Kindred Ventures

Kindred Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014 by Steve Jang and Kanyi Maqubela. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, climate tech, consumer products, crypto/Web3, fintech, health & wellness, and mobility & logistics. With a portfolio exceeding 100 companies and an aggregate market capitalization of over $200 billion, Kindred Ventures has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting visionary founders building the future through technology and science.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes collaboration and strong alignment with founders from the earliest stages of company building. Kindred Ventures often partners with entrepreneurs before they have created their companies, helping to form initial teams and sharpen ideas before funding. The firm engages closely with its founders and leverages its deep networks globally to help bring their visions to life.

Notable portfolio companies include Uber, Coinbase, Postmates, Tonal, Color Health, Humane, dYdX, Zora, Blue Bottle Coffee, and Heartbeat Health. These investments reflect Kindred Ventures' focus on supporting innovative companies across a diverse range of industries, contributing to the firm's reputation as a leading seed-stage venture capital firm in the United States.