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KCK

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

KCK Group is a prominent single-family office based in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, underscoring its global reach. As a family investment fund, KCK distinguishes itself through a flexible and long-term investment horizon, unconstrained by typical fund cycles. The firm deploys capital across a diverse portfolio of industries, including healthcare, technology, industrials, and real estate. This broad mandate allows KCK to engage with companies at various stages of their lifecycle, from early-stage ventures to more mature growth equity opportunities, reflecting a versatile investment strategy.

In the medical technologies sector, a key area highlighted by the user, KCK has demonstrated a strong track record of backing innovative companies. Their investment approach often involves providing significant capital to support commercialization and expansion. For instance, KCK Group led a $50 million Series E funding round for CardioFocus, a medical device company, in 2019, showcasing their capacity to lead substantial growth-stage investments. They also participated in a $66 million Series F round for Pulmonx, a company focused on interventional pulmonology, in 2018, further illustrating their commitment to high-growth healthcare innovators.

KCK's investment philosophy emphasizes strategic partnerships and a patient capital approach, often taking a significant stake in portfolio companies. While their investment sizes can vary widely due to their multi-stage and multi-sector mandate, typical first checks for growth-stage opportunities often fall within the range of $5 million to $25 million. However, given their stated interest in early-stage ventures and strategic smaller deals, their minimum check size could be as low as $2 million, particularly for highly promising, nascent technologies or follow-on rounds. KCK's value proposition extends beyond capital, offering strategic guidance and leveraging their extensive network to support the growth and success of their portfolio companies.

Investor Profile

KCK has backed more than 35 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 46% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Ireland, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $2M – $25M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (23%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Series D (14%)
  • Private Equity (9%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (6%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Seed (6%)
  • Series E (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (63%)
  • Ireland (14%)
  • Germany (9%)
  • United Arab Emirates (6%)
  • Israel (6%)
  • India (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Energy
  • Oil And Gas
  • Marketplace
  • Mobile
  • Emergency Medicine
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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 KCK frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Pfizer Venture Investments
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Exor Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 4
American Electric Power
North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus
Co-Investments: 2
T. Rowe Price
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 3
Ally Bridge Group
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 3
Blumberg Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Sofinnova Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 5
The Rise Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Venrock
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does KCK often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
CF
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
LB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by KCK?

Chain Reaction

Yoqne`am `illit, HaZafon, Israel

Chain Reaction develops the future of disruptive blockchain and privacy technologies.

BlockchainCloud ComputingData CenterPrivacySemiconductor
Series CFeb 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Dubizzle Group

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubizzle Group operates classifieds portals in emerging markets.

ClassifiedsMarketplaceOnline Portals
Private EquityOct 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Wunder Mobility

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Wunder Mobility is the world’s leading provider of software and hardware for scooter, bike, moped, and car sharing.

B2BCar SharingElectric VehicleFleet ManagementInternetSharing EconomySoftwareSustainability
Series BOct 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,894,236
Aerin Medical

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Aerin Medical is a health technology company that develops therapeutic devices to improve nasal breathing.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Private EquityJun 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
RefleXion Medical

Hayward, California, United States

RefleXion Medical is a developer of biologically-guided radiotherapy systems for patients with cancer.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Series EMar 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Mainspring Energy

Menlo Park, California, United States

Mainspring Energy is engineering advanced technology by developing a prototype of a linear generator that converts fuel to electricity.

Clean EnergyEnergyOil and Gas
Series DMay 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $95,000,000
Crusoe Energy Systems

Denver, Colorado, United States

Crusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Series BApr 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $128,000,000
Mainstay Medical

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Mainstay Medical is a global medical device company that is developing devices to deliver innovative therapies.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Private EquityFeb 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $108,000,000
Chain Reaction

Yoqne`am `illit, HaZafon, Israel

Chain Reaction develops the future of disruptive blockchain and privacy technologies.

BlockchainCloud ComputingData CenterPrivacySemiconductor
Series BJan 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $43,000,000
NeuroPace

Mountain View, California, United States

NeuroPace develops and markets implantable devices for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Health CareManufacturingMedical DeviceNeuroscience
Series UnknownAug 31, 2020
Amount Raised: $33,000,000