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The K Fund

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

The K Fund II is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in growth equity investments across the consumer, technology, and healthcare sectors. Established in 2018, the firm focuses on providing capital to high-growth companies that demonstrate strong brand recognition, innovative technologies, and significant market potential. Their strategic location in Los Angeles positions them within a vibrant ecosystem for these industries, allowing them to identify and support promising ventures.

The firm's investment strategy centers on partnering with established businesses that are poised for their next phase of expansion. The K Fund II typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $10 million to $50 million per company, targeting opportunities where their capital can fuel substantial growth initiatives such as market expansion, product innovation, or operational scaling. They seek out companies with proven business models and a clear path to achieving market leadership within their respective niches.

The K Fund II's portfolio reflects a strong inclination towards well-known consumer brands, showcasing their expertise in this segment. Notable investments include The Bouqs Company, an online floral retailer; Nutrabolt, the parent company of C4 Energy drinks; Laird Superfood, a plant-based food and supplement company; Thrive Market, an online organic grocery store; and Kodiak Cakes, a natural food brand. These investments underscore the firm's commitment to supporting companies that resonate with modern consumer trends and have achieved significant traction.

By focusing on growth equity, The K Fund II aims to provide more than just capital, seeking to become a strategic partner to management teams. Their approach involves leveraging industry insights and operational expertise to help portfolio companies navigate growth challenges and maximize their market opportunities. This collaborative model is designed to accelerate value creation and build enduring businesses within their specialized sectors.

Investor Profile

The K Fund has backed more than 25 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Private Equity, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), E-Commerce.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (24%)
  • Private Equity (20%)
  • Series B (12%)
  • Series F (12%)
  • Series E (8%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Enterprise Software
  • Internet
  • Medical
  • Fintech
  • Mobile Apps
  • Analytics
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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 The K Fund frequently co-invest with?

Assurity Ventures
North America, Nebraska, United States, Lincoln
Co-Investments: 1
Sangha Capital
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Genève
Co-Investments: 1
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Allstate Strategic Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Northbrook
Co-Investments: 1
ACTAI Ventures
North America, Minnesota, United States, Wayzata
Co-Investments: 1
MaC Venture Capital
North America, Texas, United States, Abilene
Co-Investments: 1
SF
North America, New Jersey, United States, Chatham
Co-Investments: 1
LC
Oceania, Queensland, Australia, Victoria Park
Co-Investments: 1
Flybridge
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Root and Shoot Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does The K Fund often collaborate with?

HL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Uday Kumar Bangalore Shivaraman
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
BT
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Genève
Shared Deals: 1
ML
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
VM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CE
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
MS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
FC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
ME
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by The K Fund?

Homethrive

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Homethrive is a healthcare service company that provides support for employee caregivers, aging adults, and those with special needs.

Elder CareHealth CareHome Services
Series BNov 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Layr

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Layr is an insurtech startup determined to help small businesses tackle commercial insurance on their terms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Commercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesFinTechInsuranceInsurTechInternet
Series UnknownOct 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Urgently

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Urgently features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands and roadside assistance professionals.

AutomotiveEnterprise SoftwareMobile AppsSoftware
Post Ipo EquityOct 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $84,657,529
Matic Insurance

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Matic is a technology-driven insurance agency that provides home, auto, umbrella, and pet insurance services.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechProperty Insurance
Series BOct 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Alfred

New York, New York, United States

Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform.

Home ServicesHospitalityProperty ManagementReal EstateSoftware
Private EquityMay 5, 2023
Carbon Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Carbon Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company that delivers a virtual care experience.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareMedicalmHealthMobile Apps
Series DMar 31, 2023
Blaze

Los Angeles, California, United States

The smarter no-code platform to build internal tools.

Enterprise ApplicationsEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Pre SeedJan 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
PingThings

Anaheim, California, United States

PingThings is a venture-backed software company, brings best-of-breed big-data software and data science techniques to the utility industry.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnergyEnergy ManagementGovTechInternet of ThingsMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Series UnknownJan 1, 2023
Motive Software

San Francisco, California, United States

Technology enabling human insight.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPredictive AnalyticsSoftwareText Analytics
Private EquityJan 1, 2023
HERO

London, England, United Kingdom

HERO is a Virtual Shopping Platform for eCommerce.

E-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareRetailVideo Streaming
Private EquityJan 1, 2023