Michael Kives
InvestorCo-Founder at K5 Global
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Writes $1M – $3M checks
About
Michael Kives, a venture investor and former CAA talent agent for major Hollywood stars, is a super-connector bridging celebrities, Fortune 500 leaders and tech founders across politics, entertainment and finance.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Experience
- 818 SpiritsDirectorcurrent2021 — present
- K5 GlobalFoundercurrent2018 — present
- YahooDirectorcurrent2021 — present
- ShutterflyDirector2019 — 2025
- Creative Artists AgencyMotion Picture Talent Agent2003 — 2018
Education
- Stanford UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government1999 — 2003
Same school
Also attended Stanford University1,575
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital
+ 1,569 more
Shared employers
Also worked at 818 Spirits2
Also worked at Yahoo227
Jess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesFrédérique DameInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Marcie VuPartner at GreycroftIsabelle PhelpsPartner at Lerer HippeauPaul LevineOperating Partner at Sapphire Ventures
+ 221 more
Also worked at Shutterfly9
Brian ReganManaging Director and Chief Financial Officer at Spectrum EquityJulie HerendeenOperating Partner at StripesBecky FlintInvestor at Roble VenturesMatt JohnsonInvestor at Seaside VenturesAmber HarrisonInvestor at Friends Family CapitalJennifer “Jenny" FleissPartner at Initialized Capital
+ 3 more
Also worked at Creative Artists Agency25
Jessica MorandiContent & Community Associate at Founder CollectiveBeverlee ValerioAssociate - Investor Relations at Marlin Equity PartnersDerek ZanuttoInvestor at CapitalGLogan SolomonExecutive Vice President, Business Development at K5 GlobalWill WardFounder & Managing Partner at Fourward VenturesMallory ShickoraHead of Platform at Fourward Ventures
+ 19 more
Investments
Board seats
818 TequilaKhloud FoodsMari GroupYahoo
Investor
AndurilHistoSonicsSpaceX
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at K5 Global
Bryan Baum
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at K5 Global
Caitlyn Yao
Operations Manager at K5 Global
Chris Moore
Chief Financial Officer at K5 Global
Dana Pollick
General Counsel at K5 Global
F Myles Nuzzi
Head of IR, Partner at K5 Global
Jessica Bixby
Associate Partner at K5 Global
Keenan Rice
General Partner at K5 Global
Kirsten Siladi
Controller at K5 Global






























