
K5 Ventures
Description
K5 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Newport Beach, California, specializing in technology-driven businesses. The firm positions itself as more than just a capital provider, offering a comprehensive platform that includes hosting, mentoring, and acceleration alongside direct investment. This integrated approach aims to support startups from their nascent stages, providing not only financial backing but also strategic guidance and operational support to help them scale.
K5 Ventures primarily focuses on seed and early-stage investments, targeting companies with innovative technologies and strong growth potential. Their portfolio spans various sectors within technology, including software, internet services, and digital platforms. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its network and expertise to assist founders in navigating the challenges of early-stage development, product-market fit, and subsequent fundraising rounds. This commitment to active participation reflects their belief in fostering long-term relationships with their portfolio companies.
While specific details on the exact number of investments or total assets under management are not always publicly disclosed, K5 Ventures has been active in the early-stage ecosystem for over a decade, with their LinkedIn profile indicating a company presence since 2009. Their typical investment strategy involves providing initial capital that can range significantly depending on the startup's needs and valuation, often starting from tens of thousands up to a few hundred thousand dollars. For instance, some reports suggest their initial checks can be in the range of $50,000 to $250,000, aligning with typical seed-stage funding rounds. This positions them as a crucial early supporter for emerging tech ventures looking for foundational capital and strategic partnership.
Investor Profile
K5 Ventures has backed more than 46 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Medical.
- Typical check size: $50K – $250K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (54%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series A (15%)
- Series B (4%)
- Angel (4%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (87%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Germany (4%)
- New Zealand (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Medical
- Enterprise Software
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Mobile
- Saas
- Financial Services
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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