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Kevin Spain

Investor

General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M

Midas 2024 · #93Kauffman Fellow · Class 11

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About

Kevin Spain leverages operator experience launching Electronic Arts' gaming business and Microsoft corporate development to back workflow software with network effects in healthcare and B2B platforms using drones and AR.

Contact· published on Kevin's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaS

Experience

  1. Emergence CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2006 — present
  2. Bedrock RoboticsInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  3. Physical IntelligenceInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  4. LayerInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  5. MercorInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  6. AdaptiveInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2024 — present
  7. Chainalysis Inc.Investorcurrent2022 — present
  8. AlchemyInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  9. FormaInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2020 — present
  10. UpKeep Maintenance Management (YC W17) -- We're hiring!Investor and Board Directorcurrent2018 — present
  11. BlendInvestor and Former Board Observercurrent2017 — present
  12. DroneDeployInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2015 — present
  13. DoximityInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2011 — present
  14. Veeva SystemsInvestor and Former Board Directorcurrent2008 — present
  15. ConvexInvestor and Board Director2020 — 2024
  16. IrisVR, Inc.Investor and Board Director2016 — 2021
  17. Welltok, Inc.Investor and Board Director2013 — 2021
  18. BILLInvestor and Former Board Observer2007 — 2020
  19. Handshake Corp.Investor and Board Director2014 — 2019
  20. AugmedixInvestor and Board Director2013 — 2018

Skills & more

Venture Capital42Start-ups71Corporate Development16Entrepreneurship30SaaS29Strategic Partnerships17Mergers4Product Management20Enterprise Software14Business Development9Cloud Computing6Mobile Devices12
+8 moreAcquisitionsStrategyInvestmentsPrivate EquityMergers & AcquisitionsSalesforce.comMobile ApplicationsDigital Media
  • Amateur Radio License — Federal Communications Commission
  • Sommelier — Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas

From Kevin's professional profile.

Deals · 2

BlendLed round

via Emergence Capital Partners · filed Aug 2017

DoximityLed round

via Emergence Capital Partners · filed Mar 2011

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

Other disclosed investments

Led

Augmedix

Board seats

Welltok

Investor

Adaptive Real EstateAnova Data (Formerly Zettics)AugmedixBedrock RoboticsChainalysisConvexDrone DeployFormaHandshakeIrisVR (part of The Wild)Layer Financial TechnologiesMercorPhysical IntelligenceSupport SpaceUpKeepVeevaViglinkWelltok

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

Colleagues at Emergence Capital Partners

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Spain?
Kevin Spain leverages operator experience launching Electronic Arts' gaming business and Microsoft corporate development to back workflow software with network effects in healthcare and B2B platforms using drones and AR.
Where does Kevin Spain work?
Kevin Spain is General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners.
What does Kevin Spain invest in?
Kevin Spain invests in AI & Machine Learning, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, SaaS.
What check size does Kevin Spain write?
Kevin Spain typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
What boards does Kevin Spain sit on?
Kevin Spain holds tracked board seats at Welltok.
What companies has Kevin Spain invested in?
Investments tracked here include Augmedix, Blend, Doximity, Adaptive Real Estate, Anova Data (Formerly Zettics), Augmedix, Bedrock Robotics, Blend, Chainalysis, Convex, Doximity, Drone Deploy, and 11 more.
Where did Kevin Spain go to school?
Kevin Spain studied at The Wharton School (MBA); The University of Texas at Austin (BBA).
Does Kevin Spain lead rounds?
Yes — Kevin Spain has led 3 tracked investments.

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