Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a prominent American venture capital firm founded in 1972 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in early-stage, growth, and incubation investments across various industries, including healthcare, consumer products, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and life sciences. Kleiner Perkins focuses on partnering with innovative founders, supporting them from the inception of their ideas through to initial public offerings. The firm is known for its commitment to investing in a wide range of sectors, such as information technology, financial services, and cybersecurity, while maintaining a global investment approach that includes markets in North America, the Middle East, and Mainland China. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Kleiner Perkins aims to maximize the potential of the companies it invests in, fostering bold ideas that have the capacity to create significant impact across industries and continents.

Annie Case

Partner

Cindy Cheng

Partner

Cindy Cheng

Associate

Nadia Cochinwala

Investor

Josh Coyne

Partner

Joshua Coyne

Partner and Investor

John Doerr

Partner and Chairman

Juliet Flint

Partner

Ilya Fushman

Partner

John Gage

Partner

Mamoon Hamid

Partner and Investor

Wen Hsieh

Partner

Haomiao Huang

Investor

E. Floyd Kvamme

Partner

Floyd Kvamme

Partner Emeriti

Bucky Moore

Partner and Investor

Aditya Naganath

Principal

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Tom Perkins

Partner and Co-Founder

Ev Randle

Partner

Everett Randle

Partner

Ted Schlein

General Partner

Beth Seidenberg

General Partner

James Tang

Partner and Vice President, China

Jimmy Wei

Venture Partner, China

Monica Desai

Principal

Nikki Zhang

Director, China

Jason Zhao

Partner, China

Past deals in NFC

N3TWORK

Series A in 2022
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Autograph

Series B in 2022
Autograph is an NFT platform that connects athletes, artists, and brands with their fans through unique digital collections and experiences. It focuses on creating authentic products and fostering exclusive partnerships that enhance fan engagement in the Web3 environment. The platform offers a streamlined process that allows users to access various rewards, including exclusive content, signed merchandise, and invitations to special events. By bridging the gap between iconic figures in sports, entertainment, and culture and their followers, Autograph aims to redefine the future of fandom and community interaction.

Nearside

Series B in 2021
Nearside, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing lines of credit for small business owners. The company offers a unique Hatch card that allows users to access funds for daily business expenses, addressing the needs of those who may struggle to secure credit from traditional sources. By empowering business owners with essential financial tools and support, Nearside aims to facilitate their success and improve access to credit for small businesses.

NFTFi

Seed Round in 2021
NFTFi operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that allows NFT holders to leverage their digital assets as collateral for loans. By using NFTs, users can borrow cryptocurrency from lenders, providing liquidity without the need to sell their valuable assets. When a loan is accepted, the NFT is placed in a secure escrow smart contract, and the borrower receives the agreed-upon cryptocurrency directly in their wallet. This model draws on traditional practices from the art world, where collateralized loans are commonly offered by banks and auction houses to artists based on the value of their artworks. NFTFi thus creates a marketplace that facilitates financial transactions for NFT owners, enhancing the utility of their digital assets.

NFTFi

Seed Round in 2021
NFTFi operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that allows NFT holders to leverage their digital assets as collateral for loans. By using NFTs, users can borrow cryptocurrency from lenders, providing liquidity without the need to sell their valuable assets. When a loan is accepted, the NFT is placed in a secure escrow smart contract, and the borrower receives the agreed-upon cryptocurrency directly in their wallet. This model draws on traditional practices from the art world, where collateralized loans are commonly offered by banks and auction houses to artists based on the value of their artworks. NFTFi thus creates a marketplace that facilitates financial transactions for NFT owners, enhancing the utility of their digital assets.

Farmer Business Network

Series F in 2020
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

N3TWORK

Series C in 2019
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Fast

Seed Round in 2019
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Nextdoor

Series F in 2019
Nextdoor, Inc. is a social networking platform based in San Francisco that facilitates communication among neighbors. Founded in 2010, it enables residents to exchange information, goods, and services, fostering stronger and safer communities. Users can share local news, find services like babysitters, and disseminate safety tips, enhancing neighborhood engagement. The platform also features Help Map, an interactive tool allowing residents to offer assistance to those in need, particularly during emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. With a mission to create a kinder world, Nextdoor connects users to trusted information and resources, promoting real-world connections among neighbors, local businesses, and public services. The company has received funding from notable investors and also maintains a location in London.

Nextdoor

Series F in 2019
Nextdoor, Inc. is a social networking platform based in San Francisco that facilitates communication among neighbors. Founded in 2010, it enables residents to exchange information, goods, and services, fostering stronger and safer communities. Users can share local news, find services like babysitters, and disseminate safety tips, enhancing neighborhood engagement. The platform also features Help Map, an interactive tool allowing residents to offer assistance to those in need, particularly during emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. With a mission to create a kinder world, Nextdoor connects users to trusted information and resources, promoting real-world connections among neighbors, local businesses, and public services. The company has received funding from notable investors and also maintains a location in London.

Farmer Business Network

Series E in 2019
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

Nearside

Seed Round in 2019
Nearside, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing lines of credit for small business owners. The company offers a unique Hatch card that allows users to access funds for daily business expenses, addressing the needs of those who may struggle to secure credit from traditional sources. By empowering business owners with essential financial tools and support, Nearside aims to facilitate their success and improve access to credit for small businesses.

Farmer Business Network

Series D in 2017
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

Farmer Business Network

Series C in 2017
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

Farmer Business Network

Series B in 2016
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

Farmer Business Network

Series B in 2015
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

Nextdoor

Series D in 2015
Nextdoor, Inc. is a social networking platform based in San Francisco that facilitates communication among neighbors. Founded in 2010, it enables residents to exchange information, goods, and services, fostering stronger and safer communities. Users can share local news, find services like babysitters, and disseminate safety tips, enhancing neighborhood engagement. The platform also features Help Map, an interactive tool allowing residents to offer assistance to those in need, particularly during emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. With a mission to create a kinder world, Nextdoor connects users to trusted information and resources, promoting real-world connections among neighbors, local businesses, and public services. The company has received funding from notable investors and also maintains a location in London.

N3TWORK

Series B in 2015
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Farmer Business Network

Series A in 2014
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

Nextdoor

Series C in 2013
Nextdoor, Inc. is a social networking platform based in San Francisco that facilitates communication among neighbors. Founded in 2010, it enables residents to exchange information, goods, and services, fostering stronger and safer communities. Users can share local news, find services like babysitters, and disseminate safety tips, enhancing neighborhood engagement. The platform also features Help Map, an interactive tool allowing residents to offer assistance to those in need, particularly during emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. With a mission to create a kinder world, Nextdoor connects users to trusted information and resources, promoting real-world connections among neighbors, local businesses, and public services. The company has received funding from notable investors and also maintains a location in London.

Leo

Seed Round in 2013
Leo is the fastest and easiest way to share moments of your life with family and friends. Connect with your favorite people through short-lived photos, videos and texts, captured in the moment. Messages disappear a few seconds after viewing them.

N3TWORK

Series A in 2013
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Kovio

Debt Financing in 2013
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2012
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Devicescape

Venture Round in 2012
Devicescape offers Wi-Fi software solutions that makes mobile devices easy to set up, easy to use, and effortlessly connect to any Wi-Fi network. Unlike piecemeal technologies and clumsy reference software, Devicescape's Easy Wi-Fi product is comprehensive, easy to integrate and backed by industry veterans and a world-class team of software experts and support staff. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, the company is privately held and backed by leading venture capital companies including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, August Capital, Enterprise Partners, and JAFCO.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2011
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Ngmoco

Series C in 2010
ngmoco ("Next Generation MObile COmpany") is creating and producing games for the iPhone. CEO [Neil Young](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/neil-young) is a former executive from [Electronic Arts](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/electronicarts), where he oversaw the development of several hit titles. Another EA vet and partner at [Kleiner Perkins](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/kleiner-perkins-caufield-byers), Bing Gordon, sits on the board. Kleiner is an investor through its iFund.

Kovio

Series E in 2009
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Ngmoco

Series B in 2009
ngmoco ("Next Generation MObile COmpany") is creating and producing games for the iPhone. CEO [Neil Young](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/neil-young) is a former executive from [Electronic Arts](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/electronicarts), where he oversaw the development of several hit titles. Another EA vet and partner at [Kleiner Perkins](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/kleiner-perkins-caufield-byers), Bing Gordon, sits on the board. Kleiner is an investor through its iFund.

Ngmoco

Series A in 2008
ngmoco ("Next Generation MObile COmpany") is creating and producing games for the iPhone. CEO [Neil Young](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/neil-young) is a former executive from [Electronic Arts](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/electronicarts), where he oversaw the development of several hit titles. Another EA vet and partner at [Kleiner Perkins](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/kleiner-perkins-caufield-byers), Bing Gordon, sits on the board. Kleiner is an investor through its iFund.

Kovio

Series D in 2007
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2005
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Devicescape

Series B in 2005
Devicescape offers Wi-Fi software solutions that makes mobile devices easy to set up, easy to use, and effortlessly connect to any Wi-Fi network. Unlike piecemeal technologies and clumsy reference software, Devicescape's Easy Wi-Fi product is comprehensive, easy to integrate and backed by industry veterans and a world-class team of software experts and support staff. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, the company is privately held and backed by leading venture capital companies including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, August Capital, Enterprise Partners, and JAFCO.

Kovio

Series B in 2004
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Devicescape

Series A in 2003
Devicescape offers Wi-Fi software solutions that makes mobile devices easy to set up, easy to use, and effortlessly connect to any Wi-Fi network. Unlike piecemeal technologies and clumsy reference software, Devicescape's Easy Wi-Fi product is comprehensive, easy to integrate and backed by industry veterans and a world-class team of software experts and support staff. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, the company is privately held and backed by leading venture capital companies including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, August Capital, Enterprise Partners, and JAFCO.

NextCard

Venture Round in 1998
NextCard is bringing the power of the Internet to the credit world with the first true Internet Visa credit card.
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