Kindred Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco that backs visionary and relentless founders building the future using technology and science. Founded by Steve Jang and Kanyi Maqubela, the firm has backed over 100 startups with an aggregate portfolio market cap exceeding $200 billion. Kindred invests primarily at pre-seed and seed stages, often partnering with entrepreneurs before companies are formed to help sharpen ideas and build initial teams. The firm's investment thesis spans AI, climate tech, consumer, crypto/web3, fintech, health & wellness, mobility & logistics, and tools & infrastructure. Notable portfolio companies include Coinbase (IPO 2021), PlayAI (acquired by Meta 2025), Corgi, Sandbar, dYdX, Tala, and Messari. The firm takes a hands-on approach, leveraging deep global networks to help founders navigate the idea maze, build teams, and bring products to market. Partners Steve Jang and Kanyi Maqubela are experienced founders and operators who have built and exited venture-backed startups themselves.

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