Karlin Ventures

Karlin Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California. As an affiliate of Karlin Asset Management—a private investment firm managing over $1.4 billion in unleveraged equity capital—the firm specializes in investing in enterprise software, e-commerce, marketplaces, advertising technology, and education technology sectors. They typically invest between $100,000 and $2,000,000, preferring co-investor roles and participating in follow-on rounds. Their investment criteria include U.S.-based companies, preferably on the West Coast, with a proof-of-concept in place and requiring less than $5,000,000 and three years to reach break-even point. Notable portfolio companies include Verge Genomics, ChowNow, Policygenius, and Crexi.

The firm is led by CEO David A. Cohen, who co-founded Karlin Asset Management in 2005. Under his leadership, Karlin Ventures has become a value-add partner, assisting entrepreneurs who take contrarian approaches to create impactful solutions to significant problems. The firm emphasizes speed, commitment, and connections, making quick investment decisions and offering long-term support to portfolio companies. They maintain deep connections through their larger investment fund and its affiliates and have close relationships with leading venture funds in Southern California and Silicon Valley, often syndicating investment opportunities with them.

Karlin Ventures operates from its headquarters at 11755 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90025. They can be contacted via email at info@karlinvc.com or by phone at 310-806-9700. For more information, visit their official website at https://karlinvc.com/.