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K5 Ventures

North America, California, United States, Newport Beach

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does K5 Ventures frequently co-invest with?

TSVC
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 3
Zillionize
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
FundersClub
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Index Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 7
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
K5 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Tech Coast Angels
North America, California, United States, Newport Beach
Co-Investments: 8
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does K5 Ventures often collaborate with?

AP
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Bedford
Shared Deals: 2
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
RP
North America, California, United States, Newport Beach
Shared Deals: 2
KY
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Shared Deals: 2
David Ulevitch
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
RP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
JB
Europe, Pays de la Loire, France, Nantes
Shared Deals: 2
SE
North America, Maryland, United States, California
Shared Deals: 2
Gary Levitt
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 2
AB
North America, California, United States, Newport Beach
Shared Deals: 6

What are some of recent deals done by K5 Ventures?

Adaptive Security

New York, New York, United States

Adaptive Security is a computer network security company that focuses on deepfake attacks and provides cybersecurity services.

Cyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecuritySoftware
Series AApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $43,000,000
Era Finance

San Francisco, California, United States

Era is a financial management platform driven by AI that makes asset management more accessible.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesService Industry
SeedFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,200,000
Function Health

Los Angeles, California, United States

100 Healthy Years • Your new routine of 120+ advanced lab tests explained by the world's top doctors

Health Care
Series AJun 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $53,000,000
Socket

New York, New York, United States

Socket is a Web3 privacy infrastructure for social interactions for crypto-related purposes.

BitcoinCryptocurrencyWeb3
Pre SeedJul 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Nava

New York, New York, United States

Nava provides employee benefits brokerage services with a focus on affordable healthcare.

Employee BenefitsHealth CareInsuranceInsurTech
Series BJun 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
SESO

San Francisco, California, United States

SESO is an AI-powered workforce platform that helps agricultural employers access labor and streamline workforce management.

AgricultureAgTechFarmingHuman ResourcesMarketplaceStaffing Agency
Series AApr 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Partly

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Partly is a technology company that focuses on connecting consumers interested in automotive parts.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologyInternetSoftware
SeedOct 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,561,640
Jetty

New York, New York, United States

Jetty is a financial services company that develops a real estate insurance platform to simplify the leasing process and improve conversion.

Consumer SoftwareFinancial ServicesFinTechInsuranceProperty InsurancePropTech
Series BJan 19, 2021
Amount Raised: $31,800,000
dot.LA

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Dot.LA is a digital newsroom covering L.A.'s startup and tech community.

Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentNews
SeedJan 9, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Kitterly

Los Angeles, California, United States

Changing how craft supplies are purchased with inspiring and accessible crafting kits.

E-CommerceFashion
SeedFeb 20, 2019
Amount Raised: $850,000