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Kevin Mayer

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Managing Partner at Smash Capital · Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Candle Media

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedCandle Media

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Kevin Mayer is co-CEO and founder of Candle Media, as well as co-founder, executive chairman, and managing partner of Smash Capital. He previously served as CEO of TikTok and COO of ByteDance, where he oversaw global strategy and corporate functions across multiple business units. Prior to ByteDance, he held the position of chairman of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer and International division, where he led the development of Disney+ and managed the company's streaming services, international operations, and major acquisitions including 21st Century Fox, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.

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Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Candle Media

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Candle Media's investors · 2

Blackstonesince 2024Winklevoss CapitalNew York · $100K – $5M checks

Co-founders at Candle Media

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Thomas StaggsCo-Founder & Co-CEO

Investments

Per curated public sources.

Colleagues at Smash Capital

Aashay Shah
Vice President at Smash Capital
Amanda Salzman
Principal at Smash Capital
Brad Twohig
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Brandon Ortiz
COO, CCO at Smash Capital
Charlotte Camacho
Vice President at Smash Capital
David Urban
Operating Partner at Smash Capital
Eric Garland
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Evan Garland
Executive Officer at Smash Capital

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Amanda Salzman
Principal at Smash Capital
Brad Twohig
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital
Charlotte Camacho
Vice President at Smash Capital
Eric Garland
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Smash Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Mayer?
Kevin Mayer is co-CEO and founder of Candle Media, as well as co-founder, executive chairman, and managing partner of Smash Capital. He previously served as CEO of TikTok and COO of ByteDance, where he oversaw global strategy and corporate functions across multiple business units. Prior to ByteDance, he held the position of chairman of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer and International division, where he led the development of Disney+ and managed the company's streaming services, international operations, and major acquisitions including 21st Century Fox, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
Where does Kevin Mayer work?
Kevin Mayer is Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Candle Media and Managing Partner at Smash Capital.
What check size does Kevin Mayer write?
Kevin Mayer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Kevin Mayer found?
Kevin Mayer founded Candle Media.
What companies has Kevin Mayer invested in?
Investments tracked here include Allen Control Systems, Breakr, Coda Rica, Jaunt, Laylo, Lore Machine, MakieLab, Moment House, Popshop Live, statmuse, Tyffon, Ubooly.

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