K5 Global

Investor type

VC

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

K5 Global is a venture capital firm and incubation studio based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2018 by Michael Kives and Bryan Baum, the firm supports founders across the business lifecycle, investing in technology companies at various funding stages. The team includes 13 members, with a focus on leveraging their extensive network to help companies achieve growth targets.

K5 Global invests in sectors such as SaaS, Fintech, AI, Consumer, and Web3/Crypto, with a typical check size ranging from $1M to $3M. They primarily focus on Seed and Series A stages, investing mainly in the United States. The firm has a diverse portfolio, including notable companies like SpaceX, Anduril, and The Boring Company.

Notable investments by K5 Global include SpaceX - aerospace company, HistoSonics - medical technology, Anduril - defense technology, The Boring Company - infrastructure, and 818 - tequila brand. These investments highlight K5 Global's commitment to supporting innovative companies across various industries.

Industry

Consumer Products Fintech SaaS AI

Contacts

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Logan Solomon Executive Vice President, Business Development
Executive Vice President, Business Development
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Bryan Baum Co-Founder
Co-Founder
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FAQs about K5 Global

K5 Global is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
K5 Global is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
K5 Global was founded in 2018.
K5 Global invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Fintech, SaaS, AI.
K5 Global invests in companies and startups in North America.
K5 Global invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
K5 Global usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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