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KittyHawk Ventures

Los Angeles, California · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergySpace & DefenseRoboticsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureRobotics & AutomationAerospace & DefenseHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

Backing exceptional, mission-driven entrepreneurs creating companies with Massively Transformative Purpose (MTP) that impact billions of people. We invest across the full innovation lifecycle, from early-stage frontier technology through scale to liquidity. We love companies and individuals that are different, fishing where others aren't, seeking opportunities where exceptional visionary entrepreneurs see novel paths to greatness.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in non-frontier technologies, companies without clear founder vision, or non-mission-driven ventures

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

WW

Will Weisman

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Alexandra Peterson

PartnerPartner

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PB

Paul Burgon

PartnerPartner

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CS

Charles Stucke

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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NW

Nick White

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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JP

John Pearce

Platform & OpsChief Operating Officer

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ES

English Sall

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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LE

Lincoln Ellis

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KittyHawk Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis KittyHawk Ventures is a multi-stage innovation investment platform founded in 2015 by Will Weisman, named after Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where the Wright Brothers launched their extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. The firm's core investment thesis focuses on backing exceptional, mission-driven entrepreneurs creating companies with "Massiv

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