Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, founded in 1972 by Eugene Kleiner and Tom Perkins, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as software, technology, media, telecommunications, digital consumer, enterprise, green technology, and life sciences. Kleiner Perkins has supported over 600 ventures, including notable companies like AOL, Amazon, Google, and Genentech, contributing to the employment of more than 250,000 individuals across its portfolio. The firm has also facilitated the public offerings of over 150 of its portfolio companies. In addition to traditional venture capital, Kleiner Perkins has launched specific initiatives, including funds targeting green technology and social applications, collaborating with strategic partners to foster innovation in various sectors.