KITTYHAWK VENTURES, LLC

Thesis

The firm believes that technology is the primary driver of human progress and invests across the entire innovation lifecycle, from early-stage frontier technology to later-stage growth and liquidity. They primarily focus on AI & Quantum Computing, Energy (including clean energy, renewables, and energy infrastructure), Aerospace, Robotics & Advanced Materials, Healthcare/Bio/Longevity, and Web3, also investing in Developer Tools & Infrastructure, and climate tech. The firm invests across multiple stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, and growth equity, and also engages in secondary transactions in private market securities. KittyHawk Ventures invests globally, with a focus on innovative companies operating in frontier technology sectors. Their headquarters are in Los Angeles, California, with offices also noted in New York and Orinda. KittyHawk actively leads investment rounds, demonstrating a lead investor posture. They operate two primary strategies: seed and early-stage frontier technology investing (Frontier Funds), and late-stage private markets through structured secondaries (KH Secondaries). They also offer strategic institutional partnerships. As of March 2026, KittyHawk Ventures manages approximately $184 million in AUM. Their typical check size ranges from $500,000 to $5 million for early-stage investments, with other sources indicating a range of $250,000 to $15 million, with a sweet spot around $2 million.

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