Kindred Ventures

Written by TEAM CHASM

Published: August 22, 2025
Category: The Boardroom
Subcategory: The VC Vault

Co-founded by Steve Jang (a top Midas List investor), Kindred Ventures is an early-stage VC that partners closely with founders from idea to Series A. With ~$312M raised, the firm has backed over 100 companies across software, fintech, and deep tech verticals with notable outcomes such as Uber and Coinbase. Their thesis-driven, founder-friendly approach emphasizes deep domain support and long-term company building. Kindred is recognized for spotting category-definers early and supporting them through critical scale phases

Location:

San Francisco, California, USA

Fund Size:

Approximately $312M raised across two funds by 2022

Average Check:

Not explicitly disclosed, but typical for Pre-seed/Seed (usually under $5M)

Stage Focus:

Pre-seed to Seed, focused on software, internet, deep tech, and AI startups

Household Brands:

Uber, Postmates, Coinbase, Blue Bottle Coffee, Tonal, Humane

Contact:

Steve Jang (Founding Partner) steve@kindredventures.com