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
Board director at Khloud
Intro paths
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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Khloud's investors below.
Khloud's investors · 5
Co-founders at Khloud
KK
Khloe KardashianDirector, Promoter
Experience
- 818 SpiritsDirectorcurrent2021 — present
- K5 GlobalFoundercurrent2018 — present
- YahooDirectorcurrent2021 — present
- ShutterflyDirector2019 — 2025
- Creative Artists AgencyMotion Picture Talent Agent2003 — 2018
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
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Kives?
- 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.
- Where does Michael Kives work?
- Michael Kives is Co-Founder at K5 Global and Board director at Khloud.
- What does Michael Kives invest in?
- Michael Kives invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- What check size does Michael Kives write?
- Michael Kives typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
- What boards does Michael Kives sit on?
- Michael Kives holds tracked board seats at 818 Tequila, Khloud Foods, Mari Group, Yahoo.
- What companies has Michael Kives invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Anduril, HistoSonics, SpaceX.
- Where did Michael Kives go to school?
- Michael Kives studied at Stanford University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government).
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