Keshif Ventures

Keshif Ventures is a San Diego-based seed-stage venture capital firm with a specialized focus on technology, media, and big data companies. Established with an emphasis on early-stage innovation, the firm seeks to identify and support nascent companies that are leveraging cutting-edge advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms. Their investment strategy is geared towards startups poised for significant growth within these high-potential sectors, aiming to provide foundational capital at critical junctures.

The firm operates primarily at the seed stage, providing crucial early capital to help founders build out their initial products, expand their teams, and achieve key milestones. Keshif Ventures launched its inaugural fund, Keshif Ventures Fund I, which secured approximately $1.1 million in capital. This fund size positions Keshif Ventures to make targeted, impactful investments in a select number of promising startups, often participating in larger seed rounds alongside other investors or leading smaller, more focused initial rounds.

While specific check sizes are not always publicly disclosed, based on the typical deployment strategy for a fund of its size, Keshif Ventures generally writes first checks ranging from $75,000 to $250,000. This range allows them to provide meaningful early-stage capital without over-diluting founders. As of early 2024, the firm has reportedly made a small number of investments, with PitchBook indicating approximately three portfolio companies, demonstrating a highly selective approach. Their close association with Keshif, Inc., a data analytics company, suggests a potential for deep operational insight and strategic support for their portfolio companies, particularly those in the data and analytics space.