CoFound Partners

CoFound Partners is an early-stage venture firm based in New York, United States, specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing intensely on helping founders establish and scale a repeatable sales motion and robust Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy. They often serve as the crucial first institutional capital for promising startups, providing not just funding but also hands-on operational guidance derived from their deep expertise in sales and growth. This strategic support is a cornerstone of their investment philosophy, aiming to equip portfolio companies with the foundational sales infrastructure needed for rapid scaling.

The firm was founded by David T. Kim, whose extensive background in both venture capital and high-growth sales leadership underpins CoFound Partners' unique value proposition. Kim previously served as a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and held a Vice President of Sales role at Segment, a company that achieved significant scale before its acquisition by Twilio. This blend of operational and investment experience allows CoFound Partners to offer a proprietary "Playbook" to its portfolio companies, covering critical areas such as sales process optimization, talent acquisition for sales teams, and effective fundraising strategies. Their approach is designed to de-risk early-stage sales efforts and accelerate market penetration.

CoFound Partners typically invests in a select number of companies, with Crunchbase indicating approximately 10 investments to date. While specific check sizes are not publicly disclosed, their role as the "first institutional money" in pre-seed and seed rounds suggests initial investments generally range from $300,000 to $1,500,000, depending on the stage and capital needs of the startup. Their portfolio showcases a strong track record of identifying high-potential companies, including early investments in now-prominent firms such as Vanta, Snyk, Anrok, Replo, and Baseten. These companies often operate in the B2B SaaS and infrastructure software sectors, aligning with CoFound Partners' expertise in complex sales cycles.