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K5 Global

Los Angeles, California · Invests in US; Global · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BGrowthConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesSecurity & CybersecurityAerospace & Defense

Thesis

K5 Global backs category-defining companies from inception to IPO. The firm leverages exceptional networks across media, entertainment, politics, finance, and technology to provide strategic value beyond capital. We believe the best companies are built by founders who can access world-class talent, capital, and strategic relationships.

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No explicit restrictions, but portfolio shows preference for founders who can benefit from network access across entertainment, media, or political spheres

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Bryan Baum

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Jessica Bixby

PartnerAssociate Partner

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Michael Kives

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner

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Keenan Rice

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Logan Solomon

PrincipalExecutive Vice President, Business Development

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Portfolio

SpacexAerospace Defense

SpaceX designs and manufactures rockets and spacecraft, founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology. It offers human spaceflight and research opportunities.

x.aiEnterprise Software

x.ai is a company focused on advanced AI, known for its Grok product and recently raised $20B in Series E funding. It offers an API and has a careers section.

AndurilAerospace Defense

RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.

NeuralinkHealthcare Digital

Neuralink is pioneering brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that translate neural signals into actions, enabling individuals with spinal cord injuries and other conditions to control devices with their thoughts.

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.

UberLogistics Supply Chain

Uber is a technology platform that reimagines the way the world moves, offering services for rides, food delivery, and logistics. It aims to provide seamless transportation solutions while committing to sustainability and safety.

LyftTravel Hospitality

Lyft is a transportation network company that provides on-demand rides through its mobile app, allowing users to request rides from drivers in their area. The platform also offers options for scheduled rides and rewards for frequent users, making it a convenient choice for both riders and drivers.

CanvaEnterprise Software

Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create a wide range of visual content, including presentations, social media graphics, and posters. It provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and a vast library of templates and design elements, making design accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level.

FlexportLogistics Supply Chain

Flexport is a global logistics platform that coordinates supply chain operations, offering solutions for importers and exporters to manage their logistics from factory to customer door.

DatabricksDeveloper Tools Infra

Databricks is a leading Data and AI platform that empowers enterprises to build and scale data and AI applications, analytics, and agents. With a unified Data Intelligence Platform, it serves over 20,000 organizations globally, including more than 60% of the Fortune 500.

DuckduckgoEnterprise Software

DuckDuckGo is an independent, free browser that actively protects personal information, allowing users to search and browse privately without tracking.

MercuryFintech Payments

F4 is a product-led venture capital firm that offers a platform where every founder can enter, and their work decides their progress. It provides a roadmap for founders to close the gap through mentor time, investor intros, and capital targeted for those proving they can build.

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Research briefRead more
K5 Global: Venture Capital & Network Super-Connector Investment Thesis K5 Global is a venture capital firm and incubation studio founded in 2018 by Michael Kives and Bryan Baum that takes a distinctive network-first approach to backing entrepreneurs. Rather than following traditional sector-focused thesis, K5 leverages its founders' exceptional deep connections across media, entertainment, politic…

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