Kevin Spain
InvestorGeneral Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $100K β $10M checks Β· typically $1M
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.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaS
Experience
- Emergence CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2006 β present
- Bedrock RoboticsInvestorcurrent2026 β present
- Physical IntelligenceInvestorcurrent2025 β present
- LayerInvestorcurrent2025 β present
- MercorInvestorcurrent2025 β present
- AdaptiveInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2024 β present
- Chainalysis Inc.Investorcurrent2022 β present
- AlchemyInvestorcurrent2022 β present
- FormaInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2020 β present
- UpKeep Maintenance Management (YC W17) -- We're hiring!Investor and Board Directorcurrent2018 β present
- BlendInvestor and Former Board Observercurrent2017 β present
- DroneDeployInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2015 β present
- DoximityInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2011 β present
- Veeva SystemsInvestor and Former Board Directorcurrent2008 β present
- ConvexInvestor and Board Director2020 β 2024
- IrisVR, Inc.Investor and Board Director2016 β 2021
- Welltok, Inc.Investor and Board Director2013 β 2021
- BILLInvestor and Former Board Observer2007 β 2020
- Handshake Corp.Investor and Board Director2014 β 2019
- AugmedixInvestor and Board Director2013 β 2018
- VigLinkInvestor and Board Director2011 β 2018
- CrunchbaseInvestor and Board Director2015 β 2017
- MicrosoftCorporate Development2003 β 2006
- Electronic ArtsCorporate Development2001 β 2003
- Pogo.comBusiness Development2000 β 2001
- atMadison.comCo-Founder and CEO1998 β 2000
- Ford Motor CompanyFinancial Analyst1995 β 1997
Education
- The Wharton SchoolMBA
- The University of Texas at AustinBBA
Skills & more
Venture Capital42Start-ups71Corporate Development16Entrepreneurship30Strategic Partnerships17Mergers4Product Management20Business Development9Cloud Computing6Mobile Devices12Acquisitions2Investments5
+10 more
Private EquityMergers & AcquisitionsMobile ApplicationsDigital MediaStrategySaaSEnterprise SoftwareSalesforce.comGeneral AwesomenessAwesomeness- Amateur Radio License β Federal Communications Commission
- Sommelier β Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas
From Kevin's professional profile.
Deals Β· 2
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Augmedix
Board seats
Welltok
Sources: the firm's website Β· SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Emergence Capital Partners
Brian Jacobs
Venture Capitalist Emergence, Moai Capital at AIF
Brie Bastidas
Director of Talent at Emergence Capital Partners
Bruno Snow
Investor at Emergence Capital Partners
David Dworsky
Principal at Emergence Capital Partners
Everett Cox
Venture Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
George Kunthara
Investor at Emergence Capital Partners
Gordon Ritter
Founder and General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
Jake Saper
General Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
Network3
Bruno Snow
Investor at Emergence Capital Partners
Carine Magescas
Managing Partner at AngelPad
Lotti Siniscalco
Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
Investors connected to Kevin in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
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 β $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.
- 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 β Kevin Spain has led 3 tracked investments.
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