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K20 Fund

North America, New York, United States, Cedarhurst

Description

K20 Fund is a private investment firm based in Cedarhurst, New York, specializing in providing flexible capital solutions to companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm distinguishes itself through a multi-faceted deployment strategy, which includes debt financing, growth equity investments, and Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPE). This versatile approach allows K20 Fund to cater to various stages of company growth and capital needs, from providing structured debt solutions to participating in significant equity rounds for both private and public entities.

The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes tailored financial solutions rather than a rigid sector focus, enabling them to identify and support promising opportunities wherever they arise. A notable example of their investment activity is the $20 million debt financing provided to The Daily Wire in October 2023. In this transaction, K20 Fund acted as the sole investor, underscoring their capacity to deploy substantial capital independently and their commitment to supporting established businesses. This deal highlights their capability in structured debt, which complements their stated interest in growth equity and PIPE transactions.

While specific details on the full breadth of their portfolio are not extensively public, the nature of their stated investment vehicles—growth equity and PIPE—suggests a focus on later-stage companies requiring significant capital infusions. Based on their known activity, K20 Fund typically targets first cheque sizes ranging from approximately $10 million to $50 million, reflecting their engagement in substantial financing rounds. Their strategic flexibility and capacity for significant capital deployment position K20 Fund as a key player for companies seeking substantial and adaptable funding solutions.

Investor Profile

K20 Fund has backed more than 26 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Colombia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (54%)
  • Series A (23%)
  • Series Unknown (15%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • Israel (8%)
  • Colombia (4%)
  • Luxembourg (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Business Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Market Research
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does K20 Fund frequently co-invest with?

York IE
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
BlueTree Venture Fund
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Wexford
Co-Investments: 2
Mindset Ventures
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Barclays Corporate Banking
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Alven
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
BDMI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Activate Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
FV
North America, Florida, United States, West Palm Beach
Co-Investments: 2
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does K20 Fund often collaborate with?

JB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CL
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Shared Deals: 1
AR
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Bilbao
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MR
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by K20 Fund?

Lebesgue

San Francisco, California, United States

Lebesgue develops software solutions that enable companies to make sense of their metrics and performance.

ConsultingMarketingSoftware
SeedJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,014,475
Sedric.ai

Tel Aviv-yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel

Sedric is a developer of risk and compliance platform for financial institutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceFinTechInformation TechnologySoftware
Series ASep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,500,000
Cypris

New York, New York, United States

Cypris is a market intelligence platform that centralizes innovation data and provides live, AI-powered insights to solve R&D challenges.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceMarket ResearchSoftware
Series UnknownJun 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
Frich

New York, New York, United States

First Social Finance App for Gen Z

FinTech
SeedMay 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
Hyro

New York, New York, United States

Hyro is a plug-and-play conversational AI platform that enables enterprises to add voice and text capabilities to their digital channels.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BNatural Language ProcessingSaaSVirtual Assistant
Series BMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Cypris

New York, New York, United States

Cypris is a market intelligence platform that centralizes innovation data and provides live, AI-powered insights to solve R&D challenges.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceMarket ResearchSoftware
Series AJan 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
LunaJoy

Tampa, Florida, United States

LunaJoy helps women access mental care through virtual therapy, counseling, and medication management services.

Health CareMedicalTherapeutics
SeedDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,400,000
HoyTrabajas

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

HoyTrabajas is a recruitment platform that provides talent acquisition services for businesses and connects companies with candidates.

Human ResourcesRecruiting
SeedOct 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Revelio Labs

New York, New York, United States

Revelio Labs provides an in-depth view into the workforces of companies around the world.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceMachine LearningSoftware
Series AOct 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Andi

New York, New York, United States

Search for the next generation using generative AI. Instead of just links, Andi gives you answers - like chatting with a smart friend.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotSearch Engine
SeedSep 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,500,000