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering).
- Does Kevin Dunlap lead rounds?
- Yes β Kevin Dunlap has led 3 tracked investments.
Founder mafias
University at Buffalo mafia15
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Michael DAngeloBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Matroid +2Surojit ChatterjeeMSFounded Ema +1Michael TerpinMFAFounded OpenCarbonGreg RublevBAFounded RunzyGeorge ChamounBAFounded SynacorMartin DizDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded TANGObuilder
+ 8 more
Drucker School of Management mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Calibrate Ventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Drucker School of Management8
Jason SchoettlerCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Calibrate VenturesMary GuanInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsEric BallFounding General Partner at Impact Venture CapitalTim ChenRepresentative Director at ZYP Corp (Japan) at Taiwan Global AngelsTom HsiehPartner, Capital at FuturesightEmi MakinoBoard Member, Director at Monozukuri Ventures
+ 2 more
Also attended University at Buffalo72
Ariel LebowitsCFO at FJ LabsRyan ScottInvestor at Khosla VenturesSamar JahanVice President of Finance at Mission BiocapitalLinda SinghInvestor at Golden SeedsLindsey SettlesOperations Program Manager at Health WildcattersPaul BelkEntrepreneur in Residence at Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C.
+ 66 more
Shared employers
Also worked at EON1
Also worked at Ring11
Albert WangSenior Director at Qualcomm VenturesJason SchoettlerCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Calibrate VenturesRandy GleinFounder and Managing Partner at DFJMatt ChengInvestor at NZVCPatrick EggenFounding General Partner at Counterpart VenturesSky DaytonVenture Partner at Craft Ventures
+ 5 more
Also worked at Shea Ventures1
Also worked at Jet Propulsion Laboratory83
Frank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED InvestorsRoger CarterVP of Engineering at Prime Movers LabAndrew ChanFounder Β· Managing Partner at Atas VCShalini HauptAssociate at Clocktower VenturesGeorge UgrasGeneral Partner at AV8 VenturesRayyan IslamCo-Founder and General Partner at 8090 Industries
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