KAIROS VENTURE INVESTMENTS, LLC

Thesis

Kairos Venture Investments, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The firm's core mission is to commercialize scientific discoveries from leading universities and scientists, transforming them into viable businesses that address critical global challenges and improve lives. Their investment thesis focuses on 'investing in ideas, patents and businesses from the world's top universities and scientists.' Kairos primarily invests in the life sciences, physical sciences, and technology sectors, with a preference for early-stage companies (pre-seed and Series A). They often take a lead investor role or co-invest with trusted partners, typically investing between $1 million and $10 million per deal. Geographically, their focus is on the United States, although their fund manager's experience extends to North America and Europe. The firm has managed multiple funds, with Fund III closing in June 2022 at $58 million. As of May 2023, their total gross asset value across 19 private funds was $208.7 million, though overall AUM is stated to be less than $150 million.